• Inspiring webinar series on Plant Health

  March 4, 2021

  highlight the importance of plant health on people’s health. In the third session of the plant health series, the Creative Director of ‘ Resilience Food Stories [...] various aspects of plant health and how it connects to human health. The keynote speakers discussed their viewpoints with an online audience of young professionals [...] West Seed, shine their light on various aspects of plant health and how sustainable cultivation it is linked to human health. Missed it? Download the recording

• Pollination checklist outdoor

  plot for maximum results. The recommended number of hives is dependent on the crop and the presence of other pollinating insects. Bumblebees and honeybees [...] hive at least 100 metres away from a honeybee hive, out of the sight of the honeybees. This is necessary because the honeybees may be attracted by the [...] shade, for example by positioning it in the shadow of the crop. Ensure that the underside of the hive is kept dry. Keep the hive entrance visible for humans

• Aphelinus abdominalis

  Aphelinus abdominalis is a parasitic wasp for the biological control of various aphid species. The parasitic wasp Aphelinus abdominalis is used for the biological [...] parasitized. The control of the aphids is due to host feeding and parasitization in roughly equal measure. Life cycle and appearance of Aphelinus abdominalis [...] Aphelinus abdominalis is available at Koppert as Aphilin . Aphelinus abdominalus products Aphilin Expand all items How to use Aphelinus abdominalis The parasitic

• Macrocheles robustulus

  successful use of Macrocheles robustulus is 15°C (59°F). How to use Macrocheles robustulus The predatory mite Macrocheles robustulus is available in a [...] robustulus is used for the control of the following pests: Sciarid flies (fungus gnats) Thrips Lyprauta larvae The predatory mites feed on larvae of sciarid [...] Macrocheles robustulus is a species of predatory mite known for its role in biological pest control , particularly in agricultural and horticultural settings

• The importance of early disease control

  January 10, 2025

  season. One of these agents is Koppert’s seed treatment Cerall ( Pseudomonas chlororaphis strain MA342) which is a liquid formulation that is ready to use [...] protection of greenhouse tomatoes using V10. Role of weather and impact of milder winters Weather plays a critical role in the survival and spread of overwintering [...] conditions are favourable at the start of the new season. Understanding how these pathogens survive the winter, the types of diseases involved, and the impacts

• End of Season at the Outdoor Experience Centre

  September 22, 2023

  potatoes using Trianum-G . Additionally, this year, we observed a high pressure of bean seed fly in onions. With a well-timed application of Capirel , our beneficial [...] The end of the season is approaching, and that includes the Outdoor Experience Centre , where we've been showcasing our latest biological crop protection [...] possible in our various crops. Achieving results is a priority, but we also want to contribute to Koppert's goal of bringing more green solutions to the market

• Ephedrus cerasicola

  Ephedrus cerasicola is used for the control of the following pests: Wide range of aphids The parasitic wasp Ephedrus cerasicola is available at Koppert [...] population development is between 20 and 25°C. Mummies of Ephedrus cerasicola are quite tolerant of low temperatures. Behaviour of the parasitic wasp Ephedrus [...] cerasicola is a parasitic wasp that belongs to the family Braconidae and subfamily Aphidiinae. This natural enemy is used for the control of aphids in

• La Hacienda Fresh increases crop profitability thanks to biological control

  the number of productive weeks and, therefore, in the profitability of the business. The implementation of a biological control program is one of the key [...] quality of fruit for export, since it is produced in safer conditions." Importance of bell pepper cultivation in Mexico The profitability of a crop is based [...] Manuel Tafoya, junior production manager, the release of natural enemies of these pests and the reduction of agrochemical applications have had a positive impact

• Akanthomyces muscarius

  called Lecanicillium muscarium ) is a species of beneficial fungi commonly used in biological pest control . This fungus is known for its effectiveness in [...] proliferates, ultimately leading to the death of the insect host. This process is often facilitated by the production of enzymes and toxins by the fungus, which [...] muscarius product Mycotal is a bio-insecticide that contains the highly effective blastospores of Akanthomyces muscarius Ve6. This product is the natural solution

• Swirski-Mite helps you stay in control

  September 7, 2023

  It eats many species of small insects and mites, which is ideal when different types of pests occur simultaneously. Swirski-Mite is available in various [...] combination of all these characteristics makes the Swirski-Mite the benchmark of predatory mites . The effectiveness of other predatory mites is always compared [...] responding quickly to a pest is a must, other times you want to slowly build up a standing army of predatory mites that is ready and waiting when problems