• Stable fly

  5–12 mm long, and they pass through three larval instars within 10–30 (or more) days, depending on the environmental conditions. Larvae can even overwinter [...] lesser extent). Although they are extremely common and exist worldwide, it is believed they first originated somewhere in Eurasia. Stable flies superficially [...] legs. The flies become an economic concern when the average number per leg is as low as two. When populations are very large (> 25 flies/leg), the insects

• A viable alternative to chemical pesticides: Koppert’s natural enemies effectively control pests in outdoor crops

  July 24, 2023

  armoured scales in citrus. The result is a product that is both affordable and easy to use,” explains Jenette. “Our next step is to conduct trials in other crops [...] viable and safe alternative to chemical solutions. In recent years, more and more growers have taken the plunge. Successful biological control of thrips [...] testing and development of several other solutions is still ongoing. “We have developed a new and more cost-effective way to produce and package a type of

• Koppert launches Timing Expert, a new decision-support tool in Koppert One

  May 5, 2026

  and delivering more consistent results in the field,” says Cyrille Verdun, Global Product Portfolio Manager - Micro. Timing Expert is available to everyone [...] Pest Management strategies. Availability Timing Expert is now available in the Koppert One app, which can be accessed via App Store and Google Play . [...] applications of beneficial nematodes in outdoor crops. Biological crop protection is a proven strategy in sustainable agriculture. However, application timing

• Spical Ulti-Mite now available in handy 100-sachets box

  July 12, 2021

  smaller growers with a more limited acreage. This will give growers the opportunity to use Spical Ulti-Mite with accuracy per hectare or square metre. Spical [...] mites that continue to perform. Especially under warm or strongly fluctuating temperatures, Ulti-Mite is a definite improvement on Spical Plus . [...] Spical Ulti-Mite is widely used to control spider mite in a variety of greenhouse crops and outdoor crops such as citrus and grapes. Koppert’s high-tech foil

• Sugar cane

  The sucrose is extracted in mill factories to be processed into sugar or fermented to produce ethanol. The world’s sugar consumption is derived from sugar [...] genus, Saccharum , of the family Poaceae . In terms of production quantity, it is the world’s largest crop. Over time, sugar cane species were interbred and [...] tropical and subtropical crop, it requires plentiful rainfall for a period of more than six months per annum. It does not tolerate severe frosts.

• New year, new season: a good start.

  January 3, 2017

  shelf life, which brings particular advantages in longer logistical processes. Two changes form the basis of this improvement. Firstly, Koppert is using a [...] throughout the chain. The investigation focused on the entire chain, and more than fifteen different aspects were checked. Andre Bloem (TQM Quality Assurance [...] to, the shelf life of the product Mirical has been extended by 100%. That is a result to be proud of.’ Koppert indicates that it will continue its advice

• Cut flowers

  Argentina to Mexico and the Caribbean. Is grown from a bulb as a cut flower or sold as a pot plant. Freesia : The freesia is a herbaceous perennial flowering [...] plant are also called rose. There are more than a hundred species and thousands of different cultivars. Hydrangea, or Hydrangea , has its origins in Asia [...] colors and sizes. Hippeastrum is the Latin name for a bulbous plant that originates from Central and South America. It is a bulb plant from the large family

• Cutworms

  hindwings, evenly light or dark grey or orange-yellow with a broad dark marginal stripe. The wingspan is about 40-55 mm and the dorsal thorax is covered with c [...] from these instars is usually observed as a cutting of young seedlings, often causing death of the cut seedlings. Sometimes wilting is observed because of [...] at first but rapidly turn darker. They are laid separately or in batches on the ground, or on the plant close to ground level. The larvae are yellowish

• Pea leaf miner

  upper surface but more commonly on the underside. The late third instar larva, that emerges from its tunnel just prior to pupating, is known as a prepupa [...] South and Middle America and has subsequently spread via plant material. It is now wide-spread across the world. This species can be particularly damaging [...] cause damage to plants both directly and indirectly. The most direct damage is caused by the larvae mining the leaf tissue, leading to desiccation, premature

• Click beetles

  into the base of plants. This can cause the plants to wilt and die. Damage is more severe in young plants. Life cycle and appearance of Click beetles Adult [...] sp. are 6-10 mm long and yellowish brown to black. The eggs are laid in May or June in groups in the soil. They hatch about one month later and the larvae [...] though skinned. They are up to 25 mm long and usually shiny yellowish brown or light brown with a darker head. Larval development takes 4 to 5 years. When