• Dacnusa sibirica

  sibirica Dacnusa sibirica is a small parasitic wasp belonging to the family Braconidae . This insect is known for its role as a biological control agent, [...] sibirica products Minusa Expand all items How to use Dacnusa sibirica The parasitic wasp Dacnusa sibirica is available in a bottle ( Minusa ). Release parasitic [...] and/or higher infestation rates it might be better to use Miglyphus . Consult a Koppert advisor or a recognized distributor of Koppert products for advice

• Spot the caterpillar!

  July 7, 2023

  rollers) like to hide in curled-up leaves. If you touch them, they’ll start to squirm and quickly lower themselves down to the ground on a thread of their [...] hide-and-seek. To help you tackle them, we’ve made a useful list for you. Caterpillars are the larvae of butterflies and moths, and there are as many as 150.000 [...] behaviour, but they do vary in size. The smallest moth has a wingspan of only one and a half to two millimetres, while the largest butterfly can be as large

• Spotted Wing Drosophila

  females by a large dark spot on each wing, where their common name is derived from. Females have a strong saw-like ovipositor that is used to penetrate [...] losses in many berry crops, cherries and grapes. Damage symptoms After oviposition, the respiration tubes extend from the fruit but are difficult to see. Larval [...] exposes fruits to secondary pathogens (e.g. bacteria, fungi and yeasts). Finally, deterioration of fruit can increase its susceptibility to attack by other

• Koppert showcases its climate-smart solutions

  October 20, 2016

  climate-smart agriculture, many entities lack the requisite climate-smart expertise. The company believes it can play a pivotal role as a thought-leader whose [...] in Koppert’s mission to explore and unlock natural solutions ‘in partnership with nature’. Koppert increasingly presents itself as a knowledge company. 'Koppert [...] A delegation from the Dutch Ministry of Economic Affairs and members of the GACSA (Global Alliance for Climate-Smart Agriculture) visited Koppert headquarters

• Biological control of the oak processionary caterpillar

  tissue into a food source on which nematodes feed and develop. This causes the caterpillars to die within a few days. Download the brochure How to use Entonem [...] Need to get rid of oak processionary caterpillars? The oak processionary caterpillar poses a challenge to local authorities and managers of (public) green [...] green spaces. Insecticide treatments cannot be used due to their effect on public health and the environment. That’s where our Entonem nematodes come in

• Blueberry aphid

  appearance of Blueberry aphid Aphids have a complex life cycle, with both winged and wingless forms of adults and a great variety in colour. In greenhouses [...] by parthenogenesis, with unfertilized viviparous females continuing to produce new generations of females. Aphids moult four times before reaching adulthood [...] introduced into Europe with plant material. It feeds on blueberries and is a vector of blueberry scorch virus. Damage symptoms Blueberry aphids live in

• May beetle

  second instars. When they move to the next stage, the larvae start to feed on larger plant roots, which later leads to signs of wilting and stunted growth [...] their key features being a whitish, milky-coloured body and reddish-brown head, measuring approximately 5 to 7 cm in length. To differentiate between species [...] the temperature is high enough to emerge. Finally, when the rains arrive, the adults are encouraged to emerge in order to copulate and consequently lay

• The advantages of early adoption of biological crop protection

  February 1, 2024

  for pest resistance to chemicals The decreasing efficacy of chemical pesticides due to the development of resistance in pests is a pressing concern. As [...] address the development of pest resistance. This involves implementing a variety of beneficials that are less susceptible to resistance issues. Safe to use But [...] chemical pesticides is under pressure due to a variety of reasons. From environmental concerns and stricter regulations to the decreasing efficacy because of

• Potato aphid

  Plant sap is rich in sugars, but has a low protein content. Aphids therefore need to extract large quantities of sap to get sufficient protein. The excess [...] but is these days distributed throughout the world. It is a highly polyphagous species with a preference for Solanaceae (particularly potato), but has also [...] and disturb the balance of growth hormones. As a result, the plant’s growth is retarded giving rise to deformed leaves or, if the infestation occurs early

• Successful side event at Fruit Attraction: ‘Field Trials, Empowering Growers’

  October 16, 2024

  pest and disease control to a broad audience of agricultural professionals. Felipe Capobianco, Global Technical Market Development Lead, and Valter Ceppi [...] ladybugs to manage various pests, including red spider mites , thrips , whiteflies, mealybugs, and scales. “Thanks to the field trials, we are able to effectively [...] the use of natural enemies to control mealybugs reduces infestations from 214 to just 11 mealybugs per grape cluster, compared to conventional methods. The