• Apple scab

  the lesions become grey and fluffy. The lesions caused by ascospores are more restricted, whereas the lesions caused by conidia extend faster and may merge [...] as a defence against further growth of the fungus. In cultivars that are more resistant, this happens faster so the lesions remain smaller. Based on the

• Lurem-TR

  dispenser once opened. This makes adult thrips more active. They appear from their shelters and are more attracted to the sticky traps. Presentation Dispenser

• Municipality Venray: biological control of oak processionary caterpillars

  It is possible that there has been more drift during spraying in those places, which means that the nematodes are more easily blown away. In some cases,

• Better insights and digital advice with Natutec Scout

  grower and his consultant can collect much more data about current conditions, which makes it possible to respond more quickly and accurately. He can also enter [...] the Natutec Scout app means that we spend less time on plant protection. More importantly, we have better insight into the level of infestation and can [...] to take quickly, based on the advice provided the consultant. You can act more promptly.’ A threshold as an alarm The Natutec Scout app uses an infestation

• Sustainability report 2023

  also our business practices. And to be more transparent about where we are today and where we are going. Read more

• Beneficial nematodes to control pests in outdoor crops

  field experience confirm effective control using beneficial nematodes . More and more growers start to rely on our beneficial nematode solutions safeguarding [...] Questions Want to find out more about beneficial nematodes ? Go to the FAQ page Committed to find the right solutions To make our world more sustainable, we need [...] nematodes play an important role in the biological control of many pests. Even more for pests that are difficult to control and when chemicals fail or are simply

• Thrips

  protecting crop quality and productivity. Solutions for thrips control Learn more about What are thrips? Several species of thrips are a major problem in [...] eyelash-like fringe of hairs along both edges of the thin wings. There are more than 6,000 known species. Most are harmless, some are predators, and fewer [...] or go to our Youtube channel to see our thrips control products in action. More thrips control videos

• California red scale

  and sucking the contents of the parenchymal cells. If the infestation is more serious, the leaves present some characteristic yellow dots around each gravid [...] female’s shield measures approximately 2 mm in diameter, male covers are more elongated, smaller and paler. Red scales are ovoviviparous: they produce [...] of the shield after they first moult. A few days later, the sexes become more distinguished from each other by their shape and subsequent development.

• Natutec Drone

  Limonica Cryptobug-L Chrysopa General information Natutec Drone combines more than 50 years’ experience in the production of biologicals, with extensive [...] and you can follow its progress in the crop visually via iPad or laptop. More information or questions? Mail to: tvroegop@koppert.nl Download the Natutec [...] strawberries. “Using the Natutec Drone for biocontrol applications ensures a more uniform dispersal due to the programmed flight patterns”, says Koppert’s

• Boisduval scale

  appearance and damage symptoms. Here, the Boisduval scale is described in more detail, as it is the most important one. The Boisduval scale, Diaspis boisduvalii [...] boisduvalii , occurs throughout the tropics, and in greenhouses in more temperate climates. It is very polyphagous and can be a pest of orchids, palms,