• Obscure mealybug

  layer of wax, the filaments around the body are longer (20-50% of the body size) and the two tail filaments are always markedly longer than the others [...] name from the fact that the body of the females from the third nymphal instar onwards are covered with a white waxy material in the form of powder, threads [...] The obscure mealy bug ( Pseudococcus viburni ) is sometimes encountered on tomato, primarily at the foot of the stalk. In an overhead wire system of

• Fruit grower uses Natupol Tripol for outdoor pollination

  February 22, 2022

  for optimal pollination of their apple and pear orchards. Situated in the Betuwe fruit growing region of the Netherlands, the 80-hectare orchard grows [...] optimally by the honeybees present at the time. ‘Bumblebees are more active than honeybees at lower temperatures, and we have found that a combination of honeybees [...] our order for the hives in good time for the blossoms. The provision of information by Koppert consultants is good and I am satisfied with the results.’

• Certainty in the quality of every sachet and bottle of our predatory mites

  May 19, 2025

  ensuring the quality of the predatory mites that Koppert produces and imports. Her work involves verifying the quantity, activity, and capability of these [...] worldwide distribution, every step of the process is carried out with rigorous standards. Bertha highlights the importance of the cold chain during transportation [...] designed to maintain the viability of these beneficial organisms until their release in the field. Science and experience as the keys to success Bertha's

• Advice and insight remotely with Natutec Scout

  March 24, 2020

  accurately, especially in these times of restricted greenhouse access A major advantage of the Koppert app is the ability of the consultant to check up on things [...] soon as the level of infestation exceeds the threshold, it’s a signal to the grower that he needs to take action. This is how Barry Enthoven of Lema Tomaten [...] grower can use the greenhouse editor in the Natutec Scout app to program in the actual layout of his greenhouse. The software then provides a visual indication

• Effective Strategies to Control Thrips and Whitefly in Greenhouses

  May 29, 2024

  hatching, the larvae begin to feed on plant tissue on the underside of the leaf. The larvae are smaller than the adults and lack wings. Depending on the species [...] either on the plant or in the ground. The pre-pupal and pupal instars can be identified by their developing wing buds. Compared to the pre-pupa, the pupa has [...] feeding spot, they remain there for the rest of their larval development. The fourth larval instar, when the red eyes of the adult whitefly become visible,

• Akanthomyces muscarius

  inside the pest, the fungus grows and proliferates, ultimately leading to the death of the insect host. This process is often facilitated by the production [...] weakens the pests, eventually leading to their death. Additionally, the fungus produces enzymes and toxins that further contribute to the demise of the pests [...] muscarius The efficacy of Akanthomyces muscarius depends on temperature and relative humidity conditions inside the crop canopy and the timing of application

• Cedress and Trianum, the winning combination to control seed & soil-borne diseases in carrots

  October 3, 2024

  potential of the crop. During the growing season, the roots of the carrots can be affected by diseases like black rot, cavity spot and Fusarium dry rot, causing [...] diseases on the carrot roots can continue to develop during storage, whether the carrots are left in the field or stored in a warehouse. One of the dominant [...] throughout the crop cycle Both products have proven to be very effective against this range of diseases in multiple years of trials all over the world. Due

• Correct application crucial for effective vine weevil control

  July 20, 2016

  tissue from the host into substances that are easy for the nematodes to absorb. The larvae die within a few days. The population development of the nematodes [...] •Check the ends of the trickle irrigation hoses to verify that the nematodes are evenly distributed over the whole system. •If necessary, repeat the treatment [...] etc. Application of the nematodes is safe for the user and fast and effective, when applied in the right manner. After application, the parasitic nematodes

• Koppert showcases its climate-smart solutions

  October 20, 2016

  this month to discuss the transformation in agriculture around the world. The visit which took place at Berkel & Rodenrijs in the Netherlands on 12 October [...] A delegation from the Dutch Ministry of Economic Affairs and members of the GACSA (Global Alliance for Climate-Smart Agriculture) visited Koppert headquarters [...] October, focused on the innovative biological and microbiological solutions Koppert has developed in the field of resilient cultivation, pest control, pollination

• Parasitic wasps

  begin to feed on the host pest. They consume the host from the inside, which ultimately leads to the death of the host. Pupal stage: After the larvae have consumed [...] suitable host pest. The choice of host depends on the specific species of parasitic wasp, as they often exhibit host specificity. The female parasitic wasp [...] eggs either inside the host's body or attaches them to the host's exterior. Larval development: When the parasitic wasp eggs hatch, the newly emerged larvae