• Diamond back moth

  and is green, sometimes suffused with pale yellow, with a few short hairs and small white patches. The larva has five pairs of prolegs; one pair of prolegs [...] scales. The lower one-third of the forewing is ochreous-white, with a nearly white upper edge. In females, the upper two-thirds of the forewings are light [...] the markings are like those of the males. The back is marked with a broad cream or light brown band along the back, which is sometimes constricted to form

• Cyclamen mite

  pallidus ) is a harmful strawberry pest as well as a common pest found in cyclamen, gerbera and other ornamentals . Mites belonging to the family of tarsonemids [...] tarsonemids ( Tarsonemidae ) display a greater diversity of feeding habits than any other mite family. There are species that feed on fungi, algae, plants, as [...] the flowers are damaged and leaf growth is inhibited. In hedera, a mite attack can cause baldness in parts of the stem. Gerbera flowers deform and discolour

• Integrated Pest Management

  and scouting is the systematic observation of crops throughout their growth cycle. This involves a close inspection of plants for signs of pests and diseases [...] employs a combination of strategies to prevent and control pests while minimizing the use of pesticides. Integrated Pest Management is a dynamic and multifaceted [...] t. Beneficial insects and biological control One of the key aspects of IPM is harnessing the power of natural enemies to control pest populations. Predatory

• Entomite-M

  until control is achieved. Consult a Koppert advisor or a recognized distributor of Koppert products for advice on the best strategy for your situation [...] conditions For optimal results the medium has to be moist, rich in organic matter and have a loose structure. The minimum temperature for successful use of Entomite-M [...] under Control: Plenty of Options with our Comprehensive IPM package for Management of Thrips. Keep Thrips under Control: Plenty of Options with our Com

• Pherodis

  few days following the installation of a new capsule higher numbers may be caught due to a temporarily higher release of the pheromone from the new capsule [...] remain effective for a maximum of 6 weeks Dosage In general two or four dispensers per hectare. Combined use Use in combination with a suitable trap. Storage [...] reducing the number of eggs laid by females as they fail to mate. For some pests, Pherodis dispensers contain lures which attract both sexes of the target species

• Koppert Celebrates Golden Jubilee

  October 11, 2018

  deployment of predatory mites against a spider mite infestation. It proved to be a successful solution that led to the foundation of the company. A continuous [...] from pioneer to a global market leader in biological crop protection solutions. From the humble beginnings of a brand that started in a family greenhouse [...] Whereas much has been achieved over the years, there is still a great deal to develop and strive for. In partnership with nature, we continue to make

• Tomato leafminer

  leaf miner (Tuta absoluta), a major pest of field- and greenhouse-grown tomatoes, belongs to the family of Gelechiidae . It is oligophagous, feeding mainly [...] fruit. Pupation takes place in the soil or on the surface of a leaf, in a curled leaf or in a mine. If they leave the mines they build silk cocoons on the [...] cycle and appearance of Tomato leafminer The female moth of the tomato leaf miner ( Tuta absoluta ) lays about 260 eggs. The eggs of the tomato leaf miner

• Equinox Farm Takes Soil Health Management To the Next Level With NatuGro Program

  January 8, 2026

  stands for Natural Growing and is a system approach that enables you to cultivate your crop in a more natural manner. As a result, the input of chemical [...] under greenhouse production and a team of over 450 employees, most of them women, the farm has built a strong reputation for consistency, quality, and innovation [...] chemical pesticides and fertilizers can be kept to a minimum. Part of the NatuGro system is a series of products that can be used on their own or in combination

• Biological Solutions Meet Peri-urban Horticulture

  February 5, 2019

  classical, is where a natural enemy of a pest is introduced into the environment to achieve area-wide control. Inductive control on the other hand is when a [...] a large population of natural enemies is administered for quick pest control in a specific crop. Finally, inoculative is when measures are taken to maintain [...] important component of integrated pest management (IPM) programs. There are three basic strategies for biological pest control . The first, which is referred to

• Koppert Kenya lightens up IFTEX 2016

  October 11, 2018

  some of the finest flower growers in the region. This year’s edition of the annual show stood out as one of the best since it began in 2011. There were [...] couple of growers were impressed that they could have a detailed view of the ‘secret’ lives of pests such as whiteflies on HD videos as their life cycle unfolded [...] sustainable crop protection in a warm and welcoming environment. A lot of our visitors expressed great feedback on the quality of Koppert products and appreciated