• Macrocheles robustulus

  behaviour of Macrocheles robustulus Predatory mites pierce their prey and suck out the contents. Macrocheles robustulus is a generalist predator. In addition [...] day. Life cycle of Macrocheles robustulus Macrocheles robustulus passes through the following stages: egg, six-legged larva, eight-legged protonymph and

• Predatory insects

  consume aphids at a high rate. The larvae are highly mobile and actively seek out aphid colonies, helping to keep their populations in check. Next to aphids [...] insects known for their role in natural pest control. Ladybugs control aphids through their natural predatory behaviour. Ladybugs use their keen sense of smell [...] Cryptolaemus montrouzieri. Cryptolaemus montrouzieri , controls mealybugs through its voracious predatory behaviour. These beneficial beetles are specifically

• Greenhouse whitefly

  quantities. The damage that whiteflies cause to a crop is the result of sucking out the sap from the plant leaves and secreting honeydew. This can have the following [...] Greenhouse whitefly The greenhouse whitefly ( Trialeurodes vaporariorum ) goes through six stages, namely egg, first, second, third and fourth larval stage (often

• Western flower thrips

  damage to plants by piercing the cells of the surface tissues and sucking out their contents, causing the surrounding tissue to die. The resulting silver-grey [...] Adult females are very variable in colour. They range from almost white through yellowish orange to almost black. Western flower thrips (Frankliniella

• Aphids

  damage to leaves, stems, and flowers by piercing the plant tissue and sucking out the sap. This can result in stunted growth, curling or distortion of the leaves [...] news about aphids How Koppert Kenya is Empowering Small-holder Farmers Through Biological Innovation Meet Capirel! An effective addition to your arsenal

• Beneficial nematodes

  parasitizing and killing their host insects. Here's how they work: Seeking out hosts: Entomopathogenic nematodes actively search for potential insect hosts [...] Once they locate a suitable host, the nematodes enter the host's body through natural openings, such as the mouth, spiracles (insect breathing tubes) [...] grow, so do the nematode populations. The nematodes reproduce, developing through multiple juvenile stages into mature adults. Emergence: After consuming

• Koppert Kenya proud supporter of Rhino Charge 2016

  October 11, 2018

  sponsor of this great team. Koppert was initially introduced to the team through Roddy Benjamin ( Mount Meru Flowers ). The team also includes Simon van [...] night before the event. Each team is required to visit 13 check points spread out across approximately 100 km². This might appear easy, were it not for the [...] fact that their brake lines broke at the beginning, the team struggled through the rough terrain and bad visibility to finish 7th overall and 3rd in the

• Biological crop protection: pest and disease control with minimal to no resistance risks

  June 17, 2025

  diseases themselves do not become resistant, but the population adapts through small changes in their DNA. For example, when chemical-resistant pests breed [...] can predate on different life stages of a pest. They can actively seek them out in difficult-to-reach places. Each time a grower uses a different mode of [...] attacking pathogens via mycoparasitism. It also improves the root system through the formation of more root hairs so that water and nutrients can be taken

• Diglyphus isaea

  visible. Pupae are often visible through the leaf. The parasitic wasp escapes from the mine by making a round hole through the upper epidermis. These round [...] faeces. This is probably done to prevent the leaf collapsing should it dry out. At first, the pupa is green with red eyes subsequently turning black, and

• Spider mites and other mites

  the host plant and go through several molts, shedding their exoskeleton as they grow. Adult: When the nymphs reach maturity through a series of molts, they [...] adults. Predatory bugs and gall midges complement this activity by seeking out mite hotspots and reducing outbreaks quickly. With Koppert’s biological solutions [...] Their short life cycle also makes them particularly challenging to manage through traditional pest control methods, emphasizing the importance of integrated