• Mirical

  clean, dry rock wool slabs, in Diboxes or on leaves. Make sure the material is not disturbed for at least a few hours Introduce in clusters of at least 50 [...] they extract the contents of their prey, leaving the empty skin behind in its original form. Pack size 500 adults and nymphs. Presentation 100 ml bottle [...] pygmaeus significantly. Combined use Should be used in combination with whitefly parasitoids. Storage time after receipt Apply as soon as possible after receipt

• Keep Thrips under Control: Plenty of Options with our Comprehensive IPM package for Management of Thrips.

  September 10, 2024

  every stage of the thrips, from eggs to adults, is kept in check. What sets this package apart is its ability to not only control the pest population but [...] can cause severe problems for growers in many crops. Combating this pest is, therefore, an important focal point in the field of biological control. Koppert [...] conducting counts, it becomes clear when pests enter the greenhouse, how they develop, and when a population will peak. In this way, the grower is better prepared

• Leek

  plant that can be eaten is at times erroneously called a stem or stalk. This part is actually a bundle of leaf sheaths. This bundle is blanched by putting [...] around it (so-called ‘trenching’). The plant is usually sold as a small seedling and planted in a greenhouse. Later on, as weather permits, the leek is planted [...] outside in the soil. Once outside, the plant is rather hardy and many varieties can be left in the soil during winter and harvested when there is a need

• Parasitic wasps

  wasp reaches maturity, it emerges from the host's body or the cocoon. The host pest is typically killed in the process. Host feeding In addition to parasitization [...] Parasitization is the primary means by which parasitic wasps control pests in agriculture. This process involves the parasitic wasp laying its eggs inside [...] What are parasitic wasps? Parasitic wasps are small insects that play a crucial role in natural pest control. They are called "parasitic" because they

• Looking for industry training? Koppert Kenya receives NITA certification

  April 5, 2016

  (Amendment) Act of 2011. It’s mandate is to promote the highest standards in the quality and efficiency of industrial training in Kenya and ensure adequate [...] client in need of professional training should take before enrolling for any training sessions is to verify whether or not the training company is accredited [...] certified trainers, Koppert Kenya is well equipped to offer growers interested in boosting their skills and capacity in Integrated Pest Management and Crop

• Neoseiulus californicus

  californicus in sachets The predatory mite Neoseiulus californicus is also available in breeding sachets ( Spical-Plus , Spical Ulti-Mite ). In this case [...] us is most effective at temperatures between 13 and 32°C (55 and 90°F) and is sensitive to relative humidity below 60%. Neoseiulus californicus in bottles [...] predatory mites multiply in the sachet and disperse into the crop over a period of several weeks. Hang sachets in sheltered locations in the crop, avoid hanging

• Whitefly

  fruit makes it sticky. Dirt adheres to the fruit, and the growth of sooty moulds ( Cladosporium spp.) is encouraged. Such fruit is unsaleable. In serious cases [...] plant, as a result of which growth is retarded. In full sunlight, leaves can wilt and drop. Such leaf damage can in turn influence the development of fruit [...] reduction in yield. By sucking plant sap and secreting honeydew, whitefly reduces the aesthetic value of crops. This is particularly important in ornamentals

• Flies

  shore flies are mainly a problem in greenhouses. Their larvae live in the ground and prefer moist substrates that is rich in organic matter. Although they [...] Lyprauta sp.) can cause damage in potted orchids. The Spotted Wing Drosophila has recently invaded Europe and the Americas where it is causing serious damage to [...] conditions. Solutions for fly control Learn more about What are flies? There are several flies that are pests in agriculture, horticulture and mushroom cultivation

• Bugs

  What are bugs? Heteropteran bugs form a group in the order Hemiptera , a highly diverse group of insects, containing both harmful and beneficial species [...] and extracting nutrients from them, resulting in deformations and puncture holes. The most obvious damage is the deformation of growing points. They also [...] beetles , which have hard, leathery forewings that meet, but do not overlap, in the dorsal midline. Some bugs produce a pungent odour. Heteropteran bugs are

• Mealybugs and scales

  and fruit are concerned, these often drop off; plant sap is low in proteins and rich in sugars. In order to gain an adequate intake of protein, mealybugs [...] the sooty mould that grows on it. Ants are also attracted by the honeydew. In fact, the honeydew with its sooty mould is usually the first sign of the [...] level of photosynthesis in the leaves also reduces flower and fruit production; in ornamental crops, the mere presence of mealybugs is sufficient to render