Chula Brand is a pioneer in biological pest control in papaya

Brand and Koppert: a successful collaboration To reduce the burden of acaricides and other chemical pesticides, and consequently produce safer and better [...] years of experience in the production and distribution of papaya and other tropical fruits such as pineapple and lime. An important part of their mission [...] in the production and export of papayas, which has managed to control the pests responsible for losses in its production in a safe and effective way. Chula

Cotton leafworm

economic importance. It originates in Egypt, and is currently found in Africa, the Canary Islands, the Middle East and parts of Mediterranean Europe including [...] pupation, caterpillars crawl to the ground and settle in the surface layers. The pupa is 15 to 20 mm long and reddish brown in colour. The forewings of [...] including the Balearic Islands, Madeira and the Azores. Damage symptoms Most of the damage is caused by the older caterpillars which are voracious leaf feeders

Nothing beats original

behind this track record and gain insights into the passion and dedication that continue to fuel our quest for finding new and improved solutions today [...] Original stories Dive into the rich history and innovative spirit behind Koppert’s predatory mite solutions. Since 1967, we have been at the top of our [...] innovative lineup of predatory mites. Our commitment to continuous innovation and refinement has shaped our extensive product portfolio into the gold standard

Stratiolaelaps scimitus (Hypoaspis miles)

thrips pupae and other soil-dwelling insects. The mites appear in and on the soil and at the base of plant stems and offer a sustainable and environmentally [...] on larvae of sciarid flies, thrips pupae and other soil-dwelling insects. The mites appear in and on the soil and at the base of plant stems. The reduction [...] as the Phytoseiidae and thus passes through the following stages: egg, six-legged larva, eight-legged protonymph and deutonymph, and adult. Stratiolaelaps

Amblyseius swirskii

excellent biocontrol agent of thrips and whiteflies. Amblyseius swirskii can also survive on pollen and other prey and can establish in the crop before the [...] Amblyseius swirskii mites actively seek out and prey on young larvae of various thrips species and whitefly eggs and larvae. By consuming multiple life stages [...] thrips and whitefly. Feeding behaviour of Amblyseius swirskii Predatory mites pierce their prey and suck out the contents. In addition to thrips and whiteflies

Macrolophus pygmaeus

nymphal instars and the adult insect. Adult females are 3.0-3.6 mm long and the males between 2.9-3.1 mm. They are slender with long legs and antennae. The [...] eyes. Both adults and nymphs are voracious predators, capable of feeding on various pest species. With its effectiveness in pest control and minimal impact [...] plant), and a weak crop. More delicate types of tomato are more susceptible to damage. In tomato there may be fruit deformations during setting, and in gerbera

Trichoderma harzianum

nutrient uptake, and enhance overall plant vigor. Its versatility and effectiveness make it a valuable tool for sustainable agriculture and integrated pest [...] metabolites and enzymes that have antagonistic effects on plant pathogens. These metabolites and enzymes can directly inhibit the growth and development [...] hairs, so that water and nutrients can be absorbed better. This leads to a stronger and more uniform crop resulting in better yield and quality. Induced

Koppert One

pesticides on beneficial organisms and pollinators Pesticides can have both direct and indirect effects on natural enemies and pollinators. Our Side Effects [...] protection and natural pollination practices. Enhanced decision-making Use our Digital Assistant to ask any side effects-related questions and receive quick [...] reference for integrating chemical pesticides with biological crop protection and natural pollination practices. Data sources: Koppert R&D, IOBC, Research

Thrips

species. Most are harmless, some are predators, and fewer than 20 species can cause problems in agriculture and horticulture. Thrips are small insects (0.5-14 [...] the surface tissue and sucking out their contents, causing the surrounding tissue to die. The resulting silver-grey patches on leaves and the black dots of [...] the leaves themselves can shrivel, and there can be varying levels of fruit damage depending on the species of thrips and their population density. In ornamentals

Towards a chemical-free future in agriculture: The vision of grower Koen

traditional and organic agriculture come together. Koen shares his personal experiences and insights about the future of agriculture, where traditional and organic [...] practices complement each other, and how organic and traditional farming are getting closer together. "The mix between traditional and organic is actually quite [...] increasingly critical. Society expects more and more that agriculture is environmentally friendly and responsible. And that the vegetables consumers eat are