• Tomato russet mite

  are slightly curled and acquire a silvery sheen on the underside. Later they become brown and brittle. Badly affected tomato leaves and stems lose their trichomes [...] brown colour, and in serious cases they may snap. The fruit can also be affected, and when this happens in tomatoes, the skin becomes coarse and turns reddish [...] the tomato russet mite are extremely small and difficult to observe. They are elongated (torpedo-shaped), soft and segmented. The body appears to be divided

• Horiver Disc

  colour of the sticky trap and get caught in the glue. Presentation Polysterene disc coated with dry sticky glue. Available colours and sizes Yellow: 18 cm diameter [...] Use Horiver Disc for trapping root aphids and fungus gnats. Pests Root aphids , fungus gnats . Mode of action Insect pests are attracted to the colour [...] largely covered by insects and/or debris Dosage One Horiver Disc per plant. Storage temperature 0-32°C/32-104°F. Storage time See Best before date. Storage

• Nutemia

  products for advice on the best strategy for your situation. Environmental conditions Carpoglyphus lactis is tolerant to a wide range of conditions and generally [...] depends on climate, crop and pest density and should always be adjusted to the particular situation. Start introduction together with the first predatory mite [...] Use Nutemia as an alternative source of food for build-up and maintenance of generalist predatory mite populations ( Amblyseius swirskii , Amblyseius andersoni

• Downy mildew of Cucurbits

  stomata. Life cycle and appearance of Downy mildew Pathogens causing downy mildew are not fungi but Oomycetes and related to Pythium and Phytophthora. They [...] haustoria, small organs with which the pathogen can take up nutrients from the living plant cells. The pathogens continue to grow inside the leaves and after [...] pumpkin, watermelon and squash. Damage symptoms Downy mildew pathogens infect mostly the leaves but occasionally also stems and fruits. They cause lesions

• Steinernema carpocapsae

  Avoid sprayers equipped with centrifugal or piston pumps Water tank temperature must not exceed 25°C/77°F and pH must be between 4 and 8 Distribute the spraying [...] solution as soon as it is prepared and within a short timeframe. Do not store mixed suspensions Best conditions for use of Steinernema carpocapsae nematodes [...] soil must be kept high for several days after application. When possible, irrigate the crop before and right after application For foliar application, spray

• Steinernema feltiae

  Avoid sprayers equipped with centrifugal or piston pumps Water tank temperature must not exceed 25°C/77°F and pH must be between 4 and 8 Distribute the spraying [...] solution as soon as it is prepared and within a short timeframe. Do not store mixed suspensions Best conditions for use of Steinernema feltiae Steinernema [...] soil must be kept high for several days after application. When possible, irrigate the crop before and right after application For foliar application, spray

• Parasitic wasps

  persistently hunt down and parasitize pest species, providing ongoing protection for crops throughout the growing season. Biodiversity and ecosystem balance: [...] them valuable allies in horticulture and agriculture. Unlike chemical pesticides, parasitic wasps are natural and do not harm beneficial insects, animals [...] pests, ensuring a higher yield and product quality. Environmental sustainability : Parasitic wasps provide a natural and environmentally responsible solution

• Fusarium wilt

  banana, whole plantations may die and the soil may not be suitable for planting for many years to come. Life cycle and appearance of Fusarium wilt Fusarium [...] fungi with many different species. Fusarium is widespread and can infect a range of host crops. Many species are considered weak pathogens and can only [...] , tools and machinery. Primary infection is either seed-borne or takes place as infection of the roots at the root tip or in small wounds, for example

• Feltiella acarisuga

  Koppert products for advice on the best strategy for your situation. Feltiella acarisuga products Spidend Expand all items Best conditions for use of Feltiella [...] relative humidity) and at temperatures between 20 and 27°C (68 and 81°F). Feeding behaviour of Feltiella acarisuga Feltiella acarisuga works best when spider [...] in the lid and place the cup on the rock wool slab or directly on the soil Protect against direct sunlight and water Leave the cup in place for at least

• Mycotal

  Mycotal For optimal effectiveness combine with an adjuvant such as Addit or Squad Mix with 3-4 litres of water (15-20°C) per 500 gram of Mycotal and stir [...] product label for more information Consult a Koppert advisor or a recognized distributor of Koppert products for advice on the best strategy for your situation [...] inside the crop canopy for several hours after application for the spores to germinate and infest the pest Spray at late afternoon and/or early evening Notes