• Mastering the Battle Against Lawn Pests: White Grubs and Leatherjacket Edition

  April 25, 2024

  effective control How Many Nematodes Do You Need? The contents of a 50mill package will treat 2,500sq. ft or 0.06 acres, depending on the level of infestation [...] control? These creatures feed on the roots of grass, causing affected areas to feel soft, spongy, and brown. Signs of their presence include turf that can be [...] black birds may feast on the damaged turf. How to Check for an Infestation in your Lawn? To check if your lawn is infested with white grubs or leatherjackets

• Trianum effectively controls Pythium in cucumber

  Trianum, levels of Phythium have decreased dramatically. Up until 2019, there was a lot of damage and loss of production at the end of cultivation. Whole [...] to Pythium. ‘My crop gets 20 hours of light a day, which means it requires a lot of water. That larger quantity of water makes the plant more susceptible [...] lot of vigour and is suited to exposure levels above 180 micromol. But the variety has a slightly weaker root base than other varieties. ‘This is another

• Diglyphus isaea

  programs. Diglyphus isaea is used for the control of the following pests: Leaf miners The parasitic wasp Diglyphus isaea is available at Koppert as Miglyphus [...] isaea is most effective at temperatures between 15°C and 25°C (59 and 77°F). Behaviour of the parasitic wasp Diglyphus isaea Diglyphus isaea is a parasitoid [...] instars: the first is colourless and transparent, the second is yellow and semi transparent with a brown fat body, and the third larval instar is blue-green.

• Maximize pollination in tomato

  and expert tips on how to successfully integrate commercial bumblebees into your tomato cultivation. Let's delve into the world of bumblebee-assisted [...] from different areas. It is essential that all closed flowers exhibit bite marks. Closed flowers offer a precise representation of the pollination status [...] at least once every two days. When the number of bite marks diminishes to only one or two per flower, it is advisable to introduce a new bumblebee hive.

• Spidex Vital FAQ

  koppert.com 1. Changes of Spidex What is the difference in the product presentation? Spidex Vital consists of all mobile stages of Phytoseiulus persimilis [...] formulation for better control of a number of vital aspects. This results in keeping the surrounding conditions better under control. Is this product exclusive [...] supply this formulation of Phytoseiulus persimilis. Is this a different Phytoseiulus species to the Spidex I am used to? No, it is exactly the same Phytoseiulus

• Harnessing the Power of Parasitic Wasps

  March 21, 2024

  type piece of equipment. Do this prior to the release of parasites. Sprays of soap or entomopathogenic fungi directed only into the top of the plant can [...] provide a buffer for a variety of situations, making them suitable for a range of temperature and pressure conditions. Timing of Introduction: Determine whether [...] feeding as the primary mode of action from the parasites. Host Feeding Strategy: Host feeding is important for the control of both the greenhouse whitefly

• Feltiella acarisuga

  diameter of spider mite eggs and almost banana shaped. Larval Stage : The colour of the larva is usually orange but can vary according to the colour of prey [...] predatory gall midge Feltiella acarisuga is used for the control of the following pests: Spider mites Some of the common spider mites targeted by Feltiella [...] Feltiella acarisuga is available at Koppert as Spidend . How to use Feltiella acarisuga The predatory gall midge Feltiella acarisuga is available in a bottle

• Caterpillar control with nematodes

  humidity is high (> 75%) continuously for several hours after application Temperature is ideally within optimal range of 13 – 30 °C. Solar radiation is low [...] nematodes are mainly known for the biological control of soil pests such as thrips pupae, and larvae of sciarid flies and several beetles . Research and field [...] biological control of caterpillars . Our nematode products can be used in conventional, organic or zero residue growing methods in a wide range of crops; fruits

• Mycotal - Effective at lower temperatures

  colder periods of the year How fast do viable spores germinate Germination of viable spores (%) into colonies? 100 Germination rate of Mycotal and other [...] Other commercial entomopathogenic fungi Efficacy of Mycotal against thrips Number of thrips 8 Survival of thrips (Frankliniella occidentalis) when sprayed [...] to you crop in a later stage. Therefore, it is crucial to eliminate pests in wintertime, when pest pressure is still low. In this way you start the new season

• Box Tree Moth No More: Buxatrap and Capsanem

  June 13, 2024

  tree moth larvae (that is why early detection of the pest is crucial). It is recommended that the nematodes are applied when there is a high humidity level [...] ( Cydalima perspectalis ) is an oligophagous species (eating only specific kinds of food). Sadly, this food is the leaves of Box Wood ( Buxus spp. ) an [...] and Pherodis Cydalima perspectalis It is important to detect the early signs of an attack in spring. The first step is to use box tree moth traps ( Buxatrap