• Grapes

  January 1, 1970

  cultivars of the Vitis vinifera are the basis of wine production around the world. All the usual wine varieties are made from (different) types of Vitis vinifera [...] and 10,000 varieties of Vitis vinifera grapes, but only a few play an important commercial role when it comes to the production of wine, but also table [...] About The common grape vine ( Vitis vinifera ) is a species of Vitis . The plant comes originally from the Mediterranean region, central Europe and so

• Strawberry

  January 1, 1970

  a crucial role in ensuring the health and productivity of strawberry crops due to the presence of various pests and diseases. Common pests that occur in [...] management (IPM) practices. The use of bumblebees contributes to sustainable pest control and promotes the overall health of strawberry crops, as it encourages [...] encourages growers to minimise the use of synthetic pesticides. Using IPM strategies not only minimizes the use of harmful chemical pesticides but also promotes

• Adalia bipunctata

  January 1, 1970

  two-spot ladybird or the two-spotted ladybug, is a species of a predatory beetle. As a natural enemy of aphids , Adalia bipunctata contributes to natural pest [...] control of the following pests: Aphids Adalia bipunctata feeds on all aphid species, but the product Aphidalia is especially designed for the control of aphids [...] cm stem diameter, maximum 3 bags per tree The dosage of Aphidalia depends on climate and the size of the trees and should always be adjusted to the particular

• Flowering potted plants

  January 1, 1970

  flowering plants and belongs to the family of Begoniaceae . The genus consists of 1,795 different plant species. Some of these species are usually grown indoors [...] succulent flowering plant and a genus that consists of about 125 species belonging to the family of Crassulaceae . Hibiscus is well known for its large [...] About There are many species of flowering potted plants, the most common species are: Poinsettia is well known and popular for its large red, white and

• Cryptolaemus montrouzieri

  January 1, 1970

  controlling large populations of mealybugs. Once the supply of mealybugs becomes inadequate, the ladybirds fly off in search of new prey. Sometimes the larvae [...] mealybug Expand all items Best conditions for use of Cryptolaemus montrouzieri The minimum temperature for use of Cryptobug and Cryptobug-L is 16°C/61°F. However [...] between 25°C and 28°C (68 and 82°F). Feeding behaviour of Cryptolaemus montrouzieri All moving stages of Cryptolaemus montriouzieri prey on mealybugs , seizing

• Tobacco whitefly

  January 1, 1970

  transmission of viruses, including TYLCV in tomato. The consumption of plant sap and secreting of honeydew by whiteflies reduce the aesthetic value of crops. [...] peppers, yellowing of the flower stalks in gerbera, and serious yellowing of the leaves of French beans. Other symptoms include the appearance of chlorotic patches [...] its high level of resistance to many insecticides and its propensity for the transmission of viruses. Life cycle and appearance of Tobacco whitefly The tobacco

• Trianum effectively controls Pythium in cucumber

  January 1, 1970

  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 [...] during the darkest period of the year. ‘Nature basically shuts down at that point. Everything’s just ticking over. Those sorts of conditions have a bigger

• Nematodes significantly reduce Tuta larvae

  January 1, 1970

  Steinernema feltiae and after the first cycle of three nematode treatments, we saw a reduction of Tuta in the crop of more than 80%. The large infestation which [...] nematodes every time there was a new wave of small larvae and the problem never grew big after that.’ Reduction of chemicals ‘Using biological control methods [...] on our 14 hectares of high-tech greenhouses and other production sites,’ Zoboli adds. Joint search for solutions ‘Since the arrival of Tuta absoluta in our

• Greenhouse whitefly

  January 1, 1970

  The larvae of whitefly need a lot of protein for growth, and thus consume a large quantity of plant sap. This contains a high proportion of sugar, and [...] can be transmitted. The consumption of plant sap and secreting of honeydew by whiteflies reduce the aesthetic value of crops. This is particularly important [...] General The greenhouse whitefly ( Trialeurodes vaporariorum ) is one of the major pests of vegetable and ornamental crops in greenhouses throughout the world

• Aphidoletes aphidimyza

  January 1, 1970

  condition of the predator, as well as the size of the prey. Life cycle of Aphidoletes aphidimyza Growers can recognize the different life stages of the gall [...] Feeding behaviour of Aphidoletes aphidimyza The searching behaviour of adult female gall midges is extremely efficient. They are capable of locating aphid-infested [...] distributor of Koppert products for advice on the best strategy for your situation. Koppert products Aphidend Expand all items Best conditions for use of Aphidoletes