• Green peach aphid

  peach tree, is native, however it is now a pest with a world-wide distribution. The green peach aphid ( Myzus persicae subsp. persicae ) is a particularly [...] reduce yield, Plant sap is rich in sugars, but has a low protein content. Aphids therefore need to extract large quantities of sap to get sufficient protein [...] glossy. Winged individuals have a brown-black head and thorax and a yellow-green to green or even reddish abdomen. They have a dark brown spot on the abdomen

• Optimal placement of bumblebee hives

  can be taken to increase the productivity of bumblebees: To ensure successful communication between bumblebees and humans, it is crucial to position the [...] from the crop, with a maximum of two hives grouped together. Protection of the hive To maintain hive efficiency, it is crucial to shield the hives from [...] both parties. For optimal visibility, it is recommended to place the colonies near pathways, preferably within a distance of 2 meters. During the winter

• Beneficial Nematodes against Horticultural Pests

  doubts, please consult your Koppert contact person. If a specific pest is not mentioned in this document, it doesn’t necessarily mean it cannot be controlled [...] others. How does it work? After application, the nematodes set out in search of their prey. Once they have found a host insect, they penetrate its natural [...] are being researched). They are selectively applied to combat a significant variety of pests in a wide range of temperatures, such as the pupae and larvae

• Aphipar-M

  in Diboxes Make sure the material remains dry and is not moved from its introduction site for at least a few days Dosage The dosage of Aphipar-M depends [...] least 3 times. Consult a Koppert advisor or a recognized distributor of Koppert products for advice on the best strategy for your situation. Environmental [...] develop inside the aphid, which converts into a leathery mummy. The adult parasitic wasp emerges through a hole at the rear of the mummy. The first mummies

• Protected vegetables

  Learning more about these vegetable pests is an important step into understanding how to control them. Go to pest overview Biological pest control in vegetable [...] attract pollen, allowing them to transport it from flower to flower. Unlike honeybees, bumblebees possess the ability to perform "buzz pollination." By [...] vegetable cultivation Integrated Pest Management (IPM) is a comprehensive and sustainable approach to pest and disease management that has revolutionized

• Cannabis Aphid Prevention Strategies

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  Cannabis Aphid in your facility. Magnify Lenses: A hand lens of about 10X magnification should be used to scout. It is an important tool for a grower, IPM manager [...] first screening, do a preventative dip treatment with insecticidal soap, horticultural oil, or a bio-insecticide. Move the clones to a quarantine room. Keep [...] prevents aphids hitching a ride into your facility on worker clothing or hair. Screen any air intakes in your growing facility to prevent outside aphid

• Trianum-G

  taken up better. This leads to a stronger and more uniform crop and better yields. This effect is stronger when the plant is under stress and/or cultivated [...] adjusted to the particular situation. Check the label to find the recommended dosage for each crop and situation Consult a Koppert advisor or a recognized [...] otherwise incorporate it into the soil. In case of mechanical application with a granule spreader, the spreader's exit hole should be as close to the soil as possible

• Whitefly

  their eggs. If the plant is shaken, the adults fly up, and then return to the undersides of leaves. How to prevent whitefly To prevent whitefly infestations [...] causes leaf yellowing and leads to honeydew deposits that reduce crop quality. Effective whitefly control is essential to maintain healthy, productive crops [...] whiteflies are usually white or pale yellow in color. This is due to the wax produced by the adults, which is covering their body and wings. Some species have dark

• Crazy roots, hairy roots, crown gall

  yet been defined. The assumption is that the bacteria survive in the soil, but it is possible that first infection is from the propagation material. Infection [...] tissue and causes a genetic change in the plant. How to prevent Crazy roots, hairy roots, crown gall Use clean propagation material Use a strict hygiene protocol [...] disease seems to be caused by a change in the hormonal system of the plant resulting from the Rhizobium infection. Rhizobium rhizogenes puts a Ri-plasmid

• Black leg of seedlings

  of seedlings Pythium belongs to the Oomycetes, a separate group of microorganisms and is therefore not a real fungus. It survives as oospores, resting [...] General Pythium is considered a ‘weak pathogen’, meaning that it can usually only affect plants that are in a sub-optimal condition or suffer from stress [...] substrate the plant turns brown. A typical symptom of a Pythium infection is the easy stripping of the skin from the root cortex with a finger nail. Life cycle