Pepino mosaic virus

very intense for a few weeks and then disappears to eventually return later in the season. This means that damage can be more severe during a certain period [...] varieties are more susceptible to quality losses due to PepMV than others and climate also has an impact. In general, when a plant has more stress for whatever [...] d surfaces for several weeks, remaining infectious and ready to infect new plants. How to prevent Pepino mosaic virus Pepino mosaic virus is highly infectious

Agriflora PRO

fertilizer at a concentration that will ensure a correct final dosage of product is applied to the plants. Best working conditions Agriflora PRO Maintain Agriflora [...] When to use Agriflora PRO? Use Agriflora PRO to enhance plant growth and improve yield in outdoor crops. The beneficial bacteria in this combination f [...] regarding compatibility. Test the effect on a small number of samples before use; Results may vary from one site to another. Apply product in the furrow at

Feltiella acarisuga

as Spidend . How to use Feltiella acarisuga The predatory gall midge Feltiella acarisuga is available in plastic cups ( Spidend ). Make a hole in the lid [...] progresses, a red spot appears anterior to the midline, after which the entire larva becomes darker. Finally, white spots appear on the body. A fully grown [...] Feltiella acarisuga is a predatory gall midge highly effective in the biological control of spider mites . This beneficial insect, native to Europe, preys on

Stratiolaelaps scimitus (Hypoaspis miles)

, and adult. Stratiolaelaps scimitus is a large mite with a body length of up to 1 mm. The body is pale with a clearly visible brown dorsal shield, brown [...] scimitus is 15°C/59°F. How to use Stratiolaelaps scimitus The predatory mite Stratiolaelaps scimitus ( Hypoaspis miles) is available in a cylinder ( Entomite-M [...] soil and at the base of plant stems and offer a sustainable and environmentally friendly alternative to chemical pesticides. Stratiolaelaps scimitus for

Eretmocerus eremicus

specific situation, it may be better to switch to the use of En-strip or Enermix/Ercal. Consult a Koppert advisor or a recognized distributor of Koppert products [...] their specialized mouthparts to feed on the internal tissues of the whitefly, leading to the host’s death and contributing to a decline in whitefly populations [...] after two to three days, and hatches when the whitefly reaches its fourth instar. The larva then penetrates the host, moulting to the second instar to feed

Plant Disease Management

increasing pressure to adopt sustainable and environmentally responsible agricultural practices, biological disease control is set to play a more prominent [...] plants to thrive. Healthy plants, in turn, are more resilient and better equipped to resist diseases. Sanitation Finally, good sanitation plays a critical [...] it's crucial to have effective treatment strategies at your disposal. Biofungicides Biofungicides offer a natural and eco-friendly solution to control fungal

Viridis PRO

the effect on a small number of samples before use; Results may vary from one site to another. Apply the Viridis PRO working solution as a spray for good [...] fertilizer at a concentration that will ensure a correct final dosage of product is applied to the grass. Best working conditions Viridis PRO Maintain Viridis [...] When to use Viridis Pro? Use Viridis PRO to strengthen and enhance the growth of turf grass for golf courses (greens, tees, fairways), sports turf, sod

Adalia bipunctata

the two-spotted ladybug, is a species of a predatory beetle. As a natural enemy of aphids , Adalia bipunctata contributes to natural pest control, by preying [...] trees. How to use Adalia bipunctata The predatory beetle Adalia bipunctata is available in a cotton bag ( Aphidalia ). Open the bag and attach it to the tree [...] trees. Use at least one cotton bag per tree and up to 3 bags for large trees. Consult a Koppert advisor or a recognized distributor of Koppert products for

Effective thrips control with predatory mites

indirect damage to a wide range of crops. Their ability to reproduce rapidly, damage plant tissue, and spread viruses makes them a serious threat to yield and [...] predatory mites have a somewhat higher sensitivity to chemical pesticides. Transeius montdorensis The predatory mite Transeius montdorensis is a versatile predator [...] covered production environments. They puncture plant tissues to feed on cell contents, leading to scarring, deformed growth, and flower damage. Moreover, their

An unexpected solution: the story of Fernando Rodríguez and Koppert's predatory mites

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