• Leaf miners

  photosynthesis and weakening plant growth. Their feeding patterns cause visible leaf damage, lower crop quality and can open the way for secondary infections [...] control is essential to protect plant vitality and maintain marketable yields. Biological control of leaf miners combines effective natural enemies and monitoring [...] monitor adult activity and support timely intervention. With Koppert’s biological solutions for leaf miners, professional growers can keep infestations under

• Grey mould

  harvested and put into cold storage. Wounds can also provide the fungus with sufficient moisture, for example pruning wounds on the stems of cucumber and tomato [...] es unfavourable for germination, the spores can survive a few days on the plant surface and still germinate when the RH increases, for example when cut [...] amount of inoculum Extra Silicon and/or Calcium nutrition hardens the cell walls and makes it harder for the fungi to enter the leaves Prevent plant diseases

• Swirski-Mite LD

  temperatures between 20 and 32°C (68 and 90°F). It is not effective at temperatures below 18°C/64°F. Amblyseius swirskii is sensitive to relative humidity below [...] below 60%. Combined use Can be combined with Orius spp. and whitefly parasitoids. Do not combine with other generalist predatory mites ( Neoseiulus cucumeris [...] thrips species and eggs and larvae of whitefly . Crops Do not use in tomato. Mode of action Predatory mites multiply in the sachet and disperse into the

• Cyclamen mite

  damaged and leaf growth is inhibited. In hedera, a mite attack can cause baldness in parts of the stem. Gerbera flowers deform and discolour with the leaves [...] midrib. Even a mild infestation can cause enormous damage, and with heavier infestations plant growth is arrested and the flower buds are so badly affected [...] mm long, with the hind legs reduced to slender threadlike structures that are not used for walking. The males are smaller than the females and their hind

• Spical

  between 13 and 32°C (55 and 90°F) and is sensitive to relative humidity below 60%. Combined use Can be combined with Phytoseiulus persimilis and Feltiella [...] other spider mite species. Crops Do not use in tomato. Mode of action Predatory mites use their piercing mouthparts to extract the contents of their prey. [...] bucket. Carrier Vermiculite. Application Turn and shake the bottle gently before use Push the centre of the cap to open the dosage hole Sprinkle material on

• Pollination checklist tomato

  hive so that it is easily visible both to the bumblebees and to people Ensure the hive is horizontal Protect the hive against condensation and rainwater Not [...] brown within one to four hours and make it possible to check the bumblebees' work. A single visit results in the transfer of enough pollen for pollination. [...] The flower needs to have been pollinated before it closes. Depending on the conditions, a flower will remain open for one to three days. To check on pollination

• Aphidius ervi

  conditions for use of Aphidius ervi The parasitic wasp Aphidius ervi is most effective between 20 and 25°C (68 and 77°F). This natural enemy is not effective [...] the world due to its effectiveness. An Aphidius ervi female wasp can parasitize hundreds of aphids within two days. Aphidius ervi is used for the control [...] nectar and water to sustain themselves. Life cycle and appearance of Aphidius ervi Aphidius ervi is a very dark aphid parasitoid. The waist is entirely

• Trianum-P improves open field pepper production in Portugal

  that Trianum is a 100% natural product, authorized for organic farming and that it does not leave residues on fruit. Trianum is aligned with the positioning [...] has proven to be a good solution that eliminates the need to use pesticides to control diseases at the soil level in industrial crops. For this reason [...] their productivity and profitability. To optimize the use of Trianum-P in industrial crops, Koppert Portugal has carried out trials with several growers.

• Horiver Wetstick

  insects and/or debris Dosage For monitoring use one Horiver Wetstick per 200 m 2 For trapping in hotspots use one Horiver Wetstick per 2 to 20 m 2 For trapping [...] absoluta use at least one Horiver Wetstick trap per 100 m 2 Combined use Yellow Horiver Wetstick can be used in combination with Natutec Scout for easy i [...] attracted to the colour of the sticky trap and get caught in the glue. Presentation Polysterene cards coated with wet sticky glue. Available colours and sizes

• Capsanem

  m² for soil application and 1 to 3 million nematodes per liter for foliar applications (application to run off). Always check the product label for more [...] Capsanem can be used for biological control of various insect pests in protected and outdoor crops. It is effective in a wide temperature range. Capsanem [...] difficult to find. Infected foliar pests simply fall to the ground. Infected pest insects in the root zone turn yellow to brown, but may be difficult to find