• Parasitic wasps

  January 1, 1970

  wasp laying its eggs inside or on a host pest. Here's how it works: Egg laying: A female parasitic wasp seeks out a suitable host pest. The choice of host [...] damage caused by pests, ensuring a higher yield and product quality. Environmental sustainability : Parasitic wasps provide a natural and environmentally [...] decreases. This, in turn, creates a more balanced ecosystem in the crop, which can enhance overall crop health and resilience. A diverse ecosystem often means

• Entomite-M

  January 1, 1970

  Releases should be repeated once or twice, or until control is achieved. Consult a Koppert advisor or a recognized distributor of Koppert products for advice [...] moist, rich in organic matter and have a loose structure. The minimum temperature for successful use of Entomite-M is 15°C/59°F. Combined use For thrips control [...] the base of plant stems. The reduction of the infestation level occurs at a slow but steady rate. Pack size 10,000; 50,000; 125,000 predatory mites .

• Quad

  January 1, 1970

  flowers Position the Quad hives evenly througout the plot. The best position is on a horizontal platform just above the ground Wait at least for half an hour [...] per crop and depends on environmental conditions. Always consult a Koppert advisor or a recognized distributor of Koppert products for advice on the best [...] One hive containing 4 separate extra large colonies of bumblebees including a queen, workers, brood and sugar water. Downloads Directions for use Application

• Wireless Beehome

  January 1, 1970

  controlled by a signal from the climate computer or a timer connected to the central transmitter. Presentation The Wireless Beehome system consists of a receiver [...] orientation. This has a negative effect on pollination . Mode of action Each Wireless Beehome receiver can open or close the hive entrance of a Natupol hive on [...] One central transmitter can manage several receivers in the greenhouse and a distance of around 100/150 meters depending placement and greenhouse construction

• Bacterial wilt, brown rot

  January 1, 1970

  solanacearum is a plant pathogenic bacterium. It is a soil-borne disease and colonises the xylem, causing bacterial wilt and brown rot in a very wide range [...] Ralstonia solanacearum is a quarantine organism in Europe and considered a bioterrorist organism in the United States. It is a commonly found soil-inhabitant [...] stem. The vascular stem tissue is coloured brown and when the stem is cut, bacterial slime oozes from the wound. This is the way to distinguish it from

• Grey mould

  January 1, 1970

  General Grey mould ( Botryotinia fuckeliana / Botrytis cinerea ) is a commonly found fungus in many environments. It survives in plant parts like bulbs [...] into the plant. Grey mould ( Botryotinia fuckeliana / Botrytis cinerea ) is a necrotrophic fungus, meaning that it excretes compounds that kill the plant [...] area, new spores are formed within a few days. Under circumstances unfavourable for germination, the spores can survive a few days on the plant surface and

• Cottony soft rot

  January 1, 1970

  as cottony soft root, is a plant pathogenic fungus. It has a very wide range of host plants. Damage symptoms The first symptoms of a cottony soft root ( [...] seeds and tubers, thereby creating a source of infection for the next crop. The dispersal to neighbouring plants is by mycelial growth. How to prevent [...] Germination and infection mostly take place at high soil water content over a prolonged period of time. The sclerotia germinate directly and form mycelium

• Bacterial canker of tomato

  January 1, 1970

  General Clavibacter is a quarantine organism in Europe, which means that strong efforts are used to prevent the bacterium from entering. When the occasional [...] if the crop is old, only the plants in the infected area, with a substantial buffer zone. Replanting can only take place after thorough disinfection has [...] tubers. This discolouration is round, hence the name ring rot. Life cycle and appearance of Bacterial canker of tomato Clavibacter is seed-borne and tuber-borne

• Black rot of carrots

  January 1, 1970

  appearance of Black rot of carrots Black rot of carrots ( Alternaria radicina ) is a seed-transferred carrot disease. The seeds are the main source of primary [...] the risk of Alternaria infection is larger under quite warm and humid conditions. Infection may take place within a few hours, with lesions occurring [...] during harvest (in potato and carrot). Post-harvest storage at 0-1 o C. A. brassicae and A. brassicicola : adjust the sowing date to avoid conditions conducive

• Crazy roots, hairy roots, crown gall

  January 1, 1970

  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 [...] 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 in the plant [...] 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