• Pherodis

  January 1, 1970

  traps. Pests Different species of moths , beetles , flies and mealybugs . Check with your Koppert consultant or advisor for species Pherodis that are available [...] reducing the number of eggs laid by females as they fail to mate. For some pests, Pherodis dispensers contain lures which attract both sexes of the target species [...] trap in the right position as indicated for the particular trap Wash your hands between assembling pheromone traps for different pest species During the first

• The Swirski-Mite Revolution: A Game-Changer in Pest Control

  October 21, 2024

  work reliably in all kinds of situations. For growers on their farms, this is one less thing to worry about.’ A bullseye The introduction of Amblyseius swirskii [...] larger or lesser degree. We conduct a great deal of research into this mite’s use under all kinds of circumstances. In fact, this is how Swirski-Mite is [...] the power of Swirski-Mite actually is. ‘The predatory mite is extremely effective and resistant to high temperatures. It makes short work of thrips and

• Damping-off

  January 1, 1970

  ‘weak pathogen’, meaning that it can usually only affect plants that are in a sub-optimal condition or suffer from stress, caused for example by too much [...] and very little of the root system survives. On the border between air and soil or substrate the plant turns brown. A typical symptom of a Pythium infection [...] infection is the easy stripping of the skin from the root cortex with a finger nail. Life cycle and appearance of Damping-off Pythium belongs to the Oomycetes

• Cryptobug

  January 1, 1970

  distributor of Koppert products for advice on the best strategy for your situation. Environmental conditions The minimum temperature for use of Cryptobug [...] Pests All stages of many mealybug species. Mode of action Adults and larvae consume the mealybugs completely. Visual effect Mealybugs are consumed entirely [...] temperatures between 25°C and 28°C (68 and 82°F). Combined use For effective control of citrus mealybug and grape mealybug combine with Citripar. Storage

• Protected vegetables

  January 1, 1970

  use the scanner for Horiver sticky cards for automatic detection of pests. The dashboard provides you with a complete overview of your scouting data which [...] pesticides when necessary. Emphasizing Sustainability One of the fundamental principles of IPM is its commitment to sustainability. By reducing the reliance on [...] Products Benefits of IPM in vegetable cultivation Reduced chemical dependency: IPM reduces the need for chemical pesticides, minimizing the risk of harmful residues

• European red mite

  January 1, 1970

  distributed in all important apple growing areas of the world. European Red Mite Control with Predatory Mites Damage symptoms Feeding of European red mites [...] Panonychus ulmi , is mainly a pest of fruit trees (apple, pear, plum and cherry). However, it can attack a large scale of other woody plants and is occasionally [...] leaves can drop. Life cycle and appearance of European red mite The European red mite feeds mainly on the undersides of leaves but moves to upper leaf surfaces

• Rhyzobug

  January 1, 1970

  recognized distributor of Koppert products for advice on the best strategy for your situation. Environmental conditions Optimal temperatures for Rhyzobug are around [...] Aulacaspis spp ., and other species of armoured scale insects. Mode of action Adults and larvae feed on all stages of armoured scale insects. Visual effect [...] that adults may not fly away immediately after release. Dosage The dosage of Rhyzobug depends on climate, crop and armoured scale density and should always

• Cryptobug-L

  January 1, 1970

  the best strategy for your situation. Environmental conditions The minimum temperature for use of Cryptobug is 16°C/61°F. However, as Cryptolaemus montrouzieri [...] Pests All stages of many mealybug species. Mode of action Larvae and adults consume the mealybug completely. Visual effect Mealybugs are consumed entirely [...] at intervals of 1-2 weeks, or until the pest is controlled. Consult a Koppert advisor or a recognized distributor of Koppert products for advice on the

• How Does Buzz Pollination Work?

  July 10, 2024

  the mid-20th century, was one of the main reasons scientists discovered that the bumblebee was one of the best pollinators for crops that needed this specific [...] extraction. It is important to note, only half of all bee species can use buzz pollination to collect pollen. One of the most important supplemental bee pollinators [...] Specifically, over 20,000 species of flowering plants, including all Solanaceae family plants, have a diverse array of floral architectures (structures)

• Natupol Excel

  January 1, 1970

  a Koppert advisor or a recognized distributor of Koppert products for advice on the best strategy for your situation Environmental conditions Natupol Excel [...] Natupol Excel is developed for crops with a high amount of flowers per m² (35-60 flowers) per week, and for crops grown under artificial light or in warmer [...] on environmental conditions and the amount and quality of pollen. Presentation One large colony of bumblebees including a queen, workers, brood and sugar