• Swirski Ulti-Mite

  swirskii is most effective at 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 [...] and prey mites. Presentation Sachets in cardboard box. Carrier Bran. Application Hang sachets in sheltered locations in the crop, not exposed to direct sunlight [...] detected in the crop. Use at least 4,000 sachets per ha and hang them evenly spaced in the crop. Release should be repeated after 4 weeks if the pest is not

• IPM app

  management has always been a great challenge in agriculture. A healthy crop is paramount, while there is also a growing demand for sustainable food production [...] pesticide restrictions. Scouting is a significant part of pest management which can assist the grower to make timely decisions and apply precision treatments [...] interface. The Dashboard gives the grower insight into pest issues in almost real-time once uploaded from the field. Koppert iPM scouting software helps

• Biological Pest Control

  infestations in a greenhouse. Augmentative biological control can provide rapid results and is particularly useful when natural enemies are insufficient in the [...] populations in check. This approach not only reduces the environmental impact but also minimizes the risk of pesticide resistance, making it a sustainable [...] friendly products, the demand for biological pest control methods is likely to grow, making it a forward-looking choice for agriculture and pest management

• How to protect bumblebees from heat

  vital role that bumblebees play in pollination , especially in hot temperature conditions. As temperatures rise, it is crucial to ensure effective pollination [...] be reduced if the humidity is too low or radiation is too high. In conventional greenhouses, the recommended humidity range is 60-75%. Due to better air [...] of 28°C inside the hive in any environmental conditions. Above 28°C the pollination capacity is reduced as their activity is focused on cooling the hive

• Phytoseiulus persimilis

  outbreak is quickly and effectively dealt with, but the disadvantage is that it disappears rapidly in the absence of suitable prey. When prey is in short [...] persimilis is sensitive to relative humidity below 70%. Phytoseiulus persimilis in bottles The predatory mite Phytoseiulus persimilis is available in a bottle [...] Phytoseiulus persimilis in sachets The predatory mite Phytoseiulus persimilis is also available in breeding sachets ( Spidex Vital Plus ). In this case the predatory

• Navigating the Whitefly Battle

  March 6, 2024

  density. It is ineffective in tomato crops due to leaf hairs. Dicyphus hesperus It is known to offer effective control in tomato production. However, it reproduces [...] stages. It is not an efficient predator to use because it is not a great searcher. The larvae and adults only feed upon contact. If food is lacking in its [...] use in tomatoes due to the presence of leaf hairs. Note: While highly effective in most crops, it is crucial to note (again) their limitations in tomato

• Ervipar

  Spread the material on rock wool slabs or in Diboxes Make sure the material remains dry and is not moved from its introduction site for at least a few days [...] 30°C/86°F. Combined use Can be used in combination with other aphid biocontrol agents, like for instance Aphidend . Storage time after receipt Apply as soon as [...] emerges through a hole at the rear of the mummy. The first mummies are noticed in the crop around 10-14 days after the first introduction. Visual effect Parasitized

• About bumblebees

  bumblebee to pollinate a flower in a single visit. A honeybee typically needs to visit a flower between 7-10 times, before it is fully pollinated Bumblebees [...] The natural life cycle of the bumblebee is copied under laboratory conditions at our production facilities. In this way, we provide the best conditions [...] queen will not leave it. She will be inside the nest, continuingly laying eggs and providing orders for the worker bumblebees. In late summer the queen

• Root rot of carrot

  features hence is not easy to place it at the generic level. Årsvoll was the first to identify and describe the fungus in Norway, in 1965. An infection [...] n of this disease in the rather acidic soils (of southwestern Norway). Spore germination was inhibited in nonsterile soil but not in similar soil that [...] overwinter in cold regions. Inoculum can survive in perennial (umbelliferous) weeds or alternate hosts and transfer to annual crops. As far as is known, Daucus

• Feltiella acarisuga

  on various spider mite species, in particular the two-spotted spider mite . Feltiella acarisuga is a key component in integrated pest management (IPM) [...] Feltiella acarisuga is available at Koppert as Spidend . How to use Feltiella acarisuga The predatory gall midge Feltiella acarisuga is available in plastic cups [...] control with Feltiella acarisuga Feltiella acarisuga is a predatory gall midge highly effective in the biological control of spider mites . This beneficial