• Trial results Onion fly and Fusarium wilt

  (Delia antiqua) in onion Effective control of onion fly Capirel efficacy (% reduction compared to untreated control) against onion fly damage Capirel [...] Trianum provides highly effective control of basal rot in onions during cultivation and storage Yield increase Basal rot control 3 months after storage 15 [...] Capirel efficacy (% reduction compared to untreated control) against onion fly damage 100 80 75 60 Efficacy (%) Efficacy (%) (Delia antiqua) 50 25 20

• Beneficial Nematodes against Horticultural Pests

  together to either partly substitute, and sometimes replace the use of conventional pesticides, to manage pests that are extremely difficult to control and [...] not mentioned in this document, it doesn’t necessarily mean it cannot be controlled by nematodes. Koppert is continuously researching new possibilities. [...] a millimeter, so cannot be seen with the naked eye. As small as they are, they play an important role in the biological control of many pests, keeping fruits

• Potato/tomato psyllid

  are attached to a strand which connects them to the surface of leaves and can be found on the underside and leaf edge. Hatching occurs three to seven days [...] found to be responsible for serious crop damage, both directly and indirectly, the latter causing the greatest concern and proving difficult to control [...] control. In light of this, the export of fruit from susceptible crops to some parts of Europe, and the import into Mexico, is difficult, since Candidatus Li

• European red mite

  mainly on the undersides of leaves but moves to upper leaf surfaces when the lower side becomes crowded. Contrary to the two-spotted spider mite , Tetranychus [...] development from egg to adult goes faster at higher temperatures and takes approximately two weeks at 21°C; therefore there can be many generations in one [...] the family Rosaceae grown in greenhouses. It originates from Europe (as can be seen from the common name, European red mite) but is now distributed in all

• Chrysopa

  Chrysopa depends on climate, crop and pest density and should always be adjusted to the particular situation. Start introduction as soon as the first pests [...] 2-20 per m 2 /release. Releases should be made in infested areas only and repeated at weekly intervals until control is achieved. Consult a Koppert advisor [...] body fluids. Visual effect Prey is sucked out, shrivelled skins are difficult to find. Chrysoperla carnea is active mainly during the night. The larvae hide

• Bacterial canker of tomato

  Both in greenhouses and in the field, spraying may also spread the bacteria. The bacteria can also be dispersed by machinery, crates and tools. The bacteria [...] strong efforts are used to prevent the bacterium from entering. When the occasional infection is found, strict measures are taken to eradicate the infection [...] potatoes or other Solaneceaous crops can be planted for five years. On other fields on the same farm, no seed potatoes can be grown for one year after infection

• Wireless Beehome

  opening and closing the hive entrance can be controlled by a signal from the climate computer or a timer connected to the central transmitter. Presentation [...] With the Wireless Beehome system, the hive entrance of the Natupol hives can be opened and closed automatically on set times. When assimilation lights dominate

• trial results wireworm control

  against wireworms in irrigated potato (% damage reduction compared to untreated control) Emilia-Romagna Region - North Italy, Sagea 2022 40 17,5 10 20 [...] selection, production and quality control of our beneficial nematodes. Each of the nematodes produced by Koppert has been selected to target specific pest insects [...] Wireworm control with beneficial nematodes Results in irrigated potato Wireworms damage in irrigated potato (% of potatoes with holes) 2023, Italy 80

• Soybean

  diameter. Soybean seeds vary greatly in size and the hull can be black or brown, but also blue, yellow or green. When planting soybean plants, there is [...] United States. Soybeans are now an important global crop can be used as food crop, but also provide oil and are a major source of protein. [...] Glycine max ) (North America) or soya bean is a so-called legume and indigenous to East Asia. It is extensively cultivated for its edible beans. The fruit of

• Shore fly

  and can be a nuisance to greenhouse works by their sheer numbers. Frass deposited on leaves or flowers in ornamental crops, lettuce and herbs also causes [...] found in the top layer of damp soil, where they also pupate. The adult shore fly is black, about 4 to 5 mm long, and stout with short antennae and short [...] can occur on such a scale that growth, particularly of young cuttings, can be retarded. Life cycle and appearance of Shore fly The life cycle of the shore