• Thripex-Mini

  exit hole. Place sachets in sheltered positions on the crop (no direct sunlight). Measures improving the moisture balance in the sachets, such as placing [...] especially with a large number of mites and high humidity. Therefore consult your supplier prior to using Thripex and it is recommended to carry out a small field [...] have a very short life expectancy and therefore need to be introduced to the crop as soon as possible after receipt. Failure to do so can have a negative

• Hop

  hairs to aid them in climbing. They are a vigorous grower with the ability to extend up to 20 inches a week, and even 50 ft tall in one season. They are [...] About The hop is a small genus of flowering plants in the family Cannabaceae. Hops are the female flowers (seed cones, strobiles) of the plant and are [...] considered the main flavor ingredient in making beer. Although frequently referred to as hops “vine”, this plant is technically a bine. Bines have stout stems with

• Mealybugs and scales

  fruit are concerned, these often drop off; plant sap is low in proteins and rich in sugars. In order to gain an adequate intake of protein, mealybugs must [...] scales also produce honeydew (on which moulds grow) resulting in considerable damage in ornamental and fruit crops and loss of value. Armoured scales do [...] whilst others are gall-formers. A few species can also transmit harmful viruses. Mealybugs inflict damage on the crop in various ways: nymphs and females

• Plant Disease Management

  environmental risks. Plant diseases pose a significant threat to global food production. They can result in yield losses, increased production costs, [...] agricultural practices, biological disease control is set to play a more prominent role in our food production systems. Understanding plant diseases Plant [...] further. Crop rotation Crop rotation is a fundamental strategy, which means avoiding planting the same crop in the same location year after year. Rotating

• Eretmocerus eremicus

  eremicus Eretmocerus eremicus is a highly effective parasitic wasp used in biological control programs. This wasp exhibits a fascinating parasitic behavior: [...] death and contributing to a decline in whitefly populations. Eretmocerus eremicus is particularly noted for its adaptability in varying environmental conditions [...] better to switch to the use of En-strip or Enermix/Ercal. Consult a Koppert advisor or a recognized distributor of Koppert products for advice on the best

• Natutec biocontrol application devices

  unique needs of our customers in different growing environments. Natutec enables growers to: Use biological control products in hard-to-reach or large arable [...] using Natutec technology. Endorsed by Koppert Natutec is a product brand of Koppert. We specialize in the production and supply of biological control products [...] As pioneers in biological control, Koppert introduced the world's first natural pest control solution and continues to set new standards in sustainable

• Aphidoletes aphidimyza

  is available in bottle ( Aphidend ). Open the bottle in the greenhouse Place the bottle directly on the soil or rockwool slabs or hang it in-between the [...] for aphid control Aphidoletes aphidimyza is a species of predatory gall midge known for its effectiveness in biological pest control , specifically targeting [...] beneficial insect is widely employed in integrated pest management (IPM) programs to suppress aphid populations in various agricultural and horticultural

• Onion thrips

  petals and in the soft parts of stalks. They are inserted into the plant tissue with a saw-like ovipositor. Larvae are light to yellowish green in colour, [...] develops in six stages: egg, two larval instars, prepupa, pupa, and finally the adult insect. The eggs of the onion thrips (Thrips tabaci) are laid in leaves [...] with a large head and bright red eyes. The colour of the adult depends on the food source. Onion thrips (Thrips tabaci) usually pupate in the ground,

• Impatiens thrips

  consequence of the trade in foliage plants. Impatiens thrips (Echinothrips americanus) has a wide range of hosts. In addition to many ornamental plants it also [...] problem in greenhouse cultivation, having spread to many countries within the last 30 years. The thrips have mostly been able to spread as a consequence [...] present on weeds in greenhouses. Life cycle and appearance of Impatiens thrips Impatiens thrips (Echinothrips americanus) develops in six stages: egg,

• Municipality Doetinchem: Entonem nematodes managing oak processionary caterpillar

  biodiversity in the centre, and public opinion is quite sensitive to spraying here. We worked in consultation with distributor Mertens and decided that in spring [...] product Entonem . A major advantage is that the bycatch of other caterpillars is much lower, which is a great benefit to biodiversity. In mid-April, we started [...] using Entonem and extracting the nests as a curative measure, we can keep the situation manageable for now. In the longer term, improving biodiversity will