• Anso-Mite

  January 1, 1970

  carefully by turning around the bucket a few times Carefully sprinkle on the leaves Make sure the material remains on the leaves for at least a few hours [...] releasing the predatory mites Can also be applied with Natutec Airobreez , Natutec Mini-Airbug , Natutec Airbug or Natutec Airobug Dosage The dosage of [...] and should always be adjusted to the particular situation. Start introduction preventively soon after planting of the crop. Introduction rates typically

• Spidex Vital Go

  February 10, 2025

  multiply in the sachet and disperse into the crop over a period of a couple of weeks. Predatory mites use their piercing mouthparts to extract the contents [...] cardboard strip at the top, to avoid damaging the predatory mites Dosage The dosage of Spidex Vital Go depends on climate, crop and pest density and should [...] should always be adjusted to the particular situation. Release should be repeated biweekly if the pest is not controlled. Consult a Koppert advisor or a recognized

• Mottled arum aphid

  January 1, 1970

  green with black cross bands behind the head, broken along the midline, and a large horseshoe-shaped spot on the back of the abdomen. These black markings can [...] they shed white skin, betraying their presence in the crop. Reproduction of the mottled arum aphid is entirely by parthenogenesis, with unfertilized viviparous [...] producing new generations of females. There is no sexual stage in the life cycle. Wingless females of the mottled arum aphid are shiny whitish, yellowish

• Trianum effectively controls Pythium in cucumber

  January 1, 1970

  fewer chemicals,’ he explained. The biggest threat to his crop is thrips , especially during the darkest period of the year. ‘Nature basically shuts down [...] 2020. Based on the fungus Trichoderma harzianum T-22, the product colonizes the plant’s root system and keeps pathogenic fungi away from the roots. He puts [...] sorts of conditions have a bigger impact on the beneficials than on the thrips, which means I need to be alert. The same goes for caterpillars , since there’s

• Cannabis

  January 1, 1970

  make the plants weaker, slow down their growth, and affect the leaves and buds if you don't manage them properly. Integrated Pest Management (IPM) is vital [...] Integrated pest management (IPM) is important when it comes to keeping cannabis plants healthy and productive. This is because cannabis can attract a lot [...] problems. Biological control is a key component of Integrated Pest Management (IPM) in cannabis cultivation. It involves the use of natural predators, p

• Biological Pest Control

  January 1, 1970

  pest control methods do not harm the environment, ensuring the preservation of ecosystems. Sustainable Biocontrol reduces the need for continuous chemical [...] non-target species, and then release them into the affected area. For example, the introduction of the Australian lady beetle to North America helped control [...] biocontrol, is a method of managing pests using natural predators, parasitoids, or pathogens. This approach partners with nature to maintain the balance of

• Shore fly

  January 1, 1970

  Shore fly The life cycle of the shore fly ( Scatella tenuicosta ) has the following stages: egg, three larval instars, a pupa and the adult fly. The eggs are [...] instar larva is translucent white. Second instar larvae are brownish, less translucent and their body is cylindrical. The larvae are found in the top layer [...] they also pupate. The adult shore fly is black, about 4 to 5 mm long, and stout with short antennae and short legs. The head of the adult has a pair of

• V10

  January 1, 1970

  throughout the plant. Infection by other PepMV isolates is severely compromised due to its degradation by RNA silencing. In this way the plant is equipped [...] expanded leaf which is positioned below the growing point Using a sponge with a scouring pad wipe and slightly wet the upper surface of the leaf with V10 solution [...] Downloads SDS V10 PMRA Label V10 Preparation Shake the bottle well before use Use a disinfected bucket which is rinsed well with water before use Dilute 0.8

• Precautionary measures for product allergies

  January 1, 1970

  plastic bag. Moistening the clothes in the bag prevents allergens and other particles from dispersing in the air when you open the bag. Possible allergic [...] concerns the predatory mites , feeder mites, and supplementary feeding products sold by Koppert. Icons on the product packaging show you the precautionary [...] n device, avoid direct contact and make sure that there is no one in the direct airflow of the blower. Hygiene Once you have finished your work, take off

• Western flower thrips

  January 1, 1970

  General The western flower thrips (Frankliniella occidentalis) is currently the most damaging thrips species in many greenhouse crops. The western flower [...] buds. Compared to the prepupa, the pupa has longer, more developed wing buds and longer antennae that are curved back over the head. The prepupal and pupal [...] causing the surrounding tissue to die. The resulting silver-grey patches on leaves and the black dots of their excreta indicate their presence in the crop