Carrot

About The carrot ( Daucus carota subsp. sativus ) is a root vegetable and comes in a variety of colours, ranging from the regular orange to black and purple [...] produced for its seeds and leaves. Carrots can be classified as hardy biennials and are grown as annuals. Carrots can vary greatly in colour, shape and size

Hop

referred to as hops “vine”, this plant is technically a bine. Bines have stout stems with stiff hairs to aid them in climbing. They are a vigorous grower [...] 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 [...] extend up to 20 inches a week, and even 50 ft tall in one season. They are typically trained on strings up to 25 ft tall. The hop is native to the temperate

Spidex Vital

should always be adjusted to the particular situation. Start introduction as soon as the first pest mites are detected in the crop. Introduction rates typically [...] Releases should be repeated once or twice at weekly intervals. Consult a Koppert advisor or a recognized distributor of Koppert products for advice on the best [...] persimilis is most effective at temperatures between 13 and 27°C (55 and 81°F) and not effective above 30°C/86°F. Phytoseiulus persimilis is sensitive to

Chrysopa-E

areas and repeated at weekly intervals until control is achieved. Consult a Koppert advisor or a recognized distributor of Koppert products for advice [...] conditions Chrysoperla carnea is effective in a wide temperature range including low temperatures (average > 12°C/54°F). It is most effective at 20-28°C (68-82°F) [...] with other aphid biocontrol agents. Storage time after receipt Apply as soon as possible after receipt. If necessary, the product can be stored for 1-2

Entonem keeps young orchids free from fungus gnats

young plants in a fine mist. This is followed by a second fine mist to rinse off nematodes that are on the leaves. A while later, I collect a few drops of [...] been on the high side. It is better to use a little too much than not enough; infestations must always be prevented as much as possible. We certainly don’t [...] operate a zero-tolerance policy. To make it possible for them to start with a clean plant, we maximize our use of biological plant protection, with a strong

Spical

should always be adjusted to the particular situation. Start introduction as soon as the first pest mites are detected in the crop. Introduction rates typically [...] should be repeated at least five times at weekly intervals. Consult a Koppert advisor or a recognized distributor of Koppert products for advice on the best [...] al conditions Neoseiulus californicus is most effective at temperatures between 13 and 32°C (55 and 90°F) and is sensitive to relative humidity below 60%

Impatiens thrips

mostly been able to spread as a consequence of the trade in foliage plants. Impatiens thrips (Echinothrips americanus) has a wide range of hosts. In addition [...] the plant is reduced by loss of chlorophyll. When infestations become serious the leaves themselves can shrivel. Echinothrips americanus is often found [...] General Impatiens thrips (Echinothrips americanus) is an increasing problem in greenhouse cultivation, having spread to many countries within the last

Natutec biocontrol application devices

Natutec is a product brand of Koppert. We specialize in the production and supply of biological control products, including beneficial insects such as predatory [...] portfolio offers a broad range of application devices for the dispersal of beneficial organisms over crops. Each Natutec solution is specifically tailored [...] wasps , and nematodes, along with microorganisms and other natural solutions. As pioneers in biological control, Koppert introduced the world's first natural

Yellow rose aphid

hormones. As a result, the plant’s growth is retarded giving rise to deformed leaves. Retarded growth and defoliation reduce yield. Plant sap is rich in [...] the same time, photosynthesis in the leaves is reduced, affecting production. The yellow rose aphid is also a vector of several viruses attacking strawberries [...] yellow rose aphids have a brownish head; the body is bright yellow to yellow-green or green and rather shiny. Winged aphids have a bright green abdomen with

Encarsia formosa

wasp is approximately 0.6 mm long, with a head that is dark brown to black in colour, a dark brown to black thorax, and a yellow abdomen. The male is entirely [...] until control is achieved. At increasing temperatures it may be better to switch to the use of Enermix or Ercal . Consult a Koppert advisor or a recognized [...] Whitefly control with the parasitic wasp Encarsia formosa Encarsia formosa is a parasitic wasp belonging to the family Aphelinidae , widely recognized for