Consumers

and parasitic wasps are released to combat harmful insects, in the same way as they do in the wild. Koppert supplies various species of parasitic wasps, [...] form fruit before the tomato can actually start to grow. In nature, insects and other animals take care of the pollination and therefore the formation of fruit [...] horticultural crops. The bumblebee is a close relative of the honeybee. In 1987, it was established that bumblebees could prove extremely useful in greenhouses

Entofood

Storage conditions Store in a dry place in the dark. Allow the bottles to acclimatise in the greenhouse before use, keep the lid closed, in order to prevent [...] populations in tomatoes in the beginning of the season and at low prey densities. Mode of action As Macrolophus pygmaeus has to build up a population in the crop [...] Entofood Apply Entofood at the locations in the greenhouse where Macrolophus pygmaeus has been introduced Apply weekly until the Macrolophus pygmaeus population

Spidex Vital Plus

multiply in the sachet and disperse into the crop over a period of several weeks. They pierce the prey with their sucking mouthparts and suck out the contents [...] on Sachets in cardboard box Carrier Wood chips. Application Hang sachets in and around spider mite hotspots, in sheltered locations in the crop, not exposed [...] already have an exit hole Hold sachets by the cardboard strip at the top, to avoid damaging the predatory mites Dosage The dosage of Spidex Vital Plus depends

Maize

domesticated by the indigenous communities in Mexico and it still plays a main role in the preparation of Mexican food dishes. The leafy stalk of the maize plant [...] Maize kernels often serve as starch in cooking practices. Nowadays, maize is extensively cultivated all over the world. When it comes to numbers and volumes; [...] Maize or corn ( Zea mays subsp. mays ), is a large grain plant that divided in six main types: flint corn, dent corn, popcorn, pod corn, sweet corn and flour

Potato

an integral part of the world’s food supply and many people’s diet. In terms of volume, potato is the fourth-largest food crop in the world, after maize [...] came to Europe from Latin America in the second half of the 16th century. Potatoes as a food crop were introduced by the Spanish. Now this starchy, tuberous [...] fruiting and the development of the potatoes. The plant’s flowers vary from white, pink, red or blue, to purple and have yellow stamens. After the flowering

Precautionary measures for product allergies

home in a closed plastic bag. Moistening the clothes in the bag prevents allergens and other particles from dispersing in the air when you open the bag [...] Exposure and precautionary measures Depending on the way in which you are exposed to the substances in these products, there are specific precautionary [...] concerns the predatory mites , feeder mites, and supplementary feeding products sold by Koppert. Icons on the product packaging show you the precautionary

Anthurium

About The anthurium is a flowering, perennial plant and has beautiful, long lasting flowers that come in a variety of colours. However, the ‘flower’ is [...] flowers on the spadix. Standard varieties of anthuriums are recognized by its uniform colours and heart-shaped spathes. In many markets, red is the most popular [...] Other types include the obake anthuriums which are larger than the standard ones and their spathe has a more prolonged shape that comes in two or more colours

Biological Pest Control

sms , to keep pest populations in check. This approach not only reduces the environmental impact but also minimizes the risk of pesticide resistance, making [...] pest control methods do not harm the environment, ensuring the preservation of ecosystems. Sustainable Biocontrol reduces the need for continuous chemical [...] on biological control focuses on enhancing the presence of natural enemies and beneficial organisms in the environment to maintain a balance between pests

Carrot

as annuals. Carrots can vary greatly in colour, shape and size. The shorter carrot types grow well in heavy soil, the longer varieties need loose and fertile [...] 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 [...] and white. The carrots which are produced nowadays derive from the wild carrot, Daucus carota , indigenous to Europe and southwestern Asia. The carrot plant

Air Blowers to distribute and apply beneficials

enemies.The airflow from the fan guarantees the even distribution of this material up to a distance of 3-5 metres from the Airbug. Mini-Airbug The Mini-Airbug [...] hot spots as well as the release of Nutari, Artefeed and Entofood in vegetable cultivations. The air flow from the fan guarantees the even distribution of [...] fan, in combination with the revolving dosage pot, ensures a uniform release of carrier material containing natural enemies. The airflow from the fan