• FAQ Nematodes

  Relative humidity is high (>75%); early mornings or evenings Solar radiation is low; early mornings or evenings Temperature is ideally within 15°C – 25°C [...] entomopathogenic nematodes work? Nematodes are actively looking for a host or using an ambush strategy to reach their host. Once in contact with a host [...] most common entomopathogenic nematodes belong to the genus Heterorhabditis or Steinernema. In addition, there are a number of other genera and species,

• Koppert One

  app Apply nematodes at the right moment with Timing Expert Timing can make or break the success of biological control. With Timing Expert in Koppert One

• Using Predatory Mites, but still having Thrips Issues? Close the Gap in your Thrips Control Program

  July 16, 2024

  the soil or on the leaf. Most common thrips species, like the Western Flower Thrips (Frankliniella occidentalis), Onion Thrips (Thrips tabaci), or the European [...] entering growing spaces a variety of ways: on new plant material, clothing, pets, or flying in from outside. Once in the growing space, thrips immediately begin [...] g plant viruses. Thrips eggs are deposited into the leaf tissue, flowers, or in the soft parts of stems, hiding them from natural enemies. From here they

• Mycotal_-_Brochure_-_A4_-_EN_-_GS_Koppert_2025_-_Digital.pdf

  particularly relevant in IPM systems in crops’ early or late stages and/or grown through the autumn, springtime or even winter period. 07 Click here to learn [...] Make sure leaves (undersides) are thoroughly covered Apply in late afternoon or early morning for the highest possible level of humidity on leaf surface Frequent [...] the efficacy of Mycotal by improving the wetting period after application, or by improving the distribution and stickiness of the spores to the leaf surface

• Mastering the Battle Against Lawn Pests: White Grubs and Leatherjacket Edition

  April 25, 2024

  long, depending on the species. They typically have white or yellowish bodies with tan or brown heads and six spiny legs. Leatherjacks also start small [...] treat 2,500sq. ft or 0.06 acres, depending on the level of infestation The contents of a 500mill package will treat 25,000sq. ft or 0.6 acres, depending [...] be easily lifted due to root damage and patches of grass dug up by raccoons or other animals hunting for grubs and leatherjackets. Additionally, starlings

• Tobacco whitefly

  subtropical countries of the world. The original habitat was probably a tropical or subtropical area, possibly Pakistan. The tobacco whitefly ( Bemisia tabaci [...] stadium develops into a yellow, almost circular so called pupa, in which the red eyes and white wings of the adult are already clearly visible. These pupae

• Citrus mealybug

  extract the sap from the plant, stunting growth and causing deformation and / or yellowing of leaves, sometimes followed by defoliation. The overall effect

• Stick it to Pests: The Power of Mass Trapping

  May 17, 2024

  sticky card density by using medium or large size sticky cards at a rate of 2,000/ha. Always choose yellow Horiver cards or roller traps unless you are using [...] pests. By capturing adult insects, the cards prevent them from laying eggs or birthing future generations. This targeted approach reduces pest populations [...] course of their lifetime. By trapping these adults on Horiver sticky cards or roller traps , we prevent hundreds of new thrips from developing in the crop

• Harnessing the Power of Parasitic Wasps

  March 21, 2024

  . Parasitic wasps lay their eggs inside whitefly nymphs or pupae, where they develop inside or underneath their host consuming it from within until eventually [...] by inspecting the oldest leaves; yellow or black pupae indicate they have been parasitized by ERCAL (yellow) or ENSTRIP (black). The target is to achieve [...] such as sticky tape, insecticidal soap or entomopathogenic fungi, to further control the population. Sticky tape or traps placed 18-24" above the crop can

• Trianum-P improves open field pepper production in Portugal

  exported to other countries after undergoing different processes such as freezing or cooking. The main vegetable crops for processing in Portugal are: Tomato (14