• Understanding Orius

  July 12, 2024

  establish, it is best not to apply Thripor from the end of September to the end of March of the following year (between wk 39 and wk 12). However, they can [...] curatively, and do not need establishment (cannabis or tropical houseplant growers, etc.), you can use them during the entire year, they just need to be introduced [...] will feed on all active life stages of thrips, including adults. All these biologicals work together as a team in your crop combatting all life stages of

• Entonem keeps young orchids free from fungus gnats

  that we do something to combat fungus gnats every five days. If not, they will break out.’ This is something that Floricultura wants to avoid at all costs [...] and you need to take curative measures. All of this costs a great deal of money and is something we want to avoid.’ To combat fungus gnats and thrips pupae [...] for all cultivation activities. ‘Nothing can be allowed to go wrong during the propagation phase; our buyers operate a zero-tolerance policy. To make

• Parasitic wasps

  fluids, which can be important for their reproduction. It's important to note that not all species of parasitic wasps engage in host feeding, and the primary [...] agriculture. Unlike chemical pesticides, parasitic wasps are natural and do not harm beneficial insects, animals, or the environment. Benefits of parasitic [...] outbreaks of specific pest species. How do parasitic wasps control pests? Parasitic wasps employ two primary methods to control pests: parasitization and host

• A life-long passion for predatory mites

  October 21, 2024

  they do this 4 to 5 times a day. This means that they have a voracious appetite for pest insects in the crop. ‘They show an incredible capacity to convert [...] listening to growers and anticipating their problems is a daily routine at Koppert. It means that a number of factors need to work together. ‘Thanks to our [...] continuous consultation services, we have managed to stay close to growers for generations. We also stay close to our markets by keeping daily contact with our

• Aphidius ervi

  agent for integrated pest management . Adult wasps do not feed on aphids but require only nectar and water to sustain themselves. Life cycle and appearance [...] available at Koppert as Ervipar . Aphidius ervi products Ervipar Expand all items How to use Aphidius ervi The parasitic wasp Aphidius ervi is available in [...] internal tissues. They use their mouthparts to puncture the aphid and consume its bodily fluids, ultimately leading to the host's demise. In environments where

• Effective thrips control with predatory mites

  without harm to other natural enemies or pollinators. No resistance development: unlike chemical pesticides, pests do not develop resistance to natural predators [...] indirect damage to a wide range of crops. Their ability to reproduce rapidly, damage plant tissue, and spread viruses makes them a serious threat to yield and [...] covered production environments. They puncture plant tissues to feed on cell contents, leading to scarring, deformed growth, and flower damage. Moreover, their

• Aphidius matricariae

  Koppert as Aphipar-M . Aphidius matricariae products Aphipar-M Expand all items How to use Aphidius matricariae The parasitic wasp Aphidius matricariae is [...] eggs inside an aphid, the larvae hatch and begin to feed internally. They use their specialized mouthparts to penetrate the aphid’s body and siphon off its [...] reducing the need for chemical interventions in agriculture. Adult wasps do not engage in feeding on aphids, but primarily subsist on nectar and water.

• Pollination

  of pollen from the anthers of the flower to the stigma of the flower. If the pollen is transferred from anther to stigma on the same flower it is called [...] one flower to the stigma of another flower on the same plant or on another plant. Many flowers require insects such as bumblebees or flies to transfer the [...] Lucilia sericata flies , offers a multitude of benefits to growers around the world. These flies prove to be efficient pollinators, finding their role in a diverse

• Agriflora PRO

  concentrated product. Use immediately after diluting to working concentration—Do not store for later use. Do not mix with antibiotics, peroxides, quaternary ammonium [...] ammonium, hypochlorites or any other antibacterial products. Do not mix and do not apply the same day with other products without first consulting the [...] When to use Agriflora PRO? Use Agriflora PRO to enhance plant growth and improve yield in outdoor crops. The beneficial bacteria in this combination f

• Aphidend

  directly on the soil or rockwool slabs or hang it in-between the plants Do not scatter the contents Once emerged, the adult gall-midges will leave the [...] As gall-midges are active at night, it is crucial to keep the night temperature above 12°C/61°F, to ensure optimal conditions for oviposition. Apply Aphidend [...] 70%) to get the best results. Combined use High densities of generalist predatory mites , especially Amblyseius swirskii , can be detrimental to Aphidend