• Better insights and digital advice with Natutec Scout

  major advantage of the Koppert app is the ability of the consultant to check up on things remotely – for Lema Tomaten, that’s the job of Koppert employee [...] start thinking of strategy changes that can be made. In this era of viruses affecting both people and crops, that’s extremely important. There is no, or [...] that we spend less time on plant protection. More importantly, we have better insight into the level of infestation and can see at a glance whether or not

• Onion thrips

  leaves and the black dots of their excreta indicate their presence in the crop. The vigour of the plant is reduced by loss of chlorophyll. When infestations [...] finally the adult insect. The eggs of the onion thrips (Thrips tabaci) are laid in leaves, flower petals and in the soft parts of stalks. They are inserted into [...] countries, the onion thrips (Thrips tabaci) has been identified as an important vector of tomato spotted wilt virus.

• Manual Wireless Beehome

  3. Timer 4. Antenna 5. Set of mounting brackets 4 Figure 1.1 Overview of Wireless BeeHome System (based on the country of sales, the socket and plug [...] timers). The components of the Wireless BeeHome system can vary according to the country of sales. For instance, there are 2 types of transmitters: 1 for EU [...] the ultimate success of the fruit set. Koppert Biological Systems cannot be held liable for the consequences of incorrect use of the Wireless BeeHome system

• Cutworms

  usually observed as a cutting of young seedlings, often causing death of the cut seedlings. Sometimes wilting is observed because of partial cutting. A larva [...] occurring worldwide. Important species are for instance the black cutworm Agrotis ipsilon and the turnip moth Agrotis segetum . The larvae of these moths usually [...] continues cutting. Therefore, relatively small populations of cutworms can destroy entire stands of crops, such as cotton or maize. As plants become larger

• Protected vegetables

  yields and increased profitability. Preservation of beneficial insects: IPM recognizes the importance of beneficial organisms in pest control. Avoiding [...] stay ahead of potential crop damage. Learn more Bumblebee pollination of vegetable crops Bumblebees play a crucial role in the pollination of vegetable [...] strategies encompass a range of practices, including biological control, cultural practices, mechanical control, and the judicious use of compatible pesticides

• Cotton aphid

  therefore need to extract large quantities of sap to get sufficient protein. The excess sugar is secreted in the form of honeydew, making the crop and its fruit [...] production. Life cycle and appearance of Cotton aphid Aphids have a complex life cycle, with both winged and wingless forms of adults and a great variety in colour [...] affecting cucumber. Damage symptoms The cotton aphid ( Aphis gossypii ) is an important vector for viral diseases. This aphid species can transmit more than 50

• Apple

  ly there exists also a wide range of bi- or tri-colored cultivars. The skin of the apple is protected by a layer of epicuticular wax. Apples usually have [...] It is the most common cultivated species of the genus Malus . Currently, more than 7,500 known varieties of apples are being cultivated, each with their [...] Apples originate from Asia and Europe and were grown there for thousands of years, before European colonists introduced the tree to North America. The

• Crop Monitoring and Scouting

  detect the presence of pests and respond accordingly. Benefits of crop monitoring and scouting One of the most critical aspects of crop scouting is pest [...] the systematic observation of crops throughout their growth cycle. This involves a close inspection of plants for signs of stress, pests, diseases. This [...] determine the success or failure of a harvest. These essential techniques provide growers with insights into the health and growth of their crops, enabling them

• How Does Buzz Pollination Work?

  July 10, 2024

  extraction. It is important to note, only half of all bee species can use buzz pollination to collect pollen. One of the most important supplemental bee [...] cherry, and cranberry benefit from a specific type of pollination to produce an optimal fruit set. This type of pollination is called “Buzz Pollination.” It [...] It is a method that involves the ability of some types of bees to vibrate flowers more efficiently, ensuring a more pollinated flower. This vibration facilitates

• Do you think you have Cannabis Pests?

  June 27, 2024

  major amount of webbing. This can quickly kill a plant due to the lack of photosynthesis. We use two different predatory mites for the control of Spider Mites [...] capture mass amounts of sciarid fly adults. Removing adults from your crop will decrease the number of eggs laid, reducing the development of larva. The larva [...] performing “leaf flips.” These leaf flips are important, as most pest infestations begin to develop on the undersides of leaves. Pests and Biological Products