Natutec Airobreez

and patented rigg ensures a very precise distribution of carrier material containing natural enemies. The bucket wheel gives you a constant and accurate amount [...] lost. The Double Duct provides an airflow that guarantees a uniform distribution of material up to a distance of at least 4 metres from the Airobreez. Product [...] shoulder belt over your shoulder Select the right blowing speed and start walking in a constant pace Hold blower horizontally and at the right angle to cover

Shallot aphid

shallot aphid on strawberries invokes a strong host plant reaction. Infested plants become severely stunted when growth starts in spring. Petioles are shortened [...] appearance of The shallot aphid Aphids have a complex life cycle, with both winged and wingless forms of adults and a great variety in colour. In greenhouses [...] aphid, Myzus ascalonicus , is extremely polyphagous. It feeds on crops such as onions, shallots, strawberries, lettuce, brassicas and potatoes and many

Mycotal your natural partner for whitefly control

inactive, they will start to build up a population as soon as the conditions are favourable.This can become a serious threat to you crop in a later stage. New [...] entomopathogenic fungi, such as Akanthomyces muscarius ( formerly called Lecanicillium muscarium ). Our Mycotal product is a bio-insecticide that contains [...] contains the blastospores of Akanthomyces muscarius Ve6. Mycotal is a biological solution for a range of pests, including whiteflies that are foundin greenhouse

Potato/tomato psyllid

er is considered a quarantine pest. Damage symptoms The main direct damage, caused by potato psyllid nymphs when feeding, is known as ‘psyllid yellows’ [...] over the different instars, starting with orange, then greenish-yellow, and finally green. When they hatch, the adults have a yellowish-green colour and [...] Overview It is a pest of huge economic importance, which initially affected potatoes and in recent years has become a problem for other Solanaceae crops

Amazone Plants continues the path of organic cultivation

in 2020. A remarkable move ‘Well, we had ten good weeks, Fred and I said to each other when the coronavirus crisis erupted and exports came to a standstill [...] continue to emerge from the insect netting at a good rate over a longer period. This means that there is always a strong population in the greenhouse crop and [...] natural origin, such as Mycotal , twice a year, in the spring and in the autumn. Wim van der Meer explains, ‘Koppert is involved in a trial in which we are

Tobacco whitefly

symptoms The larvae of whitefly need a lot of protein for growth, and thus consume a large quantity of plant sap. This contains a high proportion of sugar, and [...] The tobacco whitefly ( Bemisia tabaci ) belongs to the family Aleyrodidae , and the sub-family Aleyrodinae . This insect was first identified on tobacco [...] and the excess is excreted as honeydew, with larger larvae expelling large quantities. The damage that whiteflies cause to a crop is the result of sucking

Chrysopa

density and should always be adjusted to the particular situation. Start introduction as soon as the first pests are detected in the crop. Introduction rates [...] repeated at weekly intervals until control is achieved. Consult a Koppert advisor or a recognized distributor of Koppert products for advice on the best [...] 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

Effective thrips control with predatory mites

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 [...] predatory mites offers a highly effective, sustainable, and commercially viable strategy. Thrips impact on crops Thrips such as Frankliniella occidentalis [...] crop needs. Amblyseius swirskii Amblyseius swirskii targets thrips larvae as well as whitefly eggs and young larvae, other small insects and mites. It originates

Spidex Boost

should always be adjusted to the particular situation. Start introduction preventively or as soon as the first spider mites are detected in the crop. Use [...] does not contain a rearing system which produces several generations of predatory mites over time. The mites will leave the sachets within a few days. Dosage [...] should be repeated weekly if the pest is not controlled. Consult a Koppert advisor or a recognized distributor of Koppert products for advice on the best

Trianum effectively controls Pythium in cucumber

why I needed to use Trianum as a preventative measure against Pythium.’ Less damage, less production loss Since he started using Trianum, levels of Phythium [...] susceptibility to Pythium. ‘My crop gets 20 hours of light a day, which means it requires a lot of water. That larger quantity of water makes the plant [...] which makes it susceptible to Pythium. A very acceptable level Kees grows Rijk Zwaan’s variety Skyson RZ, which has a lot of vigour and is suited to exposure