• Glasshouse potato aphid

  in particular. These aphids further affect ornamental crops, such as begonia, as well as potato, lettuce, beans, aubergine and sometimes tomato. Damage symptoms [...] variety in colour. When reproduction is asexual, the young aphids are born as developed nymphs. They immediately start to feed on plant sap and grow rapidly

• Aphids

  depending on the conditions. Wingless adult aphids are known as apterous, and winged adults as alate. Alate aphids have two pairs of wings, one of which is [...] characteristics, such as colour forms, or resistance to pesticides, remain unchanged and unsorted. The young aphids are born as developed nymphs and begin [...] large part of the season an aphid population consists of viviparous females. As reproduction is asexual, the progeny of a single female is genetically identical

• Trichoderma harzianum

  antagonistic effects on plant pathogens, such as fungi, bacteria, and nematodes. Trichoderma harzianum is often applied as a biocontrol agent to protect crops against [...] capacity to make certain 'fixed' nutrients such as manganese and iron available for the plant to absorb. As a result, it provides a natural and environmentally [...] attacks of pathogens. Applications with Trianum-P or Trianum-G should start as early as possible, at the moment of sowing or transplanting. For transplanted crops

• Diglyphus isaea

  should always be adjusted to the particular situation. Start introduction as soon as the first mines are visible in the crop. Introduction rates typically [...] Eulophidae within the order Hymenoptera . It is widely recognized for its role as a biological control agent for leaf miner control. Its ability to effectively [...] pests: Leaf miners The parasitic wasp Diglyphus isaea is available at Koppert as Miglyphus Diglyphus isaea products Miglyphus Expand all items How to use Diglyphus

• Bacterial wilt, brown rot

  irrigation water. Disease incidence is highest when soil moisture is high, such as during rainy periods. When temperature is low, infection may remain latent [...] cuttings, tubers) Disinfect cutting knives and tools Control root rot nematodes as the wounds they make on roots help the bacteria to infect the crop Do not

• Limonica Ulti-Mite

  adjusted to the particular situation. Start introduction preventively or as soon as the first pest mites are detected in the crop. Use at least 3,000 sachets [...] necessary precautions. Precautionary measures Storage time after receipt Apply as soon as possible after receipt. If necessary, the product can be stored for 1-2

• Aphidoletes aphidimyza

  should always be adjusted to the particular situation. Start introduction as soon as the first aphids are detected in the crop. Introduction rates typically [...] hours, depending on the age and nutritional condition of the predator, as well as the size of the prey. Life cycle of Aphidoletes aphidimyza Growers can [...] the following pests: Aphids Aphidoletes aphidimyza is available at Koppert as Aphidend . How to use Aphidoletes aphidimyza The predatory gall midge Aphidoletes

• Poultry Red Mite

  equine encephalomyelitis viruses; avian influenza A virus; fowl pox virus) as well as bacterial infections ( Escherichia coli , Erysipelothrix rhusiopathiae [...] Infestation rates are often higher in less intensive farming systems, such as barns, free-range and organic farming because the environments provide more [...] increased stress; altered sleep patterns; feather plucking; anemia, which presents as comb and wattle pallor; and death, in extreme cases. Life cycle and appearance

• Corn earworm

  tomato. They primarily feed on flowers and fruit from the host plant, as well as on the corn of immature cobs and ears. Adults of corn earworm are nocturnal [...] surface. However, they usually hide within the organelle, leaving an entry hole as their only visible trace, which makes it necessary to open the crop to detect [...] cephalic capsule in the first stage, but later adopting a variety of colours such as green, brown, pink, and yellow. Other features are its size in the final instar

• About bumblebees

  drones. As temperature rises and the spring season emerges, the new bumblebee queen awakens. She will start foraging for pollen and nectar, as well as search [...] pollen and nectar to provide resources for the brood as well as perform maintenance jobs on the nest. As the nest continues to develop, the queen will not [...] many more blooms per minute Bumblebees are safer for you and your employees as they are much less aggressive than honeybees Production of bumblebees The