• Grey mould

  fuckeliana / Botrytis cinerea ) is part of the foot rot complex, which causes rotting of the foot and may cause death of the plants. In cucumber and tomato the [...] much vegetative growth, in order to maintain a microclimate which is not humid enough for grey mould Provide sufficient ventilation in greenhouse crops Remove [...] Botryotinia fuckeliana / Botrytis cinerea ) is a commonly found fungus in many environments. It survives in plant parts like bulbs and crop residues or

• Mycotal your natural partner for whitefly control

  generation Mycotal is now available in all countries where the product is registered. Protect your crop when temperatures drop Even in the midst of winter, pests [...] Mycotal product is a bio-insecticide that contains the blastospores of Akanthomyces muscarius Ve6. Mycotal is a biological solution for a range of pests, including [...] Several trials are showing that Mycotal is already active, growing and effective from 8 °C, which is unique. Mycotal in colder temperatures

• Thripex-Mini

  sachets into the center of the container at time of hanging. Installing in the middle of the plants (shaded) and with the bottom edge of the sachet touching [...] moisture balance in the sachets, such as placing the bottom of the sachet on moist substrate, will have a positive effect on the longevity of product Hold [...] their quality. In case you do need to store Thripex Mini, please follow the instructions below. Koppert B.V. is not liable for any loss of quality if the

• Biological Pest Control

  biocontrol, is a method of managing pests using natural predators, parasitoids, or pathogens. This approach partners with nature to maintain the balance of ecosystems [...] the presence of natural enemies and beneficial organisms in the environment to maintain a balance between pests and their predators. Instead of introducing [...] population of the introduced natural enemy to keep pest populations in check. Augmentative biological control Augmentative biological control is a method

• Corn rootworm

  countries, including Italy, where it is widespread in the maize-growing areas in the north. Maize is the only crop in which high population densities can develop [...] overwinters in the soil in the egg stage. Egg hatching start in the middle of May and continues until the begin of July, with the presence of larvae peaking [...] virgifera ) is a chrysomelid beetle originating from North America, where it is regarded as the main pest of maize. Nowadays it is present in many European

• Buckthorn-potato aphid

  cause plant deformation. The major problem in potatoes is the transmission of viruses. Life cycle and appearance of Buckthorn-potato aphid Aphids have a complex [...] are usually found in the lower parts of the plants and are not very mobile. In autumn, winged males and females are produced, which return to the primary [...] cosmopolitan distribution and is a major pest of potatoes, where it also transmits viruses. It also attacks a large number of other crops, for instance sweet

• Long-tailed mealybug

  effect is a reduction of photosynthesis and therefore the yield. Flowers and fruit often drop off. Plant sap is rich in sugars, but low in proteins. In order [...] an adequate intake of protein, mealybugs must therefore ingest large quantities of sap, getting rid of the excess sugars in the form of honeydew. Charac [...] reduced level of photosynthesis in the leaves also reduces flower and fruit production. In ornamental crops, the mere presence of mealybugs is sufficient

• Beneficial nematodes

  group of worms belonging to the phylum Nematoda. Nematodes are characterized by their unsegmented, cylindrical bodies, and they come in a variety of sizes [...] microscopic to several inches in length. Nematodes play various roles in ecosystems. Some are free-living, feeding on organic matter in soil or water, and are [...] no residue Downloads Effective control of onion and bean seed fly Wireworms control in potatoes Using nematodes in fruit orchards Beneficial Nematodes against

• Mycotal FAQ

  The product is packed in a cardboard box which contains a bag of blastospores of the unique fungus, Akanthomyces muscarius Ve6. Against which pests can I [...] Mycotal is effective on a range of pests. Depending on the national product registration in your country, it may be applied against whiteflies, and in some [...] outside of the affected insect which may infect other vulnerable pests. Is the effect visible? Dead, shriveled insects can be found after application of Mycotal

• Biofly

  station, which can be placed inside the stable, outside reach of the animals. Put the content of the Biofly bag inside the release station. Dosage The i [...] develop on manure only. In contrast to the house flies Hydrotaea aenescens adults will not irritate the animals as they stay low in the pit. Pack size 4,500; [...] 500; 9,000 pupae in paper bags. Presentation Paper bag. Carrier Wood-chips and millet chaff. Application Make use of the specially designed release station