• Botrytis: ten must-knows

  November 15, 2021

  is enough for the mold spores to germinate. That's why it's important to work cleanly and neatly. Prevention is the way to fight this fungus. How? By ensuring [...] attractive and are therefore at a lower risk. The species Botrytis cinerea can affect more than two hundred different crops, including strawberry and grape [...] Botrytis is an above-ground fungus, and there are many species. The fungus is found all over the world and can infect a wide variety of plants. If conditions

• Botrytis problems often have company

  December 20, 2021

  you’ll also have to be constantly alert to the unwanted interactions: one pathogen can make it easier for another to strike. This applies to Botrytis , [...] that some insects avoid affected plants. For example, aphids have a clear preference for plants that have not been infected by Botrytis . Get in touch [...] conditions for other pathogens to strike. But it also works the other way around: there are pests that make it easier for the fungus to get a hold. It’s a sinister

• Air Blowers to distribute and apply beneficials

  enemies; no damage and proven low mortality due to the unique design 3 full-automatic blowers to distribute natural enemies Differences between air blowers [...] Air Blowers to distribute and apply beneficials Blowing systems Koppert's blowing systems are especially developed for effective and efficient distribution [...] surfaces and full field distribution - high-tech cultivations with mono-rail or pipe-rail Airbug : hand-held blower - full field distribution - low and mid-tech

• Aphids and How to Protect Your Crop

  April 3, 2020

  Aphids Aphids have become a severe problem in the agricultural and horticultural sectors. As aphids are able to reproduce asexually and are notorious virus [...] supplemental products are designed to work in conjunction with both Aphipar and Ervipar and allow for control in varying crops and climates. Monitor Your Crop [...] pest control to succeed, crop monitoring is essential. Horiver and Rollertrap units ensure monitoring is efficient with regards to both time and cost. Solutions

• Want to Tackle Diseases and Pests in Roses?

  July 14, 2020

  absolutely essential, not only to detect thrips but also to capture them. Spider mite Predatory mites ( Spidex , Spical and gall midges ( Spidend ) are your [...] you need to catch early . Caterpillars In order to know the type of butterfly you are dealing with when faced with caterpillars , it is useful to set out [...] strengthens resilience, combats pathogenic fungi and Agrobacterium, and improves the uptake of water and nutrients.

• Fusarium opens the door to other diseases and pests

  June 27, 2022

  Weak crops are more susceptible to diseases and pests. Drought, stress, and insufficient nutrition can cause a plant to become weak, but aggressive fungi [...] Fusarium can also have a devastating impact on plant resilience. This opens up the door for other diseases and pests to strike. Plants have a natural resistance [...] resistance to diseases and pests, which is essential as there wouldn't be any plants otherwise! This natural resilience keeps crops healthy and productive

• Mealybugs and scales

  mealybugs and scales Mealybugs and scale insects are persistent pests that feed on plant sap, weakening crops and producing honeydew that leads to sooty mould [...] plant vigor, fruit quality and overall yield. Effective control of mealybugs and scales is essential to maintain healthy and marketable crops. Biological [...] beetles and lacewings help reduce mealybug and scale populations by attacking both larvae and adults. Pheromone traps support early detection and population

• An impressive range of predatory mite solutions thanks to continuous research and innovations

  September 3, 2024

  remains unchanged, and that is to work towards the better health of people and the planet; to help growers and optimize cultivation and reduce the impact [...] without our customers and their vital feedback. We have listened to their demands and challenges for more than 55 years and responded to their needs with mutual [...] innovations and our expertise as a research and knowledge company have combined to make us thought leaders in the biological solutions industry and have given

• Want to know whether Spical will be effective? Check, check, and double-check!

  December 13, 2022

  numbers able to grow so explosively, you'll definitely want to know whether your IPM strategy is having an effect. Simply take a magnifying glass to quickly [...] the leaf. The mites are easy to distinguish from each other: spider mites are green or red in color, and the adults have two spots on their backs. They [...] where you'll be able to see whether your strategy is effective. If it is, the affected areas won't grow in size. You'll still be able to see webs, but the

• Want To Know Whether Spical Will Be Effective? Check, check, and double-check!

  July 20, 2020

  numbers able to grow so explosively, you’ll definitely want to know whether your IPM strategy is having an effect. Simply take a magnifying glass to quickly [...] the leaf. The mites are easy to distinguish from each other: spider mites are green or red in colour, and the adults have two spots on their backs. They [...] everything’s going to be alright. Regular checks It’s good to check whether you can find traces of eggs. Spider mites ’ eggs are completely round and sometimes