• WARNING: Bumblebees – Keep them Cool this Summer!

  July 2, 2019

  ‘All that growers worldwide need to do is to take account of their local conditions and make sure the temperature is such that the bumblebees can concentrate [...] the heat. Therefore, it is important to ensure proper steps are taken by the grower to help the bumblebees to stay cool. When bumblebee hives are kept [...] of keeping the hives shaded. A second method that is also known to help in keeping the hive cool is by digging a large enough hole for it to fit. Usually

• When it comes to whitefly, misfortune never comes alone

  December 13, 2022

  just the pest's feeding on the crop that is harmful; whitefly also poses a risk of virus transmission. Worse still is the likelihood that other diseases and [...] bonus Whitefly is also capable of transmitting viruses, with the tobacco whitefly having a notably bad reputation. The transmission of viruses is a major concern [...] nitrogen is actually hard at work inflating its cells, weakening the plant and creating an 'obese plant.' The result will be a plant that is more attractive

• What is Biological Control?

  September 15, 2020

  also become pests when they occur in cultivated crops where natural control is insufficient. Early biocontrol Biological control is a common practice in [...] biocontrol is defined as "the use of a population of one organism to reduce the population of another organisms" (van Lenteren et al. 2017). It is based on [...] organisms and their natural enemies. When organisms are introduced in areas where they are not native, this balance is easily disturbed because there are

• What is Thripex Plus?

  August 18, 2021

  necessarily mean that there is danger but it is always best to avoid these encounters. A second reason for using biological control is that pests are building [...] in the soil. Don’t panic the pouch is harmless to you, your loved ones, and your pets. The reason for the pouch is that it has been fighting off pests [...] want to feed off your new plant. This pouch is more commonly known as a sachet. Inside of each paper sachet is an army of 1,000 predatory mites mixed with

• Koppert is Investing in Smarter Scouting

  May 29, 2019

  will be available after summer for most subsidiaries. Although the processes of manually scouting crops is very important, it is time-consuming and err [...] error-sensitive. That is why Koppert is developing the scout-app, which will automatically identify and count the pests on sticky traps. This will utilize [...] and costs while also ensuring more accurate work, this is one way in which digitalization is helping to make horticulture more sustainable and future-proof

• Why Isarid is a grower-approved ally against pests in ornamentals

  August 31, 2022

  program are the resources that come along when purchasing Koppert's products: 'The side effects app is very helpful when considering what to spray that won't [...] program are the resources that come along when purchasing Koppert's products: 'The side effects app is very helpful when considering what to spray that won't [...] harmful to beneficial insects when we need to supplement a synthetic chemical application. In addition, our Koppert consultant is always available to help with

• The Pest is Gone, but What Happened to the Good Guys?

  April 24, 2019

  food. The crucial question is: where have they gone? Most natural enemies really need their favorite pest to survive. When it is no longer present, they fly [...] army The rapid disappearance of useful insects is sometimes a disadvantage – especially if your intention is to build up a standing army of useful insects [...] example. But without their protein-rich snacks, their development is much slower than when they have an unlimited supply of their favorite prey. In the case

• Acadian label

  Seaweed Concentrate is compatible with most insecticides, fungicides and fertilizers. When interaction is unknown, a “jar” compatibility test is recommended. [...] weeks after petal fall 4th application: before summer fruit drop Repeat: every 2-4 weeks during summer months Post-harvest application: 2-4 weeks after harvest [...] petal fall 3rd application: before summer heat stress (late May, early June) Repeat: every 2-4 weeks during summer months Post-harvest application: 2-4 weeks

• Pepper

  and habanero. The pepper plant is native to tropical America. Pepper plants are perennials, but are typically grown as summer annuals. Pepper plants are [...] has allowed for an increase in per crop harvest from 2-3 months in the field to 8-9 months in a greenhouse environment.

• Cannabis aphid

  aphid or hemp aphid) is a very new pest to North America. It was first seen on cuttings originating from Colorado in 2016 and is now widespread throughout [...] to the point that microscopic analysis of the head is required to distinguish them. The hop aphid is common in North American hops production; there have [...] The following damage symptoms may be observed when plants are infested with Phorodon cannabis : Excess sap is excreted on leaves and flowers as a sticky