• Prevent internal spider mite contamination

  December 13, 2022

  spider mite – the more you know about this pest, the more effectively you can tackle it. The following is an overview of the key facts about the spider mite [...] explosion in the life of butterflies and moths Spot the caterpillar! Ten need-to-know facts about caterpillars The various stages of the spider mite Getting [...] promptly as possible. If you take the right measures in these hotspots, you can prevent the infestation from spreading to the rest of your organization. It’s

• Koppert introduces nematode solutions for agricultural pests

  November 21, 2022

  More information The nematodes are doing their job IPM: The Answer to the Challenges of the Future IPM: The Path to a Successful Approach Beneficial nematodes [...] explosion in the life of butterflies and moths Spot the caterpillar! Ten need-to-know facts about caterpillars Beneficial nematodes; the natural move towards [...] Check, check, and double-check! The use of Swirski-Mite brings great advantages! Prevention: the most powerful weapon in the fight against Fusarium Prevent

• Properly scouting for spider mite helps to avoid surprises

  July 5, 2022

  farther from the truth! If the conditions improve, i.e. longer days, rising temperature, growing crop, the mites will reappear in exactly the same places [...] powerful natural enemy of the spider mite. At least, it can be. The result that you get largely depends on how you use Spidex. Take the following tips on board [...] little use, as the mites are not attracted to them. Even if there’s a contamination hotspot in the crop, you’re unlikely to find anything on the sticky traps

• Enjoy multiple benefits against spider mite with Spical

  December 14, 2021

  spider mite – the more you know about this pest, the more effectively you can tackle it. The following is an overview of the key facts about the spider mite [...] that’s putting it mildly. The mites reproduce exponentially, causing the infestation to spread through the crop like an oil slick. The result is yellow leaves [...] alongside the predatory mites themselves. This means the sachets constantly ‘make’ new mites in large numbers, as the mites are reproducing all the time and

• Ten facts about spider mites

  November 19, 2021

  warm, dry conditions, and the warmer it is, the faster the reproduction. The spider mite tends to appear in the same spots in the crop. In greenhouses, this [...] spider mite – the more you know about this pest, the more effectively you can tackle it. The following is an overview of the key facts about the spider mite [...] plants close to the entrance or where it’s warm. Out in the field, you should pay close attention to warm spots where there is little wind. The variation is

• Biocontrol for Spider Mites

  April 24, 2020

  damage to the host plant by feeding on plant tissue and plant sap, primarily on the underside of leaves where they pierce the cells and suck out the contents [...] and as the chlorophyll is removed, the leaf, and eventually the whole plant, may die. Nymphs and adults of spider mites produce webbing in which the mites [...] pest without the use of harsh chemicals. In the mid 1960's, Koppert released the first predatory mite, Phytoseiulus persimilis , for the control of spider

• Economical and Better Biocontrol of Aphids, Mealybugs and Echinothrips

  May 10, 2021

  new product marketed under the name, Chrysopa-E , which uses the egg stage of the lacewing, Chrysoperla carnea , instead of the larval stage used previously [...] less need for chemical corrections that may disrupt the total biological system in the greenhouse. The product contains no carrier material, so leaves remain [...] comes alone Prevention: the most powerful weapon in the fight against Fusarium Prevent internal spider mite contamination Harness the added value of nature's

• Cotton aphid

  including the cucumber mosaic virus. Nymphs and adults extract nutrients from the plant and disturb the balance of growth hormones. As a result, the plant’s [...] skin, betraying their presence in the crop. The cotton aphid can be distinguished from other aphids by the colour of the two cornicles (siphunculi). These [...] as chrysanthemum and kalanchoe. The cotton aphid ( Aphis gossypii ) is distributed throughout the world but prefers the warmer regions. It has been a pest

• Fusarium spp.

  This species is the only Fusarium that actually grows inside the vascular system of the host plant and spreads upwards inside the plants. The other species [...] towards the foot of the plant and enters the vascular system. Inside the vessels, the fungus produces mycelium and many spores (microconidia), which are [...] upwards. At the same time, the plant produces gum as a defence mechanism to stop the fungus from spreading. This gum blocks the xylem and causes the wilting

• Ten tips to effectively tackle whitefly

  March 6, 2023

  you spot the first whitefly, quickly assess the extent of the spread. Are they present on one plant in a corner, or have they spread throughout the crop? [...] before you even notice the whitefly. That way, you’ll be one nil up if your uninvited guest does show up. Keep your finger on the pulse when it comes to [...] control Help, whitefly! Now what? The Spread of Whitefly When it comes to whitefly, misfortune never comes alone The use of Swirski-Mite brings great