• Eretmocerus eremicus

  soon after planting of the crop. Introduction rates typically range from 1-10 per m2/release. Releases should be repeated at least 3 times at weekly intervals [...] better to switch to the use of En-strip or Enermix/Ercal. Consult a Koppert advisor or a recognized distributor of Koppert products for advice on the best [...] eremicus Eretmocerus eremicus is a highly effective parasitic wasp used in biological control programs. This wasp exhibits a fascinating parasitic behavior:

• BioSolutions for Redheaded Flea Beetle

  bioprograms for a wide range of growers. Consultant Spotlight Chris Anzell has spent his career working in a variety of crops, starting as a grower and working [...] quickly replaced by larvae that pupate in the soil. When to act A better solution As soon as a few adult beetles are observed it’s time Target the Achilles’ [...] n becomes a stubborn homegrown problem. Application timing is especially critical with flea beetles. Soil warmth activates the larvae, so a window of

• 6 Steps for a Successful Mealybug Biological Program

  March 19, 2024

  heatwaves. 4) Consider your compatible sprays There may come a time when you need to do a knockdown spray. Review your options ahead of time, and consider [...] steps below to help you start your biological program off on the right foot: 1) Evaluate your ant pressure Ants farm mealybugs for honeydew, and will protect [...] early spring (March/April), before mealybugs start producing copious honeydew. 2) Start beneficial insect releases early in the season (April/May) Beneficials

• Help! How Does Thrips get Into My Crop?

  December 21, 2021

  greenhouse; a good reason to put weed control at the top of your to-do list! Oops, an error occurred! Code: 20260610124914d83f4431 Event: 359a5e85a92d4b48b [...] speaking, there are three 'routes' that thrips take when getting into a crop: 1. They were already there Thrips are experts at hide-and-seek - especially [...] Larvae and eggs can 'hitch a ride' on cuttings or young plants and are almost invisible. The existence of this route into a greenhouse sometimes leads

• Caterpillars: a growth explosion in the life of butterflies and moths

  June 30, 2023

  cause huge damage to crops. Of some species, a few dozen caterpillars can launch such a vicious attack on a plant within twenty-four hours that it’s no [...] When a caterpillar is fully grown, it stops eating and looks for a suitable place to pupate, the process by which it uses its silk glands to make a cocoon [...] themselves into a cocoon: some species drop to the ground and hide in a subterranean hollow, which they reinforce with saliva and silk threads. A pupa looks

• Flowering and Pollination – One of the Most Critical Blueberry Growth Stages

  May 30, 2022

  blueberry bush will pollinate and set fruit in a 2-3-week window, during which the plant experiences a tremendous hormonal shift to support this reproductive [...] of trace elements and calcium, with concentrations in a flower bud at 60-80 times higher than in a leaf. Although calcium and trace elements can be supplied [...] mass and quality. During the crucial flowering and pollination period, make 1-2 foliar applications of Vidi Terrum (to meet the high demand for trace elements)

• Encarsia formosa

  is approximately 0.6 mm long, with a head that is dark brown to black in colour, a dark brown to black thorax, and a yellow abdomen. The male is entirely [...] soon after planting of the crop. Introduction rates typically range from 1-10 per m 2 /release. Releases should be repeated until control is achieved. At [...] may be better to switch to the use of Enermix or Ercal . Consult a Koppert advisor or a recognized distributor of Koppert products for advice on the best

• Precautionary measures for product allergies

  respiratory equipment with a P3 filter as a minimum, but preferably a full mask with a P3 filter. Exposure via skin If there is a risk of exposure via your [...] diagnose or treat a health-related problem, as it is not a substitute for medical care. If you have or suspect you have a health problem, consult a doctor. This [...] safety service or doctor. In case of a life-threatening situation call the emergency medical services immediately. A combination of factors The level of

• New Packaging

  in a box made of cardboard with a synthetic fiber lined with plastic inside. This new packaging has been created in partnership with Tryco Inc., a company [...] processes and materials. Koppert will save 2,860 pounds of Styrofoam per year. That is a yearly saving of 1.43 tons of Styrofoam that will not be produced [...] established as a human carcinogen? On a more positive note, Styrofoam is currently recyclable, but the Styrofoam recycling market is diminishing at a rapid rate

• World Soil Day

  December 3, 2020

  ms like insects, mites or earthworms, to name but a few. A teaspoon of topsoil typically contains a vast range of different species and billions of mi [...] SDG 2, 3, 12 and 15. Goal 2, for instance, insists that we must produce food sustainably and use agricultural practices that improve soil quality. A large [...] kills a lot of good fungi and bacteria, which are present in the soil. It is important to realize that of all the microorganisms that exist, only a small