• Rhizoctonia solani

  was long believed to be a sterile fungus, but recently it was discovered that the fungus produces basidiospores. These spores don’t play a role in the epidemics [...] ff’), both before and after emergence. A typical symptom of root infection is that the taproot is reduced to a thread. Reddish-brown lesions occur on the [...] infection still occurs at 35 °C. Disease is most severe in a moderately wet soil. On the infected plant parts, mycelium and new sclerotia are visible.

• Orchid

  plant’s flower are usually colorful and fragrant. Nowadays, there are no less than 28,000 known species, divided into about 763 genera. Orchidaceae and Asteraceae [...] orchids come in many different arrangements. Some only have a single flower, but most plants have a racemose inflorescence, which can consist of many flowers [...] spotted orchid). Recommended for you Nodokare: The New Standard in Biostimulants Nodokare: The New Standard in Biostimulants Acadian™: The Gold Standard

• Increase in Thrips Infestation Demands More R&D

  December 4, 2019

  metre to keep the thrips under control." He emphasizes the importance of Horiver yellow and how its use can help growers to see whether or not a pest is [...] natural enemies of other pests at the same time. It’s very difficult to slot them into an integrated system while the grower has to increasingly rely on integrated [...] rinses mean that we can test a wide range of potential strategies much more quickly than in the past. Koppert is also looking at the role that propagators

• Entonem for Effective Control of Thrips in Ornamentals

  August 18, 2021

  effectiveness of this biological solution. That’s why Koppert released a new ‘How-to-Use’ video. [...] additional advantage of the new gel formulation is the package size has been reduced significantly, by about 30%. This becomes a benefit to growers and Koppert [...] , have been a growers' tool for effective biological control of thrips and sciarid flies for over 50 years. Therefore , Koppert decided to evolve the product

• Whitefly

  create an environment less favorable for whiteflies. Whitefly control videos Take a look at the video or go to our Youtube channel to see our whitefly control [...] plant is shaken, the adults fly up, and then return to the undersides of leaves. How to prevent whitefly To prevent whitefly infestations in crops, there are [...] 1-2 mm in length. They have a distinctive, triangular shape and hold their wings in a vertical position over their body when at rest. Color: As their name

• NatuGro in strawberry

  decided to dedicated themselves to finding an alternative method of crop protection . Nowadays we provide our biological solutions to more than 100 countries [...] handling their challenges on a daily basis. Our consultants work with growers to develop a customized program specific to their soil conditions, production [...] growers’ crop yields by up to 10 percent. With a proprietary combination of micro-organisms, bio-stimulants and tailored advice more than 85% of growers who have

• Top Reasons for Using Bumblebees

  April 25, 2018

  pollinate a flower in a single visit. A honeybee typically needs to visit a flower between 7-10 times, before it is fully pollinated. Bumblebees lack the [...] honeybees are less active at low light levels. Bumblebees will fly in winds of up to 40mph (64km/hr). Bumblebees pollinate flowers through a method called [...] ”, a rapid vibrating motion which releases large amounts of pollen onto the bee. In most situations, “buzz-pollination” will allow a bumblebee to pollinate

• Economical and Better Biocontrol of Aphids, Mealybugs and Echinothrips

  May 10, 2021

  available to combat pests, many growers have turned to biological solutions and IPM programs to control plagues and diseases. Greater efficacy at less cost [...] be produced at much lower production costs, so the grower can use many more beneficials at less expense. With Chrysopa-E, the grower has a very large army [...] this is a natural enemy with a big menu in that respect. Chrysopa-E can also be used preventively, offering the grower more certainty. Due to a decrease

• Once Again Koppert and CABI Collaborate

  October 8, 2018

  natural enemies to encourage the uptake of biological control in less developed countries Dr Trevor Nicholls, CABI CEO, said he was proud to be working alongside [...] alongside Koppert to help solve problems in agriculture and the environment. ‘We look forward to continuous research into existing and new innovative non-chemical [...] integrated pest management solutions that ultimately allow farmers to grow more and lose less to agricultural pests and diseases.’ Following the signing of the

• Frequently Asked Questions about Bumblebees

  November 15, 2018

  Before hibernation, a new queen will leave the nest and mate, with a drone. As temperatures rise and the spring season emerges, the new queen bumblebee awakens [...] pollen and nectar, as well as search for a suitable nest site. Once a nest is chosen, she will start laying eggs to build her own colony. Approximately 4 [...] recommends separating the two bees by a minimum of 100 yards. It can be advised to either introduce honeybees or bumblebees at staggered introduction rates, please