• Natutec Airobreez: Next-Gen Blower Gun For BCA Products

  June 1, 2025

  ing of why the application device was engineered in this particular way. How To Use Video A straightforward instructional video explaining how to use the [...] safe, and ready to do their job of protecting plants. Just the right amount of product is dispensed at a constant pace, without any of it being lost. In [...] coverage within a foot or two of the operator. A hand grip near the muzzle of the gun allows for precise deposits, even in corners and edges of crops. Beneficials

• Aphidius matricariae

  stripes on side parts of the wasp waist. Aphidius matricariae is specific to aphids of the family Aphididae. Most species belong to the genera Myzus, Aphis [...] matricariae is a parasitic wasp belonging to the family Braconidae and is widely recognized for its role in biological pest control of aphids . This small [...] products Aphipar-M Expand all items How to use Aphidius matricariae The parasitic wasp Aphidius matricariae is available in a bottle ( Aphipar-M ). Spread the

• Aphidius colemani

  spins a cocoon inside the aphid cuticle, causing it to swell. The cuticle turns from a hard, leathery brown to a golden yellow casing, known as a mummy [...] however, provide a reliable key to the species of wasp within: many braconid wasps that parasitize aphids produce a mummy similar to that of Aphidius spp. [...] Consult a Koppert advisor or a recognized distributor of Koppert products for advice on the best strategy for your situation. Best conditions for use of Aphidius

• Anagyrus vladimiri

  Expand all items How to use Anagyrus vladimiri The parasitic wasp Anagyrus vladimir is available in a bottle ( Citripar ). Remove the label from the bottle according [...] repeated at least 3 times at an interval of 1-2 weeks. Consult a Koppert advisor or a recognized distributor of Koppert products for advice on the best [...] Anagyrus vladimiri is a parasitic wasp belonging to the Encyrtidae family. This parasitic wasp is particularly effective for mealybug control, a common pest affecting

• Botrytis problems often have company

  December 20, 2021

  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 interaction [...] 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 , too [...] , or bacteria to strike. Hard to identify Botrytis is a necrotrophic fungus: it lives off dead material. But this dead material is from the host plant

• Green peach aphid

  Aphids therefore need to extract large quantities of sap to get sufficient protein. The excess sugar is secreted in the form of honeydew, making the crop [...] extract nutrients from the plant and disturb the balance of growth hormones. As a result, the plant’s growth is retarded giving rise to deformed leaves or [...] malformations of the growing tips. Life cycle and appearance of green peach aphid Aphids have a complex life cycle, with both winged and wingless forms of adults

• Artificially lit crops pollination advice

  provide valuable advice on how to overcome potential obstacles. From understanding the role of various pollination methods to implementing smart strategies [...] growers can enable bumblebees to fly during periods of adequate daylight. On average, bumblebees are allowed to fly between 10:00 a.m. and 2:00 p.m. (4 weeks [...] prevent bumblebees from flying aimlessly in the crop, it is advised to turn off grow lights well before sunset to encourage their return to the hive. LED lights

• Mealybugs and scales

  In order to gain an adequate intake of protein, mealybugs must ingest large quantities of sap, getting rid of the excess sugars in the form of honeydew [...] species of mealybugs feed on the aerial parts of the plant, some species extract their nourishment from roots, whilst others are gall-formers. A few species [...] is usually the first sign of the presence of this type of pest. Among ornamental crops, ferns are particularly sensitive to soft scales, as are oleanders

• Diglyphus isaea

  temperatures (<20°C/68°F) it might be better to use Minusa. Consult a Koppert advisor or a recognized distributor of Koppert products for advice on the best [...] Diglyphus isaea is a small parasitic wasp belonging to the family Eulophidae within the order Hymenoptera . It is widely recognized for its role as a biological [...] products Miglyphus Expand all items How to use Diglyphus isaea The parasitic wasp Diglyphus isaea is available in a bottle ( Miglyphus ). Release parasitic

• 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 [...] Thrips have long been a major threat to crops, but worryingly, the number of species of thrips around the globe is on the increase, and they are spreading [...] makes it much easier for species of thrips to spread, and that demands a strong chain approach, the most important aspects of which are good scouting and