Leaf miners

in horticultural crops are mostly polyphagous; that is, they feed on many crops. However, this is not universal among the Agromyzidae. Of the approximately [...] quantity of foliage can be lost before the harvest is affected. The size of a leaf tunnel depends on the stage of development of the leaf, the species of [...] and can open the way for secondary infections. Effective leaf miner control is essential to protect plant vitality and maintain marketable yields. Biological

Plant Disease Management

What is biological disease control? Biological control of plant diseases is a method used to manage and reduce the impact of plant diseases by utilizing [...] key practices. Monitoring Regular monitoring of your plants is vital. Keep a close eye on their health and appearance. Look for any unusual signs, such [...] to common plant diseases. Healthy soil Maintaining healthy soil is crucial. Soil that is well-draining and nutrient-rich provides a solid foundation for

Trianum effectively controls Pythium in cucumber

just ticking over. Those sorts of conditions have a bigger impact on the beneficials than on the thrips, which means I need to be alert. The same goes for [...] Thripex , in an overkill) keep thrips under control on the farm. Hendriks releases Montdorensis every week on half of his crop – the even rows one week, the [...] vigour and is suited to exposure levels above 180 micromol. But the variety has a slightly weaker root base than other varieties. ‘This is another reason

Predatory mites

pests, so knowing the target pest is crucial. Scouting is essential to know where the pest is, how severe the infestation is and to identify the pest. Select [...] that preys on the identified pest. Consult with a Koppert advisor or supplier if you're unsure. Release timing: Timing is essential and depends on factors [...] predatory mites feed on them by piercing their prey's body and extracting their bodily fluids, causing their death. As predatory mites feed on pests, they also

Biosolutions for Propagation

significant increase in output the first year a Koppert BioSolution is deployed on their stock plant program. Rather than utilizing repetitive pesticide [...] the ground up—by growers, for growers. Connect with us Working for growers is a typical day at the office for Koppert technical advisors. Maintaining Stock [...] problems and promote healthy new cutting tissue. Koppert recommends Pest control is important for specialty or ship-sensitive stock crops produced in the US.

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Chrysopa

their body fluids. Visual effect Prey is sucked out, shrivelled skins are difficult to find. Chrysoperla carnea is active mainly during the night. The larvae [...] before use Apply on infested leaves For hotspot treatments, apply Chrysopa directly in the heavily affected areas The product can be applied on the rock wool [...] weekly intervals until control is achieved. Consult a Koppert advisor or a recognized distributor of Koppert products for advice on the best strategy for your

Operation Mealybug

short work of this troublesome pest, with minimum effort. Cryptobug is the best weapon on the market for the effective biological control of mealybugs . Operation [...] minimum temperature of 16°C and is at its most effective at temperatures between 25° - 28°C/77° - 82.4°F. Cryptobug-L is a powerful biological tool in the [...] treatments, and the risk of resistance is reduced as a result. There are no chemical residues. Find more information on Operation Mealybug and the possibilities

Entonem keeps young orchids free from fungus gnats

In the interim, the crop is treated with a bacterial preparation. Internal cultivation adviser Jan Mulder explains, ‘It is essential that we do something [...] over the young plants in a fine mist. This is followed by a second fine mist to rinse off nematodes that are on the leaves. A while later, I collect a few [...] Mulder. ‘Our dosages and introductions have therefore always been on the high side. It is better to use a little too much than not enough; infestations must

Better insights and digital advice with Natutec Scout

needs to take action. This is how Barry Enthoven of Lema Tomaten in Naaldwijk, the Netherlands sees it, manager of the 5.5 hectare company owned by Ruud [...] Respond quickly and accurately on IPM A major advantage of the Koppert app is the ability of the consultant to check up on things remotely – for Lema Tomaten [...] ‘The map of our greenhouses, which is programmed into the app, allows us to see where an infestation is and how it is evolving. It also allows us to see