• Stable fly

  be assessed by counting the number of Stomoxys on the animals’ front legs. The flies become an economic concern when the average number per leg is as low [...] protrude from the front of the head. Additionally, Stomoxys flies will rest on surfaces in a characteristic head-upward position. Like the house fly, females [...] days, depending on the environmental conditions. Larvae can even overwinter in livestock housing. At the end of the third instar, the larvae will move to

• Embracing sustainability brings value

  July 16, 2024

  In a world where the health of people and the planet are increasingly intertwined, the role of agriculture is paramount. It's not merely about producing [...] This sentiment echoes through the words of Peter Maes, Chief Strategy Officer of Koppert, who emphasizes the importance of aligning business practices with [...] This entails a holistic approach encompassing the development of biological solutions, optimization of production systems, and efficient supply chains

• Grape downy mildew

  flowering and early berry development pose the greatest risk to crop performance. Early symptom detection, a clear understanding of the disease cycle, and vigilant [...] suited for the preventive management of grape downy mildew. Life cycle of Grape downy mildew Plasmopara viticola is an obligate biotrophic pathogen of grapevines [...] is triggered when temperatures reach 10°C in the presence of soil moisture, leading to the formation of macrosporangia that release motile zoospores within

• Quad

  introduction of the hive, worker bumblebees start pollinating the flowers while at the same time collecting pollen to feed the brood. More workers emerge [...] evenly througout the plot. The best position is on a horizontal platform just above the ground Wait at least for half an hour after placing the hives before [...] prevent it from blowing away Open the ventilation openings on top of the hive during warm weather Pull the white sliding door of each hive upward until two openings

• Grapevine powdery mildew

  symptoms of Grapevine powdery mildew Symptoms of grapevine powdery mildew vary according to the phenological growth stage and the severity of the infection [...] yellowish spots on the upper leaf surface Development of white to grey, powdery fungal growth Powdery coating may also appear on the underside of leaves Leaf [...] and early berry development. As the season concludes, the fungus forms chasmothecia to ensure its survival through the winter. Given the polycyclic nature

• Nature's Perfect Pollinator

  Family Farms: A Success Story Worth the Buzz Rearing the Best: The Process Behind Our Hives The natural life cycle of the bumblebee is replicated under laboratory [...] for the natural outside environment. Additionally, we work and partner with the USDA, the Michigan Department of Ag¬riculture and Rural Development, and [...] hives per year to clients around the globe. This extensive output positions us as the largest producer of pollinators in the world. Our well-established operations

• Spidex Vital lives up to its promises

  they lay their eggs earlier, the population develops more rapidly.’ A sense of calm on the farm The increased effectiveness of Spidex Vital is a major advantage [...] potential to develop into a game changer in spider mite control. It changes the rules of the game and is even more in control of spider mites . And the grower [...] cucumbers. The ability of Spidex Vital to tackle spider mites and hot-spots effectively brings a sense of calm to the farm.’ He states that the weather

• Trianum-G SDS

  date: 08/12/2020 Version: 10.0 SECTION 1: Identification of the substance/mixture and of the company/undertaking 1.1. Product identifier Product form [...] advised against No additional information available 1.3. Details of the supplier of the safety data sheet Koppert Biological Systems, Inc. 1502 Old US 23 [...] express or implied, regarding its correctness. The conditions or methods of handling, storage, use or disposal of the product are beyond our control and may be

• Impatiens thrips

  patches on leaves and the black dots of their excreta indicate their presence in the crop. The vigour of the plant is reduced by loss of chlorophyll. When [...] ion of older leaves at the bottom of the plant. Life cycle and appearance of Impatiens thrips Impatiens thrips (Echinothrips americanus) develops in six [...] to plants by piercing the cells of the surface tissues and sucking out their contents, causing the surrounding tissue to die. The resulting silver-grey

• Western flower thrips

  patches on leaves and the black dots of their excreta indicate their presence in the crop. The vigour of the plant is reduced by loss of chlorophyll. When [...] to plants by piercing the cells of the surface tissues and sucking out their contents, causing the surrounding tissue to die. The resulting silver-grey [...] (Frankliniella occidentalis) develops in six stages: egg, two larval instars, prepupa, pupa, and finally the adult insect. The eggs of the western flower thrips