• Pepper

  pepper plant is native to tropical America. Pepper plants are perennials, but are typically grown as summer annuals. Pepper plants are propagated by seeding [...] seeding direct into the soil or by transplanting seedlings in a greenhouse environment. Plant height can vary depending on species and variety. Tall varieties

• Sciarid flies

  and non-pathogenic micro-organisms for oviposition. Indirect damage is caused by the larvae and adults transferring fungal diseases, such as Fusarium [...] injuries caused by feeding also provide invasion routes for various pathogenic fungi. Because the larvae move very little, plant death is generally local [...] Botrytis and Verticillium, from diseased to healthy plants. Direct damage is the immediate result of larvae feeding on the roots. The larvae feed mainly

• Lesser house fly

  full life cycle generally takes between 18–22 days to complete but is prolonged by low temperatures. [...] of direct sunlight where they remain in flight as they wait to be visited by an unmated female. Female flies are less active and tend to remain close to [...] flattened, with a fringe of spiny lateral protuberances. These maggots feed by scavenging bacteria and other microorganisms in the surrounding decaying matter

• Cyclamen mite

  General The cyclamen mite ( Phytonemus pallidus ) is a harmful strawberry pest as well as a common pest found in cyclamen, gerbera and other ornamentals [...] Damage symptoms The cyclamen mite ( Phytonemus pallidus ) feeds on plant sap by penetrating the plant tissue with its piercing-sucking mouth parts. The mites [...] the flower buds, growing tips and young folded leaves, where the humidity is highest and they are protected from direct sunlight. In such spots, they are

• Biosolutions for Propagation

  see a significant increase in output the first year a Koppert BioSolution is deployed on their stock plant program. Rather than utilizing repetitive pesticide [...] problems and promote healthy new cutting tissue. Koppert recommends Pest control is important for specialty or ship-sensitive stock crops produced in the US. [...] grower and facility handles things differently in this stage. Your solution is custom designed just for you and your unique pest complex. Koppert recommends

• Crop scouting

  One of the key benefits of crop scouting is its ability to enable early detection and targeted intervention. By identifying problems at their initial stages [...] conservation by reducing chemical inputs. Furthermore, crop scouting empowers growers to make informed decisions based on real-time field data. By understanding [...] productivity. Ultimately, crop scouting fosters sustainable agriculture practices by promoting resource efficiency and minimizing environmental impacts. It empowers

• New Packaging

  Styrofoam, is established as a human carcinogen? On a more positive note, Styrofoam is currently recyclable, but the Styrofoam recycling market is diminishing [...] better health of people and the planet. Therefore, there is no better way to accomplish this but by cutting our carbon footprint. After many trials, Koppert [...] new packaging will be gradual and it is expected that there will be a mixture of the two shipping methods. Our goal is to completely switch to the new recyclable

• Neoseiulus cucumeris

  g thrips is mainly dependent on the size of the prey larvae. Thrips larvae try to defend themselves against an attack by a predatory mite by violently [...] capturing prey than adults, and thrips larvae killed by an adult mite are sometimes partly consumed by the nymphs. At 25°C under optimal conditions, an adult [...] Neoseiulus cucumeris Neoseiulus cucumeris is most effective at temperatures between 15 and 25°C (59 and 77°F). It is not effective at temperatures above 30°C/86°F

• V10

  and use the prepared solution promptly as directed by the EPA‑approved label. Application V10 is applied once per crop cycle to young tomato plants as [...] production greenhouses from aggressive strains of the Pepino mosaic virus by cross-protections Diseases Pepino mosaic virus (PepMV) — labeled strains:

• Pollination checklist outdoor

  honeybees. This is necessary because the honeybees may be attracted by the sugar water in the bumblebee hive, particularly if the main crop is not yet flowering [...] with sufficient shade, for example by positioning it in the shadow of the crop. Ensure that the underside of the hive is kept dry. Keep the hive entrance [...] indoor and outdoor crops. Good pollination in outdoor crops can be achieved by following the recommendations shown below. The recommendations have also been