• The Benefits of Integrated Pest Management

  August 18, 2021

  chemical plant protection for you as a grower, for your employees, and for the sales chain. There’s a whole array of benefits! Benefits for you as a grower: [...] beneficial to the relationship with your retail customer, as you remain a valued supplier. Benefits for employees: Every employee is able to apply natural enemies [...] is no danger of products penetrating the skin. Benefits for the sales chain: The products used are harmless to water, air, and soil. The environmentally

• Horiver Drystick

  covered by insects and/or debris Dosage For monitoring use one Horiver Drystick per 200 m 2 For trapping in hotspots use one Horiver Drystick per 2 to 20 m [...] Use Horiver Drystick for trapping and monitoring different flying insects. The traps work particularly well for bugs such as Lygus spp. and Nesidiocoris [...] 30 cm above the crop and adjust height when plants are growing Do not place traps in-between the plants as parasitic wasps will then also be trapped Remove

• Ten Facts About Thrips

  August 18, 2021

  enemy for many crops and is a problem that can quickly take on big proportions. As a grower, your approach to handling this insect is something you can't [...] often difficult for growers to distinguish from each other. 3. In order to be effective against thrips, you need to know which intruder you are dealing with [...] of Koppert consultants, will help you make the right choices. Here are ten important facts about thrips to help you brush up your knowledge. Western Flower

• Trianum-P

  to the crop for optimal effect. The application of Trianum-P depends on the crop and use. Check the label to find the Directions for Use for each crop and [...] material, or to soil or planting mixes, grows onto plant roots as they develop and provides protection against plant root pathogens and plant-pest nematodes. Diseases [...] Thielaviopsis . *Not registered for use in California. Pests Trianum-P is a biological nematicide for control of plant-pest nematodes, including Soybean

• In Partnership with Nature

  January 2, 2019

  standards. The sachets can therefore be disposed of together with the crop waste when it is taken to a composting plant. Koppert also uses recycled material [...] For the Better Health of People and the Planet For the past 50 years Koppert’s mission has been to contribute to better health of people and the planet [...] switching from Styrofoam to a fully recyclable package for shipping. Over the next several months, you will start to see this new packaging. At first the switch

• Artificially lit crops pollination advice

  light impact on pollination Using grow lights, especially during winter to extend daytime for plants, can lead to issues for bumblebees. Grow lights emit [...] relevant for plant growth and development (400-700nm) but lack the UV spectrum necessary for bumblebee orientation. Moreover, the heat from the lamps can damage [...] implementing smart strategies for attracting pollinators, we aim to equip you with the knowledge and insights essential for successful pollination in your

• Amblyseius andersoni

  tarsonemid mites and rust mites. They can also feed on pollen which is useful because the predatory mites can establish in flowering crops before the [...] Amblyseius andersoni is a species of predatory mite and is used for biological pest control in horticulture and agriculture. These predatory mites are [...] andersoni are facultative feeders, which means that they can feed but feeding is not necessary for their development into nymphs. The nymphs are larger than

• The top ten pests in roses

  August 17, 2022

  problem worldwide. Spider mites can spread rapidly, and you need to nip the problem in the bud quickly. One upside is that this can quite often be done with natural [...] but they all employ the same strategy: to puncture plant cells and suck them dry. Furthermore, they can transmit viruses. The Western flower thrips ( Fr [...] punctures cells and sucks them dry. It also injects enzymes into the plant that can cause side effects, such as yellow discoloration. In addition, the whitefly

• IPM: The Answer to the Challenges of the Future

  August 18, 2021

  combines the use of natural enemies with minimal use of chemicals. Biological if possible, chemical if necessary. It is a flexible system that can always be [...] but cut flowers and potted plants are also subject to ever tougher demands. You will remain a valued supplier to customers if you are able to grow a healthy [...] Chemical plant protection was the standard for many years. But these days, chemical products are increasingly unpopular, which is why Integrated Pest

• Aphilin

  necessary, the product can be stored for 1-2 days. Storage temperature 8-10°C/47-50°F. Storage conditions In the dark. Recommended for you Aphelinus abdominalis [...] the Aphidius species at high temperatures (above 28°C/82°F). Combined use Can be used in combination with other aphid biocontrol agents, such as Aphidend [...] Koppert advisor or a recognized distributor of Koppert products for advice on the best strategy for your situation. Environmental conditions Effective between