• Operation Mealybug

  mealybugs, reduces the ornamental value of the affected plants. Fruit and flowers are also fouled, rendering them unfit for sale, and the reduced level of [...] damage on the crop in various ways: Nymphs and females extract the sap from the plant, stunting growth and causing deformation and/or yellowing of leaves [...] effect reduces photosynthesis and therefore the yield. Where flowers and fruit are concerned, these often drop off; Plant sap is low in proteins and rich

• Increase in Thrips Infestation Demands More R&D

  December 4, 2019

  continents and countries, but thrips march on nevertheless – and not only in ornamentals cultivation, where they cause cosmetic damage and lower ornamental [...] starting material and semi-finished products being moved back and forth between continents and countries. This makes it much easier for species of thrips [...] tomato , pepper , and cucumber , thrips are not a particularly significant problem. There are hardly any problems in tomato crops, and use of natural enemies

• Less use of chemical pesticides due to Natutec Scout

  ons reduces the necessity for chemical pesticides,'' as aptly summarized by Henri Volgering. Data-driven IPM Natutec Scout is a scouting tool for crops [...] crops more efficient, sustainable, and profitable. Natutec Scout provides more precise information about disease and pest populations, enabling the early [...] endless Excel sheets with rows full of scout data about disease and pest pressure is over for good at Scheurs in De Kwakel since they switched to Natutec Scout

• Predatory insects

  y adapted to target and consume various species of mealybugs, offering an effective and natural solution for mealybug control. For mealybug control Koppert [...] aphidimyza , for aphid control. For spider mite control Feltiella acarisuga ( Spidend ) can be used. Lacewings Lacewings are beneficial insects known for their [...] Cryptobug and Cryptobug-L , featuring the predatory beetle Cryptolaemus montrouzieri . Advantages of using predatory insects Using predatory insects for pest

• Enermix

  to the use of En-strip or Ercal . Consult a Koppert advisor or a recognized distributor of Koppert products for advice on the best strategy for your situation [...] between 20°C and 25°C (68 and 77°F). At a 24 hours average temperature below 17°C/63°F the control of whiteflies may be insufficient. For optimal performance [...] with 5 cards each, wrapped in plastic, in a cardboard box, each card holds 60 parasitized whitefly pupae, 30 E. formosa and 30 E. eremicus . Carrier None

• Encarsia formosa

  wasp, native to temperate and subtropical regions, has become an important natural enemy for farmers and gardeners aiming to reduce the reliance on chemical [...] themselves do not feed on whiteflies but rely on nectar and honeydew produced by other insects for their sustenance. Their presence in greenhouses and other [...] widely recognized for its role in biological control, particularly in the management of whitefly populations in various agricultural and horticultural settings

• Effective thrips control with predatory mites

  to suit every crop and condition: Bottles Bottles with dosing caps for quick and easy manual application - ideal for hot spots and fast pest response. [...] enemies into IPM programs reduces pesticide reliance, supports crop productivity and quality, and enables safer, more sustainable production. Predatory mites [...] whitefly eggs and young larvae, other small insects and mites. It originates from mediterranean regions and therefore establishes fast in warm and moderate

• Beneficial microorganisms

  anisopliae and Isaria fumosoroseus and the bacterium Bacillus thuringiensis . Beneficial microorganisms for pest control How it works Infection and colonization: [...] sms into pest management strategies reduces the need for chemical pesticides, contributing to more sustainable and eco-friendly agriculture. [...] including various biological systems and organisms. These microorganisms play a crucial role in biological pest control by effectively infecting and controlling

• Quad

  visible (entrance and exit). Do not remove the small black door under the lid Pollination performance and duration varies per crop and depends on environmental [...] both colony size and pollination performance. After some weeks the colony will reach its maximum size and starts declining in size and pollination activity [...] bumblebees to calm down Protect the hives from direct sunlight and rain, and weigh down the hive for example with a stone, to prevent it from blowing away Open

• Trianum-P improves open field pepper production in Portugal

  February 9, 2024

  authorized for organic farming and does not leave residues on fruit. Trianum is aligned with the company's positioning, which is conscious of sustainable agricultural [...] which the fruit and vegetable product presents the physical and organoleptic characteristics of the variety, free of pests and diseases and free of pesticides [...] also affected by soil fungi that considerably reduce their productivity and profitability. To optimize the use of Trianum-P in industrial crops, Koppert Portugal