• Spinach

  oleracea ) is an edible flowering plant of the Amarantha family that originates in Asia. It is consumed as vegetable and is rich in iron. It is grown as a vegetable [...] vegetable worldwide and growths to a height of about 30 cm. It is eaten fresh, steamed or boiled and has a high nutritional value.

• Bacterial wilt, brown rot

  moisture is high, such as during rainy periods. When temperature is low, infection may remain latent until conditions are more favourable. This makes it more [...] Disinfect cutting knives and tools Control root rot nematodes as the wounds they make on roots help the bacteria to infect the crop Do not use cut potatoes [...] solanacearum is a plant pathogenic bacterium. It is a soil-borne disease and colonises the xylem, causing bacterial wilt and brown rot in a very wide range

• Using Casea for a healthier and safe asparagus

  pesticides in many crops and play a complementary role in an IPM strategy. José Maria applies Koppert’s Casea at dusk, as this is when nematodes are best introduced [...] the asparagus crop grew healthy and straight as pencils. I found no damaged asparagus nor did I have to discard part of the harvest, as was the case before [...] García is an asparagus farmer from Fuente Vaqueros near Granada, Spain, where he has been growing asparagus on a hectare for the last two years. He had many

• Consumers

  make an active contribution to a sustainable society, with safe food in sufficient quantities to feed a rapidly growing population. Producing our natural [...] therefore sells its products exclusively to professional growers and farmers. In order to provide you with the best possible service as a consumer, we have drawn [...] protection ? The idea behind biological crop protection is very simple: natural enemies such as predatory mites , ladybugs, and parasitic wasps are released

• Aphidius matricariae

  matricariae is used for the control of the following pests: Myzus spp. The natural enemy Aphidius matricariae is available at Koppert as Aphipar-M . Aphidius [...] material on rock wool slabs or in Diboxes Make sure the material remains dry and is not moved from its introduction site for at least a few days The dosage [...] planting of the crop. Introduction rates typically range from 0.25-4 per m 2 /release. Releases should be repeated at least 3 times. Consult a Koppert advisor

• Strawberry

  activity can cause various types of damage, including stippling, distortion and discoloration of leaves, as well as blemishes and deformities on the fruits [...] crops, as they can cause damage to the roots and negatively impact plant growth and yield. Several species of nematodes, such as root-knot nematodes ( Meloidogyne [...] carnea ( Chrysopa , Chrysopa-E ), commonly known as the green lacewing, is another beneficial insect that feeds on aphids at various life stages. The ent

• Predatory Mites Whitepaper

  well as high (30°C) temperatures. • N. cucumeris is not good at high temperatures (30°C). • A. swirskii and T. montdorensis are both effective above 18°C and [...] 8°C for a longer time, A. swirskii will die. Control of thrips • N. cucumeris, A. swirskii and A. andersoni predate about the same number of thrips per day [...] during the day. Control of whiteflies • A. swirskii, A. limonicus and T. montdorensis are all good control agents for whiteflies. • A. limonicus has the

• Tomato pinworm

  instar varies a great deal since it can take between 8 and 20 days. The total life cycle takes about 26 days at 25°C and 100 days at 13°C. When adults emerge [...] fruits by burrowing under the calyx into the fruit. The name tomato pinworm in derived from the very small pinholes at the points of entry, which are often [...] brown or orange as they develop and can be found on the underside of the leaves. When the presence of the pest is high, they can be found on any part of

• Encarsia formosa

  Encarsia formosa is available at Koppert as En-Strip . Encarsia formosa products En-Strip Enermix Expand all items How to use Encarsia formosa The parasitic wasp [...] regions, has become an important natural enemy for farmers and gardeners aiming to reduce the reliance on chemical pesticides. Encarsia formosa is used for [...] Encarsia formosa is available on cardboard strips as single species ( En-Strip ) and in combination with Eretmocerus eremicus ( Enermix ). Open package carefully

• 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 [...] that feed on fungi, algae, plants, as well as insect and mite predators and parasites. Those living on plants can cause considerable damage to their host [...] twice as long as they are wide. Both ends are equally rounded. The larvae are opaque white and have only three pairs of legs. They develop into the resting