Biological seed treatment

algae extracts. Biological substances are applied to the seed in a powder form or as a liquid. An even layer covers the whole seed. In this way, the beneficial [...] depending on the organism. An overview: Biological seed treatment acts as a biostimulant: a treated crop becomes stronger and grows better; The treatment enhances [...] results in a lower exposure of growers to chemicals and lessens their impact on the environment. The potential exposure of the soil to agrochemicals is also

Amblyseius swirskii

swirskii is most effective at temperatures between 20 and 32°C (68 and 90°F). It is not effective at temperatures below 18°C/64°F. Amblyseius swirskii is sensitive [...] Amblyseius swirskii is a species of predatory mite widely employed for biological pest control in agriculture. The predatory mite is an excellent biocontrol [...] have eight legs, and are a whitish yellow colour. Adult mites have eight legs, are a translucent white in colour, and have a flat, elongated body. They

Neoseiulus cucumeris

thrips larvae. Neoseiulus cucumeris is a valuable solution in integrated pest management (IPM) strategies, where it acts as a natural enemy to help control thrips [...] 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 [...] Release should be repeated after 4 weeks if the pest is not controlled. Consult a Koppert advisor or a recognized distributor of Koppert products for advice

Neoseiulus californicus

Release should be repeated after 4 weeks if the pest is not controlled. Consult a Koppert advisor or a recognized distributor of Koppert products for advice [...] pollen. Feeding behaviour of Neoseiulus californicus Neoseiulus californicus is a selective predator of Tetranychid mites, i.e. it prefers to feed on spider [...] it will preferentially feed on them and the population development is much faster on a diet of spider mites than on other food sources. They can also survive

Amblydromalus limonicus

Amblydromalus limonicus is a species of predatory mite known for its role in biological pest control . Amblydromalus limonicus is a natural enemy of various [...] Amblydromalus limonicus is most effective at temperatures between 13 and 25 °C (55 and 77 °F). It is not effective above 30 °C (86 °F) and is sensitive to relative [...] control Amblydromalus limonicus is used for the control of the following pests: Thrips Whitefly Amblydromalus limonicus is a generalist predatory mite feeding

FAQ Nematodes

temperatures and certainly not outside a host. Only if the nematode is in the host and the temperature is not too low is there a small chance that the nematodes [...] carrier material allows a good solubility and a long shelf life for a living product. Is the carrier material harmful to humans? No, it is biodegradable and [...] conditions, a nematode can kill an insect in 24-48 hours. Under field conditions, a nematode will first have to look for a host. The effect of treatment is thus

Amblyseius andersoni

Amblyseius andersoni is a species of predatory mite and is used for biological pest control in horticulture and agriculture. These predatory mites are [...] andersoni is effective at temperatures above 14°C/57°F. Optimum temperatures are between 20 and 28°C (68 and 82°F). Amblyseius andersoni is sensitive to [...] Amblyseius andersoni is not recommended as it is hindered by the glandular hairs on the stems and leaves and does not build up a population. Amblyseius

Thrips

This species is a major pest of onions and other allium crops Chilli trips ( Scirtothrips dorsalis ): This is a polyphagous species and is a pest in berries [...] larval instars, a pre-pupa and a pupal instar, and finally the adult insect. The eggs are kidney-shaped and have a white or yellow shell. Before a female deposits [...] occidentalis ): This is a polyphagous species that feeds on a wide range of crops, including fruits, vegetables, and ornamental plants. It is one of the most

Spidex Vital lives up to its promises

shall see.’ A more robust system Based on his initial experiences, Sjaak van Dijk is pleased with Spidex Vital. ‘It’s a good sign if you have a predatory [...] old crop is always cleared away, I start from scratch each time and have to build up the necessary populations three times. This is always a critical and [...] the population develops more rapidly.’ A sense of calm on the farm The increased effectiveness of Spidex Vital is a major advantage for Sjaak van Dijk. ‘As

Treatment of bumblebee stings and allergies

Clin Immunol 2006; 6: 294-7. A printed poster showing the images is available from Koppert. This poster is also available as a download (URL). Tip: Add the [...] This information is intended as an education resource only and should not be used for diagnosing or treating a health problem as it is not a substitute for [...] stingers. This is also true with honeybees and wasps. Drones, which are the male bumblebees, cannot sting. Further, the stinger is mainly used as a weapon for