• Tobacco aphid

  yield. Plant sap is rich in sugars, but has a low protein content. Aphids therefore need to extract large quantities of sap to get sufficient protein. The [...] The tobacco aphid tends to form denser colonies, closer to the top of the plant, than the peach potato aphid . It is not known to what extent tobacco aphids [...] ) probably evolved from the peach potato aphid in the Far East and is a key pest of tobacco crops in both the United States and South America. The tobacco

• Plant Disease Management

  pressure to adopt sustainable and environmentally responsible agricultural practices, biological disease control is set to play a more prominent role in our [...] provides a solid foundation for plants to thrive. Healthy plants, in turn, are more resilient and better equipped to resist diseases. Sanitation Finally, [...] is essential to prevent the spread of pathogens. This practice is particularly important in containing the spread of diseases within your crop. Treatment:

• Optimal Results with Entonem and Capsanem

  October 21, 2019

  very strict. In this way we get the best out of these two nematode products.’ If you want to know which nematode products are available in your country, please [...] than ever. Although their home market in the Netherlands is important, much of their Lisianthus plants are exported to Southern and Eastern Europe, South [...] Egmond Lisianthus Nurseries. A Great Success In the past the young, fragile plants had been subjected to fungus gnats (Sciara) and shore flies (Scatella

• Stratiolaelaps scimitus (Hypoaspis miles)

  approximately 0.3 mm in length. Best conditions for use of Stratiolaelaps scimitus For optimal results the soil has to be moist, rich in organic matter and [...] scimitus is 15°C/59°F. How to use Stratiolaelaps scimitus The predatory mite Stratiolaelaps scimitus ( Hypoaspis miles) is available in a cylinder ( Entomite-M [...] The mites appear in and on the soil and at the base of plant stems and offer a sustainable and environmentally friendly alternative to chemical pesticides

• Koppert Biological Systems present at GreenTech 2018

  May 15, 2018

  presentations on how to optimize sustainable crop production and other items will bring you up to date on the latest developments in the horticulture industry [...] and inspiring role in the horticulture industry. Join us at GreenTech 2018 and visit our stand 240 in hall 8. Register here for your free visit GreenTech [...] Register here for your free visit or click on the registration button below. GreenTech GreenTech is the place to be if you are a professional in the horticulture

• The Benefits of Integrated Pest Management

  August 18, 2021

  beneficial to the relationship with your retail customer, as you remain a valued supplier. Benefits for employees: Every employee is able to apply natural [...] natural enemies in the crop. After application, employees can go back to work in the crop straight away: there is no re-entry time, as with chemicals. The [...] has proved itself time and again. It has proved to be an effective way of tackling pests and diseases in an environmentally friendly way. There is no risk

• Visit Koppert's Tropical Experts at TPIE 2025, Booth #836

  January 6, 2025

  experts. Regular on-site visits are provided to Koppert customers free of charge. They’re the best way to get to know each client and the staff who implement [...] answer your questions. As a team they’re experts in tropicals as well as a wide range of commercial crops. They’re also highly skilled in IPM and bioprograms [...] you’d like to know about Koppert’s product line—they’re happy to share their technical expertise. If Thrips parvispinus is a concern be sure to mention it

• Orius insidiosus

  clean rock wool slabs, leaves and/or in application boxes ( Dibox ) Apply in groups of at least 50 insects in order to establish a population and encourage [...] control of the following pests: Thrips How to use Orius insidiosus The predatory bug Orius insidiosus is available in bottles ( Thripor-I ) Shake bottle gently [...] . This beneficial insect has been widely utilized in integrated pest management (IPM) strategies in various agricultural and horticultural crops worldwide

• Plant Pollinator interactions in high temperatures

  temperature to affect pollination takes at least one to two weeks. Similarly, it takes two weeks of cold weather for pollination to return to normal. 2 [...] image of a tomato flower in the direct sunlight in April Photo: © Svensson Climate Screens more and more bees stay in the hive to ventilate it, reducing [...] the hive by 2 to 15° C, which can cause damage to the hive. In conventional greenhouses, the recommended humidity range is 60-75%. Due to better air movement

• What is Thripex Plus?

  August 18, 2021

  nothing to be afraid of, unless you're a pest. Have you recently been to your local nursery looking for just the perfect flower or plant to add to your garden [...] approach in ridding plants of pests. To conclude, Thripex Plus, that sachet you found in your new plant is not dangerous to you, your loved ones, or your pets [...] hanging on the plant or on a stick in the soil. Don’t panic the pouch is harmless to you, your loved ones, and your pets. The reason for the pouch is that