• Aphipar-M

  converts into a leathery mummy. The adult parasitic wasp emerges through a hole at the rear of the mummy. The first mummies are noticed in the crop around [...] 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 Dosage The dosage [...] /release. Releases should be repeated at least 3 times. Consult a Koppert advisor or a recognized distributor of Koppert products for advice on the best

• Better insights and digital advice with Natutec Scout

  two whitefly per square metre or a few thrips in your plant, there is little to be concerned about – and little sense in the software reporting these kinds [...] level of infestation and can see at a glance whether or not the natural enemies are keeping things under control. There is intensive remote contact with the [...] exceeds the threshold, it’s a signal to the grower that he needs to take action. This is how Barry Enthoven of Lema Tomaten in Naaldwijk, the Netherlands

• Spider Mite Control: The Essential Guide

  as the chlorophyll is removed, the leaf, and eventually the whole plant, may die. Nymphs and adults of spider mites produce webbing in which the mites swarm [...] webs. The webbing affects the leaves appearance of the crop, which is a high concern in ornamental crops. Natural enemies for spider mite control Koppert [...] Introduction to spider mite management Spider mites are a persistent problem in both agricultural and horticultural settings. These tiny arachnids feed

• Ten need-to-know facts about caterpillars

  June 28, 2023

  Another technique is to use the pheromones to lure the butterflies and moths to a trap with a sticky surface or a pool of water. In addition to pheromone [...] reproduce is in protected crops – after all, it’s usually warmer inside than outside. The caterpillars of the butterflies and moths can do a lot of damage [...] (moths), which is also the largest butterfly family. Most moths in this family are active at night. The caterpillars don’t usually have a lot of hair, and

• In Partnership with Nature

  Styrofoam particles in the environment. Did you know that benzene, an ingredient in Styrofoam, is established as a human carcinogen? On a more positive note [...] note, Styrofoam is currently recyclable, but the Styrofoam recycling market is diminishing at a rapid rate. It is a notoriously difficult material to recycle [...] new packaging will be gradual and it is expected that there will be a mixture of the two shipping methods. Our goal is to completely switch to the new recyclable

• Precautionary measures for product allergies

  respiratory equipment with a P3 filter as a minimum, but preferably a full mask with a P3 filter. Exposure via skin If there is a risk of exposure via your [...] diagnose or treat a health-related problem, as it is not a substitute for medical care. If you have or suspect you have a health problem, consult a doctor. This [...] and take them home in a closed plastic bag. Moistening the clothes in the bag prevents allergens and other particles from dispersing in the air when you

• Rhyzobug

  feeding damage is visible as irregular holes in the scale cover. Pack size 500 adults. Presentation 90 ml cardboard tube. Carrier Buckwheat hulls. Application [...] detected in the crop. Introduction rates in outdoor crops typically range from 500-3,000 per ha/release. Releases should be repeated until control is achieved [...] insects. Mode of action Adults and larvae feed on all stages of armoured scale insects. Visual effect Small scales are consumed entirely. In larger scales feeding

• Target pests of beneficial nematodes in Top Fruits

  residue This is an overview of the nematode-pest combinations that have been tested successfully so far. If a specific pest is not mentioned in this document [...] Dose 1,5 billion/ha Beneficial nematodes A biological & effective solution to help control hazardous pests in agricultural crops While plant parasitic [...] available anymore. Beneficial nematodes can be used to tackle a broad spectrum of pests in top and stone fruits, like apples and peaches, potatoes, and

• 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 [...] reach their host. Once in contact with a host, they try to penetrate it through a body opening. In the host, the nematodes release a bacterium that can kill [...] 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

• Aphipar

  converts into a leathery mummy. The adult parasitic wasp emerges through a hole at the rear of the mummy. The first mummies are noticed in the crop around [...] 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 Dosage The dosage [...] /release. Releases should be repeated at least 3 times. Consult a Koppert advisor or a recognized distributor of Koppert products for advice on the best