Turf and grass

variety of sporting grounds around the world. It is also prized as a ground cover for recreational purposes such as green urban areas and private gardens. [...] such as stadiums, golf courses, horse-racing tracks, athletic grounds, cricket pitches and football fields, turf provides the perfect base for a wide variety

Cranberry

macrocarpon) is a particular North American species of cranberry is also referred to as large cranberry, American cranberry or bearberry. The cranberry is indigenous [...] subgenus Oxycoccus and genus Vaccinium . This species of cranberry qualifies as a shrub and usually grows on the ground surface first and then ascends. The [...] northeastern and north-central areas of the United States. This cranberry is also found in certain regions along the Pacific Coast of North America and

Thripex

should always be adjusted to the particular situation. Start introduction as soon as the first pest mites are detected in the crop. Introduction rates typically [...] per m2/release. Releases should be repeated if necessary. Consult a Koppert advisor or a recognized distributor of Koppert products for advice on the best [...] Environmental conditions 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

About bumblebees

through a method called 'buzz- pollination ', this will allow a bumblebee to pollinate a flower in a single visit. A honeybee typically needs to visit a flower [...] drones. As temperature rises and the spring season emerges, the new bumblebee queen awakens. She will start foraging for pollen and nectar, as well as search [...] search for a suitable nest site. Once a nest is chosen, she will start laying eggs to build her own colony. Approximately 4 weeks after the first eggs are

Pumpkin, squash and gourd

About Cucurbita or gourd is a genus of herbaceous vines belonging to the gourd family, Cucurbitaceae . Cucurbits, as they are also know, are indigenous [...] species are cultivated for their edible fruit and seeds. This fruit is alternately known as pumpkin, squash or gourd. That depends on species, variety and local [...] fleshy, but their size can vary substantially. Wild fruit species can be as small as 4 centimetres (1.6 inch) and some commercial specimens can weigh more

Stable fly

leg is as low as two. When populations are very large (> 25 flies/leg), the insects will begin to cluster on the animals’ undersides and flanks as well [...] even having a four-striped thorax. However, they are light grey in colour; they have a broader abdomen that displays several dark spots in a “checkerboard” [...] matter, such as compost piles, hay bales, spilled feed and near the edge of silage pits. As with all flies, development throughout the life cycle is temperature-

Bacterial canker of tomato

General Clavibacter is a quarantine organism in Europe, which means that strong efforts are used to prevent the bacterium from entering. When the occasional [...] if the crop is old, only the plants in the infected area, with a substantial buffer zone. Replanting can only take place after thorough disinfection has [...] tubers. This discolouration is round, hence the name ring rot. Life cycle and appearance of Bacterial canker of tomato Clavibacter is seed-borne and tuber-borne

Cryptobug-L

3 times at intervals of 1-2 weeks, or until the pest is controlled. Consult a Koppert advisor or a recognized distributor of Koppert products for advice [...] temperature for use of Cryptobug is 16°C/61°F. However, as Cryptolaemus montrouzieri favors high temperatures, Cryptobug is most effective at temperatures [...] adjusted to the particular situation. Start introduction preventively or as soon as the first mealybugs are detected in the crop. Introduction rates typically

Cotton aphid

from the plant and disturb the balance of growth hormones. As a result, the plant’s growth is retarded giving rise to deformed leaves or, if the infestation [...] pepper and many ornamental plants such as chrysanthemum and kalanchoe. The cotton aphid ( Aphis gossypii ) is distributed throughout the world but prefers [...] been a pest in European greenhouses since the late 1980’s, particularly affecting cucumber. Damage symptoms The cotton aphid ( Aphis gossypii ) is an important

Anagyrus vladimiri

Anagyrus vladimiri is a parasitic wasp belonging to the Encyrtidae family. This parasitic wasp is particularly effective for mealybug control, a common pest affecting [...] the mummy. Anagyrus vladimiri has a strong photokinetic response, i.e. the female is strongly attracted to light and is inactive in darkness. [...] mealybug ( Planococcus ficus ) The parasitic wasp Anagyrus vladimiri is available at Koppert as Citripar . Anagyrus vladimiri products Citripar Expand all items