• Pollination checklist outdoor

  it in the shadow of the crop. Ensure that the underside of the hive is kept dry. Keep the hive entrance visible for humans and bumblebees during the flowering [...] around the area to be pollinated. Protect the hive against strong winds. Position the hive in a sheltered spot, or weigh down the hive. Position the hive [...] and may also have long-term effects. Discuss the matter with your advisor. Consult the list of side effects, on paper or via the Internet . This list states

• Encarsia formosa

  inside the whitefly nymphs, which are then consumed from the inside out by the developing larvae. The larvae feed on the internal tissues of the host, leading [...] carefully inside the greenhouse Bend and tear off the strips opposite to the mounting hole Make sure not to touch the pupae during handling Suspend the cards in [...] pupal instar, and the adult wasp. All these stages except the adult insect are found inside the host (i.e. larval and pupal whiteflies). The female can deposit

• Tackling Thrips is Always a Puzzle

  April 11, 2019

  slender insect, and there are various species. These days, the western flower thrips causes the most problems. It pricks cells on the surface of leaves and [...] hibernating are the keys to success! Some growers only get thrips under control with the use of a lot of chemicals. Others rely entirely on the use of various [...] causes silver-grey spots on the leaves, which are very characteristic of thrips. Brown dots can often be seen on flowers. The thrips' strongest strategy

• World Soil Day

  December 3, 2020

  that of all the microorganisms that exist, only a small percentage are pathogens. Most of the organisms are beneficial and crucial for the ecosystem. Overuse [...] Goals are the blueprint to achieve a better and more sustainable future for all. They address the global challenges we face. Of the 17 goals, four are sp [...] great impact on the earth’s fragile skin. While forests and plants protect the soil, millions of trees are cut down every year, and fields are cultivated in

• Target pests of beneficial nematodes in stone fruits & nuts

  Beneficial nematodes A biological & effective solution to help control hazardous pests in agricultural crops While plant parasitic nematodes are common soil [...] producing nematodes in 1986. Many years of experience have gone into the selection, breeding and quality control of these nematodes. Each of the entomopathogenic [...] beneficial (entomopathogenic) nematodes play an important role in the biological control of many pests. Even more for pests that are difficult to control and

• Rhyzobug FAQ

  Always check the Koppert side effects at Side effects (koppert.com). It shows the compatibility of the product. Will ants influence the effect of Rhyzobug [...] Apply in the evening. What is the best application time related to the pest level? As soon as the pest is detected. How do I apply the Rhyzobius lophanthae [...] is What do armoured scales look like? There are many armoured scales. They are found underneath the leaves and on the stem. Nymphs and adults are small

• Biosolutions for Cannabis

  Koppert stays on top of what’s allowed, what’s effective, and most importantly, what the grower wants (and doesn’t want) in the product. Lane Holland, right [...] business is the same regardless of the amount of the purchase. They are invested in the strength and success of each individual client over the long term [...] (Phorodon cannabis) is one of the most aggressive species encountered in any crop. Koppert has spent millions in R&D finding the best solutions for this p

• Atheta

  back the top 1-2 cm. of the growing media. Adults are non-diapausing under greenhouse light conditions. Population will fluctuate throughout the growing [...] par on the prey population density. Appearance Atheta coriaria are typically light to dark-brown – in many cases almost black – in color. The adult beetle [...] Atheta ATHETA CORIARIA The scorpion of biological control against fungus gnats Best working conditions for Atheta They are well suited for release into

• Biocontrol for Spider Mites

  April 24, 2020

  Spider Mites Spider mites are pests of many crops throughout the world. By far the most common species in greenhouses is the two-spotted spider mite , [...] comes alone Prevention: the most powerful weapon in the fight against Fusarium Prevent internal spider mite contamination Harness the added value of nature's [...] damage to the host plant by feeding on plant tissue and plant sap, primarily on the underside of leaves where they pierce the cells and suck out the contents

• Integrated Pest Management

  control measures are employed, using the least harmful methods first. Evaluation Post-implementation, IPM requires evaluating the effectiveness of control [...] that allows gas exchange between the root zone and the air above. Least toxic chemicals When the non-chemical tools are not fully capable to keep pest or [...] tools to manage pests effectively. This approach is not just about eliminating pests; it's about achieving a balance in the ecosystem. The principles of IPM