• Pepino mosaic virus

  Mosaic Virus used in a controlled way to protect plants against more aggressive strains such as PepMV EU, PepMV LP, PepMV CH2. It also provides moderate protection [...] and plant debris, leading to further spread if hygiene is insufficient. Protection against PepMV with V10 An effective strategy to protect tomato crops against [...] significant viral diseases in greenhouse tomato production worldwide. Due to its rapid spread and impact on fruit quality, effective prevention and management

• Treatment of bumblebee stings and allergies

  provides guidance for reducing the chance of being stung by a bumblebee. It also informs about the possible reaction to a sting and treatment. Download the poster [...] venom gland with it. How to prevent bumblebee stings? Bumblebees rarely sting. The chance of being stung by a bumblebee can be reduced by avoiding provoking [...] which help to reduce symptoms. In the rare case of a sting in the mouth or near the throat, specifically the pharynx, the patient should be taken to the hospital

• Grapevine powdery mildew

  symptoms Pale green to yellowish spots on the upper leaf surface Development of white to grey, powdery fungal growth Powdery coating may also appear on the underside [...] widespread fungal disease that poses a serious threat to commercial viticulture worldwide. The pathogen (also known as Uncinula necator ) infects all green vine [...] for effective control strategies. Signs and damage symptoms of Grapevine powdery mildew Symptoms of grapevine powdery mildew vary according to the phenological

• Crop Monitoring and Scouting

  early allows for targeted control measures, reducing the need for excessive pesticide use. This not only reduces costs but also helps protect the environment [...] of agriculture and horticulture, the phrase "knowledge is power" couldn't be truer. Crop monitoring and scouting are crucial practices that can determine [...] growers with insights into the health and growth of their crops, enabling them to take proactive measures and optimize their yield. Crop monitoring and scouting

• Once Again Koppert and CABI Collaborate

  October 8, 2018

  natural enemies to encourage the uptake of biological control in less developed countries Dr Trevor Nicholls, CABI CEO, said he was proud to be working alongside [...] agreement, more training is also envisaged for Plantwise* ‘plant doctors’ who give advice on integrated pest management to local farmers. Other key areas [...] creation of new biological control products identified by CABI Raising the awareness of available registered biological control products in specific countries

• Entonem

  few hours to days after infection. Visual effect Infected pest insects in the root zone turn yellow to brown but may be difficult to find, due to rapid d [...] can be used for biological control of various insect pests in protected crops and urban greens. It is effective at low temperatures, thus can also be applied [...] of 250,000 to 500,000 nematodes per m² for soil application and 1 to 3 million nematodes per litre for foliar applications (application to run off). Always

• New Sachet Improves Spider Mite Control

  November 1, 2018

  mites the very best conditions to develop even more swiftly and strongly. Spical Ulti-Mite, which is widely used to control spider mite in a variety of [...] greenhouse crops, can now also be applied to outdoor crops such as citrus and grapes. With the introduction of Spical Ulti-Mite, Koppert aims for more [...] hook from which it can be attached to make it even more robust. Launch of Spical Ulti-Mite at the IFTF Spical Ulti-Mite will be launched in innovative

• Want to know whether Spical will be effective? Check, check, and double-check!

  December 13, 2022

  This is also where you'll be able to see whether your strategy is effective. If it is, the affected areas won't grow in size. You'll still be able to see webs [...] numbers able to grow so explosively, you'll definitely want to know whether your IPM strategy is having an effect. Simply take a magnifying glass to quickly [...] appear under your magnifying glass, you can be sure everything will be alright. Regular checks It's good to check whether you can find traces of eggs. Spider

• Want To Know Whether Spical Will Be Effective? Check, check, and double-check!

  July 20, 2020

  This is also where you’ll be able to see whether your strategy is effective or not. If it is, the affected areas won’t grow in size. You’ll still be able [...] appear under your magnifying glass, you can be sure everything’s going to be alright. Regular checks It’s good to check whether you can find traces of eggs [...] numbers able to grow so explosively, you’ll definitely want to know whether your IPM strategy is having an effect. Simply take a magnifying glass to quickly

• At a Glance: Allies in the Fight Against Whitefly

  August 18, 2020

  primarily do by smelling the plant’s reaction to the whitefly. Parasitic wasps can be used preventively but can also be deployed as soon as the first signs of [...] vaporariorum Whitefly in your crop? You don’t have to go into battle alone! Biological control is to the rescue. Predatory mites and parasitic wasps are [...] preventively, before a pest is known to be present. Many growers use them year-round, a little like a ‘standing army’ designed to combat the whitefly. Predatory