Western flower thrips

Thrips cause damage to plants by piercing the cells of the surface tissues and sucking out their contents, causing the surrounding tissue to die. The resulting [...] flower thrips (Frankliniella occidentalis) prefer to feed on developing plant tissues such as growing tips and flower buds. When these tissues develop further [...] open at all. Fruits can also be damaged, even at low densities, giving rise to deformities such as the “pig-tail” fruit sometimes found in cucumber crops

Spidex Vital: Your Vital partner in spider mite control

Vital: Your Vital partner in spider mite control Born to fight Spidex Vital predatory mites are born to fight your spider mites . It gives you the best control [...] Spidex Vital has continuous access to nutrition during logistics, the females of Spidex Vital already have enough energy to develop their eggs. As a result [...] can start laying eggs after release and don’t needs to get energy from spider mite from the field to develop the eggs. This will increase the population

Municipality Enschede: Entonem nematodes against oak processionary caterpillar

total of 2600 to 3000 oak trees with nematodes.’ Maintenance of biodiversity The municipality also used pheromone traps last summer, to help it to determine [...] Enschede started using nematodes for the first time in the spring of 2021 to try to halt the spread of the oak processionary caterpillar. The municipality’s [...] and based on the nuisance that we experience, we’ll be able to decide whether to expand the use of nematodes in following seasons,’ explains Klein Breukink

iPM app

uploaded from the field. Koppert iPM scouting software helps to reduce costs for pesticides, due to a highly accurate insight into pesticide efficacy and optimized [...] with the credentials below to use the DEMO app. Username: DemoUser Password: ipmguest Koppert iPM Dashboard Use any browser to open the webpage https://scout [...] challenge in agriculture. A healthy crop is paramount, while there is also a growing demand for sustainable food production and increased pesticide restrictions

Effective control with Chrysopa-E!

stage used previously, to greater effect. Advantages of Chrysopa-E Due to the attractive price of Chrysopa-E , it is possible to use many more beneficials [...] Aphids and mealy bugs are difficult to control and an increasing problem in many crops in which hotspots can grow explosively. By using an earlier phase [...] you can use many more beneficials at less expense. It is possible for you to use many more beneficials and thus gain better control of pests, with a better

Steinernema carpocapsae

applied to the soil or sprayed onto plant foliage as a biological control method, offering a natural and environmentally friendly approach to pest management [...] lly friendly method of pest management in agriculture and horticulture. How to apply Steinernema carpocapsae nematodes? Nematodes can be applied using [...] rate cone nozzle types Continuous mixing should take place to prevent nematodes sinking to the bottom of the spray tank Avoid sprayers equipped with c

Bacterial wilt, brown rot

conditions are more favourable. This makes it more difficult to recognize infected fields. How to prevent Bacterial wilt, brown rot Use disease free propagation [...] it is tuber-borne. Spread from plant to plant results from bacteria moving from the roots of infected plants to neighbouring plants. The bacteria can [...] help the bacteria to infect the crop Do not use cut potatoes for propagation, since cutting tubers can increase disease incidence with up to 250% Quarantine

Swirskii Predatory Mite Not All That Demanding

How to use Swirski-Mite from Koppert

Predatory mites

target pest is crucial. Scouting is essential to know where the pest is, how severe the infestation is and to identify the pest. Select the right predatory [...] of your crop consultant for the frequency of releases. Video: How to use predatory mites How many predatory mites do I need? The dosage and frequency of [...] well-known around the world. Our dedication and commitment to develop methods that enable growers to effectively introduce these solutions into their crops

FAQ Nematodes

nematodes belong to the group of saprophytes. These nematodes are harmless and live of dead organic matter to provide a rich soil life. How do entomopathogenic [...] can overwinter. However, this is never to the extent that enough nematodes are available in spring to be able to have a sufficiently controlling effect [...] efficacy will be strictly connected to survival time on the leaves. To ensure the best results, we therefore recommend to use the nematodes when: • • • •