• Caterpillar control with nematodes

  skin. The nematodes then release the pathogenic bacteria they carry with them. These bacteria kill the insect and digest it from the inside. The nematodes [...] leaf surface does not stop the nematodes. Depending on climatic conditions, nematodes survive on the leaf surface for many hours to several days. Correct [...] beneficial nematodes Beneficial nematodes or entomopathogenic nematodes are mainly known for the biological control of soil pests such as thrips pupae, and larvae

• How-to-Use Videos Now Available

  April 4, 2019

  with all the new videos coming soon. Currently, the videos are available in English and Dutch subtitles with additional languges coming in the near future [...] understand Koppert's products in detail. There are also great videos to understand what fuels Koppert to be the leader in biological pest control and finding [...] These are now available on Koppert's YouTube channel, https://www.youtube.com/user/KoppertBiological/videos . When there remember to subscribe to the channel

• Bacterial wilt, brown rot

  signs of wilting during the day which may disappear in the early stages of infection. Under conditions favourable for the bacteria, the whole plant will [...] s roots on the stem. The vascular stem tissue is coloured brown and when the stem is cut, bacterial slime oozes from the wound. This is the way to distinguish [...] solanacearum are wilting and yellowing of leaves and stunted plants. Inside, vascular browning is common with bacterial slime oozing from the cut. When the bacteria

• Capirel

  ) Mode of action The nematodes enter the pest and release symbiotic bacteria into the pest's body cavity. These bacteria convert the host tissue into a [...] reproduce inside the host. This kills the pest within a few hours to days after infection. Visual effect Infected pest insects in the root zone turn yellow [...] Nematodes Preparation Remove the sachets from the box and keep them at room temperature for 30 minutes Empty the contents of the sachets into a bucket containing

• Biosolutions for Propagation

  n roots run deep. Hardening Off/Drying Down After the inputs have rooted, the air dries out and the microenvironment changes. Koppert’s strategy adjusts [...] and dry stages, due to the ever present nature of fungus gnats and shoreflies. Sticky cards and tape are essential to controlling the mobile adult phases [...] tive stock crops produced in the US. Routine introductions of predators and mycoinsecticides like Isarid™ and Entonem are commonly applied. Entonem Isarid

• Effective Biological Control: Keep a Close Eye on Everything

  August 18, 2021

  to focus on the top or on the older leaves or flowers. In some cases, it is useful to concentrate on the top of the leaves, and in others the bottom. Good [...] of what is happening. You should establish whether the infestation is getting worse or diminishing, or whether the beneficials feel at home and are reproducing [...] checking the crop itself or using sticky traps ( Horiver Product Page ). In many crops, the first way is preferred. You can check whether bugs are visible

• About bumblebees

  for the brood as well as perform maintenance jobs on the nest. As the nest continues to develop, the queen will not leave it. She will be inside the nest [...] rainy days. Honeybees are less active at low light levels Bumblebees work earlier in the morning and later into the evening hours Bumblebees pollinate flowers [...] throughout the winter season. Before hibernation, the new young queens will leave the old nest and mate with drones. As temperature rises and the spring season

• Thripor-I

  encourage mating Make sure the material remains undisturbed at the introduction site for a few hours after application Dosage The dosage of Thripor-I depends [...] should always be adjusted to the particular situation. Start introduction as soon as the first thrips are detected in the crop. Introduction rates typically [...] of action The predatory bugs actively search for prey. With their piercing mouthparts, they extract the contents of their prey, leaving the empty skin

• Aphidius colemani

  typical of the Aphidiidae. First the host is examined by drumming with the antennae. This gives the wasp the information about whether the aphid is the right [...] behaviour, which enables the wasps to track down and parasitize aphids , even when they are at low density. The behaviour of the female during egg-laying is typical [...] of the aphid population by the presence of the parasitic wasp also has an effect: the alarmed aphids secrete a warning substance, which affects the entire

• Anso-Mite

  turning around the bucket a few times Carefully sprinkle on the leaves Make sure the material remains on the leaves for at least a few hours after releasing [...] releasing the predatory mites Can also be applied with Natutec Airobreez , Natutec Mini-Airbug , Natutec Airbug or Natutec Airobug Dosage The dosage of Anso-Mite [...] and should always be adjusted to the particular situation. Start introduction preventively soon after planting of the crop. Introduction rates typically