Orius insidiosus

Orius insidiosus Orius insidiosus is a generalist predator but has a preference for thrips . In addition, it feeds on a variety of small arthropods such as [...] 50 insects in order to establish a population and encourage mating Make sure the material remains undisturbed at the introduction site for a few hours after [...] Orius insidiosus for thrips control Orius insidiosus is a small but highly effective predatory bug for biological pest control of thrips . This beneficial

Natutec Drone

experience in large-scale drone operations and precision agriculture to develop and scale solutions for growers. These Koppert products for the control [...] organisms need to establish itself in the ecosystem and do its work in the crop Trained pilots - Koppert’s drone pilots are specifically trained to work with [...] trials in the U.S. Trials have been conducted with the release system using drones for biocontrol in outdoor strawberries. “Using the Natutec Drone for biocontrol

Trial_and_Field_results_nematodes_in_fruit_orchards_EN_-_Koppert.pdf

good. There is only a little damage but it’s not excessive,’ he confirms. ‘We do it every year to avoid pest invasion so it is fully included in the treatment [...] ‘Yes, I would recommend it to anyone who has problems with codling moths and leafrollers. It really helps to reduce the pest pressure. I’m proud to spray [...] treatment programme. It’s a must have!’ ‘I had some difficulties with codling moths and leafrollers at the time and switched to biocontrol to save my production

Entonem keeps young orchids free from fungus gnats

perfectly.’ It is important to apply it correctly, he says. ‘It’s a careful balancing act; you need to keep the spray solution moving to ensure that the c [...] be allowed to go wrong during the propagation phase; our buyers operate a zero-tolerance policy. To make it possible for them to start with a clean plant [...] young plants in a fine mist. This is followed by a second fine mist to rinse off nematodes that are on the leaves. A while later, I collect a few drops of

Trianum-P

label to find the Directions for Use for each crop and situation. Consult a Koppert advisor or a recognized distributor of Koppert products for advice [...] (on-site), as a commercial seed treatment, in-furrow spray, transplant starter solution, greenhouse and nursery drench, as a dust (pre-plant), to cutting/bare [...] Sclerotium * and Thielaviopsis . *Not registered for use in California. Pests Trianum-P is a biological nematicide for control of plant-pest nematodes, including

Trianum effectively controls Pythium in cucumber

initially, but the continuous developments in technology have gradually shifted my focus in terms of plant protection to biological methods. That’s why I now [...] conditions have a bigger impact on the beneficials than on the thrips, which means I need to be alert. The same goes for caterpillars , since there’s essentially [...] out the new plants in ‘duo’ pots (two plants in one rockwool cube). He decided to do this in response to his crop’s susceptibility to Pythium. ‘My crop

Red palm weevil

tropical Asia, but has spread to Africa and Europe with distribution through the Mediterranean since the 1980s. Damage symptoms It is very difficult to recognize [...] of this tissue, making it easier for adult weevils to lay eggs deeper into the tissue. Additionally, this provides entry points for microbial agents that [...] legless, pyriform with a brown head and body comprised of 13 segments. Fully grown larvae migrate to the periphery of the palms to build a solid elongated cocoon

iPM app

with Koppert iPM Pest and disease management has always been a great challenge in agriculture. A healthy crop is paramount, while there is also a growing demand [...] pest issues in almost real-time once uploaded from the field. Koppert iPM scouting software helps to reduce costs for pesticides, due to a highly accurate [...] communication via one portal For more information Check out the Koppert iPM DEMO Koppert iPM app Install the iPM app from the iTunes store, or Google Play

Plant Pollinator interactions in high temperatures

hand. A humidity of 85% is fine for pollination in a semi-closed greenhouse, while a humidity of more than 80% starts to impede pollination in a conventional [...] C, there are severe implications for yield and quality. It is essential to point out that exposure to maximum temperatures of more than 30° C for a couple [...] one hour, there is also an immediate effect. For a high 24-hour temperature to affect pollination takes at least one to two weeks. Similarly, it takes two

Spider mites and other mites

millimeter in size, and range in color from pale yellow to green, brown, or red. They have eight legs and are closely related to spiders, but they lack the distinct [...] with the naked eye but have eight legs. For these plant mites a magnifying glass is needed to detect them. Plant mites are often found in colonies on the [...] found in a wide variety of habitats, from forests and grasslands to horticultural and agricultural crops. Plant mites can be a significant pest in horticulture