• The How and Why of IPM

  August 18, 2021

  below and above the soil surface in various ways, for example with plant enhancers and useful soil fungi and bacteria. Afterwards, you should try to prevent [...] Side-Effects Database Page ) To achieve all this, you must have sufficient knowledge of diseases and pests on the one hand and the natural enemies on the [...] the triangle must receive the same amount of attention: You strengthen and protect the crop. You tackle diseases and pests. You strengthen and protect the

• Ten need-to-know facts about caterpillars

  June 28, 2023

  If you touch them, they will start to squirm and drop to the ground along a silk thread. Caterpillars grow about ten to twenty times in length in their short [...] this. For example, spreading many pheromones can disorientate the males and leave them unable to locate the females. Another technique is to use the pheromones [...] pheromones to lure the butterflies and moths to a trap with a sticky surface or a pool of water. In addition to pheromone decoys, there are more biological

• Poinsettia Cultivation Has To Apply IPM

  June 27, 2019

  if these have been parasitized by parasitic wasps ,’ explains ornamentals cultivation consultant Richard Saarloos. ‘I'm trying to get DEFRA to be more nuanced [...] crop protection and that something has to change,’ says Richard. ‘German retailers are already using lists that contain products over and above the statutory [...] statutory minimum, and it is expected that UK retailers will follow. Dutch Poinsettia growers are well aware that they need to respond quickly to this development

• Ten tips to effectively tackle whitefly

  March 6, 2023

  the pest you have to deal with and the control strategy. Here’s what you need to know. Whitefly can spread extremely quickly. It’s important to scout your [...] which biological control to use and when. In addition to damage by feeding on crops, whitefly can contaminate the leaves and fruits and transmit viruses. The [...] Having whitefly in your crop is rightly a major concern, and it’s important to combat this pest as quickly as possible. However, effective biological control

• Economical and Better Biocontrol of Aphids, Mealybugs and Echinothrips

  May 10, 2021

  fewer and fewer chemical agents available to combat pests, many growers have turned to biological solutions and IPM programs to control plagues and diseases [...] instead of the larval stage used previously, to greater effect. Aphids and mealybugs are difficult to control and an increasing problem in many crops in which [...] certainty. Due to a decrease in available pesticides, it has become necessary to offer affordable solutions such as Chrysopa-E. Both larval and egg phases

• Acadian Plant Health™ and Koppert Join Forces to Expand Biostimulants Access Across the U.S.

  April 3, 2024

  expertise and dedication to innovation align perfectly with our mission to deliver cutting-edge biological solutions, and we’re excited to work together [...] performance and sustainability. About Koppert Koppert partners with nature to find ways of growing that are both safe and healthy. Helping growers to support [...] microbials, and biostimulants that support, protect, and strengthen crops. We have driven agricultural innovation for over 50 years. Growers and farmers worldwide

• Fungi and Bacteria Deserve Greater Appreciation!

  May 31, 2019

  if they are to continue to function well. The roots live in symbiosis with mycorrhizae (and many other useful fungi, such as Trichoderma) and rhizobacteria [...] and product quality. Biological Control You can also use fungi and bacteria directly against diseases and pests. It may surprise you to learn that this [...] Fungi and bacteria have a bad name because they can cause diseases in humans, animals, and plants. But this is largely undeserved: the majority of fungi

• Spider mites and other mites

  forests and grasslands to horticultural and agricultural crops. Plant mites can be a significant pest in horticulture and agriculture, causing damage to crops [...] Eriophyidae which have two pairs of legs. During this stage, the larvae start to feed on plant sap and undergo molting to transition to the next stage. Nymph: [...] as little as one to two weeks. This rapid development contributes to their ability to multiply rapidly and cause significant damage to plants if left u

• How to protect bumblebees in cold

  Balancing pollination activity and climate To achieve the best pollination results, it's essential to allow the majority of bumblebees to focus on their pollination [...] it's essential to keep an eye on the bumblebees. Sometimes, worker bumblebees may get lost through the vents and won't be able to return. To mitigate this [...] cold conditions to maintain their productivity. We understand the importance of creating the ideal conditions for bumblebees to thrive and optimize their

• Tomato Disease Top 10 Topped by mildew and Botrytis

  May 30, 2019

  circumstances. But every grower must have something in their bag of tricks to defend against the fungal diseases mildew and Botrytis. A multipronged strategy [...] up quickly, and use a knife to create straight wound surfaces (they dry faster than frayed wounds). There is also a whole range of products to make the plant [...] improves nutrient absorption and transport. Trianum strengthens the plant's resistance and provides a certain degree of resistance to the fungus. Powdery Mildew