• Long-tailed mealybug

  sufficient to render the product unfit for sale. A very small population can thus cause considerable economic damage. Life cycle and appearance of long-tailed [...] the body in a network of fine waxy threads. Over two or three weeks, a female produces 100-200 nymphs. In the summer, the life cycle takes about six weeks [...] long-tailed mealybug The long-tailed mealy bug is easily recognized by the long, posterior tail filaments, which are at least the length of the body itself. The

• How do you identify a ‘thrips intruder’?

  September 19, 2021

  knowledge and expertise is a must, only an expert can provide a definitive answer. Nevertheless, we can help you get started with a few rules of thumb. Ec [...] traps. In short, a busy, striped insect is probably setosus. If you find a slow, striped insect at the bottom of the crop, there is a good chance you have [...] found in the flower. As stated, only an expert can provide a definitive answer. They take a critical look at the thrips and examine their colour, length

• IPM: The Path to a Successful Approach

  August 18, 2021

  system to your own crop and company, and there is always something new to learn. But how do you get started? We'll tell you what you need to know to get started [...] versed in the field of IPM. Work with the consultant to draw up a plan. After all, IPM relies heavily on a system approach. The basic approach is always: [...] solution to a particular problem? Or do you want to better meet the requirements of your customers? Call in help: a consultant you trust and who is well versed

• Natutec Drive – ‘In a class of its own!’

  June 8, 2021

  Half a year ago, Dyson Farming in the UK took the decision to acquire the Natutec Drive tool to disperse its biological pest control products. "It was a [...] a brilliant move," says Glasshouse Manager Angel Angelov. "When it comes to the even distribution of Koppert’s predatory insects , it’s in a class of its [...] its own. It also fits perfectly into our hi-tech, sustainable approach to cultivation. At Dyson farming, it’s all about innovation." Dyson Farming is the

• Trianum can hold its ground

  February 2, 2023

  whether a combination of biological and chemical agents is a wise choice. Does the combination boost both agents, or does it inhibit one or the other? [...] and after treatment to give the Trichoderma fungi a chance to develop fully. Side-effects database If you want to be 100% sure that a specific product is [...] the roots of a crop, there is little that moves it. Please note that when using the water-soluble variant of Trianum, it is important not to use products

• Guarantee a Flying Start to Great Pollination

  August 18, 2021

  ventilation and insulation required to allow bumblebees to acclimate to environmental conditions. This enables the bumblebees to dedicate their time foraging [...] Biological Systems specifically for open-field crops. Each Quad contains four large bumblebee colonies enclosed in a weather-resistant outer unit. Quad units [...] choice! Koppert bumblebees are available year-round and are shipped to your facility, ready to pollinate. No waiting for migratory bee keepers! Availability

• A step-by-step guide to whitefly control

  damage to fruits, and it requires an abundant prey population to sustain its effectiveness. It is not recommended for use in gerbera cultivation due to potential [...] populations. While highly effective against whiteflies, it struggles to establish in tomato crops due to its reproductive preference for the lower two-thirds [...] resistance to pesticides has driven a shift toward Integrated Pest Management (IPM), focusing on biological solutions. These pests favor a variety of crops

• CEICKOR Celebrates its 15th Anniversary

  March 5, 2020

  (CEICKOR) commemorates its 15th anniversary with the presentation of a book that documents its history and a ceremony where the founders and shareholders will honor [...] University Center, A.C.). An educational entity that was born with the purpose of responding to the growing need to train specialists in the field of protected [...] around the world enable us to build global networks of knowledge, as we work together to find solutions that can create a more sustainable future in

• The How and Why of IPM

  August 18, 2021

  (IPM) is a term we see everywhere today. But what does it mean, exactly? And how do you apply this method successfully? We'll tell you what you need to know [...] works well with a systematic, well-considered approach. You need a plan for the entire growing season. Waiting and just responding to an emerging infestation [...] and Crop Resilience Page) is a critical success factor within IPM. After all, if a plant doesn't get sick, you don't have to use any control. If you want

• Trianum-P improves open field pepper production in Portugal

  agricultural practices that respect the environment. ‘Without a doubt it is a product with a lot of potential for pepper cultivation,’ says Pedro Militão [...] consumer zero residue. Trianum has proven to be a good solution that eliminates the need to use pesticides to control diseases at the soil level in industrial [...] machine can do its work well. ‘With the introduction of mechanical harvesting, we were forced to change our way of producing and we decided to introduce new