• Beneficial nematodes

  productivity. The most common types of plant-parasitic nematode are root-knot nematodes, cyst nematodes, lesion nematodes, spiral nematodes and dagger nematodes [...] due to the bacterial infection. Feeding and reproduction: The nematodes feed on the multiplying bacteria and absorb the nutrients released by the bacterial [...] nourishment for the nematodes and supports their reproduction. As the bacterial population within the host insect continues to grow, so do the nematode populations

• The Pest is Gone, but What Happened to the Good Guys?

  April 24, 2019

  n. However, this also means the natural enemies are left without food. The crucial question is: where have they gone? Most natural enemies really need [...] favorite prey. In the case of predatory bugs used against whitefly , the difference can be as much as a factor of ten! To stimulate the development of predatory [...] is essential, as the population would otherwise decline over time. The use of banker plants is also a proven method of maintaining the population. To better

• What is Thripex Plus?

  August 18, 2021

  “bad bugs” that may damage the plant. Most of the predatory mites by the time of arrival to your garden are dead but so are the pests. There is nothing you [...] hanging on the plant or on a stick in the soil. Don’t panic the pouch is harmless to you, your loved ones, and your pets. The reason for the pouch is that [...] Additionally, the sachet contains grain mites which the predatory mite feeds on before it leaves the sachet. These predatory mites, which are the “good bugs

• Flowering and Pollination – One of the Most Critical Blueberry Growth Stages

  April 16, 2019

  and which buds generative. The more energy the plant has, the more generative buds are initiated. The generative buds are the ones that produce flowers [...] There are a few critical periods in the blueberry growth-cycle. The first is bud initiation in the autumn. Before the plant goes into dormancy, the plant [...] mentioned in this article are available in the United States. Call your local consultant to find out which ones are and what are best substitutes to reach

• What is Biological Control?

  September 15, 2020

  The Benefits of Integrated Pest Management IPM: The Path to a Successful Approach IPM: The Answer to the Challenges of the Future The How and Why of IPM [...] crop cycle. This was the start of the Koppert Biological Systems. The first natural enemy The first natural enemy produced was the predatory mite, Phytoseiulus [...] organisms are introduced in areas where they are not native, this balance is easily disturbed because there are either no natural enemies, or they are not effective

• Help, whitefly! Now what?

  June 2, 2022

  advance so that you know what action to take if you find whitefly in your crop. What are the options? When should I do what? Determine the strategy that you intend [...] quickly as possible. But where should you start? And what is the most effective method of control? The following tips will help you when whitefly makes your [...] More about whitefly control At a Glance: Allies in the Fight Against Whitefly The Spread of Whitefly The How and Why of IPM Swirski-Mite: First Aid for Problems

• Condition of the Crop the best Indicator of the Effect of Trianum

  August 10, 2020

  colonize the roots of the plant and keep pathogens at bay. And that's not all: they also stimulate root growth and the absorption of nutrients. The impact [...] seen in the quality of the crop. A better balance in the soil means that treated plants generally grow better, have greener and firmer leaves, and are more [...] apparent above the ground: a strong and vital crop! We often assess the success of a strategy or application based on what we can see. But when it comes

• At a Glance: Allies in the Fight Against Whitefly

  August 18, 2020

  predatory bugs and predatory beetles are also effective. The following is a brief overview of the key allies in the fight against whitefly. Predatory mites Amblyseius [...] alone! Biological control is to the rescue. Predatory mites and parasitic wasps are just two examples of predators that are particularly fond of whitefly [...] mites feed on the eggs and young larvae of the whitefly . They also eat other pests. They roam 24 hours a day, consuming 90% to 95% of the eggs and larvae

• Beneficial nematodes; the natural move towards biological crop protection

  April 5, 2023

  they are the best candidates for summer use, for instance. In addition, the Steinernema carpocapsae nematodes use an ambushing tactic to combat the pests [...] Click here for a full overview of the targeted pests. For growers, one of the main incentives to use nematode products is the diminishing role and performance [...] target. Ambushing nematodes lie in a soil layer or a leaf and wait for a pest insect to pass by. When the prey passes by, the nematodes curl up and propel

• Koppert's beneficial nematodes: new look and ready for the future

  April 5, 2023

  Premium quality around the world Inspired by Nature: new design, same trusted quality The nematodes are doing their job Our new branding: inspired by nature [...] t. The result is an innovative nematode spray solution, which acts as an effective alternative to its chemical counterparts today and addresses the push [...] who consume them. As a result, nematodes contribute to the better health of people and the planet. Improved formula The answers to agricultural challenges