• How to protect bumblebees in cold

  plant development. When your crop is healthy and the average 24-hour temperature is at least 15 ºC, you can ensure that there won't be any issues with the foraging [...] es: Warmth is key Place the hives in the warmest part of the tunnel/greenhouse, ensuring they catch the morning sun. Make sure the hive is in a sheltered [...] bumblebees face challenges in surviving the cold conditions to maintain their productivity. We understand the importance of creating the ideal conditions for bumblebees

• iPM app

  healthy crop is paramount, while there is also a growing demand for sustainable food production and increased pesticide restrictions. Scouting is a significant [...] templates for any scouting technique and crop Centralized data storage that is accessible from anywhere via internet Reduces costs for pesticides, because

• Anso-Mite Plus

  repeated after 4 weeks if the pest is not controlled. Consult a Koppert advisor or a recognized distributor of Koppert products for advice on the best strategy [...] of the leaves, often in the corner of the main vein and lateral veins. It is not possible to distinguish Amblyseius andersoni in the field from Amblyseius [...] Amblyseius andersoni is effective at temperatures above 14°C/57°F. Optimum temperatures are between 20 and 28°C (68 and 82°F). A. andersoni is sensitive to relative

• Spidex Boost

  be repeated weekly if the pest is not controlled. Consult a Koppert advisor or a recognized distributor of Koppert products for advice on the best strategy [...] persimilis is most effective at temperatures between 13 and 27°C (55 and 81°F) and not effective above 30°C/86°F. Phytoseiulus persimilis is sensitive to [...] Application Hang sachets in sheltered locations in the crop, not exposed to direct sunlight Sachets do not have an exit hole, so each sachet needs to be cut open

• Black leg of seedlings

  Pythium belongs to the Oomycetes, a separate group of microorganisms and is therefore not a real fungus. It survives as oospores, resting spores which are resistant [...] General Pythium is considered a ‘weak pathogen’, meaning that it can usually only affect plants that are in a sub-optimal condition or suffer from stress [...] substrate the plant turns brown. A typical symptom of a Pythium infection is the easy stripping of the skin from the root cortex with a finger nail. Life

• Swirski-Mite Plus

  swirskii is most effective at temperatures between 20 and 32°C (68 and 90°F). It is not effective at temperatures below 18°C (64°F). A. swirskii is sensitive [...] repeated after 4 weeks if the pest is not controlled. Consult a Koppert advisor or a recognized distributor of Koppert products for advice on the best strategy [...] larvae of various thrips species and eggs and larvae of whitefly . Crops Do not use in tomato. Mode of action Predatory mites multiply in the sachet and disperse

• Citrus mealybug

  reduces flower and fruit production. In ornamental crops, the mere presence of mealybugs is sufficient to render the product unfit for sale. A very small [...] produce little wax, so that the light yellow to pink body is visible through its waxy covering. There is often a darker longitudinal stripe running over the [...] defoliation. The overall effect is a reduction of photosynthesis and therefore the yield. Flowers and fruit often drop off. Plant sap is rich in sugars, but low

• IPM: The Path to a Successful Approach

  April 23, 2019

  How and Why of IPM The Benefits of Integrated Pest Management A system for sustainable cultivation, in which you minimize use of chemicals; that is integrated [...] nutshell. You can fully adapt this 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 [...] protecting your crop, using natural enemies, and the combination with chemical products. It also covers economic considerations, improving your own knowledge,

• How to protect bumblebees from heat

  it is crucial to ensure effective pollination to support crop production and maintain high yields for growers. To ensure a positive result, it is crucial [...] be reduced if the humidity is too low or radiation is too high. In conventional greenhouses, the recommended humidity range is 60-75%. Due to better air [...] environmental conditions. Above 28°C the pollination capacity is reduced as their activity is focused on cooling the hive. Above 32°C pollination may stop

• Triario® WG

  grains and tuber crops. See product label for specific listings. Availability Triario WG is registered for sale in the following U.S. states and territories: [...] s are above 50 ºF and is not effective while temperatures remain cold. Storage conditions Keep container tightly closed when not in use. Avoid direct sunlight [...] action The mode of action of Triario® WG is based on the following mechanisms: Mycroparasitism: Triario® WG is capable of parasitizing plant pathogenic