• Quad

  January 1, 1970

  pollinating the flowers while at the same time collecting pollen to feed the brood. More workers emerge from the brood in the weeks after the introduction [...] Quad hives can be placed 4-7 days before the crop flowers Position the Quad hives evenly througout the plot. The best position is on a horizontal platform [...] platform just above the ground Wait at least for half an hour after placing the hives before opening the flight holes, this allows the bumblebees to calm down

• Sustainability

  January 1, 1970

  path to make a positive impact on the world. Our approach involves providing products and knowledge that support the transition of farmers and growers toward [...] sustainability brings value In a world where the health of people and the planet are increasingly intertwined, the role of agriculture is paramount. It's not [...] by 2030. This commitment is outlined in the form of the 17 Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), a blueprint for global sustainability. We take pride in

• Eretmocerus eremicus

  January 1, 1970

  Koppert products for advice on the best strategy for your situation. Best conditions for Eretmocerus eremicus For optimal efficacy of the parasitic wasp [...] instar. The larva then penetrates the host, moulting to the second instar to feed. During the third instar, the larva fills the host pupa, and the pre-pupal [...] carefully inside the greenhouse Bend and tear off the strips opposite to the mounting hole Make sure not to touch the pupae during handling Suspend the cards in

• Horiver Wetstick

  January 1, 1970

  Tuta absoluta place black traps 15-25 cm above the ground for young plants and 50 cm above the ground for mature plants Replace the traps when largely covered [...] above the crop and adjust height when plants are growing Do not place traps in-between the plants as parasitic wasps will then also be trapped For Tuta [...] americanus Mode of action Insect pests are attracted to the colour of the sticky trap and get caught in the glue. Presentation Polysterene cards coated with wet

• Fusarium wilt

  January 1, 1970

  inside the vessel system of the host plant and spreads upwards inside the plants. The other species are dispersed upwards on the outside of the plant. [...] Fusarium oxysporum is the species causing vascular wilt. First the leaves turn yellow and wilt, mostly on one side of the plant. Finally, the whole plant wilts [...] tion of the xylem vessels which can be seen when the stems are cut. In banana, whole plantations may die and the soil may not be suitable for planting

• Enermix

  January 1, 1970

  carefully inside the greenhouse Bend and tear off the strips opposite to the mounting hole Make sure not to touch the pupae during handling Suspend the cards in [...] in the crop, if possible approximately 75 cm under the plant head Avoid hanging cards at places exposed to direct sunlight Dosage The dosage of Enermix [...] advisor or a recognized distributor of Koppert products for advice on the best strategy for your situation. Environmental conditions Encarsia formosa is most

• Clover

  January 1, 1970

  pea family of Fabaceae . The plant is found in many places. The greatest variety of species is found in temperate climates in the Northern Hemisphere. However [...] About Clover or trefoil are the common names for plants belonging to the genus Trifolium . This genus consists of around 300 species of plants that are [...] areas on high altitude. Various varieties of clover are widely cultivated to serve as animal fodder. The most popular clover in this respect are the white

• Crazy roots, hairy roots, crown gall

  January 1, 1970

  galls on the stems, which are first white and later turn brown. Only Rhizobium radiobacter causes galls and tumours on underground plant parts and on the [...] crown gall The primary source of infection by Rhizobium rhizogenes has not yet been defined. The assumption is that the bacteria survive in the soil, but [...] caused by a change in the hormonal system of the plant resulting from the Rhizobium infection. Rhizobium rhizogenes puts a Ri-plasmid in the plant tissue and

• Neoseiulus cucumeris

  January 1, 1970

  They also feed on pollen, which is useful for instance in sweet pepper crops as the predatory mite can establish itself in the crop before the pest appears [...] actively search for food on the underside of leaves. Due to their size and colour they are difficult to spot in the crop. Best conditions for use of Neoseiulus [...] Push the centre of the cap to open the dosage hole o Bucket: Use a spoon to distribute Thripex Sprinkle material on leaves or put small heaps on rockwool

• Cabbage looper

  January 1, 1970

  mainly on the leaves causing irregular holes. The first three instars make small holes, while the following stages feed on the tissue between the veins [...] green with a white band on both sides of the body. Pupation takes place in webbed cocoons often on the underside of the host plants. The pupae have a green [...] to 300 eggs on the underside margins of the upper leaves of plants. The eggs have a spherical shape, with the flattened part attached to the leaf, and are