• World Soil Day

  December 3, 2020

  another, with plants and animals in the ecosystem, forming a complex web of activity. Plant roots, can also be considered as soil organisms in view of their [...] ms like insects, mites or earthworms, to name but a few. A teaspoon of topsoil typically contains a vast range of different species and billions of mi [...] resources faster than the nutrients can be replenished. “We have to collect data and show growers that sustainable practices work. A change in mindset and an effective

• Apple

  exists also a wide range of bi- or tri-colored cultivars. The skin of the apple is protected by a layer of epicuticular wax. Apples usually have a yellowish-white [...] facts about caterpillars Trianum can hold its ground Trianum is a true all-rounder Want to know whether Spical will be effective? Check, check, and double-check [...] is best known for the apple, the tree’s usually sweet and pomaceous fruit. Apples originate from Asia and Europe and were grown there for thousands of years

• Diamond back moth

  with a few short hairs and small white patches. The larva has five pairs of prolegs; one pair of prolegs protrudes from the posterior end, forming a distinctive [...] weak fliers and can disperse, on average, only 13 to 35 m within a crop field, however, they are readily carried by the wind and as such can disperse 400 [...] and it is considered to be the most universally distributed lepidopteran species. It is highly migratory and wind-borne adults can travel long distances

• Citripar

  should be repeated at least 3 times at an interval of 1-2 weeks. Consult a Koppert advisor or a recognized distributor of Koppert products for advice on [...] mealybugs . Storage time after receipt Apply as soon as possible after receipt. If necessary, the product can be stored for 1-2 days. Storage temperature 10 [...] in agriculture Recommended for you Anagyrus vladimiri 6 Steps for a Successful Mealybug Biological Program Parasitic wasps A viable alternative to chemical

• Swirski-Mite

  the material remains on the introduction site for at least a few hours after introduction Can also be applied with Natutec Airobreez , Natutec Mini-Airbug [...] should be repeated if necessary. Consult a Koppert advisor or a recognized distributor of Koppert products for advice on the best strategy for your situation [...] measures Storage time after receipt Apply as soon as possible after receipt. If necessary, the product can be stored for 1-2 days. Storage temperature 12

• Aphelinus abdominalis

  should be repeated a number of times. Consult a Koppert advisor or a recognized distributor of Koppert products for advice on the best strategy for your [...] abdominalis is a parasitic wasp for the biological control of various aphid species. The parasitic wasp Aphelinus abdominalis is used for the biological [...] at its introduction site for a few days The dosage of Aphilin depends on climate, crop and aphid density and should always be adjusted to the particular

• Crop Protection

  contribute to a more resilient plant, maximizing your yield. Prepared for the future By adopting biocontrol in advance of chemical bans, growers can develop [...] of biological crop protection Easy to use and integrate Biocontrol agents can be integrated into existing farming practices and complement other sustainable [...] doesn’t require any specific application equipment, e.g., beneficial nematodes can be tank mixed with other crop protection solutions. No chemical residues B

• Ten facts about spider mites

  November 19, 2021

  How a little predatory mite laid the foundation for biocontrol today Sized for Success: Introducing the 125k Entomite-M for Cost-Efficient IPM! A viable [...] agriculture A life-long passion for predatory mites The Swirski-Mite Revolution: A Game-Changer in Pest Control Predatory mite pioneers: A journey of [...] The Swirski-Mite Revolution: A Game-Changer in Pest Control A life-long passion for predatory mites Predatory mite pioneers: A journey of biocontrol innovations

• Tobacco whitefly

  its propensity for the transmission of viruses. Damage symptoms The larvae of whitefly need a lot of protein for growth, and thus consume a large quantity [...] feeding on plant sap can affect the physiology of the plant, as a result of which growth is retarded. In full sunlight, leaves can wilt and fall. Such leaf [...] damage that whiteflies cause to a crop is the result of sucking out the sap from the plant leaves and secreting honeydew. This can have the following consequences:

• Spical: The effective weapon against all types of spider mite

  November 11, 2020

  How a little predatory mite laid the foundation for biocontrol today Sized for Success: Introducing the 125k Entomite-M for Cost-Efficient IPM! A viable [...] GrowerTalks Magazine A life-long passion for predatory mites The Swirski-Mite Revolution: A Game-Changer in Pest Control Predatory mite pioneers: A journey of [...] The Swirski-Mite Revolution: A Game-Changer in Pest Control A life-long passion for predatory mites Predatory mite pioneers: A journey of biocontrol innovations