• Tomato Disease Top 10 Topped by mildew and Botrytis

  May 30, 2019

  consequences for production! It's essential to take action as soon as the first symptoms appear, otherwise it will be difficult to get the situation under control [...] many other possibilities. Step one is to prevent favorable conditions for germination. Specifically, this means controlling the greenhouse climate and [...] quickly, and use a knife to create straight wound surfaces (they dry faster than frayed wounds). There is also a whole range of products to make the plant stronger

• Aphipar-M

  from its introduction site for at least a few days Dosage The dosage of Aphipar-M depends on climate, crop and aphid density and should always be adjusted [...] Better Biocontrol of Aphids, Mealybugs and Echinothrips What is Biological Control? Aphids and How to Protect Your Crop [...] adjusted to the particular situation. Start introduction preventively soon after planting of the crop. Introduction rates typically range from 0.25-4 per m

• Aphipar

  moved from its introduction site for at least a few days Dosage The dosage of Aphipar depends on climate, crop and aphid density and should always be adjusted [...] Better Biocontrol of Aphids, Mealybugs and Echinothrips What is Biological Control? Aphids and How to Protect Your Crop [...] adjusted to the particular situation. Start introduction preventively soon after planting of the crop. Introduction rates typically range from 0.25-4 per m

• Using Capirel for healthy fruit orchards

  volume of water to correspond with the quantity of nematodes,’ Michel explains. ‘It’s easy to dilute in this way.’ Michel says it is easy to apply if the [...] damage but it’s not excessive,’ he confirms. ‘We do it every year to avoid pest invasion so it is fully included in the treatment programme. It’s a must have [...] would recommend it to anyone who has problems with codling moths and leafrollers. It really helps to reduce the pest pressure. I’m proud to spray a solution

• Entonem keeps young orchids free from fungus gnats

  changed the formulation, it works perfectly.’ It is important to apply it correctly, he says. ‘It’s a careful balancing act; you need to keep the spray solution [...] ‘Nothing can be allowed to go wrong during the propagation phase; our buyers operate a zero-tolerance policy. To make it possible for them to start with [...] feltiae . Floricultura uses it to tackle fungus gnats ( sciarid flies ) and thrips pupae. ‘It is a good product that we apply to the crops using a Dosatron

• Limonica strong contender against persistent thrips

  August 5, 2025

  dorsalis : Known for its rapid spread and damage to peppers and strawberries, this species is well-targeted by Limonica due to its ability to feed on second [...] needed to confirm its efficacy across different crops and climates. Strengths and considerations “What makes Limonica stand out is its ability to establish [...] predatory mites is that it continues to be effective even when temperatures fall below or rise above that range. That said, it’s important to keep in mind that

• Common cockchafer

  developed yellow legs. It takes three or four years for the larvae to fully develop. The grubs are 10 to 20 mm in the first autumn, 30 to 35 mm by the following [...] symptoms The common cockchafer ( Melolontha melolontha ) does most of its damage in the larval stage, when it feeds on roots of grasses and clover. The adults [...] following autumn, and 40 to 46 mm in the spring of their third year. The pupa is 25 to 35 mm long and whitish brown.

• Koppert Has the Answers at IFTF 2018

  October 18, 2018

  consultants will be at hand to tell visitors how it works and give them up-to-date advice on Koppert's biological solutions and how to comply to the growing [...] November 7-9. Visitors from all over the world come to the fair to see the latest developments and to be inspired by experts and exhibitors. IFTF The IFTF [...] nature of this fair means we can reach customers from all four corners of the world. We will be there to convince more growers to follow this sustainable

• Advanced biocontrol of spider mite with Spidex Vital

  February 3, 2021

  energy to develop their eggs and can immediately start laying their eggs on release. Formerly, they first needed to feed in the field in order to develop [...] foundation of what is now a leading international force in biocontrol. The advanced Spidex Vital biological solution for spider mites takes it to the next level [...] spider mite, Koppert Biological Systems has improved its top selling Spidex biological solution making it even more effective for growers worldwide. Predatory

• Jeremy Webber Discusses Limonica In GrowerTalks Magazine

  January 30, 2025

  active the mite is in much cooler weather, its mean attitude toward other bugs , and its capacity to breed faster to keep up with fast-breeding prey. He also [...] voice for ornamental horticulture since 1937. Growers and propagators turn to it to learn about the newest standards and practices, including those for biological [...] overview and history of the apex predator Amblydromalus limonicus and why it is so effective against common pests, including the elusive pepper thrips