Spidex Vital lives up to its promises

necessary populations three times. This is always a critical and tense moment on cucumber farms like mine. And as spider mites can cause real problems in this [...] However, it is a new product and Koppert may provide amended recommendations for use nearer the time. We may need to apply it more often or release greater [...] shall see.’ A more robust system Based on his initial experiences, Sjaak van Dijk is pleased with Spidex Vital. ‘It’s a good sign if you have a predatory

Grey mould

infected after abortion and then provide a large amount of inoculum Extra Silicon and/or Calcium nutrition hardens the cell walls and makes it harder for the [...] cinerea ) is a commonly found fungus in many environments. It survives in plant parts like bulbs and crop residues or as sclerotia (drought- and cold-resistant [...] are formed within a few days. Under circumstances unfavourable for germination, the spores can survive a few days on the plant surface and still germinate

How beneficial nematodes control onion fly

roots and bulbs of onions and related plants, sometimes even killing seedlings. To combat this threat, growers are using beneficial nematodes as a crucial [...] sheaths to enter the bulbs, where they feed and cause internal damage. This damage compromises the quality and yield of the harvest. If left uncontrolled [...] infestation and crop losses. An onion fly infestation can result in significant economic losses, as damaged bulbs have lower commercial value or may even

About bumblebees

through a method called 'buzz- pollination ', this will allow a bumblebee to pollinate a flower in a single visit. A honeybee typically needs to visit a flower [...] 7 days a week from dusk till dawn Bumblebees work well under poor weather conditions and protected environments Bumblebees are easy to use and require [...] nectar, and transfer more pollen to the pistils with each visit Bumblebees promote higher rates of cross-pollination, and visit many more blooms per minute

Wireless Beehome

in the greenhouse and a distance of around 100/150 meters depending placement and greenhouse construction. The moment of opening and closing the hive entrance [...] controlled by a signal from the climate computer or a timer connected to the central transmitter. Presentation The Wireless Beehome system consists of a receiver [...] timely opening and closing the hive entrance Can be controlled by timer or climate computer Long lasting batteries Get in touch with us Find a Koppert dealer

Fusarium wilt

Fusarium wilt General Fusarium is a group of soil-borne fungi with many different species. Fusarium is widespread and can infect a range of host crops. Many species [...] species are considered weak pathogens and can only infect wounded or stressed host plants. Life cycle and appearance of Fusarium wilt Fusarium oxysporum [...] structures, tools and machinery. Primary infection is either seed-borne or takes place as infection of the roots at the root tip or in small wounds, for

Aphids

yellowing, or discoloration. They may also excrete a sugary substance called honeydew, which can attract other insects and lead to the growth of a black sooty [...] of aphids that have been described, and they can be found in a variety of habitats throughout the world. Aphids form a single, very large group of insects: [...] length. They have a pear-shaped body with long antennae and two tube-like structures called tubercles on their rear end. Color: Aphids can be a variety of colors

Southern European marshland pyralid

eggs, overlapping in a tile-like fashion on both the upper and lower surface of leaves close to the veins, or low on the stem or stalk close to the ground [...] southern European marshland pyralid or European pepper moth (Duponchelia fovealis) is a polyphagous species feeding on a wide range of hosts from 38 plant [...] ornamental crop plants, such as roses and gerbera, aquatic plants, vegetable crops such as celery, pepper and lettuce, and weeds. The secretive habit of the

Amazone Plants continues the path of organic cultivation

in 2020. A remarkable move ‘Well, we had ten good weeks, Fred and I said to each other when the coronavirus crisis erupted and exports came to a standstill [...] the insect netting at a good rate over a longer period. This means that there is always a strong population in the greenhouse crop and control of the thrips [...] aphids (predominantly peach potato aphids and glasshouse potato aphids ), and Duponchelia moths . Amazone Plants uses a variety of beneficials to keep these

Downy mildew of Cucurbits

during propagation and maintaining a warm and dry climate in greenhouses. Use hygiene measures. Start clean, remove crop residues and prevent splashing [...] cubensis is a plant pathogen causing downy mildew on cucurbit crops like cucumber, cantaloupe, pumpkin, watermelon and squash. Life cycle and appearance [...] mildew are not fungi but Oomycetes and related to Pythium and Phytophthora. They survive as oospores. From these oospores or surviving mycelium sporangia are