• Help! How Does Thrips get Into My Crop?

  May 6, 2019

  insect netting in the vents can certainly help, but it is not always enough. If the infestation level is high, they can simply fly in through the doors [...] spots, in crevices, on plant waste, or in the ground. Their pupae are also concealed in the soil. Thorough disinfection is therefore very important: you [...] the plant nursery does not use chemical products with a long-lasting residual effect, it is easier for the grower to build up a population of natural enemies

• Aphidend

  n Open the bottle in the greenhouse Place the bottle directly on the soil or rockwool slabs or hang it in-between the plants Do not scatter the contents [...] it is crucial to keep the night temperature above 12°C/61°F, to ensure optimal conditions for oviposition. Apply Aphidend in an environment with a high [...] detected in the crop. Introduction rates typically range from 1-10 per m2/release. Releases should be repeated at weekly intervals until control is achieved

• Biosulfur-S

  le formulation designed for tank mixing in diverse systems. Notes Sulphur can cause visible residue. Adding a spreader may reduce this. Storage time after [...] Storage conditions Store container upright and keep tightly closed when not in use. [...] Use as part of a program supporting plant performance and yield potential. Learn more about Biosulfur-S Crops Horticultural crops. Pack size 11.759 lbs

• Swirski-Mite

  between 20 and 32°C (68 and 90°F). It is not effective at temperatures below 18°C/64°F. Amblyseius swirskii is sensitive to relative humidity below 60% [...] larvae of various thrips species and eggs and larvae of whitefly . Crops Do not use in tomato. Mode of action Predatory mites use their piercing mouthparts to [...] are detected in the crop. Introduction rates typically range from 25-300 per m2/release. Releases should be repeated if necessary. Consult a Koppert advisor

• Bacterial wilt, brown rot

  solanacearum is a quarantine organism in Europe and considered a bioterrorist organism in the United States. It is a commonly found soil-inhabitant in tropical [...] solanacearum is a plant pathogenic bacterium. It is a soil-borne disease and colonises the xylem, causing bacterial wilt and brown rot in a very wide range [...] by the bacterial slime produced from wounds, which is not seen in Clavibacter -infected plants. In tomato, the youngest leaves are affected first. They

• Embracing sustainability brings value

  July 17, 2024

  success are not solely economic but also rooted in a broader mission and vision of the company. ‘Sustainability is not just a strategy but a fundamental [...] In a world where the health of people and the planet are increasingly intertwined, the role of agriculture is paramount. It's not merely about producing [...] asked which one is closest to his heart, Maes responded, ‘Biodiversity is a fundamental aspect of sustainability, but it’s becoming a buzzword these days

• Swirski-Mite LD

  of whitefly . Crops Do not use in tomato. Mode of action Predatory mites multiply in the sachet and disperse into the crop over a period of several weeks [...] repeated after 5-6 weeks if the pest is not controlled. Consult a Koppert advisor or a recognized distributor of Koppert products for advice on the best strategy [...] 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. Amblyseius swirskii is sensitive

• Citrus

  About Citrus is a genus of flowering trees and shrubs in the rue family, Rutaceae. This includes any small tree or spiny shrub, including the lemon, lime [...] present in the Mediterranean basin for centuries. Since citrus originates from these warmer climates they are not frost hardy. Temperatures not falling [...] . Theses trees thrive in a consistent sunny, humid environment with fertile soil and adequate rainfall or irrigation. Today, in the United States, the

• Spidex Vital Go

  spider mite hotspots, in sheltered locations in the crop, not exposed to direct sunlight. In tomato only use Spidex Vital Go in hotspots Sachets already [...] situation. Release should be repeated biweekly if the pest is not controlled. Consult a Koppert advisor or a recognized distributor of Koppert products for advice [...] evansi . Mode of action Predatory mites multiply in the sachet and disperse into the crop over a period of a couple of weeks. Predatory mites use their piercing

• Rhizoctonia solani

  fungus, only the mycelium is important in this context. Thanatephorus cucumeris is a soil-inhabiting fungus, that is very persistent in the soil. It overwinters [...] ff’), both before and after emergence. A typical symptom of root infection is that the taproot is reduced to a thread. Reddish-brown lesions occur on the [...] Optimum temperature for infection is between 15 and 18 °C, but infection still occurs at 35 °C. Disease is most severe in a moderately wet soil. On the infected