Cotton

cotton boll, a protective casing for the seeds of the cotton plant, is soft and fluffy and is the source of the fibre which is spun into thread and woven [...] genus Gossypium and are part of the mallow family Malvaceae . Cultivation conditions for this important cash crop require plenty of sunshine (no frost), moderate

Spidex Vital Plus – Effective spider mite control in a sachet

hotspots of spider mites, growers are now able to build of defense lines to both control the mites in the hotspots and prevent further infestation of the crop’ [...] by the sachets of Spidex Vital Plus allows Phytoseiulus persimilis to multiply in the sachet and disperse into the crop over a period of several weeks, [...] control spider mite infestation in your crop. Hotspots of spider mites are enclosed by a ‘dam’ of predatory mites giving spider mites no chance to break

Corn

Mexico and it still plays a main role in the preparation of Mexican food dishes. The leafy stalk of the corn plant produces separate pollen and ovuliferous [...] numbers and volumes; there is more maize produced every year (in terms of weight) than of any other grain.

Pepper

damage or breakage of their tender stems. The pepper plant has become one of the most widely cultivated crop worldwide. The development of greenhouse technology [...] the nightshade family Solanaceae. This plant genus includes all varieties of peppers, including the mild bell pepper and hot peppers in jalapeno and habanero

Enermix

whitefly ( Bemisia tabaci ). Mode of action Adult female parasitic wasps parasitize second to fourth stage larvae of the whitefly . Host feeding also takes [...] may be better to switch to the use of En-strip or Ercal . Consult a Koppert advisor or a recognized distributor of Koppert products for advice on the best [...] average temperature below 17°C/63°F the control of whiteflies may be insufficient. For optimal performance of Eretmocerus eremicus the 24 hour average greenhouse

Soybean

cultivated for its edible beans. The fruit of the plant is a hairy pod, that grows clustered in small bunches of three to five pods. Each pod measures between [...] protein produced per acre than when planting other crops. Major producers of soybeans are Argentina, Brazil and the United States. Soybeans are now an [...] crop can be used as food crop, but also provide oil and are a major source of protein.

A step-by-step guide to whitefly control

diverse control mechanisms to target various stages of the whitefly life cycle. The foundation of effective whitefly control Monitoring for early detection [...] organ function, and induces the production of proteins that further impair the insect. Symptoms : Initial signs of infection appear 7–10 days after application [...] Management (IPM), focusing on biological solutions. These pests favor a variety of crops such as tomatoes, roses, cucumbers, and even cannabis, necessitating

Ervipar

nicotianae ). Mode of action Adult parasitic wasps emerge from the mummies and females lay their eggs into aphids . The next generation of parasitic wasps [...] leathery mummy. The adult parasitic wasp emerges through a hole at the rear of the mummy. The first mummies are noticed in the crop around 10-14 days after [...] moved from its introduction site for at least a few days Dosage The dosage of Ervipar depends on climate, crop and aphid density and should always be adjusted

Spidex Vital Go

Tetranychus evansi . Mode of action Predatory mites multiply in the sachet and disperse into the crop over a period of a couple of weeks. They pierce the [...] strip at the top, to avoid damaging the predatory mites Dosage The dosage of Spidex Vital Go depends on climate, crop and pest density and should always [...] pest is not controlled. Consult a Koppert advisor or a recognized distributor of Koppert products for advice on the best strategy for your situation. Environmental

Biosolutions for Propagation

ever present nature of fungus gnats and shoreflies. Sticky cards and tape are essential to controlling the mobile adult phases of these pests. Jeremy Webber [...] specialty or ship-sensitive stock crops produced in the US. Routine introductions of predators and mycoinsecticides like Isarid™ and Entonem are commonly applied [...] BioSolutions that thrive in wet conditions. Using Koppert products instead of chemical controls allows rooted material to stay focused on building strong