• Freezing Tolerance in Blueberries

  May 7, 2020

  next spring, start already this year to create a healthy, energy rich plant. Koppert is using a variety a products to support this. Central in the schedule [...] resilient enough to withstand the low and freezing temperatures that occur occasionally? Some growers have a sprinkling installation to protect their plants [...] copper, iron and cobalt contribute to this mechanism. Also seaweeds applications are also known to have this effect. A protocol full of energy Different

• Black leg of seedlings

  substrate the plant turns brown. A typical symptom of a Pythium infection is the easy stripping of the skin from the root cortex with a finger nail. Life cycle [...] Black leg of seedlings Pythium belongs to the Oomycetes, a separate group of microorganisms and is therefore not a real fungus. It survives as oospores, [...] disease to spread to neighbouring plants. The zoospores disperse via water. Therefore, this disease spreads most rapidly in wet conditions with a high (>70%)

• Rhizoctonia solani

  was long believed to be a sterile fungus, but recently it was discovered that the fungus produces basidiospores. These spores don’t play a role in the epidemics [...] 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 [...] infection causes top leaves to curl up. The fruits stay firm. The disease may also show up in storage. Potato tubers get a crusty layer (black scab). Symptoms

• Shore fly

  on green algae. However, they can transmit plant diseases and can be a nuisance to greenhouse works by their sheer numbers. Frass deposited on leaves or [...] following stages: egg, three larval instars, a pupa and the adult fly. The eggs are laid singly and are bean-shaped. A first instar larva is translucent white [...] adult shore fly is black, about 4 to 5 mm long, and stout with short antennae and short legs. The head of the adult has a pair of conspicuous eyes. The wings

• Aphilin

  25-4 per m 2 /release. Releases should be repeated a number of times. Consult a Koppert advisor or a recognized distributor of Koppert products for advice [...] develops inside the aphid, which converts into a leathery mummy. The adult parasitic wasp emerges through a hole at the rear of the mummy. The first mummies [...] introduction site for a few days Dosage The dosage of Aphilin depends on climate, crop and aphid density and should always be adjusted to the particular situation

• Ervipar

  develop inside the aphid, which converts into a leathery mummy. The adult parasitic wasp emerges through a hole at the rear of the mummy. The first mummies [...] site for at least a few days Dosage The dosage of Ervipar depends on climate, crop and aphid density and should always be adjusted to the particular situation [...] weekly during the period when aphid infestation is expected. Consult a Koppert advisor or a recognized distributor of Koppert products for advice on the best

• Open field pollination

  Bumblebees visit up to two times more flowers and transfer up to 2,7 times more pollen than honeybees to give growers a flying start to optimal pollination [...] leading to increased yields. Adaptability to weather conditions Bumblebees exhibit an impressive adaptability to diverse weather conditions due to their [...] their ability to regulate body temperature. This unique feature allows them to remain active across a broader range of temperatures, making them particularly

• Heterorhabditis bacteriophora

  applied using a watering can, an airblast sprayer, through a sprinkler system, with a backpack sprayer, or a vehicle-mounted spray unit To avoid blockage [...] nematodes are usually applied to the soil. This biological control method, offers a natural and environmentally friendly approach to pest management in agriculture [...] pests through a process called parasitism. When applied, these microscopic roundworms actively seek out beetle larvae. Once they locate a suitable host

• Natutec Airbug

  lid Connect the tube to the blower and secure with a wing nut Place the fully charged battery in the belt bag Connect the cable to the battery Attach the [...] constant speed Hold blower at a 90-degree angle to ensure optimal crop coverage Storage conditions Store the Airbug and accessories in a dry and dust-free area [...] revolving dosing pot ensures a uniform release of carrier material containing natural enemies. The airflow from the fan guarantees a uniform distribution of

• Natutec Drone Release System

  Drone Release System to quickly release natural enemies over large areas. Mode of action The Natutec Drone Release System contains a reservoir which can [...] flight pattern the drone starts its flight to apply natural enemies fully autonomously, with a performance of 8 hectares per hour (measured in strawberries) [...] can be filled with the product to be released. Flight parameters are set depending on crop, introduction density and natural enemies. After creating the flight