• The various stages of the spider mite

  March 4, 2023

  females. It’s also worth knowing that you can find all stages on the underside of the leaves. Get in touch with our experts

• Scia-Rid

  to side effects database Storage time after receipt See expiry date on the box. On average product can be stored for 2-3 months. Storage temperature R [...] pest's body cavity. These bacteria convert the host tissue into a food source, on which nematodes feed, develop, and reproduce inside the host. This kills the [...] litres of water per sachet (water temperature: 15-20°C/59-68°F) Stir well and leave the contents to soak for five minutes Stir again and pour the contents of

• Koppert Involved in New Project Aiming for Sustainable Control of Poultry Red Mite

  June 4, 2019

  the egg sector as an infestation rate of 90% on poultry farms causes approximately 231 million euro damage in the European egg industry annually. This number [...] infestations are difficult to discover and very few products are available on the market. Therefore, there is a clear need for an IPM approach as found [...] farmers and implementing innovative and environmental friendly IPM approaches on farms. This includes the development of a communication strategy for the entire

• Plant Health

  environment is crucial. Photosynthesis, the source-sink dynamics between leaves and fruits/roots, and the intricate soil food web play pivotal roles in [...] biomass development of roots and shoots. They also exhibit suppressive effects on certain pathogens. Amino acids: building blocks for plant performance Amino [...] contribute to plant growth and health. Their optimal functioning depends on factors such as humidity, available food sources, pH, and the absence of toxic

• Trichoderma harzianum

  harzianum grows faster on the surface of the root than soil borne pathogenic fungi, which get no change to establish themselves on the roots. Competition [...] this fungus produces enzymes and metabolites that have antagonistic effects on plant pathogens, such as fungi, bacteria, and nematodes. Trichoderma harzianum [...] range of secondary metabolites and enzymes that have antagonistic effects on plant pathogens. These metabolites and enzymes can directly inhibit the growth

• Caterpillar control with nematodes

  are also safe for growers and consumers alike. Nematodes do not leave any harmful residue on crops, which make them safe for the growers who handle them and [...] dry leaf surface does not stop the nematodes. Depending on climatic conditions, nematodes survive on the leaf surface for many hours to several days. Correct [...] experience however show that beneficial nematodes are also very effective on foliage-feeding pests. A fact that offers growers many new opportunities the

• Spidex offers a solution for dozens of crops

  February 3, 2023

  of food and ornamental crops. Spidex is a biological control product based on the predatory mite Phytoseiulus persimilis . It is nothing new, having first [...] first been introduced in 1967 when it was used solely in greenhouses on both vegetable and ornamental crops. It has since been proven that Spidex is an effective [...] fruit crops. Citrus is an important area of application. We are constantly on the lookout for new techniques for using this predatory mite: these natural

• Koppert Collaborates with Valto to Control Harmful Tomato Virus

  October 10, 2018

  the remaining EU countries and registration processes have been initiated on other continents. Unfortunately, there are no plans as of this moment for [...] Mosaic Virus (VX1 and VC1) and provides twofold protection against various damaging symptoms of the PepMV EU, PepMV LP and PetMV CH2. V10 also suppresses PepMV [...] US1(CH1) symptoms. The Pepino Mosaic Virus is very changeable and causes damaging symptoms such as leaf or stem necrosis and fruit discoloration, fruit size

• Spical predatory mite: a true all-rounder

  December 13, 2022

  spider mite – and the predatory mite in Spical goes mad for it! You can call on the help of these predatory mites in many crops: vegetables (in the greenhouse [...] is the best known of these crops, but ornamental crops with densely hairy leaves can also cause issues. So don't panic: under these circumstances, you can [...] for you Don't forget: IPM is not a one-size-fits-all solution. It depends on the crop, the climate, the region, and the expected diseases and pests. You

• Ten facts about Fusarium

  December 9, 2021

  infection. This fungus is incredibly hardy and can survive in the soil, on crop remnants, on machines and tools, and in parts of the greenhouse structure. Even [...] varieties of Fusarium that affect a wide variety of crops. If a crop is weak, damaged, or under stress this increases its risk of being infected by Fusarium [...] and rotting areas that you can see at the base of the plant, the stem, or on the fruit. The most common type, Fusarium oxysporum , comprises many different