• Lesser house fly

  flies mate, adult males will form swarms in areas with still air out of direct sunlight where they remain in flight as they wait to be visited by an unmated [...] from the arctic to the temperate neotropics, and they typically reproduce in feces, compost and carrion. These flies are often a serious concern for commercial [...] abundant manure production create the ideal conditions for maggot development. In extreme cases, large fly populations can even represent a public health concern

• Cotton aphid

  cotton aphid ( Aphis gossypii ) is distributed throughout the world but prefers the warmer regions. It has been a pest in European greenhouses since the [...] sap to get sufficient protein. The excess sugar is secreted in the form of honeydew, making the crop and its fruit sticky. Black fungal moulds ( Cladosporium [...] As a result, the plant’s growth is retarded giving rise to deformed leaves or, if the infestation occurs early enough in the season, the death of young

• Anthurium

  anthurium is a flowering, perennial plant and has beautiful, long lasting flowers that come in a variety of colors. However, the ‘flower’ is actually an [...] spadix is going through a female phase first. A male phase follows after about a month. Standard varieties of anthuriums are recognized by its uniform [...] uniform colors and heart-shaped spathes. In many markets, red is the most popular color. Other types include the obake anthuriums which are larger than the standard

• 100% Sustainable Agriculture

  Partners with nature, that is the guiding principle in everything we do! Pioneering is not new to Koppert. In fact, it’s in our DNA. Fifty years ago our [...] resilient crop, now and in the future. Our product portfolio and holistic approach to crop health and resilience is unique; it offers an integrated approach [...] alternatives in a world that demands produce that is free of chemical residues and crops that are grown sustainably and promote vital biodiversity. In Partnership

• Operation Mealybug

  and fruit are concerned, these often drop off; Plant sap is low in proteins and rich in sugars. In order to gain an adequate intake of protein, mealybugs [...] above 16°C/60.8°F and in both covered and outdoor crops. As for Cryptobug , it thrives from a minimum temperature of 16°C and is at its most effective at [...] level of photosynthesis in the leaves also reduces flower and fruit production; In ornamental crops, the mere presence of mealybugs is sufficient to render

• Precautionary measures for product allergies

  take years to appear. Not everyone who is exposed to allergens will develop an allergy. It is difficult to determine in practice which substance will cause [...] be allergic to cats, pollen, and dust mites, it is also possible to be allergic to the natural substances in predatory mites , feeder mites, and supplementary [...] and take them home in a closed plastic bag. Moistening the clothes in the bag prevents allergens and other particles from dispersing in the air when you

• Cabbage moth

  beetroot, onion, rhubarb as well as chrysanthemum and carnation. It is a species found in Europe, North Africa (Libya, Canary Islands), Japan and sub-tropical [...] or brown to black. In younger instars, the relatively large head capsule is conspicuous. In older instars, the lighter colour of the bands between the body [...] The cabbage moth (Mamestra brassicae) is a highly polyphagous defoliator. Besides being a major cabbage pest, it feeds on 70 plants of 22 families, among

• Ercal

  pupae shortly before it emerges. Pack size 3,000; 15,000 pupae. Presentation Cardboard strips with 5 cards each, wrapped in plastic, in a cardboard box, each [...] 20°C/68°F. Eretmocerus eremicus is still active at temperatures above 30°C/86°F. Combined use Ercal is best to be used in combination with generalist predatory [...] least 3 times at weekly intervals or until control is achieved. Depending on the specific situation, it may be better to switch to the use of En-strip or

• Corn earworm

  cephalic capsule in the first stage, but later adopting a variety of colours such as green, brown, pink, and yellow. Other features are its size in the final [...] which will start to feed again on the tip of the cob, making holes in the corn. In other crops, they prefer flower buds and soft fruit. They cause visible [...] final instar (approximately 35 mm) and its longitudinal stripes on the body. When the larva has fully developed, it stops feeding and descends onto the ground

• Using Casea for a healthier and safe asparagus

  become resistant to them. In addition, the list of prohibited pesticides is growing. As beneficial nematodes do not need registration in most countries, they [...] systems in the same way that conventional pesticides are introduced, making them easy to use. In this way, they can replace conventional pesticides in many [...] role in an IPM strategy. José Maria applies Koppert’s Casea at dusk, as this is when nematodes are best introduced to the plants as the soil is wet and