• 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 [...] belongs to the nightshade family Solanaceae. This plant genus includes all varieties of peppers, including the mild bell pepper and hot peppers in jalapeno [...] technology has allowed for an increase in per crop harvest from 2-3 months in the field to 8-9 months in a greenhouse environment.

• Botrytis problems often have company

  December 20, 2021

  entry points for the fungus. You should also know that some insects avoid affected plants. For example, aphids have a clear preference for plants that have [...] have not been infected by Botrytis . Get in touch with one of our experts [...] sometimes create conditions for other pathogens to strike. But it also works the other way around: there are pests that make it easier for the fungus to get a

• Entonem

  a Koppert advisor or a recognized distributor of Koppert products for advice on the best strategy for your situation. Environmental conditions Steinernema [...] be applied in colder parts of the season. Entonem is typically applied at a rate of 250,000 to 500,000 nematodes per m² for soil application and 1 to 3 [...] size 50 million - 1 sachet of 50 million in a box. 500 million - 2 sachets of 250 million in a box. 2,500 million - 10 sachets of 250 million in a box. D

• Koppert

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• Investing in thrips control: always a good idea

  March 6, 2023

  to destroy part of their crops. This is hardly ever necessary any longer due to better control strategies. Types of damage What kind of damage do thrips [...] biocontrol Thrips Can Get Out of Hand Quickly! Keep a Close Eye on Thrips Swirski-Mite Helps You Stay in Control The How and Why of IPM Using biological beneficials [...] and don't have a solid plan for the whole year, thrips can bring major financial consequences. If you don't do anything at all, thrips could even completely

• Pollination checklist outdoor

  shade, for example by positioning it in the shadow of the crop. Ensure that the underside of the hive is kept dry. Keep the hive entrance visible for humans [...] delivery, or a maximum of one day later, to allow the bumblebees to gather food. Position the hives evenly throughout the plot for maximum results. The [...] recommended number of hives is dependent on the crop and the presence of other pollinating insects. Bumblebees and honeybees are able to complement each

• Bumblebee pollination

  result of over 35 years of accumulated expertise coupled to the latest technology – our best bumblebees, technically advanced hives, combined with our customized [...] Ready for tomorrow’s challenges Pro-active research and collaboration with a number of scientific institutes and universities ensure we are geared for the [...] Best value for money All the above benefits ensure maximum pollination results at low pollination costs per kg giving customers the best value for money.

• New Packaging

  required temperature for transportation. We conducted our trials by shipping both types of packaging to clients located in some of our country’s warmest climates [...] save 2,860 pounds of Styrofoam per year. That is a yearly saving of 1.43 tons of Styrofoam that will not be produced and stay out of landfills. Styrofoam [...] tons of Styrofoam are produced in the USA annually, 80% of which is destined for the trash. Koppert is consistently striving to not only improve our products

• Whitefly

  reservoirs for whiteflies. Regularly remove and dispose of any infested plant material. Monitor regularly Regularly inspect your crops for signs of whiteflies [...] Here are some of the common signs of whitefly damage: Yellowing of leaves: Whiteflies feed on plant sap, which can cause the leaves of infested plants [...] productive crops and prevent the spread of diseases. Biological control of whiteflies uses a combination of natural enemies and tools that target different

• Heterorhabditis bacteriophora

  then feed and reproduce within the cadaver of the dead host, resulting in the emergence of a new generation of nematodes that can continue to seek out and [...] applications are recommended. For injection through Dosatron/Venturi systems, please contact your local representative for specific advice Spray the solution [...] Ask your Koppert representative/distributor for more information Spray in the evening (or morning in some cases) allowing nematodes to work for several