• Beneficial nematodes

  due to the bacterial infection. Feeding and reproduction: The nematodes feed on the multiplying bacteria and absorb the nutrients released by the bacterial [...] depending on the target pest. Here's a general guideline on how to apply nematodes (always check the label for detailed application advice): Choose the right [...] pest problem Determine the required nematode quantity based on the infestation severity and treatment area and as indicated on the product labels Store nematodes

• Almond

  subcontinent. The name also refers to the tree’s edible seed that is nowadays extensively produced around the world. The almond belongs to the genus Prunus [...] together with the peach, belongs to the subgenus Amygdalus . This particular subgenus distinguishes itself from others because of ridges on the shell that [...] About The almond ( Prunus dulcis, syn. Prunus amygdalus ) is a tree species originating in the Middle East as well as in North Africa and the Indian s

• Mushroom

  toadstool, is the fleshy, spore-bearing fruiting body of a fungus, typically produced above ground on soil or on its food source. Edible mushrooms are the fleshy [...] poisonous effects on humans and desirable taste and aroma. Most mushrooms sold in supermarkets have been commercially grown on mushroom farms. The most popular [...] which bear fruiting structures that are large enough to be observed with the naked eye). They can appear either below ground (hypogeous) or above ground

• Black vine weevil

  It belongs to the family Curculionidae. Damage symptoms The major damage is caused by the feeding of the larvae on the roots. After the roots have been [...] temperate climates, the small (0.7 mm diameter), spherical white eggs are laid from the beginning of July until around the end of October. The larvae that hatch [...] body and a reddish brown head. These larvae live in the root zone in the soil where they feed on the roots. They are legless, roughly 1 mm long at hatching

• Biosolutions for Tropicals: Pest Control for Floral and Foliage Crops

  verify predation, check the bodies. Koppert’s unique rearing methods make it an indiator species, so they turn red when they feed on the pest. Armor Up With [...] Released to the American market a decade ago, Limonica is a meaner mite for a badder bug like Thrips parvispinus . The most versatile of the generalist [...] result, makes the remaining pesticides more effective. Timing and selection are important factors, and Koppert has the details to combine the strengths of

• Tackling Thrips is Always a Puzzle

  August 18, 2021

  there are various species. These days, the western flower thrips causes the most problems. It pricks cells on the surface of leaves and flowers and sucks [...] causes silver-grey spots on the leaves, which are very characteristic of thrips. Brown dots can often be seen on flowers. The thrips' strongest strategy [...] hibernating are the keys to success! Some growers only get thrips under control with the use of a lot of chemicals. Others rely entirely on the use of various

• House fly

  House fly The adult house fly ( Musca domestica ) is 6–7 mm long, yellowish-grey to dark grey in colour, with four narrow black stripes on the thorax, [...] originated in central Asia, the insect expanded its range worldwide long ago as a commensal organism to human populations; the housefly is always found in [...] in association with human activity. As the most common species of fly found on livestock farms, they represent both a nuisance and a risk for disease

• Trade Show Dates for Koppert's Cannabis and Ornamental Crop Team

  December 15, 2024

  As you fill in the squares on a fresh calendar this New Year, remember to pencil in a visit to the Cannabis and Ornamental Crop Team at the Koppert booth [...] booth for the industry trade shows listed below. We’ve assembled a list of dates for the major shows they are attending in 2025. Each one is a special opportunity [...] them about the latest innovations in IPM and Koppert products, and discuss other concerns regarding crops, propagation, and BioSolutions. The booth is also

• Tobacco aphid

  brown spot on the abdomen and several transverse black bands across the body. The antennae are 0.7-1.0 times the body length, reaching to the siphunculi [...] of dispersing through the crop by walking. The tobacco aphid tends to form denser colonies, closer to the top of the plant, than the peach potato aphid [...] from the plant and disturb the balance of growth hormones. As a result, the plant’s growth is retarded giving rise to deformed leaves or, if the infestation

• Glasshouse potato aphid

  deformations in the growing tip of the plant. Precisely where the plant is pierced is unimportant. The piercing of the lower leaves in the crop can cause [...] length exceeds that of the body. The legs are also long, there are two distinctive dark green spots on the abdomen at the base of the cornicles. Alate (winged) [...] lifecycles. There is no alternation of hosts, and the two types of life cycles occur on the same host plant. The aphid can overwinter not only in greenhouses