• Larvanem

  tank mixing with a compatible product) Maintain agitation of mixture in the tank (e.g. with a recirculation pump) Fill the spray tank with the required amount [...] ) Mode of action The nematodes enter the pest and release symbiotic bacteria into the pest's body cavity. These bacteria convert the host tissue into a [...] reproduce inside the host. This kills the pest within a few hours to days after infection. Visual effect Infected pest insects in the root zone turn red

• Aphelinus abdominalis

  the antennae. She turns herself around, curls up the wing tips, and will try to pierce the aphid in the abdomen with her long ovipositor. The ovipositor [...] important role in reducing pest numbers, with the adult wasp piercing the aphid with her ovipositor, and sucking it empty without laying an egg. The small aphids [...] control with the parasitic wasp Aphelinus abdominalis Aphelinus abdominalis is a parasitic wasp for the biological control of various aphid species. The parasitic

• Cannabis

  Management (IPM) in cannabis Integrated pest management (IPM) is important when it comes to keeping cannabis plants healthy and productive. This is because cannabis [...] problems. Biological control is a key component of Integrated Pest Management (IPM) in cannabis cultivation. It involves the use of natural predators, p [...] make the plants weaker, slow down their growth, and affect the leaves and buds if you don't manage them properly. Integrated Pest Management (IPM) is vital

• Rhyzobug FAQ

  Apply in the evening. What is the best application time related to the pest level? As soon as the pest is detected. How do I apply the Rhyzobius lophanthae [...] into the field? Open the cap of the tube and tap the ladybird adults on the plants. On which crops can Rhyzobug be used? Rhyzobug can be used in both [...] many adults are in the packaging? 500 adults. What kind of carrier is present in the packaging? Buckwheat hulls. 4 Storage Can I store the product? Preferably

• Koppert’s microbial solutions for sustainable food production

  October 15, 2020

  alleviate the perils of hunger.” * * World Food Day was proclaimed by the United Nations in 1979. It is the day on which international attention is paid to [...] ensure improved food security, biodiversity and protect the environment. At the same time the current global pandemic has accelerated consumer pressure [...] food production systems with the attention now firmly focused on their health. People were reminded of the role food plays in their resistance to disease

• Cucumber

  Pest Management (IPM) in cucumber crops Integrated pest management ( IPM ) is of importance in cucumber cultivation to ensure the health and productivity [...] promotes the long-term resilience of the crops, ensuring the production of high-quality cucumbers for consumers. Pest monitoring and scouting in cucumber [...] throughout the growing season, with a focus on early detection. Early identification of pests and diseases allows for timely intervention, reducing the risk

• Bumblebee pollination

  prolonging the overall pollination Best availability in the market Natupol colonies are available throughout the year and have a short delivery time. The int [...] guarantees maximum pollination . The Natupol system is the result of over 35 years of accumulated expertise coupled to the latest technology – our best bumblebees [...] last longer. The hive design developed over the years helps bumblebees to save 20% of the energy usually spent on cooling and heating the hive. High quality

• Natupol - Consistent Quality and Continuous Innovation

  June 10, 2020

  n work on arrival. For example, in the United States, the Bombus impatiens , is the bumblebee of choice and is bred in Howell, Michigan. At that facility [...] innovation The introduction of natural pollinators into greenhouses since the 80s resulted in spectacular increases in yield and improved quality in tomato [...] role in communicating the problems they encounter in the field. When it comes to finding solutions for today’s cultivation issues, we are all in partnership

• Spidex Vital Trial Results

  standard used in the industry for 5 days in a row. Results: The graph below shows the results of the collected data Cumulative egg laying during a 5 day period [...] mites in the field to develop the eggs. Because they start depositing eggs directly, they have an improved ability to lay more eggs in the same time frame [...] Trial setup: The trial was conducted on 1-metre tall cucumber plants. 2 rows of 6 plants each, placed in a walk-in cage. The last 2 plants in each row were

• CEICKOR Celebrates its 15th Anniversary

  March 5, 2020

  its history 15 years ago with the founding of the Rapel Agricultural Institute. In 2010, the Mexican subsidiary of the Dutch company Koppert Biological [...] materials and new production techniques. In 2015, the institution took a new step in its history with the creation of the CEICKOR University (CEICKOR University [...] entity that was born with the purpose of responding to the growing need to train specialists in the field of protected agriculture, with an educational model