Trianum-P improves open field pepper production in Portugal

residue. Trianum has proven to be a good solution that eliminates the need to use pesticides to control diseases at the soil level in industrial crops. For this [...] excellent results in pepper crops for processing in Portugal, a country where this biological fungicide has been registered since 2018 in its two formulations [...] harvesting, we were forced to change our way of producing and we decided to introduce new means that help protect the roots. It was in this way that we first

Natutec Drone Leaflet - Koppert

other things) to work. First, it had to be possible from a technical perspective: while In Koppert’s workshop, the technique was proven to work. you can [...] efficiency. In the end, it labour shortage and rising labour costs, there was already a turned out that we could use this drone in the open air to demand [...] ly in the United States this year. The right ratio ‘It began in 2017, when we wondered if you could use drones Initially, Koppert didn’t want to invent

Cyclamen mite

and they are protected from direct sunlight. In such spots, they are difficult to observe. Damage occurs in localized patches, because the mite spreads [...] smaller than usual. In cyclamen, the flowers are damaged and leaf growth is inhibited. In hedera, a mite attack can cause baldness in parts of the stem. [...] strawberry pest as well as a common pest found in cyclamen, gerbera and other ornamentals . Mites belonging to the family of tarsonemids ( Tarsonemidae ) display

Southern European marshland pyralid

cinerea . In gerbera, the flower buds may also be eaten. It has even been known for the caterpillars to inflict damage to the roots of crops cultivated in an [...] at night, but can sometimes be seen in the daytime. Eggs are laid singly or in groups of 5 to 10 eggs, overlapping in a tile-like fashion on both the upper [...] prolegs. Caterpillars are found in webs, preferably in damp, humid places and are thus mainly found low in the crop, often in decaying organic material on

Black vine weevil

the end of October. The larvae that hatch have a white, translucent to pinkish body and a reddish brown head. These larvae live in the root zone in the [...] sulcatus, is a pest in many ornamental crops (e.g. rhododendron, cyclamen and azalea), as well as in strawberries and other fruit crops in both temperate and [...] full-grown larvae pupate in spring in the soil. The depth where the pupae can be found varies between 2 and 20 cm. Pupae are white to cream coloured and 7

Stratiolaelaps scimitus (Hypoaspis miles)

approximately 0.3 mm in length. Best conditions for use of Stratiolaelaps scimitus For optimal results the soil has to be moist, rich in organic matter and [...] The mites appear in and on the soil and at the base of plant stems and offer a sustainable and environmentally friendly alternative to chemical pesticides [...] out the contents. Stratiolaelaps scimitus is a generalist predator. In addition to soil-dwelling thrips stages, it also feeds on fly larvae, mites, springtails

Rhyzobug Brochure

ingredients • Makes it able to comply to the black pesticide list in the value chain Health and environment • Safe for user • Admitted in organic agriculture [...] • Contributes to a healthier end product • Environmentally friendly • Helps biodiversity • Natural solution Product benefits • Easy to apply by anyone [...] Aulacaspis tubercularis in mango in Spain 100 Weekly intorduction rate depending on infestation, avg T: 28,9°C 50 Control 0 26 27 28 29 30 31 32

Nematodes significantly reduce Tuta larvae

wanted to offer safe and sustainable products to our customers,’ Zoboli continues. ‘It is better to use them when the larvae are small in order to maximize [...] been able to significantly reduce the amount of chemicals used in our greenhouses. Società Agricola Gandini Antonio supplies several high-end supermarkets [...] per hectare. We prefer to apply them in the evening so that the leaves stay wet for longer and the nematodes have more time to reach their targets. We

Stable fly

insects and can travel up to 20 km in search of new hosts. Damage symptoms Stable flies typically congregate on the legs of livestock to feed, and the population [...] conditions. Larvae can even overwinter in livestock housing. At the end of the third instar, the larvae will move to drier sites nearby and transform into [...] humans, and pigs to a lesser extent). Although they are extremely common and exist worldwide, it is believed they first originated somewhere in Eurasia. Stable

Pollination checklist Growing lights

need max. 2 hours to return to their hive 15:00 Do not keep a hive closed for longer than one day unless additional pollen is fed to the bees. Bumblebee [...] by the sun in spring and late autumn. The later the lights are turned on, the more time (overlap with daylight) there is for the bumblebees to pollinate [...] developed for better performance in difficult light conditions. Beevision Tests show that the Beevision features lead to more efficient pollination. For