Time For A Tune Up

solutions, it’s a good time to call in the experts. Koppert’s Technical Consultant team knows the entire IPM process. Our experts understand all the moving parts—not [...] parts—not just bios, but all the pesticides as well—and how those parts fit together to make a program work. They’re like a pit crew for a Formula One race car [...] specialists are stationed around the country to develop effective, crop-specific BioSolution strategies. They solve problems within the confines of each facility

Downy mildew of Cucurbits

structures are protruding from the stomata. Because there are more stomata on the underside of the leaf, this is where most fluffy symptoms are found. How [...] brown. On the underside of the leave fluffy growth appears which is first white and later turns grey-brown. This is actually the sporulation of the pathogens [...] around 15 o C and the closer the temperature is to this, the shorter the leaf wetness period that is required. Inside the plant, the pathogens produce

Bacterial canker of tomato

white with a brown centre. In potato, the disease usually only occurs in the second half of the season. The first symptoms are wilting of the lower leaves [...] leaves and subsequent expansion of the wilt upwards. Cutting the stem at the foot shows whitish ooze with bacteria in the case of C lavibacter infection, but [...] then growing into the vessels of the plant. Plant growth is inhibited and the plant wilts because the xylem vessels become blocked. The bacterium can survive

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Treatment of bumblebee stings and allergies

itchiness and redness at the site of the sting. This may last for only a couple of hours. Further, the reaction can occur directly after the sting, but more generally [...] reaction In the event of a fever occurring or a Level 1 reaction, contact a medical provider. The medical provider may choose to keep an eye on the situation [...] inject epinephrine into the thigh in the case of a sting. Tests and treatments are available; contact your medical provider for a list of specific locations

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Chula Brand is a pioneer in biological pest control in papaya

we went from a conventional management to a more environmentally friendly one. What was the most challenging at the beginning to reach the biological management [...] health of the crop, its workers and the final consumer, who now can enjoy a product that is completely safe for consumption. The future of biological control [...] Brand, a leading company in the production and export of papayas, which has managed to control the pests responsible for losses in its production in a safe

Municipality Venray: biological control of oak processionary caterpillars

In the Municipality of Venray a third of the tree stock in the area, some 11,000 trees, is oak. ‘We’ve been using Koppert’s nematode product Entonem as [...] for the Municipality of Venray. ‘We use nematodes at locations in outlying areas where there might be protected species of butterfly and moth. The major [...] positive. ‘The trees that we have treated have been 90% cleared. What is interesting is that avenues running east to west are typically free of oak processionary

Spider Mite Control: The Essential Guide

mites Spider mites are common pests that affect a wide range of crops. The two-spotted spider mite ( Tetranychus urticae ) is by far the most important species [...] rapidly. Additionally, the widespread use of chemical control agents has resulted in the spider mite developing resistance to a wide range of pesticides. Identifying [...] plants may become completely covered with webs. The webbing affects the leaves appearance of the crop, which is a high concern in ornamental crops. Natural enemies