• Black leg of seedlings

  in the absence of plants. Many species are entirely saprophytic, so these do not harm plants. How to prevent Black leg of seedlings Use resistant cultivars [...] cultivars Use clean planting material Ensure regular growth Avoid over-watering Do not provide excess nitrogen since this promotes the disease. In greenhouses:

• IPM: The Path to a Successful Approach

  April 23, 2019

  choices. How do you, as a grower, make the right choices? The step-by-step plan below is the perfect guide! First establish your objective. Do you want to [...] own crop and company, and there is always something new to learn. But how do you get started? We'll tell you what you need to know to get started! Fortunately [...] without chemicals? Are you looking for a solution to a particular problem? Or do you want to better meet the requirements of your customers? Call in help:

• Beetles

  of aphids . Beetles undergo a complete metamorphosis, that is, the larvae do not resemble the adult at all, and must pass through a pupal instar before [...] biting mouthparts and mostly feed on the same food as the adults. The pupae do not make a cocoon and will already display many similarities with the adults

• Predatory mites

  other beneficials, forming the foundation of many IPM systems. Which pests do predatory mites control? Predatory mites are known to control a variety of [...] frequency of releases. Video: How to use predatory mites How many predatory mites do I need? The dosage and frequency of predatory mites depends on climate, crop [...] crops Release Spical predatory mites as soon as possible! Swirski-Mite: the do’s and don'ts in a nutshell Want to know whether Spical will be effective? Check

• Horiver Drystick

  sticks at max. 30 cm above the crop and adjust height when plants are growing Do not place traps in-between the plants as parasitic wasps will then also be [...] Drystick does not come off on your hands Horiver Drystick traps generally do not catch insects for as long as Horiver Wetstick as the glue gets saturated

• Steinernema feltiae

  friendly approach to pest management in agriculture and horticulture. How do Steinernema feltiae nematodes work? Steinernema feltiae nematodes control [...] Spray the solution as soon as it is prepared and within a short timeframe. Do not store mixed suspensions Best conditions for use of Steinernema feltiae [...] 35°C/95°F can be lethal Nematodes are susceptible to ultraviolet light (UV): do not use them in direct sunlight The moisture content of the soil must be kept

• Heterorhabditis bacteriophora

  friendly approach to pest management in agriculture and horticulture. How do Heterorhabditis bacteriophora nematodes work? Heterorhabditis bacteriophora [...] Spray the solution as soon as it is prepared and within a short timeframe. Do not store mixed suspensions Best conditions for use of Heterorhabditis ba [...] 35°C/95°F can be lethal Nematodes are susceptible to ultraviolet light (UV): do not use them in direct sunlight The moisture content of the soil must be kept

• Frequently Asked Questions

  May 7, 2018

  enabling the bumblebees to perform their correct orientation flights. Q: How do I close the hives prior to chemical applications? A: When collecting the workers [...] workers in the hive, slide the door to the entrance-only position. Do this prior to sunrise when the bees are not active. Leave the hive doors in this [...] bumblebee hive? A: There are on average 250 bees in each hive. Q: How many hives do I need? A: If Koppert bumblebees are the only pollinators present, Koppert

• Crop Protection

  biological crop protection products do not require a pre-harvest interval (PHI) due to the inherent safety. These agents do not pose risks to human health or [...] up to harvest with no waiting period. Low resistance risk – Pests typically do not develop resistance to natural enemies. Supports soil health & biodiversity [...] nematodes, provide long-lasting pest management solutions. Pests typically do not develop resistance to natural enemies compared to chemical pesticides

• Thripex-Mini

  soon as possible after receipt. Failure to do so can have a negative impact on their quality. In case you do need to store Thripex Mini, please follow the