• Knowing & recognizing

  pest’s lifecycle and its many phases, as well as giving you the ability to recognize the pest or disease you are up against by means of detailed illustrations [...] to grow better and remain healthier. Koppert believes that sharing this knowledge can play an important role towards achieving 100% sustainable horticulture [...] Get the growers’ guide to biological crop protection Knowing and recognizing does exactly what it implies. It empowers you with knowledge about the pest’s

• Biological Pest Control

  referred to as biocontrol, is a method of managing pests using natural predators, parasitoids, or pathogens. This approach partners with nature to maintain [...] pesticides, which can have detrimental effects on ecosystems, biological pest control uses nature's own mechanisms, such as predators, parasites, and beneficial [...] making it a sustainable and effective long-term strategy for pest management. Additionally, as consumers and retail increasingly favour organic and envi

• Plant Disease Management

  pose a significant threat to global food production. They can result in yield losses, increased production costs, and environmental damage. As we face [...] diseases Plant diseases, caused by various pathogens such as fungi, bacteria, and viruses, can wreak havoc on agricultural crops and ornamental plants. For successful [...] Regular monitoring of your plants is vital. Keep a close eye on their health and appearance. Look for any unusual signs, such as yellowing leaves, wilting

• Beneficial nematodes

  referred to as entomopathogenic nematodes or beneficial nematodes, are microscopic roundworms that serve as natural agents for biological pest control . Beneficial [...] insect hosts. They are attracted to their hosts by detecting chemical cues emitted by the insects, such as carbon dioxide, heat, and specific chemicals [...] locate a suitable host, the nematodes enter the host's body through natural openings, such as the mouth, spiracles (insect breathing tubes), anus or soft

• Optimal placement of bumblebee hives

  seasons, it is advisable to position the hives at a height of 20 – 60 cm above the ground on the south side of the path. This location ensures that the hives [...] sunlight, typically on the north side. If needed, the hives can be placed higher inside the crop, at a minimum height of 1.4 meters above the ground, particularly [...] Protection of the hive To maintain hive efficiency, it is crucial to shield the hives from adverse weather conditions, such as condensation and rainwater

• Kosarid FP FPL

  product is evenly dispersed onto the seed as it fills the hopper or row unit. If applied at the individual row unit, a power drill with an auger bit can be [...] product. Wash the outside of gloves before removing. As soon as possible, wash thoroughly and change into clean clothing. Users should remove clothing / PPE [...] product must be applied as specified in the Application Instructions and stored as specified in the Storage and Disposal instructions. APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS

• Parasitic wasps

  efficient at targeting specific pest insects. By introducing these beneficial insects, growers can significantly reduce the damage caused by pests, ensuring [...] introduction of parasitic wasps into commercial growing environments can promote biodiversity, as the use of harmful chemicals decreases. This, in turn, creates [...] species of parasitic wasp, as they often exhibit host specificity. The female parasitic wasp carefully inserts its eggs either inside the host's body or attaches

• Rhyzobug FAQ

  introduction as soon as the first armoured scales are detected in the crop • Introduction rates typically range from 500-3000 per ha/release in outdoor crops [...] days at 25ºC, and 25 days at 30ºC. Eggs under armoured scale Larvae 4 larval stages Adult 2,5 mm long and 1,8 mm wide Pupae What is the fecundity of Rhyzobius [...] during the day? 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

• Garden chafer

  Females start to deposit eggs into the soil at a depth up to 5 cm soon after mating. The eggs elongate at laying but in time become nearly spherical through [...] crops are more resistant to damage than young plants or recently planted cuttings. The beetles are only active at night, taking round bites out of the leaves [...] General The garden chafer ( Phyllopertha horticola ) is a beetle from the Scarabaeidae family. It does most of its damage in the larval stage when it feeds

• Target pests of beneficial nematodes in Soft Fruits

  Targeted pest instar(s) Dose Otiorhynchus sulcatus Autumn/Spring Soil Larvae 1,5 to 5 billion/ha Other weevils Otiorhynchus spp. / Naupactus spp. [...] Soil Larvae 1,5 to 5 billion/ha Caterpillars Numerous species Apply once caterpillars detected. Apply 2 to 3 times - 3 to 5 days apart. Foliar [...] Repeat after 7 days if necessary. Foliar Larvae 1,5 to 5 billion/ha Pest Latin Name Black Vine weevil Capirel Casea S. feltiae S. carpocapsae