• Plant Disease Management

  planting the same crop in the same location year after year. Rotating crops disrupts disease cycles and reduces the buildup of pathogens in the soil. Diseas [...] suppress or control plant pathogens, which are microorganisms that cause diseases in plants. The primary goal of biological control is to reduce the damage caused [...] diseases pose a significant threat to global food production. They can result in yield losses, increased production costs, and environmental damage. As we

• Crop scouting

  Benefits of crop scouting One of the key benefits of crop scouting is its ability to enable early detection and targeted intervention. By identifying problems at their initial stages, growers can impl

• Scia-Rid

  2-6°C/35-43°F in a ventilated refrigerator/cold room. Storage conditions Upon receipt, take boxes out of the insulating shipment packaging. Keep in a dark, [...] Scia-Rid can be used for biological control of fly larvae in mushroom cultivation. Pests Larvae of sciarid/mushroom fly ( Sciaridae ) and other species [...] within a few hours to days after infection. Visual effect Infected pest insects in the root zone turn yellow to brown but may be difficult to find, due to rapid

• Thripex

  Pests Young larvae of various thrips species. Crops Do not use in tomato. Mode of action Predatory mites pierce their prey with their sucking mouthparts [...] situation. Start introduction as soon as the first pest mites are detected in the crop. Introduction rates typically range from 50-100 per m2/release. Releases [...] stored for 1-2 days. Storage temperature 10-15°C/50-59°F. Storage conditions In the dark, provide ventilation to prevent CO 2 accumulation.

• Deltatrap

  into the trap. Once in the trap they get stuck in the glue and are easy to detect, count and identify. Trapping males also aids in reducing the number [...] Deltatrap for monitoring and trapping male moths and mealybugs in protected and outdoor crops in combination with a species-specific pheromone. Pests Moths [...] Pherodis capsule in the middle of the sticky insert at the bottom of the trap Application Hang the traps approximately 10 cm above the crop in a location where

• DuoKare

  Corn. Availability DuoKare™ is registered for sale in the following U.S. states and territories: KY, IL, IN, OH Mode of action DuoKare™ protects the seed from

• Control Bean Seed Fly with Beneficial Nematodes

  farm, recognizes the potential and efficacy of these beneficial nematodes in protecting his sweet corn crop. Bean seed fly control and organic farming [...] presents a significant challenge during the vulnerable seed emerging phase. In spring, adult bean seed flies lay eggs near host plants. Larvae hatch and [...] control, Remijn realized the crucial role Capirel ( Steinernema feltiae ) plays in managing bean seed fly infestations and minimizing crop damage. He is confident

• Kosarid™ FP

  Availability Kosarid FP is registered for sale in the following U.S. states and territories: KY, IL, IN, IA, MI, MO, OH Mode of action Kosarid™ FP will

• Sportnem-T

  of crane fly larvae, Noctuids, mole crickets and caterpillars in lawns. It is effective in a wide temperature range. Pests Larvae of crane flies (Tipulidae) [...] Koppert representative/distributor for more information Spray in the evening (or morning in some cases) allowing nematodes to work for several hours within [...] 2-6°C/35-43°F in a ventilated refrigerator/cold room. Storage conditions Upon receipt, take boxes out of the insulating shipment packaging. Keep in a dark,

• Spidex Boost

  predatory mites . Presentation Sachets in cardboard box Carrier Wood-chips. Application Hang sachets in sheltered locations in the crop, not exposed to direct [...] the top, to avoid damaging the predatory mites In contrast to other Koppert products containing mites in sachets, Spidex Boost does not contain a rearing [...] the first spider mites are detected in the crop. Use at least 4,000 sachets per ha and hang them evenly spaced in the crop. Release should be repeated