• Target pests of beneficial nematodes in Stone Fruits & Nuts

  hazardous pests in agricultural crops While plant parasitic nematodes are common soil pests that affect plants, beneficial (entomopathogenic) nematodes play

• Amblyseius andersoni

  to the particular situation. Start introduction preventively soon after planting of the crop. Introduction rates typically range from 50-250 per m2/release

• Caterpillars: a growth explosion in the life of butterflies and moths

  June 30, 2023

  and moth females lay eggs, often in groups on the leaves or other parts of plants. Some species separate them; some lay a row of eggs, while others deposit [...] species, a few dozen caterpillars can launch such a vicious attack on a plant within twenty-four hours that it’s no longer possible to salvage it. As the

• Infestation Levels in Tomato Crops: A Look at the Top Four

  June 6, 2019

  Tomato plants are popular targets for a wide range of insects and mites. The pests that cause the biggest problems vary from one country to another, and [...] which species you are dealing with. The aphids remove nutrients from the plant and disturb the hormone balance. Alongside aphids, mealy bugs are also i

• Written in GrowerTalks: "BioSolutions for Propagators" by Jeremy Webber

  December 1, 2024

  bioprogram can have on all stages of the propagation process, including stock plants, rooting, and bulking up for shipping. It’s an grower-centric read for

• Swirskii Predatory Mite Not All That Demanding

  August 18, 2021

  range of crops, such as fruiting vegetables, soft fruits , and ornamental plants . But there is one crop where the swirskii mite does not feel at home: tomatoes [...] soft fruits, cut flowers (such as roses and chrysanthemums ), and potted plants. Yet, it does have a few preferences. To begin with, swirskii does not like

• Written in GrowerTalks: "Cold Chain Management" by Heidi Doering

  January 1, 2025

  worked with Koppert for the past decade and is one of the most well-informed plant experts of the day regarding ornamental IPM. Her broad range of experience

• Koppert Biological Systems present at GreenTech 2018

  May 15, 2018

  10.30-11.00 hours in TOFF Theatre). ‘Maximizing microbial potential for plant cultivation - It’s all about application’ by Sjoerd van der Ent (14 June [...] jointly organize two breakfast sessions in which the different aspects of Plant Empowerment will be explained. In this presentation, Koppert will focus on

• Kosarid FP FPL

  170). The WPS applies when this product is used to produce agricultural plants on farms, forests, nurseries or greenhouses. Keep unprotected persons out [...] have dried or been packaged. FP is a microbial seed treatment to suppress plant diseases. This product is a mixture of a live microbe and inert powder. [...] cwt of seed Oil Seeds (except cottonseed): Borage; calendula; castor oil plant; Chinese tallowtree; crambe; cuphea; echium; euphorbia; evening primrose;

• Predatory Mites Whitepaper

  N. cucumeris, A. swirskii and A. andersoni. In a healthy, good growing plant canopy the humidity close to the leaf surface, where the mites live, is higher [...] eggs as prey is good. This species was never tested against whiteflies on plants. • The reproduction of all predatory mite species is low when exclusively [...] in addition to temperature and humidity. These include for instance the plant species and variety, other pests and beneficials present and pesticides used