• Pepper

  greenhouse technology has allowed for an increase in per crop harvest from 2-3 months in the field to 8-9 months in a greenhouse environment. Recommended for you [...] peppers, including the mild bell pepper and hot peppers in jalapeno and habanero. The pepper plant is native to tropical America. Pepper plants are perennials [...] transplanting seedlings in a greenhouse environment. Plant height can vary depending on species and variety. Tall varieties grown in commercial greenhouses

• Chrysopa-E

  conditions Chrysoperla carnea is effective in a wide temperature range including low temperatures (average > 12°C/54°F). It is most effective at 20-28°C (68-82°F) [...] Releases should be made preventively or in infested areas and repeated at weekly intervals until control is achieved. Consult a Koppert advisor or a [...] lacewing attack their prey and suck their body fluids. Visual effect Prey is sucked out, shrivelled skins are difficult to find. Chrysoperla carnea larvae

• Tree specialist Wolterinck: Control of oak processionary caterpillar with Entonem

  Wolterinck BV in Beltrum, the Netherlands, is a specialist in tree care and weed control and works on behalf of local authorities and governmental bodies [...] nematodes plus Bacillus thuringiensis -based products. ‘That is effective around ten days in and if the trees have at least 30% of their leaf cover, Bacillus [...] processionary caterpillar. ‘We’ve been using nematodes for years. The product is our preferred method over products based on Bacillus thuringiensis , which

• Using Casea for a healthier and safe asparagus

  become resistant to them. In addition, the list of prohibited pesticides is growing. As beneficial nematodes do not need registration in most countries, they [...] systems in the same way that conventional pesticides are introduced, making them easy to use. In this way, they can replace conventional pesticides in many [...] role in an IPM strategy. José Maria applies Koppert’s Casea at dusk, as this is when nematodes are best introduced to the plants as the soil is wet and

• Nematodes significantly reduce Tuta larvae

  continues. ‘It is better to use them when the larvae are small in order to maximize their effect. When the moment comes, we apply them 3 times at a 5-day [...] Steinernema feltiae has significantly reduced these destructive larvae in his crop. ‘This is the first year we have applied Steinernema feltiae and after the [...] greenhouses in the ‘90s for growing tomatoes using innovative production techniques. ‘Today, this allows us to offer a consistent quality that is safe and

• Effective control with Chrysopa-E!

  so this is a natural enemy with a big menu in that respect. Chrysopa-E is suitable for a wide range of crops and Koppert has conducted tests in various [...] product is supplied in a 6-litre bucket containing 10,000 larvae, the eggs are delivered in a 90 ml canister containing 100,000 eggs, so there is a huge [...] Aphids and mealy bugs are difficult to control and an increasing problem in many crops in which hotspots can grow explosively. By using an earlier phase of lacewing

• Maximize pollination in tomato

  more than three hives together. It is important to position the hives in such a way that the hive exits point in different directions, away from the crop [...] and when used strategically in combination with the right practices, they can significantly enhance fruit set and quality. In this guide, we will provide [...] most active between 8 °C and 28 °C, with a gradual decrease in activity beyond 28 °C. It is important to provide suitable conditions for the bumblebees

• Biosolutions for Tropicals: Pest Control for Floral and Foliage Crops

  instars or eggs. Even in cooler temperatures, it continues to feed on many kinds of thrips as well as whiteflies and spider mites . In the presence of prey [...] over time than other generalists. Now available in larger bottle counts. Substitute with Swirski-Mite in high temperatures. Talk to an IPM Expert Hybrid [...] healthy soil, and vibrant leaves form a shield against diseases. This balance is key from the very start at sticking, planting, or repotting. It’s also important

• Trianum effectively controls Pythium in cucumber

  mat before putting out the new plants in ‘duo’ pots (two plants in one rockwool cube). He decided to do this in response to his crop’s susceptibility to [...] a farm covering over six hectares along Hoefslag road in the Dutch village of Pijnacker. Built in 2011, the farm has two sections. Hendriks grows high-wire [...] micromol). He sells his cucumbers to some major retailers in the Netherlands and occasionally to customers in Germany. Thrips, spider mites, and whitefly larvae

• Biosulfur-S

  crops. Biosulfur-S is registered for sale in the following U.S. states and territories: AL, AR, AZ, CA, CO, CT, DE, FL, GA, IA, ID, IL, IN, KS, LA, MA, ME [...] NV, NY, OK, OH, OR, PA, SC, TX, VA, VT, WA, WV, WI Pack size 11.759 lbs (5.3 kg). Presentation Liquid. Content 40% free Sulfur. Downloads Biosulfur-S strawberry [...] partner: Hydrophilic, liquid-compatible formulation designed for tank mixing in diverse systems. Notes Sulphur can cause visible residue. Adding a spreader