• Aphipar-M

  sure the material remains dry and is not moved from its introduction site for at least a few days Dosage The dosage of Aphipar-M depends on climate, crop [...] advisor or a recognized distributor of Koppert products for advice on the best strategy for your situation. Environmental conditions Most effective between [...] next generation of parasitic wasps develop inside the aphid, which converts into a leathery mummy. The adult parasitic wasp emerges through a hole at the rear

• Spidex Vital Go: the ultimate multi-hotspot performer

  March 31, 2025

  application is quick and efficient, reducing manual labor. Prolonged efficacy: Subsequent generations of predatory mites continue to protect the crop for a longer [...] efficacy for long-term protection Spidex Vital Go offers peace of mind by maintaining a consistent population of predatory mites in the crop. The sachets [...] spider mites , their color changes to a distinctive red-orange hue, offering a visible sign of their efficacy. For more information on Spidex Vital Go and

• Grapevine powdery mildew

  Grapevine powdery mildew (Erysiphe necator) is a widespread fungal disease that poses a serious threat to commercial viticulture worldwide. The pathogen [...] symptoms of Grapevine powdery mildew Symptoms of grapevine powdery mildew vary according to the phenological growth stage and the severity of the infection [...] aroma and marketability Lifecycle of Grapevine powdery mildew The lifecycle of grapevine powdery mildew (Erysiphe necator) is closely synchronized with the

• Ten need-to-know facts about caterpillars

  June 28, 2023

  lure the butterflies and moths to a trap with a sticky surface or a pool of water. In addition to pheromone decoys, there are more biological methods to [...] usually warmer inside than outside. The caterpillars of the butterflies and moths can do a lot of damage to these crops, so effective control depends on [...] (moths), which is also the largest butterfly family. Most moths in this family are active at night. The caterpillars don’t usually have a lot of hair, and they

• Manual Wireless Beehome

  up. There is no power supply, or there may be a fault in the power supply. There is no transmitter signal. The battery pack is empty. The PCB is broken [...] quency The default address/frequency of the transmitter is 1. Note: within menu 2, there is a pulse if the LED is not lit! Enter menu 2 as described above [...] modified) 4. Is never modified (is always set to 1). 5. Is never modified (is always set to 5). 6. The menu is left immediately and the home screen is displayed

• Crazy roots, hairy roots, crown gall

  appearance of Crazy roots, hairy roots, crown gall The primary source of infection by Rhizobium rhizogenes has not yet been defined. The assumption is that the [...] seems to be caused by a change in the hormonal system of the plant resulting from the Rhizobium infection. Rhizobium rhizogenes puts a Ri-plasmid in the plant [...] Agrobacterium rhizogenes and Agrobacterium rubi, n ow the first part of the name is changed to Rhizobium. Rhizobium rhizogenes or Rhizobium radiobacter

• Spider mites and other mites

  underside of leaves or on other parts of the plant. The number of eggs laid by a single female can vary, and they can hatch within a few days to a couple [...] so keeping them healthy and strong is essential. Regular monitoring of your plants for early signs of plant mites is also critical. This can be done by [...] continuous control essential for maintaining healthy, productive crops. Biological control of spider mites and other mites uses a range of natural enemies that

• Pollination Under Artificial Lights

  October 4, 2018

  light. It even informs you how to respond in the case of a snowfall, for example. Sharing knowledge As a growing knowledge company, sharing the latest research [...] breeders of bumblebee species, Koppert Biological Systems’ R&D department has gained in-depth knowledge of this pollinator’s behaviour under a wide range [...] range of conditions and climates. Its Natupol hives are under continuous development and feature the latest innovations for optimal pollination of greenhouse

• Grey mould

  fuckeliana / Botrytis cinerea ) is part of the foot rot complex, which causes rotting of the foot and may cause death of the plants. In cucumber and tomato [...] appearance of Grey mould Spores of grey mould ( Botryotinia fuckeliana / Botrytis cinerea ) need moisture (dew, rain, irrigation water) and nutrients for germination [...] Botrytis cinerea ) is a necrotrophic fungus, meaning that it excretes compounds that kill the plant cells and then uses the content of the plant cells as

• Caterpillars

  Effective caterpillar control is therefore essential for maintaining healthy and productive crops. Biological control of caterpillars combines monitoring [...] the Noctuidae (the noctuid or owl moths), which is the largest of all lepidopteran families. Most adults of this family are nocturnal. The caterpillars mostly [...] can rapidly decimate a plant. Very small caterpillars are not able to chew and therefore graze the underside of leaves. This causes a window effect where