• Just How Compostable are Ulti-Mite Sachets?

  October 23, 2019

  The sachet quality is not only important for the time that it is being used by our customer in the crop, it also plays a role in the total production [...] finds place in a natural environment and the timeframe is limited to 12 weeks. For example, an apple on the side of the road or a tomato in the green waste [...] the time frame of composting is fixed. It´s very difficult to duplicate equal composting conditions in a greenhouse or on a field as conditions cannot be

• Flies

  moist substrates that is rich in organic matter. Although they cause little direct damage to plants, they are often a problem due to their large number. [...] pest on soft fruits in Europe and North America. Sciarid flies and shore flies are mainly a problem in greenhouses. Their larvae live in the ground and prefer [...] cause damage in potted orchids. The Spotted Wing Drosophila has recently invaded Europe and the Americas where it is causing serious damage to many soft fruit

• Economical and Better Biocontrol of Aphids, Mealybugs and Echinothrips

  May 10, 2021

  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 gain in terms [...] of eggs in medical cannabis in Canada shows positive results. Advantages Chrysopa-E Due to its the attractive price, it is possible for growers to use many [...] natural enemy with a big menu in that respect. Chrysopa-E can also be used preventively, offering the grower more certainty. Due to a decrease in available pesticides

• Aphidend

  active at night, it is crucial to keep the night temperature above 12°C/61°F, to ensure optimal conditions for oviposition. Apply Aphidend in an environment [...] Application Open the bottle in the greenhouse Place the bottle directly on the soil or rockwool slabs or hang it in-between the plants Do not scatter the contents [...] should be repeated at weekly intervals until control is achieved. Consult a Koppert advisor or a recognized distributor of Koppert products for advice

• Treatment of bumblebee stings and allergies

  are stung. It is also possible to use the purified venom for a hyposensitization treatment. This treatment is intended to desensitize the body to bumblebee [...] treatment is not necessary. Some measures can be taken to minimize the local reaction, especially in instances where a person has been stung in a sensitive [...] breathing. In this case as well, the victim should be taken to a hospital for treatment and observation immediately. Hyperventilation In addition to a severe

• 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 gain [...] stage used previously, to greater effect. Advantages of Chrysopa-E Due to the attractive price of Chrysopa-E , it is possible to use many more beneficials

• Thrips Can Get Out of Hand Quickly!

  August 18, 2021

  phalaenopsis A quick response is required if thrips are to be brought under control. A small spot with thrips can become a real infestation in no time! The [...] point is that western flower thrips love both plant juices and pollen, multiplying much faster on flowering plants than on a crop without flowers. A female [...] nine to eleven days (it varies a bit depending on the species of thrips). And under optimum conditions, a population of western flower thrips is even capable

• General conditions Koppert Biological Systems Inc.

  payment of this interest. In addition, the buyer is obliged to compensate us in full for the losses we suffer as a result of a fall in the exchange rate of [...] obligation to pay the full invoiced amount. 8.3 In the event of a complaint the buyer is, in part, obligated to give us the opportunity to inspect the [...] confirmation is signed by a person who is authorised to enter into the agreement; b. by the reaching of a written consensus on an order form which is used by

• Ten facts about spider mites

  November 18, 2021

  mite tends to appear in the same spots in the crop. In greenhouses, this is typically on plants close to the entrance or where it’s warm. Out in the field [...] Knowledge is critical to ensuring good biological control. And it’s no different when it comes to spider mite – the more you know about this pest, the [...] tackle it. The following is an overview of the key facts about the spider mite. Is a spider mite an insect? Nothing could be farther from the truth! It is

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