• Podcast with Tech OnDemand: Bill Calkins interviews Jeremy Webber, National Ornamental Team Manager

  December 18, 2024

  topic these days, BioSolutions for crops. Biocontrols are on just about every greenhouse professional’s mind, and more are considering bios every year. Jeremy [...] implemented into any greenhouse immediately. There are also tips for application and release best practices for biocontrol from Jeremy’s article in the 2024 [...] If you’re looking for an interesting listen there’s a two-part episode of Tech On Demand from GrowerTalks Magazine featuring a special guest, Jeremy Webber

• Nature's Perfect Pollinator

  n , you make sure your crop reaches the full potential for maximum pollination . Bumblebees are recognized as very efficient and reliable pollinators. [...] weather conditions are poor. 3 top reasons to start using bumblebees Maximum assurance, due to their ability to buzz pollinate for efficient transfer large [...] The Quad features four bum­blebee hives and is designed for outdoor pollination. Our hives are easy to use and require low maintenance. Want to know more

• Spider Mite Control: The Essential Guide

  ornamental crops. Natural enemies for spider mite control Koppert pioneered the development of natural enemies used for biological pest control of spider [...] enemies for the control of spider mites. In addition to Phytoseiulus persimilis , Koppert produces the predatory mite, Neoseiulus californicus , for added [...] Introduction to spider mite management Spider mites are a persistent problem in both agricultural and horticultural settings. These tiny arachnids feed

• Cotton

  plants belong to the genus Gossypium and are part of the mallow family Malvaceae . Cultivation conditions for this important cash crop require plenty of [...] About The cotton boll, a protective casing for the seeds of the cotton plant, is soft and fluffy and is the source of the fibre which is spun into thread

• PhylloKare

  period. Check the label to find the Directions for Use for each crop and situation. Dosage See label for crop-specific rates and timings. Environmental [...] can be used in hydroponic crops, outdoor tomatoes, ornamentals . See label for full crop list. Mode of action Ascophyllum nodosum products contain bioactive [...] season and continue throughout the entire growing period. Check the label for each crop and situation. Timing Apply in foliar or root application systems

• Aphidend

  Koppert advisor or a recognized distributor of Koppert products for advice on the best strategy for your situation. Environmental conditions Most effective between [...] s. As gall-midges are active at night, it is crucial to keep the night temperature above 12°C/61°F, to ensure optimal conditions for oviposition. Apply [...] emerging from the eggs the larvae consume the aphids . Visual effect Aphids are consumed entirely, only skin remains. Pack size 1,000; 10,000 pupae. Presentation

• NatuGro in strawberry

  guarantee The results of all the trials are very promising. Danny El-Aaidi, West Coast sales manager,: “We are so confident that we give Californian strawberry [...] disease suppression in the soil, for example, is extremely important to achieve healthy, vital plants. This also accounts for strawberry growing. You can improve [...] natural resilience of crops against diseases that are mainly transmitted through the root, form the basis for a range of Koppert’s seed, soil and plant enhancement

• American serpentine leaf miner

  upper side of the leaf. Egg spots are oval and hard to distinguish from feeding spots. The larvae of Liriomyza trifolii are entirely ochre-yellow. When the [...] between these ‘plate mines’ and normal mines, making it an unreliable criterion for the identification of the species. Indirect damage arises when disease causing [...] three larval instars, a pupal instar and the adult fly. Adult leaf miners are small yellow and black coloured flies , at most only several millimetres long

• Tomato leaf miner

  upper side of the leaf. Egg spots are oval and hard to distinguish from feeding spots. Larvae of Liriomyza bryoniae are transparent white, older larvae have [...] occurs in greenhouses. The tomato leaf miner has been found in greenhouses for decades, but has become a common pest since the 1960’s, particularly in sweet [...] three larval instars, a pupal instar and the adult fly. Adult leaf miners are small yellow and black coloured flies , at most only several millimetres long

• Horiver Rollertrap

  For trapping whiteflies, thrips , leaf miner and fungus gnats in hot spots or places where high pressure can be expected, such as along gables, ventilation [...] Whitefly , thrips , leaf miners , fungus gnats. Mode of action Insect pests are attracted to the colour of the sticky trap and get caught in the glue. Pr [...] 500 m; other lengths on request Presentation Make sure that the Rollertraps are at least at room temperature before placing them. The glue will be softer