• Spidex Boost

  Hang sachets in sheltered locations in the crop, not exposed to direct sunlight Sachets do not have an exit hole, so each sachet needs to be cut open or [...] exit hole needs to be pierced into it Hold sachets by the cardboard strip at the top, to avoid damaging the predatory mites In contrast to other Koppert [...] Tetranychus evansi . Mode of action Predatory mites multiply within the sachet and gradually disperse into the crop over a period of several weeks. Predatory

• Spical

  mite species. Crops Do not use in tomato. Mode of action Predatory mites use their piercing mouthparts to extract the contents of their prey. Pack size [...] Push the centre of the cap to open the dosage hole Sprinkle material on leaves Make sure the material remains on the leaves for at least a few hours after [...] repeated at least five times at weekly intervals. Consult a Koppert advisor or a recognized distributor of Koppert products for advice on the best strategy for

• Glasshouse potato aphid

  pierces the leaves or the fruit of sweet pepper it secretes a toxic substance, which leads to deformations in the growing tip of the plant. Precisely where [...] yellow-green, with a brown head, a dark thorax and a dark abdomen that has pale to dark transverse bands. The body shape is similar to wingless females, [...] potato aphid ( Aulacorthum solani) is a native European species of aphids , seriously affecting crops of sweet pepper in particular. These aphids further affect

• Release Spical predatory mites as soon as possible!

  February 2, 2023

  wait too long to release them, the number of predatory mites in the bottles of Spical will decrease sharply while spider mite numbers grow in your crop. They [...] survive a little longer in the Spical-Plus and Spical-Ulti Mite sachets, as these also contain ‘feed mites.’ But as ever, they do much better in a crop with [...] mites in your crop immediately, you can store them for one or two days at most. You must store the packaging horizontally, in a dark place, and at a temperature

• Western flower thrips

  leaves and the black dots of their excreta indicate their presence in the crop. The vigour of the plant is reduced by loss of chlorophyll. When infestations [...] giving rise to deformities such as the “pig-tail” fruit sometimes found in cucumber crops. In many ornamental crops, even very low numbers of thrips can [...] Both viruses affect a wide range of plants, and often a single host plant may be infected by both viruses. Life cycle and appearance of Western flower thrips

• What is Biological Control?

  September 15, 2020

  control or biocontrol is defined as "the use of a population of one organism to reduce the population of another organisms" (van Lenteren et al. 2017) [...] helped to increase the understanding of many physiological mechanisms that biostimulants can trigger and how this contributed to various forms of (induced) [...] control. the aim was to achieve the establishment of the natural enemy, as well as maintaining long-term control. A well recorded example of early biological

• Hemp russet mite

  found on the underside of leaves. This results in smaller leaf size and suppressed bud growth leading to a reduction in the number of buds and dwarfed buds [...] quality. Other signs of damage include dull, greyish, or bronzed leaves and upward curling of leaf edges. Life cycle and appearance of Hemp russet mite All [...] body appears to be divided into two parts: the head with the mouthparts, and the rest of the body. All mobile stages have only two pairs of legs, whereas other

• Unveiling new packaging designs for Horiver sticky trap portfolio

  January 8, 2024

  that incorporates a zoom-in effect, emphasizing the capturing and monitoring functionalities of the product. 'The transparent upper part in the packaging now [...] high pest pressure, efficiently trap a broad spectrum of pest insects. Tailored to different pests, our extended range of sticky traps features pest-specific [...] adopted products in the Horiver range are sticky cards and Rollertraps. Horiver sticky cards make it possible to detect pests at an early stage, to then tackle

• BioSulfur S Label

  prior to addition in water. DISPOSAL: Do not re-use containers. Dispose of empty containers at an approved Recycling Location. An approach to a higher [...] season. Test product on a small number of plants before using. Results may vary from one site to another or in time. NOTICE TO OPERATOR: Avoid unnecessary [...] product. Misuse can be harmful to health. Avoid contact with skin and eyes. In case of contact with eyes, rinse with plenty of water. Use protective gloves

• Crop Monitoring and Scouting

  or failure of a harvest. These essential techniques provide growers with insights into the health and growth of their crops, enabling them to take proactive [...] the systematic observation of crops throughout their growth cycle. This involves a close inspection of plants for signs of stress, pests, diseases. This [...] detect the presence of pests and respond accordingly. Benefits of crop monitoring and scouting One of the most critical aspects of crop scouting is pest