• Properly scouting for spider mite helps to avoid surprises

  July 5, 2022

  the leaves. If you then start to see little dots crawling around, you’ve seen enough and there’s no doubt that you have spider mite. Dormant period Please [...] earlier you deal with it, the better. This requires you to be constantly alert, and proper scouting is crucial. Using sticky traps for spider mite is of little [...] a spider mite attack is not complicated. The webs are particularly obvious, and when you spot those, the level of infestation is already high. But even

• Frequently Asked Questions about Bumblebees

  August 5, 2021

  therefore not affected by CCD. Do bumblebees sting and if so, do they die after? Although bumblebees DO sting, they only do this in self-defense and almost [...] almost exclusively when you’re near their hive or when you restrict their movement (e.g. when you step on them or try to hold them in your hand). Unlike honeybee [...] nuisance, and do not affect the viability of the bees. Animals, such as bears, can pose a more serious threat. If bears are present, it is recommended that

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• Ten tips to effectively tackle whitefly

  March 6, 2023

  controlling. Look at how the infestation is developing and adjust your strategy if the control method is not working as you want it to. You should use mold [...] soon as possible before you even notice the whitefly. That way, you’ll be one nil up if your uninvited guest does show up. Keep your finger on the pulse when [...] crop? If they’re localized to one plant, you can apply control measures in that spot or remove the plant. If the whitefly has already spread, your alarm

• Entonem for Effective Control of Thrips in Ornamentals

  August 18, 2021

  that there’s no visible residue, is another major advantage for the end-user, because the new formula, dissolved in water, is a transparent solution. The former [...] together. Correct application is crucial for the effectiveness of this biological solution. That’s why Koppert released a new ‘How-to-Use’ video. Oops, an error [...] that no visible residue is left on the leaves or fruit of the crop. After a long trajectory of research and development, Koppert is replacing the clay matrix

• Help, whitefly! Now what?

  June 2, 2022

  If you encounter whitefly in your crop, you know that you need to take action as quickly as possible. But where should you start? And what is the most [...] tips will help you when whitefly makes your life, and that of your crop, difficult. Compile a step-by-step plan in advance so that you know what action to [...] to take if you find whitefly in your crop. What are the options? When should I do what? Determine the strategy that you intend to follow and stick to it

• Keep a Close Eye on Thrips

  May 21, 2020

  larvae are, a magnifying glass is an indispensable tool. It also helps if you know where to find the larvae. In some crops, you will find them mainly in the [...] the alarm? Or not... How many adult thrips or larvae you can tolerate in your crop depends on the type of crop. For example, if you find three thrips on [...] the crop. Contact your Koppert consultant for crop-specific advice. Not only the detection of larvae is reason for a 'thrips alarm'; you also need to be

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• Sustainable Cultivation Goes Much Further than Pests and Natural Enemies

  August 18, 2021

  These days, it is more affordable. If you have the scope to invest in the latest technologies, you can take care of much more yourself than you used to be [...] about which we still know too little. There is particular potential in discovering more about those interactions. If we can get to know and understand the [...] be able to, as long as you have qualified people at your disposal, of course.’ Precision agriculture and horticulture Technology is also gaining in importance

• Predatory mites

  species infesting your plants. Different predatory mites are effective against different pests, so knowing the target pest is crucial. Scouting is essential to [...] to know where the pest is, how severe the infestation is and to identify the pest. Select the right predatory mite: Choose the appropriate species of predatory [...] recommendations of your crop consultant for the frequency of releases. Video: How to use predatory mites How many predatory mites do I need? The dosage