In Partnership with Nature

difficult material to recycle. In addition to these unfortunate facts, Styrofoam is being banned in many cities and According to World Centric, a company [...] years Koppert’s mission has been to contribute to better health of people and the planet. Therefore, there is no better way to accomplish this but by cutting [...] cutting our carbon footprint. After many trials, Koppert will be slowly switching from Styrofoam to a fully recyclable package for shipping. Over the next several

Steinernema feltiae

bacteria that kill the host within a few days. They are often applied to the soil as a biological control method to target pest larvae, offering a natural [...] commonly used in biological pest control . These microscopic roundworms are parasitic and are known for their effectiveness in controlling a variety of pests, [...] natural and environmentally friendly approach to pest management in agriculture and horticulture. How do Steinernema feltiae nematodes work? Steinernema feltiae

Heterorhabditis bacteriophora

ora nematodes are usually applied to the soil. This biological control method, offers a natural and environmentally friendly approach to pest management [...] commonly used in biological pest control . These microscopic roundworms are parasitic and are known for their effectiveness in controlling a variety of insect [...] lly friendly method of pest management in agriculture and horticulture. How to apply Heterorhabditis bacteriophora nematodes? Nematodes can be applied

Flowering potted plants

Flowering potted plants About There are many species of flowering potted plants, the most common species are: Poinsettia is well known and popular for [...] belongs to the family of Begoniaceae . The genus consists of 1,795 different plant species. Some of these species are usually grown indoors and are used as [...] about 125 species belonging to the family of Crassulaceae . Hibiscus is well known for its large, ornate flowers which are trumpet-shaped. These flowers

Powdery mildew

leaves. Many sweet pepper cultivars react to powdery mildew infection by dropping leaves that are not infected yet. It depends on the cultivar how soon after [...] in this case also protrude from the stomata. Conidia are the main means of dispersal. They are dispersed by wind, as are the ascospores. In general, powdery [...] surface. Small structures are produced, the haustoria, from which the fungus penetrates the plant cell and takes up nutrients from the epidermal layer of

Atheta

Atheta takes about 21 days (at about 25°C/77°F). The sex ratio will typically be equal, 1:1 females to males. Eggs hatch in 3-4 days to begin their larval [...] and their pupal chambers are constructed out of silk. Appearance Atheta coriaria are typically light to dark-brown – in many cases al- most black – in [...] for up to 7 days. Typically, one application at the beginning of the growing cycle, and a small re-application at each transplant is sufficient to enable

Impatiens thrips

development from egg to adult on the plant, specifically on the leaves. Eggs are deposited in the leaf tissue, while subsequent stages are found on the [...] greenhouse cultivation, having spread to many countries within the last 30 years. The thrips have mostly been able to spread as a consequence of the trade [...] Adults are found on both upper- and undersides of the leaves. This species of thrips is relatively large. Both males and females are dark brown to black

FAQ Nematodes

values up to 5 are safe for nematodes. With which pesticides/fungicides can I mix a nematode product? Nematodes are quite insensitive to many types of [...] What are nematodes? Nematodes are microscopically small (0.6 to 1 mm), unsegmented worms that occur naturally in the soil throughout the world. Are there [...] matter to provide a rich soil life. How do entomopathogenic nematodes work? Nematodes are actively looking for a host or using an ambush strategy to reach

Thripex-Mini

Therefore consult your supplier prior to using Thripex and it is recommended to carry out a small field test to monitor the effects. Best working conditions [...] hours of the day. Dosage Rate 1/pot 2/pot - Biological beneficials have a very short life expectancy and therefore need to be introduced to the crop as [...] The predatory mites are easily damaged Please note Thripex Mini contains grain mites and bran. These mites might cause slight damage to some crops, especially

Fusarium spp.

of soil-borne fungi with many different species. Fusarium is widespread and can infect a range of host crops. Many species are considered weak pathogens [...] barley. Furthermore, mycotoxins are produced, of which DON (deoxynivalenol) is the best-known. The mycotoxins are toxic to mammals so maximum levels have [...] of soil-borne fungi with many different species. Fusarium is widespread and can infect a range of host crops. Many species are considered weak pathogens