• Great Results in Combating Grubs in Blueberries

  March 19, 2019

  occurs from the middle to the end of July, but every year you have to carefully observe the moment of flight of adult beetles.’ In the first year of application [...] .’ The Larvanem nematodes were introduced through the irrigation system at a dosage of 2x500 millions per hectare. ‘Most often, the right moment of application [...] analyzed the life cycle of the pest to ensure that we use nematodes at the best possible time. Together with Thomas Domański, our consultant at Koppert

• Thrips Can Get Out of Hand Quickly!

  August 18, 2021

  how quickly the problem spreads: the higher the temperature it is, the more active the thrips are and the faster they multiply. This is why the insects feel [...] varies a bit depending on the species of thrips). And under optimum conditions, a population of western flower thrips is even capable of doubling within just [...] feel so at home in a warm greenhouse. Other factors also play a role, such as humidity and the type of crop. An additional point is that western flower

• Why Isarid is a grower-approved ally against pests in ornamentals

  August 31, 2022

  left on the plants.' Koppert as a strategic partner Besides the consistent quality, other significant factors that have contributed to the success of Green [...] contributed to the success of Green Valley Greenhouse IPM program are the resources that come along when purchasing Koppert's products: 'The side effects [...] from using Isarid , Koppert's biological insecticide, for the control of a wide­­­­ variety of common pests like whitefly , aphids , thrips , mealybugs

• Operation Mealybug

  August 10, 2021

  deal with a mealybug infestation. Introducing the new heroes in the battle: the larvae and adults of the predatory beetle Cryptolaemus montrouzieri . With [...] short work of this troublesome pest, with minimum effort. Cryptobug is the best weapon on the market for the effective biological control of mealybugs [...] Hotspots The larvae of the predatory beetle are less mobile than the adults, so they are ideal for combating mealybug hotspots. Cryptobug-L can be deployed

• Trianum can hold its ground

  February 2, 2023

  has little negative effect on the effectiveness of Trianum. Despite this, an approach free of chemicals should always be the starting point. Pesticides can [...] once the fungal mycelium has 'conquered' the roots of a crop, there is little that moves it. Please note that when using the water-soluble variant of Trianum [...] The Trichoderma harzianum T-22 fungus in Trianum is incredibly hardy. It can be used in combination with many other products, and even the use of most

• Ten tips to effectively tackle whitefly

  March 6, 2023

  scout your crop at regular intervals so that you can spot an attack early on. When you spot the first whitefly, quickly assess the extent of the spread. Are [...] If you suffer an attack, always seek the second opinion of a consultant. Don’t try to reinvent the wheel; plenty of knowledge and expertise exists already [...] spread throughout the 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

• Target pests of beneficial nematodes in Potato & Outdoor Vegetables

  12-2022 Part of the IPM toolbox Nematodes have become a powerful part of IPM solution, to either partly substitute, and sometimes replace the use of conventional [...] build resistance Can be applied with regular spray equipment Compatible with most pesticides Leaves no residue This is an overview of the nematode-pest co [...] solutions. More than 35 years of experience Koppert started producing nematodes in 1986. Many years of experience have gone into the selection, breeding and

• Parasitic wasps

  begin to feed on the host pest. They consume the host from the inside, which ultimately leads to the death of the host. Pupal stage: After the larvae have consumed [...] suitable host pest. The choice of host depends on the specific species of parasitic wasp, as they often exhibit host specificity. The female parasitic wasp [...] eggs either inside the host's body or attaches them to the host's exterior. Larval development: When the parasitic wasp eggs hatch, the newly emerged larvae

• Keep Them Cool!

  August 10, 2021

  humidity at the right level. A protective layer in the bottom of the Natupol box acts as insulation and reduces fluctuation in temperature in the hive. ‘The [...] can be great however. A well visible, shady location near the ground in amongst the crop can make a difference of 4-15°C / 39.2-59°F in the hive. This can [...] temperatures, the best practice is to help the colonies to keep cool during the hottest times of the day and allow them to pollinate in the early morning

• Prevention: the most powerful weapon in the fight against Fusarium

  December 13, 2022

  Growers worldwide have to deal with the soil-borne fungal disease Fusarium wilt . As the name suggests, wilting is the most common symptom, but this soil-borne [...] fruit and in the stems and base of plants, spoiling after harvest, spots on leaves, and dried-out grains. And unfortunately, an infection can be difficult [...] difficult to identify at the start. Fusarium often strikes when a crop is weak, but there are also varieties of this fungus that can devastate entire crops, as