Lily

About Lilium is a genus of herbaceous flowering plants. Most lily species originate from temperate regions in the northern hemisphere, but they also grow

Ten Facts About Thrips

The thrips family is very large; there are many species of thrips. But don’t panic: most of them are harmless. Western flower thrips (Frankliniella o [...] is an absolute must. Knowledge about this pest, together with the guidance of Koppert consultants, will help you make the right choices. Here are ten important [...] intruder you are dealing with. Koppert's experts help you determine the identity of the intruders. 4. Thrips sucks plant juices from the upper leaf and/or flower

Plant health

Lettuce

most often grown for its leaves. It is, however, often plagued on by a number of insect and mammal pests and fungal and bacterial diseases, and can suffer

Turf and grass

pitches and football fields, turf provides the perfect base for a wide variety of sporting grounds around the world. It is also prized as a ground cover for

DuoKare

DuoKare™ is a mixture of live microbes as a seed treatment for corn to help withstand dry spells during critical growth stages such as flowering and grain [...] for sale in the following U.S. states and territories: KY, IL, IN, OH Mode of action DuoKare™ protects the seed from drought, helping corn advance to the

New Approach Significantly Reduces Aphids in Soft Fruits

effectively be controlled with the use of beneficials. Aphids, however, are a different story. In the cultivation of raspberries in greenhouses, the large [...] concern, and in the cultivation of blackberries in greenhouses, the large blackberry aphid (Amphorophora rubi) is the main source of nuisance. This was the reason [...] effective way of tackling the aphids. Reducing Aphid Levels Through Prevention The approach that has been developed is based on the preventative use of the gall

Natutec Drone Leaflet - Koppert

NATUTEC DRONE WE’RE ON TOP OF YOUR CROP High expectations of efficient Natutec Drone The technique is efficient and works, but the challenge is in organizing [...] distribute the beneficials evenly, hundreds of empty food trays on the ground, to see if the regardless of the carrier material, it also had to be efficient: [...] test the costs of dispersal via drones had to be lower than the flights in the hangar in Valkenburg also gave good outcomes. costs of manual dispersal

Plant Pollinator interactions in high temperatures

n, use of air-cooling systems, use of evaporation systems. During periods of hot weather, when the temperature exceeds 30° C for large parts of the day [...] environmental temperature: Impact of radiant heat and humidity A glasshouse air temperature of 30° C at a humidity of 80% can still results in good pollination [...] an intensity of no more than 400 watts. The table in figure 3 gives a representation of what the best conditions are for pollination. Of course, these

Trianum-G

Mode of action The mode of action of Trianum-G is based on the following mechanisms: Competition for space Trianum-G grows faster on the surface of the [...] Trianum-G takes away the source of nutrients that the pathogens need. The pathogens therefore have less chance to develop. Parasitism of pathogens Trianum-G grows [...] grows around the mycelia of the pathogens. The cell walls of the pathogens break down and the pathogens die. Pack size 20 kg bag. Formulation Granule Co