• Red palm weevil

  legless, pyriform with a brown head and body comprised of 13 segments. Fully grown larvae migrate to the periphery of the palms to build a solid elongated cocoon [...] areas) with a low to moderate proportion of fibres. Their feeding causes deterioration of this tissue, making it easier for adult weevils to lay eggs deeper [...] but has spread to Africa and Europe with distribution through the Mediterranean since the 1980s. Damage symptoms It is very difficult to recognize the first

• Cotton aphid

  Plant sap is rich in sugars, but has a low protein content. Aphids therefore need to extract large quantities of sap to get sufficient protein. The excess [...] population. Large individuals (up to 1.8 mm long) are usually dark green to black, while aphids produced in overcrowded colonies at a high temperature can be much [...] and disturb the balance of growth hormones. As a result, the plant’s growth is retarded giving rise to deformed leaves or, if the infestation occurs early

• Garden chafer

  who mate with females that stay close to the ground. Females start to deposit eggs into the soil at a depth up to 5 cm soon after mating. The eggs elongate [...] feed on a wide variety of plant species. High populations of larvae can destroy plants under field conditions. Established crops are more resistant to damage [...] larval instars, a pupal instar and the adult beetle. Adult garden chafers ( Phyllopertha horticola ) have red-brown slightly hairy wings with a dark edge. The

• Amazone Plants continues the path of organic cultivation

  and I said to each other when the coronavirus crisis erupted and exports came to a standstill,’ Lex Scheffers recounts. The two partners made a remarkable [...] started to take off in 2015. In 2019, the tomato nursery also owned by Van Zijl was converted, before being added to the anthurium nursery in 2020. A remarkable [...] uses a variety of beneficials to keep these pests under control. Consultant Wim van der Meer names them for us. Amazone Plants uses Macro-Mite to combat

• Trade Show Dates for Koppert's Cannabis and Ornamental Crop Team

  December 18, 2024

  , and BioSolutions. The booth is also a great place to schedule a client visit or make an appointment to have a more in-depth discussion. Here’s where [...] As you fill in the squares on a fresh calendar this New Year, remember to pencil in a visit to the Cannabis and Ornamental Crop Team at the Koppert booth [...] below. We’ve assembled a list of dates for the major shows they are attending in 2025. Each one is a special opportunity to meet a group of Koppert technical

• Natutec Airbug

  lid Connect the tube to the blower and secure with a wing nut Place the fully charged battery in the belt bag Connect the cable to the battery Attach the [...] constant speed Hold blower at a 90-degree angle to ensure optimal crop coverage Storage conditions Store the Airbug and accessories in a dry and dust-free area [...] revolving dosing pot ensures a uniform release of carrier material containing natural enemies. The airflow from the fan guarantees a uniform distribution of

• Pea

  vegetable is a bright green colour, sometimes yellow or purple and widely grown as a cool season vegetable crop. Immature peas are consumed as a vegetable [...] This popular vegetable is a round seed in the seed pod of the fruit, Pisum sativum . Pods of this plant develop from the ovary of a pea flower and carry numerous

• Enermix

  the specific situation, it may be better to switch to the use of En-strip or Ercal . Consult a Koppert advisor or a recognized distributor of Koppert products [...] inside the greenhouse Bend and tear off the strips opposite to the mounting hole Make sure not to touch the pupae during handling Suspend the cards in the [...] places exposed to direct sunlight Dosage The dosage of Enermix depends on climate, crop and whitefly density and should always be adjusted to the particular

• Ercal

  specific situation, it may be better to switch to the use of En-strip or Enermix . Consult a Koppert advisor or a recognized distributor of Koppert products [...] inside the greenhouse Bend and tear off the strips opposite to the mounting hole Make sure not to touch the pupae during handling Suspend the cards in the [...] places exposed to direct sunlight Dosage The dosage of Ercal depends on climate, crop and whitefly density and should always be adjusted to the particular

• Limonica Ulti-Mite: Cool by Nature. Tough on Pests

  and a lasting commitment to innovation. Together, they form a legacy that provides growers with a more effective, more reliable solution designed to meet [...] enemy with a productive miniature biofactory housed inside a patented sachet, ensuring the continuous release of predatory mites for up to four weeks. [...] enables growers to build stronger, more effective preventative IPM programs. Combined with a continuous release of predators for up to four weeks, it provides