• Western flower thrips

  occidentalis) can be found on a wide variety of plants, including many vegetable and ornamental crops in greenhouses, and on various weeds. It is an especially [...] Both viruses affect a wide range of plants, and often a single host plant may be infected by both viruses. Life cycle and appearance of Western flower thrips [...] and the black dots of their excreta indicate their presence in the crop. The vigour of the plant is reduced by loss of chlorophyll. When infestations become

• Keep Them Cool!

  August 10, 2021

  pollination,’ says Remco Huvermann. ‘The effect of the outside temperature on the hive can be great however. A well visible, shady location near the ground [...] Bumblebees need to keep a cool head to be able to function optimally and carry out their valuable pollination work. ‘We go a long way to ensure that growers [...] adequate fresh air and keeps humidity at the right level. A protective layer in the bottom of the Natupol box acts as insulation and reduces fluctuation

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

  December 15, 2024

  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 [...] 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 [...] , 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

• Tobacco aphid

  Life cycle and appearance of Tobacco aphid Aphids have a complex life cycle, with both winged and wingless forms of adults and a great variety in colour [...] never glossy. Winged individuals have a brown-black head and thorax and a reddish abdomen. There is a dark brown spot on the abdomen and several transverse [...] probably evolved from the peach potato aphid in the Far East and is a key pest of tobacco crops in both the United States and South America. The tobacco

• American serpentine leaf miner

  tomato and melon. Loss of leaves also reduces yield. In full-grown plants of fruiting vegetable crops, however, a considerable quantity of foliage can get damaged [...] and appearance of American serpentine leaf miner The life cycle of a leaf miner has the following stages: egg, three larval instars, a pupal instar and [...] ornamental crops, this is usually of less significance. Seedlings and young plants can be completely destroyed as a result of the direct damage caused by leaf

• New Look Sachet for Spical-Plus

  June 18, 2020

  slow release of predatory mites over a period of 4 to 6 weeks. Spider mite can cause severe damage in any crops. Neoseiulus californicus is a predatory mite [...] available as of July 20, 2020. The material, content and application of the new Spical -Plus sachet remain the same. The sachet itself acts as a rearing system [...] product, Spical-Plus , has a new sachet. This beneficial insect has successfully been used for years for the biocontrol of destructive spider mites . The

• Protect Poinsettias From Whiteflies

  April 14, 2025

  review of the benefits of an IPM program for the poinsettia grower explores the aim of the program, its advantages, and the growing importance of IPM in [...] Isarid™ Is A Grower-Approved Ally Against Pests In Ornamentals Green Valley Greenhouse of Ramsey, Minnesota is an ornamental grower with a wide range of volume [...] poinsettias. This is a look into why they use Isarid ™ as one of their foundation products to provide pest prevention for a wide range of crops.

• Natupol Excel

  crop and depends on environmental conditions. Always consult a Koppert advisor or a recognized distributor of Koppert products for advice on the best strategy [...] development depends on environmental conditions and the amount and quality of pollen. Presentation One large colony of bumblebees including a queen, workers [...] hive on a horizontal platform (avoid inclination, otherwise sugar water may leak) Position the hive about 20-60 cm above the ground in the shade of the

• Natupol

  crop and depends on environmental conditions. Always consult a Koppert advisor or a recognized distributor of Koppert products for advice on the best strategy [...] development depends on environmental conditions and the amount and quality of pollen. Presentation One standard colony of bumblebees including a queen, workers [...] Natupol Excel Start Up can be used for a wide range of crops, grown on surfaces bigger than 2000 m² and with approximately 25-35 flowers per m² per week

• Amylorid™ Biological Fungicide

  Amylorid™ SDS Application Amylorid™ can be applied as a foliar spray, a directed or banded spray, a soil or plant drench, as an in-furrow application, or [...] Diseases Amylorid™ provides suppression of listed foliar and soilborne plant diseases. See label for complete list. Crops Corn, Hops, Oilseed crops, Peanut* [...] pressure situations. Storage time after receipt Adhere to expiration date printed on product packaging. Storage temperature Room temperature (below 75°F). Storage