• The various stages of the spider mite

  March 4, 2023

  adult spider mite, i.e., a mite in its fifth stage of development, can vary in color quite considerably. Adult females are half a millimeter in size, and [...] all stages of its lifecycle. It starts with the eggs, which are as round as a ball. These eggs produce larvae, which have just six legs. To begin with, they [...] and their bodies are oval in shape. Males are smaller and narrower, with a slightly pointed back. They are also slightly more mobile than the females. It’s

• Celebrating real food heroes

  October 19, 2022

  2022 – a year that still finds us with an ongoing pandemic, conflict in Ukraine and other parts of the world, accelerated climate change, and a rising [...] environment.’ Xrarm and the tower of hope Xfarm a local social project in Puglia on more than 50 hectares, is a great example of social farming. Global an local [...] rising cost of living. World Food Day is a day on which to think about ways to achieve food security for everyone. ‘Now that we are increasingly involved in

• Trianum can hold its ground

  February 2, 2023

  growth. It is, therefore, important to check whether a combination of biological and chemical agents is a wise choice. Does the combination boost both agents [...] treatment to give the Trichoderma fungi a chance to develop fully. Side-effects database If you want to be 100% sure that a specific product is not harmful to [...] always be the starting point. Pesticides can, directly or indirectly, have a negative influence on beneficial micro-organisms: have effect on spore germination

• Designed with growers in mind

  February 22, 2023

  product ranges each month. The new product branding is more than a refresh. We've developed a recognizable look and feel across the entire product portfolio [...] products. Supportive colors A range of supportive colors makes each product easily recognizable. This can be helpful when sorting a delivery consisting of different [...] For example, the datamatrix 2D barcode identifies the specific batch of a product. A QR code helps you navigate the product webpage directly for full product

• Target pests of beneficial nematodes in Stone Fruits & Nuts

  Flatheaded root borer Capnodis tenebrionis Autumn/Spring Spray/drench over a 1 m radius around the tree trunk - 1 or 2 treatments in springtime and in autumn [...] Nectarines Nut Plums Chestnuts Chestnut tortrix Beneficial nematodes A biological & effective solution to help control hazardous pests in agricultural [...] are simply not available anymore. Beneficial nematodes can be used to tackle a broad spectrum of pests in top and stone fruits, like apples and peaches, potatoes

• trial results wireworm control

  soon after being infested, and dies within a few days. The nematodes that emerge then start their search for a new host. 01-2024 [...] out in search of their prey. They can actively hunt! Once they have found a host insect, they penetrate its natural body openings. The nematodes then release

• Beneficial Nematodes against Horticultural Pests

  within a few days. The nematodes that emerge then start their search for a new host. Part of the IPM toolbox Nematodes have increasingly become a powerful [...] being researched). They are selectively applied to combat a significant variety of pests in a wide range of temperatures, such as the pupae and larvae of [...] so far. However, effectiveness of the nematode solution depends largely on a number of factors; temperature, time of application, larval stage of pest,

• Target pests of beneficial nematodes in Top Fruits

  S. feltiae S. carpocapsae Dose 1,5 billion/ha Beneficial nematodes A biological & effective solution to help control hazardous pests in agricultural [...] are simply not available anymore. Beneficial nematodes can be used to tackle a broad spectrum of pests in top and stone fruits, like apples and peaches, potatoes [...] the nematode-pest combinations that have been tested successfully so far. If a specific pest is not mentioned in this document, it doesn’t necessarily mean

• Harness the added value of nature's helpers

  October 10, 2022

  you which pesticides are harmful or harmless to natural enemies. Make a plan with a Koppert consultant to determine the best times to use which products [...] beneficial soil-borne nematodes. Make sure the soil is a good place for them to live. There's a wealth of knowledge about this in the organic farming sector [...] for over 55 years, mainly for protected crops. Natural enemies are used on a large scale to combat pests and mites. Chemical plant protection products are

• Target pests of beneficial nematodes in Soft Fruits

  weevil Capirel Casea S. feltiae S. carpocapsae Beneficial nematodes A biological & effective solution to help control hazardous pests in agricultural [...] are simply not available anymore. Beneficial nematodes can be used to tackle a broad spectrum of pests in top and stone fruits, like apples and peaches, potatoes [...] the nematode-pest combinations that have been tested successfully so far. If a specific pest is not mentioned in this document, it doesn’t necessarily mean