• Tomato pinworm

  varies a great deal since it can take between 8 and 20 days. The total life cycle takes about 26 days at 25°C and 100 days at 13°C. When adults emerge, they [...] which forms a mine, it can be confused with the eggplant leafminer (Gnorimoschema glochinella). For control, pheromones are usually used to disrupt the mating [...] Life cycle and appearance of the tomato pinworm The eggs are whitish in colour to start with, then turn brown or orange as they develop and can be found on

• Thrips

  monitor your crop regularly for signs of thrips, so you can detect an infestation early and take action. This can be done by using sticky traps, which are [...] infestation the leaves themselves can shrivel, and there can be varying levels of fruit damage depending on the species of thrips and their population density. [...] are attractive to thrips and can help trap them before they can cause damage. You can also scout the plants visually to look for signs of thrips, such as

• Ten facts about Spical

  August 3, 2022

  mites that make webs, both in greenhouses and outdoors. The product can be used in vegetable crops (except tomatoes), cut flowers, and fruit. The predatory [...] one of the old hands at Koppert, having been used for 35 years to control spider mite. And the battle’s being won: the predatory mite does an excellent job [...] Mediterranean Sea and in North and South America. Neoseiulus californicus mainly eats spider mites but can also survive on other mites, insects, and pollen. As

• Trianum can hold its ground

  February 2, 2023

  diseases and pests The Trichoderma harzianum T-22 fungus in Trianum is incredibly hardy. It can be used in combination with many other products, and even the [...] biological and chemical agents is a wise choice. Does the combination boost both agents, or does it inhibit one or the other? Persistent Trianum can be used [...] database on our website or via the side-effects app before use. You can also contact your advisor for more information. Get in touch with us!

• Crucial Information on Pollination at High Temperatures

  August 11, 2020

  therefore essential for both plant and pollinator. The White Paper also provides a useful ‘summary of actions to protect both plants and pollinators in high [...] to fruit set, yield, and quality, but are you clear on how hot climate conditions impact on both the pollinator and the plant, and the interactions between [...] may be poor. Growing in warm climates opens up a whole set of problems that can affect yield and quality. Management of temperature, humidity, and radiation

• Rhyzobug – ready to deal with armored scales

  August 20, 2024

  result in defoliation and the dying back of twigs or larger branches. To prevent this, Rhyzobug can be applied both in greenhouses and in outdoor crops to [...] proving to be effective in several crops including orchids, palms, citrus, ornamentals , and avocado. Armored scales suck cell sap in fruit trees and berries [...] adults and larvae predate on armored-scale insects Easy application Rhyzobug has a wide host range and predates on the oleander scale, rose scale, and Californian

• Orius insidiosus

  in various agricultural and horticultural crops worldwide. Both adults and nymphs are voracious predators, capable of piercing and feeding on the soft bodies [...] Thripor-I Expand all items Best conditions for use of Orius insidiosus Optimal temperatures for Thripor-I are above 20°C (68°F), lower temperatures slow down [...] prey. The predatory bug Orius insidiosus is used for the control of the following pests: Thrips How to use Orius insidiosus The predatory bug Orius insidiosus

• Sustainable Cultivation Goes Much Further than Pests and Natural Enemies

  April 23, 2018

  to food safety, and both chemicals and artificial fertilizers are products of the petrochemical industry which relies on mineral oil. ‘And we all know that [...] ground in major crops such as maize, soya, and sugar cane. Drones with cameras and sensors will soon be used to detect pest hotspots in the enormous areas [...] latest techniques and technology are growing in importance in response to Koppert's broaderfield of work. ‘If we can get to know and understand the plant

• Frequently Asked Questions about Bumblebees

  November 15, 2018

  start emerging and carry out work both inside and outside the nest. Worker bees forage for both pollen and nectar to provide resources for brood as well [...] Bumblebees and honeybees can be used together with caution. Koppert hives contain bags with a small volume of sugar water solution, which can attract honeybees [...] the hives in large numbers, the health and longevity of the hives can be jeopardized. When using bumblebees and honeybees together, Koppert recommends

• Creating a Cleaner Safer Berry

  May 2, 2018

  crop that has been treated with limited amounts of pesticides and is safe for both employees and prospective customers. Based on their extensive experience [...] Amblyseius californicus ( Spical ) can provide a useful back-up as it is less sensitive to chemicals, tolerates a lower humidity and has the ability to feed on [...] Thripor ), and Amblyseius swirskii ( Ulti-Mite Swirski ), which both control thrips. All three products have consistently been proven to be effective curative