• Control Bean Seed Fly with Beneficial Nematodes

  farming success with Capirel nematodes Wilco is highly satisfied with the results achieved using Capirel nematodes and recommends this product to all growers [...] range of crops, can cause significant damage. However, beneficial nematodes offer an effective and environmentally friendly solution for biological pest [...] host plants. Larvae hatch and tunnel into the soil, feeding on seeds and roots of young plants, causing patchy emergence and crop loss. The rapid damage

• Ten tips to effectively tackle whitefly

  March 6, 2023

  which biological control to use and when. In addition to damage by feeding on crops, whitefly can contaminate the leaves and fruits and transmit viruses. The [...] you have to deal with and the control strategy. Here’s what you need to know. Whitefly can spread extremely quickly. It’s important to scout your crop at [...] tobacco whitefly is infamous for being able to transmit more than 25 viruses to the plants it feeds off. With some crops, including pepper and tomato , it’s

• Unprecedented Journey for Future Leaders

  July 24, 2018

  the course is English and floricultural managers from around the globe are welcome to apply. Application is followed by a selection procedure and by the end [...] course (28 October to 10 November 2018) is open to future floricultural leaders between 25-40 years old from around the globe, with a minimum of 5 years [...] are selected to be part of this first edition. Participation to the Pro Manager Master Course is free of charge, participants only pay for their own travel

• Koppert introduces nematode solutions for agricultural pests

  November 21, 2022

  news for growers is that they can apply these two biocontrol products with the most commonly used spraying and irrigation systems. Another plus is that [...] that both conventional and organic growers can use them, even close to harvest time. In addition, they are safe for humans and the environment supporting [...] nematode species and can be used to control damaging pests such as wireworms in irrigated potato, bean seed fly in onion, codling moth and other moths in

• Thrips: a tiny pest with big consequences

  February 2, 2023

  by thrips species and by crop. And that's not all: thrips can also cause a loss of vigor and production. So put, the consequences can quickly get out of [...] leads to discolored spots and dots. These patches are brown on white roses and white on red roses. Early damage to a cucumber fruit causes it to grow curved [...] problem, especially for ornamental plants . Silver spots appear on the leaves, and large infestations may also lead to yellowing and occasionally even leaf

• Nematodes established solution for Nesidiocoris in France

  particularly to tomatoes, and seriously disrupts biological equilibrium. SCEA de Fontanel was one of the early Koppert France customers and still is, using many [...] Châteaurenard near Marseille, and have done for four generations. We have to control Nesidiocoris because it is very strong in this sector,’ says co-manager [...] practising IPM for as long as it has existed in France. We saw that it was effective. We have used Capsanem on several blocks to regulate the bug and have tried

• Getting a handle on the spider mite – how can you keep population development under control?

  March 3, 2023

  control can also help. Temperature is the most crucial factor for population growth – the spider mite can develop at a temperature between 12°C and 40°C, [...] days, so the more you can do to lower the temperature, the more you can impair development. Air humidity is also important, as the spider mite like dry [...] biocontrol of spider mite with Spidex Vital Ten facts about spider mites Spidex: dos and don’ts in a nutshell A spider mite attack can develop at lightning

• Ten need-to-know facts about caterpillars

  June 28, 2023

  this. For example, spreading many pheromones can disorientate the males and leave them unable to locate the females. Another technique is to use the pheromones [...] new look and ready for the future Spot the caterpillar! Butterflies and moths are found all over the world. Their preferred place to reproduce is in protected [...] pheromones to lure the butterflies and moths to a trap with a sticky surface or a pool of water. In addition to pheromone decoys, there are more biological

• How to protect bumblebees in cold

  temperature of 15 ºC for optimal plant development. When your crop is healthy and the average 24-hour temperature is at least 15 ºC, you can ensure that there [...] cold conditions to maintain their productivity. We understand the importance of creating the ideal conditions for bumblebees to thrive and optimize their [...] Balancing pollination activity and climate To achieve the best pollination results, it's essential to allow the majority of bumblebees to focus on their pollination

• New Look Sachet for Spical-Plus

  June 18, 2020

  californicus is a predatory mite that offers biocontrol for various kinds of spider mite. Spical-Plus can be used to effectively prevent and control spider [...] insect has successfully been used for years for the biocontrol of destructive spider mites . The new sachet is slimmer and trimmer than the former square [...] version. Spical-Plus , with its elongated shape and new design, will be available as of July 20, 2020. The material, content and application of the new