• Larvanem

  control of larvae of weevils and other beetles in a wide range of crops. Pests Beetles (Coleoptera): Weevils (Curculionidae): Black vine weevil (Otiorhynchus [...] ) Mode of action The nematodes enter the pest and release symbiotic bacteria into the pest's body cavity. These bacteria convert the host tissue into a [...] Downloads FAQ Nematodes Preparation Remove the sachets from the box and keep them at room temperature for 30 minutes Empty the contents of the sachets into

• The cost-saving potential of biological crop protection for your IPM strategy

  February 20, 2025

  In the quest for effective pest and disease management, biological crop protection has emerged as an effective economically advantageous strategy. This [...] analysis, cost-effectiveness analysis, and optimization frameworks all lend to evaluating the efficient use of resources. A significant portion of the current [...] Biocontrol, on the other hand, often requires less frequent intervention once established. An example of this is the use of a combination of the Orius predatory

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

  March 3, 2023

  cucumber. The presence of natural enemies also has a good inhibiting effect on population development. The predatory mites , which are the basis for the products [...] Temperature is the most crucial factor for population growth – the spider mite can develop at a temperature between 12°C and 40°C, with the speed of growth [...] three 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

• Capirel

  (Coleoptera): Black vine weevil ( Otiorhynchus sulcatus ); Otiorhynchus spp; South American fruit tree weevil ( Naupactus xanthographus) and other weevil larvae; [...] ) Mode of action The nematodes enter the pest and release symbiotic bacteria into the pest's body cavity. These bacteria convert the host tissue into a [...] beneficial nematodes in stone fruits & nuts Target pests of beneficial nematodes in top fruits FAQ Nematodes Preparation Remove the sachets from the box and

• Strawberry

  referred to as black vine weevils, are generalist pests, the adults of which feed on the foliage of strawberry plants, and larvae on the roots. Their feeding [...] populations. These nematodes are entomopathogenic, meaning they infect and kill the caterpillars . Once applied, the nematodes actively seek out the caterpillar [...] strawberries a prime target. The female fruit flies lay their eggs below the surface of the berries, and the hatched larvae feed on the fruit, causing damage

• Acadian Plant Health™ and Koppert Join Forces to Expand Biostimulants Access Across the U.S.

  April 3, 2024

  extracts comprise the foundation of the agricultural solutions we offer. We deliver key functionality to meet agricultural needs worldwide in the areas of performance [...] pollination . The partnership provides Acadian’s U.S. customers with increased ease of access to products and local technical expertise, in line with the company’s [...] delivery fleet, ensuring faster shipping times. Effective April 1, 2024, Koppert USA will serve as the distributor of Acadian and Acadian Organic to U

• Casea

  ) Mode of action The nematodes enter the pest and release symbiotic bacteria into the pest's body cavity. These bacteria convert the host tissue into a [...] beneficial nematodes in top fruits FAQ Nematodes Preparation Remove the sachets from the box and keep them at room temperature for 30 minutes Empty the contents [...] on which nematodes feed, develop, and reproduce inside the host. This kills the pest within a few hours to days after infection. Visual effect Infected

• Great Results in Combating Grubs in Blueberries

  March 19, 2019

  including nematodes. Comparing the results, nematodes showed the best efficiency, and in 2017 we started to use nematodes systematically.’ The plantations [...] hectare. ‘Most often, the right moment of application occurs from the middle to the end of July, but every year you have to carefully observe the moment of [...] beetles. In the fight against grubs, we were supported by birds and badgers which feed on the larvae of this pest. We didn’t want to disturb the cooperation

• FAQ Nematodes

  FAQs Beneficial nematodes 1. Nematodes in general What are nematodes? Nematodes are microscopically small (0.6 to 1 mm), unsegmented worms that occur [...] plant pathogenic nematodes, and saprophytic nematodes. The entomopathogenic nematodes are natural enemies of a lot of insects. Are all nematode species harmless [...] can be host to this group of nematodes. By far the most nematodes belong to the group of saprophytes. These nematodes are harmless and live of dead organic

• Crop Protection

  parasitic wasps , predatory mites , nematodes, and microorganisms are used to control pests and diseases. What are biocontrol agents? Biocontrol agents [...] health or the environment. Minimal resistance against pests and diseases Biological control agents, such as beneficial insects, mites and nematodes, provide [...] Crop protection in agriculture Crop protection is the practice of protecting plants against pests, diseases, and harmful influences to ensure healthy growth