• Municipality Enschede: Entonem nematodes against oak processionary caterpillar

  was not enough. She is the project manager of the oak processionary caterpillar for the Municipality of Enschede. ‘We use Koppert’s nematode product Entonem [...] of unusual butterflies and moths. As we only do this at an early stage, there is no secondary effect on other caterpillars . We’ve treated a total of 2600

• Spical: The Effective Weapon Against All Types of Spider Mite

  October 12, 2020

  resistant to chemicals, so Spical really is the ideal solution. Citrus mite The citrus mite ( Panonychus citri ) is not only a problem in citrus fruits but [...] Neoseiulus californicus Spical-Plus Neoseiulus californicus What is Biological Control? Spider mite is the favorite food of the predatory mite in Spical , whose [...] spider mite ( Panonychus ulmi) is a pest in apple, pear, plum, cherry, rose, raspberry, and blackberry cultivation. There’s often a biological balance with

• Rhizoctonia solani

  the fungus, only the mycelium is important in this context. Thanatephorus cucumeris is a soil-inhabiting fungus, that is very persistent in the soil. It [...] before and after emergence. A typical symptom of root infection is that the taproot is reduced to a thread. Reddish-brown lesions occur on the root just [...] plant parts in contact with the soil and from there can grow upward. Lesions are brown and rot on fruits is brown, water-soaked and sunken. Late infection

• Flowering and Pollination – One of the Most Critical Blueberry Growth Stages

  April 16, 2019

  heavily on pollinators to initiate the production of berries. But is it only pollinators that are important, or are there other factors to take into consideration [...] been achieved, everything is ready for a good harvest. NatuGro Availability Due to state and federal regulations not all products mentioned in this article [...] flowering, and pollination is taking place: the right bio-stimulant at the right growth stage can have a major impact on blueberry production and quality. Spring

• Aphidius colemani

  wings, and is black with dark brown legs. A female has a more pointed abdomen that is as long as the wings, is equipped with an ovipositor, and is black, with [...] colemani is available at Koppert as Aphipar . Aphidius colemani products Aphipar Expand all items How to use Aphidius colemani The parasitic wasp is available [...] an aphid is parasitized in a younger stage there will be no reproduction. A male wasp has slightly longer antennae, a rounded abdomen that is shorter than

• Plant Pollinator interactions in high temperatures

  climates, it is assumed that the proper management of bees is sufficient to ensure good pollination. The single biggest problem is that if there is not enough [...] radiation is essential. Under challenging circumstances, proper monitoring of whether pollination is taking place, and whether the setting is 100% is vital [...] industry is the optimum temperature range for pollination. Growers want to keep the greenhouse temperature below 30° C. It is one of the main reasons why greenhouses

• Koppert’s microbial solutions for sustainable food production

  October 15, 2020

  Rhizoctonia , and pests like whitefly . Trianum is a product based on the fungus Trichoderma harzianum T22 that not only protects plants against soil-borne diseases [...] on food production to increase. People are becoming increasingly critical about the use of chemical agents in farming methods and this is why we are stepping [...] up the production of microbial solutions worldwide," Peter Maes asserts. "We are convinced that this is the way to improve future food production where

• Spotted Wing Drosophila

  fruit. There are three larval instars and in the third instar the larvae are about 3.9 mm long. The pupae of Drosophila suzukii are tan-brown and 3 mm long [...] spot on each wing, where their common name is derived from. Females have a strong saw-like ovipositor that is used to penetrate the skin of the host fruit [...] the start of its invasion in 2008/2009, the spotted wing drosophila, which is originally from Asia, has spread extensively in North and South America and

• An impressive range of predatory mite solutions thanks to continuous research and innovations

  July 17, 2024

  achievement is that we have managed to improve and escalate the production, safe transportation and optimal application of our predatory mite products worldwide [...] packing and mode of transportation radically. There is now an entire cold chain in place from production unit to distributor that includes road and airfreight [...] René Koppert. ‘Our growing range of predatory mite products has set a standard in the sector that is difficult to beat.’ The innovative biocontrol solution

• Prevention: the most powerful weapon in the fight against Fusarium

  December 13, 2022

  depending on the crop. The best tip we can give growers is that prevention is better than cure. Fusarium wilt is an incredibly difficult disease to treat. The fungus [...] a crop is weak, but there are also varieties of this fungus that can devastate entire crops, as was the case in banana cultivation. Prevention is essential [...] causes this disease, Fusarium , is found worldwide and can infect many plants. In addition to causing wilting, Fusarium wilt is also responsible for causing