• Spical predatory mite: a true all-rounder

  December 13, 2022

  for you Thrips parvispinus: The Tiny Pest Growers Can't Afford to Ignore Koppert At Cultivate 2026 Heidi Doering Cited As Integrated Plant Health Expert [...] mites as soon as possible! Trianum can hold its ground Swirski-Mite: the do’s and don'ts in a nutshell Whitefly – small pest, big problem Trianum is a true [...] effectively you can tackle it. The following is an overview of the key facts about the spider mite. Spider mite isn't a picky eater – it's found in almost every

• Bacterial canker of tomato

  proven to the authorities. Potato growers lose their entire crop of the affected field and potatoes from other fields on the farm, are labelled as ‘suspect’ [...] brown and may merge. The leaves wilt and curl upwards, often starting at one side of the plant. They turn brown but don’t fall off. On stems and shoots [...] second half of the season. The first symptoms are wilting of the lower leaves and subsequent expansion of the wilt upwards. Cutting the stem at the foot shows

• Broad mite

  family. There are species that feed on fungi, algae, plants, as well as insect and mite predators and parasites. Those living on plants can cause considerable [...] fourth pair of legs to carry around young pharate females (quiescent nymphs) that are still in their larval cuticle. Mating occurs as soon as the adult female [...] latus) has a wide range of host plants, especially peppers, but also aubergine, tomato and cucumber. Additionally, many ornamental crops such as azalea

• Spidex Vital lives up to its promises

  times. This is always a critical and tense moment on cucumber farms like mine. And as spider mites can cause real problems in this type of crop, an even better [...] spider mite in combination with Cucumeris, Feltiella, and Swirskii. Together, they create an effective mix. You can see them soon after they have been released [...] released and they get right down to doing their job.’ A tense moment Sjaak van Dijk switched over to Spidex Vital at the start of February. ‘I have three

• Enjoy multiple benefits against spider mite with Spical

  December 14, 2021

  can be assured of an optimal result. Spical is almost like an insurance policy against spider mites . If you use the product before finding traces of spider [...] mites are even present, or when the very first spots become visible. You can release Spical at such an early stage thanks to the predatory mites ’ ability [...] spider mites . Fewer chemicals, more benefits Spical is part of a system known as Integrated Pest Management (IPM), an approach that allows you to significantly

• Pollination checklist tomato

  level is at temperatures between 8 and 28 degrees Celsius. At temperatures between 28 and 32 degrees Celsius, their activity level gradually drops. At higher [...] best at a relative humidity (RH) of between 50% and 80%. A relative humidity of more than 80%-85% will result in pollen not being released and the bumblebees [...] pollination , a bumblebee bites onto the flower and makes the flower vibrate. This is known as buzz pollination. The imprints of the bumblebee's jaw on the flower

• Beetles

  Coleoptera is the largest of all insect orders and displays an enormous variety of form, size and habit. A number of species are a serious pest in crops or stored [...] There are many useful beetles as well. For instance, ladybirds contribute to the control of aphids . Beetles undergo a complete metamorphosis, that is, the [...] larvae do not resemble the adult at all, and must pass through a pupal instar before reaching the adult stage. Larvae have biting mouthparts and mostly

• Aphidius colemani

  abdomen that is as long as the wings, is equipped with an ovipositor, and is black, with light brown legs. [...] gossypii ) Green peach aphid ( Myzus persicae) Tobacco aphid ( Myzus nicotianae ) The natural enemy Aphidius colemani is available at Koppert as Aphipar . Aphidius [...] colonies. Life cycle and appearance of Aphidius colemani Female Aphidius spp. deposit an egg in an aphid in which four larval instars subsequently develop

• Aphidoletes aphidimyza

  aphidimyza is most effective between 20 and 30°C (68 and 86°F), effectivity decreases significantly at higher temperatures. As gall-midges are active at night [...] adjusted to the particular situation. Start introduction as soon as the first aphids are detected in the crop. Introduction rates typically range from 1-10 per [...] aphidimyza when using it as a biocontrol product by observing distinct physical characteristics at each stage. Here's how growers can identify the different life

• Scia-Rid

  Spray the solution as soon as it is prepared and within a short timeframe. Do not store mixed suspensions Dosage Scia-Rid is typically applied at a rate [...] Remove the sachets from the box and keep them at room temperature for 30 minutes Empty the contents of the sachets into a bucket containing at least 2 litres [...] Nematodes can be applied using a watering can, an airblast sprayer, through a sprinkler system, with a backpack sprayer, or a vehicle-mounted spray unit To avoid