Nematodes significantly reduce Tuta larvae

treatments, we saw a reduction of Tuta in the crop of more than 80%. The large infestation which was present was reduced and under control, and the application [...] hectares of high-tech greenhouses and other production sites,’ Zoboli adds. Joint search for solutions ‘Since the arrival of Tuta absoluta in our areas [...] these destructive larvae in his crop. ‘This is the first year we have applied Steinernema feltiae and after the first cycle of three nematode treatments

La Hacienda Fresh increases crop profitability thanks to biological control

shelf life, but also in the number of productive weeks and, therefore, in the profitability of the business. The implementation of a biological control [...] better quality of fruit for export, since it is produced in safer conditions." Importance of bell pepper cultivation in Mexico The profitability of a crop is [...] integrated management of pests and diseases, making it a benchmark in know-how in the production of peppers. The harvest cycle for peppers varies according

Predatory mites

pesticides. Koppert is the pioneer in the development of predatory mite solutions, starting in 1967 with the rearing of the predatory mite Phytoseiulus [...] practical effectiveness, enabling the use of predatory mites even in suboptimal conditions. Examples of predatory mites in Ulti-Mite sachets are: Spical Ulti-Mite [...] the severity of the pest problem, multiple releases of predatory mites may be required. Follow the recommendations of your crop consultant for the frequency

Better insights and digital advice with Natutec Scout

major advantage of the Koppert app is the ability of the consultant to check up on things remotely – for Lema Tomaten, that’s the job of Koppert employee [...] metre or a few thrips in your plant, there is little to be concerned about – and little sense in the software reporting these kinds of measurement. The threshold [...] level of infestation exceeds the threshold, it’s a signal to the grower that he needs to take action. This is how Barry Enthoven of Lema Tomaten in Naaldwijk

Entonem keeps young orchids free from fungus gnats

beneficials for its two sites in Heemskerk, the Netherlands and its third location in Assendelft, the Netherlands. One of them is Entonem , the beneficial [...] the effect of spraying Every week, Floricultura examines the action of the nematodes under a microscope. First when they have just come out of the packaging [...] Floricultura is a big name in the international orchid market. The company produces young plants of the Phalaenopsis, Cymbidium, Cambria, and Miltonia

Aphelinus abdominalis

planting of the crop. Introduction rates typically range from 0.25-4 per m 2 /release. Releases should be repeated a number of times. Consult a Koppert [...] parasitized. The control of the aphids is due to host feeding and parasitization in roughly equal measure. Life cycle and appearance of Aphelinus abdominalis [...] the biological control of various aphid species. The parasitic wasp Aphelinus abdominalis is used for the biological control of the following pests: Potato

Amblyseius swirskii

Eggs are laid on the underside of leaves, often in the axil of veins. They are oval, white and are approximately 0.14 mm in diameter. The larvae have six [...] a species of predatory mite widely employed for biological pest control in agriculture. The predatory mite is an excellent biocontrol agent of thrips and [...] 4 eggs per day on this prey Life cycle of Amblyseius swirskii The life cycle of Amblyseius swirskii consists of egg, larva, protonymph, deutonymph, and

Neoseiulus californicus

white in colour and are deposited on the underside of the leaves. They are smaller than those of Phytoseiulus persimilis but similar to eggs of other predatory [...] predatory mites multiply in the sachet and disperse into the crop over a period of several weeks. Hang sachets in sheltered locations in the crop, avoid hanging [...] faster on a diet of spider mites than on other food sources. They can also survive longer than Phytoseiulus persimilis in the complete absence of food, remaining

Neoseiulus cucumeris

instance in sweet pepper crops as the predatory mite can establish itself in the crop before the pest appears. The success of predatory mites in controlling [...] laid on the underside of leaves on leaf hairs or in the axils of main and side veins. They are oval, white and have a diameter of approximately 0.14 mm [...] available in breeding sachets ( Thripex-Plus ). In this case the predatory mites multiply in the sachet and disperse into the crop over a period of several

Casea

the contents of the bucket into the half-filled spray tank (except when tank mixing with a compatible product) Maintain agitation of mixture in the tank (e [...] Nematodes in Outdoor Crops: A Step-by-Step Guide Dosage Casea is typically applied against foliar pests at a rate of 1 to 3 million nematodes per liter of spray [...] information Spray in the evening (or morning in some cases) allowing nematodes to work for several hours within the optimal range of temperature and humidity