• Scia-Rid

  few hours to days after infection. Visual effect Infected pest insects in the root zone turn yellow to brown but may be difficult to find, due to rapid d [...] Scia-Rid can be used for biological control of fly larvae in mushroom cultivation. Pests Larvae of sciarid/mushroom fly ( Sciaridae ) and other species [...] cone nozzle types Continuous mixing should take place to prevent nematodes sinking to the bottom of the spray tank Avoid sprayers equipped with centrifugal

• Help! How Does Thrips get Into My Crop?

  May 6, 2019

  underside of leaves near the veins. These thrips are also found on weeds in the greenhouse; a good reason to put weed control at the top of your to-do list [...] easy to find out how the pest got into the greenhouse or field concerned. Generally speaking, there are three 'routes' that thrips take when getting into [...] invisible. The existence of this route into a greenhouse sometimes leads to discussions or arguments between the grower and the supplier of the plant material

• Thrips Can Get Out of Hand Quickly!

  April 16, 2019

  it takes just nine to eleven days (it varies a bit depending on the species of thrips). And under optimum conditions, a population of western flower thrips [...] thrips are to be brought under control. A small spot with thrips can become a real infestation in no time! The temperature in particular determines how quickly [...] flowers. A female can lay one to two hundred eggs that hatch within a few days. At 15°C/59°F, the development from egg to adult takes about 40 days. At

• How to protect bumblebees from heat

  pollination may stop due to damage to the hive. Bumblebees therefore need to keep cool in hot summer conditions to be able to function optimally and carry [...] crucial to ensure effective pollination to support crop production and maintain high yields for growers. To ensure a positive result, it is crucial to protect [...] in which bumblebees need to operate in various countries worldwide conducted over a period of 35 years, has led to a number of innovations that have now

• Trianum can hold its ground

  February 2, 2023

  even the use of most chemical products generally has little negative effect on the effectiveness of Trianum. Despite this, an approach free of chemicals should [...] the roots of a crop, there is little that moves it. Please note that when using the water-soluble variant of Trianum, it is important not to use products [...] during, and after treatment to give the Trichoderma fungi a chance to develop fully. Side-effects database If you want to be 100% sure that a specific

• How to protect bumblebees in cold

  pollination activity and climate To achieve the best pollination results, it's essential to allow the majority of bumblebees to focus on their pollination [...] around the hive to incubate the brood. It's crucial to protect the brood during such conditions to avoid damage Keep in mind that the impact of climate on [...] it's essential to keep an eye on the bumblebees. Sometimes, worker bumblebees may get lost through the vents and won't be able to return. To mitigate this

• Get the growers’ guide to biological crop protection

  April 13, 2018

  many phases, as well as giving you the ability to recognize the pest or disease you are up against by means of detailed illustrations and close-up photographs [...] edition comprises 443 pages, 700 photographs, and dozens of illustrations of the most prevalent pests, diseases and their natural enemies. Read more [...] photographs. The knowledge gained will equip you to find the best sustainable solutions. First published 25 years ago and revised in 2003, the latest edition

• The How and Why of IPM

  April 4, 2019

  the natural enemies are of crucial importance. There's actually a kind of triangular relationship, and each of the three sides of the triangle must receive [...] all, if a plant doesn't get sick, you don't have to use any control. If you want your IPM approach to be successful, you need to start by selecting strong [...] same amount of attention: You strengthen and protect the crop. You tackle diseases and pests. You strengthen and protect the population of natural enemies

• How-to-Use Videos Now Available

  April 4, 2019

  Easier Koppert Biological Systems has launched 47 new How-to-Use product videos with many more to follow. These are now available on Koppert's YouTube channel [...] com/user/KoppertBiological/videos . When there remember to subscribe to the channel in order to keep up with all the new videos coming soon. Currently, [...] great tool for growers to stay up to date on any videos that help understand Koppert's products in detail. There are also great videos to understand what fuels

• Aphids and How to Protect Your Crop

  April 3, 2020

  effectively by means of selective chemical pesticides, with few adverse effects on biological controls. However, due to increased resistance to pesticides, biological [...] fiber 100 ml bottle, hatches up to 1,000 gallmidges 100 ml bottle, hatches up to 2,000 gall-midges 500 ml bottle, hatches up to 10,000 gall-midges Aphilin Predatory [...] al sectors. As aphids are able to reproduce asexually and are notorious virus vectors, they have quickly become one of the most threatening greenhouse