• Scia-Rid

  the root zone turn yellow to brown but may be difficult to find, due to rapid degradation. Pack size 500 million - 2 sachets of 250 million in a box. De [...] Scia-Rid can be used for biological control of fly larvae in mushroom cultivation. Pests Larvae of sciarid/mushroom fly ( Sciaridae ) and other species [...] spray unit To avoid blockage, all filters should be removed, especially if finer than 0.3 mm (50 mesh) Use a maximum pressure of 20 bar/290 psi (on nozzle)

• Help! How Does Thrips get Into My Crop?

  May 6, 2019

  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! [...] Frankliniella occidentalis on a leaf Thrips definitely count as 'unwelcome guests,' but it's not always easy to find out how the pest got into the greenhouse [...] doors. To prevent this, some growers use overpressure in the greenhouse. 3. They come in with plant material Larvae and eggs can 'hitch a ride' on cuttings

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

  March 3, 2023

  spider mite consumes a large quantity of plant sap to ensure that it absorbs enough nutrients. The mite then rids itself off the moisture by sweating, which [...] attack can develop at lightning speed, leading to an ‘explosion.’ No need to worry! As a grower, there are ways to limit population development. Start by making [...] develop at a temperature between 12°C and 40°C, with the speed of growth continuously increasing to 30°C before slowing down again above this level. At 25°C

• Thrips Can Get Out of Hand Quickly!

  April 16, 2019

  the type of crop. An additional point is that western flower thrips love both plant juices and pollen, multiplying much faster on flowering plants than on [...] 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 [...] Flower Thrips Frankliniella occidentalis damage on phalaenopsis A quick response is required if thrips are to be brought under control. A small spot with thrips

• International series ‘Plants for Life, Plants to Survive’

  January 22, 2021

  webinar series ‘Plants for Life, Plants to Survive’ in December to highlight the importance of plant health and how it is linked to human health. Inspiring [...] Plant health New session on February 2 puts the spotlight on soil health To mark the Year of Plant Health , Koppert Biological Systems initiated the webinar [...] session will focus on soil health. When we walk on the ground, we are really walking on the roof top of another world. The amount of living organisms below

• 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

• How to protect bumblebees in cold

  n activity and climate To achieve the best pollination results, it's essential to allow the majority of bumblebees to focus on their pollination activities [...] 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 pollination [...] 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

• The How and Why of IPM

  April 4, 2019

  After 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 [...] 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 [...] just responding to an emerging infestation is not the right approach and has too little effect. Plant resilience Plant resilience, (Plant Growth Promotion

• Aphids and How to Protect Your Crop

  April 3, 2020

  the preferred method of controlling these pests. Overview of Aphid Plant Damage Aphids excrete honeydew, which attracts mold. Mold not only spoils the crop [...] effectively by means of selective chemical pesticides, with few adverse effects on biological controls. However, due to increased resistance to pesticides, biological [...] Rhyzobug – ready to deal with armored scales Amazone Plants continues the path of organic cultivation Caterpillars: a growth explosion in the life of butterflies

• How-to-Use Videos Now Available

  April 4, 2019

  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, https://www [...] 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 [...] 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,