• Parasitoid wasps

  environments can promote biodiversity, as the use of harmful chemicals decreases. This, in turn, creates a more balanced ecosystem in the crop, which can enhance [...] wasp laying its eggs inside or on a host pest. Here's how it works: Egg laying: A female parasitoid wasp seeks out a suitable host pest. The choice of [...] involves the adult wasps feeding on the host’s body fluids, which can be important for their reproduction. It's important to note that not all species of

• Orius laevigatus

  should be repeated once or twice. Consult a Koppert advisor or a recognised distributor of Koppert products for advice on the best strategy for your situation [...] in order to establish a population and encourage mating Make sure the material remains undisturbed at the introduction site for a few hours after application [...] Orius laevigatus for thrips control Orius laevigatus is a small yet highly effective predatory bug used in biological pest control of thrips . This beneficial

• Powdery mildew

  contact with water for no more than a few hours. Powdery mildew spores, either ascospores or conidia, don’t need nutrients or water for germination. In general [...] absence of a living crop. They survive as ascospores or perithecia, structures containing ascospores. Ascospores have not been found yet for all powdery [...] Please note, this is not relevant for other diseases that are inhibited by reducing the RH In fruit trees, pruning should be done early in the season Do not

• Scia-Rid

  Application Nematodes can be applied using a watering can, an airblast sprayer, through a sprinkler system, with a backpack sprayer, or a vehicle-mounted spray [...] within a short timeframe. Do not store mixed suspensions Dosage Scia-Rid is typically applied at a rate of 2,000,000 nematodes per m². Timing Apply during [...] below 5°C/41°F and above 35°C/95°F can be lethal The moisture content of the growing medium must be kept high for several days after application. When

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• Fusarium head blight or scab

  General Fusarium is a group of soil-borne fungi with many different species. Fusarium is widespread and can infect a range of host crops. Many species [...] water in greenhouses Prevent stress for the plants Ensure there is adequate soil drainage Apply nitrogen in the form of nitrate instead of ammonium Prevent [...] produce ascospores. In general, most Fusarium specieshave a similar life cycle. Fusarium overwinters for many years in the soil and on crop residues of infected

• Beneficial nematodes

  nematodes for pest control offers several key benefits: Fast-acting biological solution Resistance proof - pests cannot build resistance Can be applied with [...] beneficial nematodes is a straightforward process that ensures they come into contact with the target insects. Nematodes can be applied by foliar or soil a [...] less than a millimeter, play a crucial role in the biological control of agricultural pests. Despite their tiny size, these nematodes have had a significant

• Natutec Drive

  ‘In a class of its own!’ Recommended for you Natutec biocontrol application devices Natutec Drive – ‘In a class of its own!’ Natutec Drive – ‘In a class [...] Use Natutec Drive for the distribution of large quantities of natural enemies in the crop. The Natutec Drive can be customised based on the specifications [...] of the greenhouse or field and can therefore be used in many different crops. Mode of action The Natutec Drive has a rotating drum to keep the product

• Citrus mealybug

  development. After the second instar, a male nymph forms a dark brown ‘prepupa’ from which a pupa rapidly develops, inside a white cottony cocoon. Females undergo [...] dorsally, they have an oval form; they are soft and covered with a fine waxy material. They move very little. They can be distinguished from other mealy [...] presence of mealybugs is sufficient to render the product unfit for sale. A very small population can thus cause considerable economic damage. Life cycle and

• Thripex

  should be repeated if necessary. Consult a Koppert advisor or a recognised distributor of Koppert products for advice on the best strategy for your situation [...] measures Storage time after receipt Apply as soon as possible after receipt. If necessary, the product can be stored for 1-2 days. Storage temperature 10 [...] site for at least a few hours after introduction Choose at least 4,000 introduction points per hectare, evenly distributed over the total surface Can also