• Pollination checklist tomato

  crop and the presence of sufficient healthy flowers form the basis for good pollination . Various factors can disturb the health of the plant and thus [...] Bumblebees are ideal for the pollination of tomato crops. Koppert's Pollination Checklist indicates how the best pollination results can be achieved. Download [...] 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 will become inactive

• Cabbage leafroller

  12 mm long and is ochre-yellow with darker markings. The male is slightly smaller and slimmer, more clearly marked and lighter in colour. Both have two brown [...] greenhouse crops. Great damage can be inflicted on ornamental crops, such as roses, alstroemeria, azalea, cyclamen, and kalanchoë, but particularly gerbera [...] strawberry, currant, blackberry and raspberry can all serve as hosts. Damage symptoms Caterpillars feed mainly on leaves, flowers and buds. Older caterpillars

• Onion fly

  strategies that can be used to manage this pest. These include crop rotation, planting resistant varieties, using biocontrol agents, and applying chemical [...] roots and foliage. This leads to retarded growth, decreased yield, or even death of the plant. For onion growers, onion fly infestations can be a major [...] It can be difficult to identify an onion fly infestation because the signs may not always be visible. But there are a few symptoms to watch out for. The

• Leaf stripe

  is typical for this disease. Infected plants may be stunted and heads may be distorted and failing to emerge from the sheath. Ear length and the number [...] number of kernels may be reduced and kernels may be brown. The symptoms do not always occur together. Life cycle and appearance of Leaf stripe Pyrenophora graminea [...] Soil temperatures below 12 °C are most conducive for this disease and infection does not occur at soil temperatures above 15 °C. How to prevent Leaf stripe

• Effective spider mite control with predatory mites

  to suit every crop and condition: Bottles Bottles with dosing caps for quick and easy manual application - ideal for hot spots and fast pest response. [...] biological and soft chemical tools in an IPM program. Koppert: expert in predatory mite solutions Koppert offers solutions for both preventive and curative [...] in greenhouse and open-field crops. These pests pierce plant cells, causing stippling, leaf yellowing, and eventual necrosis. Outbreaks can escalate quickly

• Don Sanchez Fresh innovates with biological control in avocados

  Mexico, more and more growers are exploring the development and implementation of natural enemies of pests and diseases such as predatory mites and bugs , lacewings [...] conditions for the marketing of fruits and vegetables in their aisles. IPM enables farmers to comply with these regulations and ensure safe and environmentally [...] an effective and safe control of thrips , crystalline spider mites and other pests, which has guaranteed the success of their production and their entry

• Blueberry

  biological control and chemical control, as needed. By using non-chemical methods and reducing the use of pesticides, growers can limit their exposure [...] exposure to harmful chemicals and minimise the negative impact on the environment. Various beneficial organisms can be used for the control of aphids , fruit [...] addressing the numerous pests and diseases that can impact the health and productivity of these plants. IPM focuses on using a combination of methods to

• Crop Monitoring and Scouting

  pest and disease detection. Identifying pests and diseases early allows for targeted control measures, reducing the need for excessive pesticide use. This [...] Scout you can use your preferred scout method. Record scout observations by mobile phone manually or use the scanner for Horiver sticky cards for automatic [...] monitoring and scouting In the world of agriculture and horticulture, the phrase "knowledge is power" couldn't be truer. Crop monitoring and scouting are

• Koppert and CABI collaborate on making more biological controls available

  December 18, 2018

  countries using a BioProtection Portal currently being developed by CABI Enhancing and promoting the benefits of Plantwise plant doctors and the use of biological [...] presence in Africa and Koppert Kenya and CABI are collaborating in a number of areas in East and West Africa. Validating each other’s data and promoting sustainable [...] CABI and the Koppert Foundation stepped up their efforts to combat pests which threaten the food security and livelihoods of thousands of farmers and their

• How to protect bumblebees from heat

  cooling methods include Use of defused glass and coating, cooling by outside air and use of soil for cooling. Using more bumblebees By using extra bumblebees [...] humidity levels, and radiation. Flower quality may be also reduced caused by low humidity and high radiant heath. Even at 28° C, pollination can be reduced if [...] temperature and sun radiation on the internal hive temperature can be great. We advise growers to protect the hive from direct sunlight and to place it