• Protected vegetables

  January 1, 1970

  cultivation, IPM plays a pivotal role in ensuring both crop health and environmental sustainability. Understanding IPM IPM is a holistic and proactive [...] pesticides, there's a sustainable and eco-friendly alternative known as biological pest control . Biological control, also known as biocontrol, is a natural approach [...] diseases in vegetable crops is essential for maintaining crop health and ensuring a successful harvest. Disease management involves a combination of preventive

• Flowering and Pollination in Blueberry

  April 4, 2019

  ns in a flower bud at 60-80 times higher than in a leaf. Although calcium and trace elements can be supplied using standard fertilisers, this is not always [...] assimilation, and Veni Calcium is easily absorbed by the plant due to its unique composition - using a foliar application ensures it is directly available to the [...] Blueberries and bio-stimulants are a strong combination, especially during the spring, when plants are flowering, and pollination is taking place: the right bi

• Aphidoletes aphidimyza

  January 1, 1970

  should be repeated at weekly intervals until control is achieved. Consult a Koppert advisor or a recognized distributor of Koppert products for advice [...] prey for the newly hatched larvae is normally not difficult. When a gall midge larva attacks an aphid, it injects a paralyzing toxin that also starts [...] Aphidoletes aphidimyza for aphid control Aphidoletes aphidimyza is a species of predatory gall midge known for its effectiveness in biological pest control

• Navigating Energy Efficiency, Greenhouse Lighting & Pollination Success

  December 1, 2023

  day, it is best to keep hives closed and run hand pollination for one day, or when less that an average 1,5 biting mark is found. Humidity Is Also A Critical [...] where less daylight is available. As a result, bumblebees may not become active or only become active much later in the day. It is essential that the flowers [...] efficacy stands out as a linchpin in this scenario, directly influencing crop yield and quality. The success of growers hinges on a delicate balance, pa

• Mealybugs and scales

  January 1, 1970

  ornamental crops, the mere presence of mealybugs is sufficient to render the product unfit for sale. A very small population can thus cause considerable [...] fruit. This can eventually kill the leaf. Life cycle of mealybugs & scales Mealybug & scale control videos Take a look at the video or go to our Youtube [...] fruit quality and overall yield. Effective control of mealybugs and scales is essential to maintain healthy and marketable crops. Biological control of

• Mycotal FAQ

  January 1, 1970

  Asked Questions What is Mycotal What is Mycotal? Mycotal is a natural insecticide. It contains a so called entomopathogenic fungus, a fungus that disables [...] disables and kills insects. The product is packed in a cardboard box which contains a bag of blastospores of the unique fungus, Akanthomyces muscarius Ve6. Against [...] at a temperature between 2°C and 6°C. The expiry date of the product can be found on the packaging. How to apply Mycotal? Mycotal is applied as a foliar

• Neoseiulus cucumeris

  January 1, 1970

  thrips larvae. Neoseiulus cucumeris is a valuable solution in integrated pest management (IPM) strategies, where it acts as a natural enemy to help control thrips [...] Release should be repeated after 4 weeks if the pest is not controlled. Consult a Koppert advisor or a recognized distributor of Koppert products for advice [...] controlling thrips is mainly dependent on the size of the prey larvae. Thrips larvae try to defend themselves against an attack by a predatory mite by violently

• Amblyseius swirskii

  January 1, 1970

  Amblyseius swirskii is a species of predatory mite widely employed for biological pest control in agriculture. The predatory mite is an excellent biocontrol [...] have eight legs, and are a whitish yellow colour. Adult mites have eight legs, are a translucent white in colour, and have a flat, elongated body. They [...] swirskii is most effective at temperatures between 20 and 32°C (68 and 90°F). It is not effective at temperatures below 18°C/64°F. Amblyseius swirskii is sensitive

• Combating Strawberry Aphids with Aphiscout

  March 15, 2019

  at least 16 o C, for a few hours a day. Aphiscout contains 5 selected parasites Five species in one application. Aphiscout contains a mix of five aphid parasite [...] unwanted sap sugars (honeydew) on the leaf surface, which favours the establishment of ‘sooty moulds’, leading to a reduction in the rate of photosynthesis [...] commercial strawberry crops. The strawberry aphid ( Chaetosiphon fragaefolii ) is a threat, due to its ability to transmit several economically important persistent

• Amblyseius andersoni

  January 1, 1970

  Amblyseius andersoni is a species of predatory mite and is used for biological pest control in horticulture and agriculture. These predatory mites are [...] Amblyseius andersoni is not recommended as it is hindered by the glandular hairs on the stems and leaves and does not build up a population. Amblyseius [...] predatory mite Amblyseius andersoni is available in a bucket ( Anso-Mite ). Mix carefully by turning around the bucket a few times Carefully sprinkle on the