• Large blackberry aphid

  method to distinguish these two species. The large blackberry aphid is widely distributed in Europe and also established in New Zealand. It only feeds [...] and July and migrate to new canes or host plants where they produce wingless aphids again. In October to December winged aphids appear again. These lay the [...] Amphorophora rubi , is very similar to the large raspberry aphid Amphorophora idaei . As both aphid species are host specific the host plant is the simplest method

• Following Swirski, Spical undergoes revolutionary upgrade

  November 26, 2018

  providing a more robust control of spider mite in vegetable, fruit and ornamental crops. Ulti-Mite is a sachet that is highly resistant to drought and [...] . ‘As it increases the robustness of the system, Spical Ulti-Mite can yield even greater results in these places in particular.’ Thanks to its resistance [...] moisture in greenhouses, under plastic, and in outdoor crops. This patented biocontrol system is the perfect environment for Neoseiulus californicus to establish

• Crop Protection

  benefits. Lower risk to human health Biological crop protection poses minimum to no risks to growers and consumers. It reduces exposure to toxic chemicals, [...] products. What is biological crop protection? Biological crop protection, often referred to as biocontrol, is a natural and sustainable approach to managing [...] Crop protection in agriculture Crop protection is the practice of protecting plants against pests, diseases, and harmful influences to ensure healthy growth

• Gummy stem blight

  cucumis (Didymella bryoniae) is a fungal plant pathogen that causes gummy stem blight. Damage symptoms Mycosphaerella cucumis in cucumber causes brown lesions [...] and makes it harder for the fungi to enter the leaves Pick flowers within two days after opening in areas suspected of disease (only feasible in high-wire [...] Remove all crop debris and disinfect the greenhouse Choose a cultivar that is less susceptible to internal fruit rot Use clean propagation material During

• Fruit grower uses Natupol Tripol for outdoor pollination

  ‘Pesticides are bad for beneficial insects and anything you can do to make it more sustainable is a good thing,’ Alfred adds. Koppert’s Tripol hives were introduced [...] then moving them to the apple orchard in early spring. ‘Although the weather has been unpredictable these last few years, we make sure to place our order [...] honeybees at lower temperatures, and we have found that a combination of honeybees and bumblebees is a big improvement.’ Alfred uses two Tripol hives per hectare

• Optimal placement of bumblebee hives

  can be taken to increase the productivity of bumblebees: To ensure successful communication between bumblebees and humans, it is crucial to position the [...] the hives in visible locations, enabling easy identification and access for both parties. For optimal visibility, it is recommended to place the colonies [...] warmer periods. Yet, bumblebees need sunlight to be effective pollinators. Additionally, it is essential to maintain humidity around the hives below 80%

• Mycotal your natural partner for whitefly and thrips control

  can become a serious threat to you crop in a later stage. New research has shown that Mycotal can also be a powerful weapon against pests in colder conditions [...] Mycotal product is a bio-insecticide that contains the blastospores of Akanthomyces muscarius Ve6. Mycotal is a biological solution for a range of pests [...] the insect's internal organs, leading to its death. The fungus then uses the dead insect as a source of nutrients to grow and produce more spores, which

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  first to receive updates about new stories. Subscribe to our YouTube channel. Koppert Predatory Mites Predatory mites stand as a cornerstone in integrated [...] or want to make a purchase, our team is here to support you every step of the way. Don't let pests compromise your harvest. Contact us now to discover [...] dedication that continue to fuel our quest for finding new and improved solutions today to support more sustainable agriculture, in partnership with nature

• Cottony soft rot

  as cottony soft root, is a plant pathogenic fungus. It has a very wide range of host plants. Damage symptoms The first symptoms of a cottony soft root ( [...] dispersal to neighbouring plants is by mycelial growth. How to prevent Cottony soft rot Practice dry cultivation/be careful with irrigation Use wide plant spacing [...] spacing Remove diseased plants in a closed plastic bag Remove crop residues Prevent plant diseases by optimizing plant potential and crop resilience.

• Effective Spider Mite Control on Ornamentals

  April 10, 2019

  developed the new Spical Ulti-Mite sachet, which is a follow-on from the revolutionary Swirski Ulti-Mite sachet. Spical Ulti-Mite applied to ornamental crops [...] before spider mite is found allows the predatory mites to search and find emerging spider mites . With Spical Ulti-Mite in place, helping to control spider [...] spider mite, it is time to apply Spidex ( Phytoseiulus persimilis ) to and around any spider mite infestations. Spidex has long been used for effective spider