• Effective spider mite control with predatory mites

  Phytoseiulus persimilis Phytoseiulus persimilis is a specialist predator of spider mites , it is extremely effective in controlling outbreaks under warm and humid [...] pests in horticulture, damaging crops rapidly and thriving in hot, dry conditions. Their resistance to chemical pesticides makes biological control a critical [...] chemical tools in an IPM program. Koppert: expert in predatory mite solutions Koppert offers solutions for both preventive and curative applications in crops such

• Hemp russet mite

  e (gall and rust mites). It does not produce galls but lives freely (vagrant) on hemp/cannabis plants. Aculops cannabicola is host specific to hemp/cannabis [...] hemp/cannabis ( Cannabis sativa ). It cannot survive on other plants. Damage symptoms Damage is caused by the mites sucking out the contents of plant cells. Hemp [...] plant and can cause stunting. When populations are large, the mites can also be found on the underside of leaves. This results in smaller leaf size and suppressed

• Chrysopa-E

  conditions Chrysoperla carnea is effective in a wide temperature range including low temperatures (average > 12°C/54°F). It is most effective at 20-28°C (68-82°F) [...] made preventively or in infested areas and repeated at weekly intervals until control is achieved. Consult a Koppert advisor or a recognised distributor [...] fluids. Visual effect Prey is sucked out, shrivelled skins are difficult to find. Chrysoperla carnea larvae are active mainly during the night. The larvae

• Ulti-Mite: Revolutionising biocontrol with innovative predatory mite sachets

  represents a significant advancement in the packaging of predatory mites , designed to enhance biological pest control across a wide range of crops. In 2016 [...] swirskii , branded as Swirski Ulti-Mite . Since its market debut in 2006, this beneficial has been a resounding success and has become one of our most [...] similar products in suboptimal climates. Whether you’re growing peppers, strawberries, melons, or citrus fruits, in tunnels or open fields, or in consistently

• Entonem

  1 sachet of 50 million in a box. 500 million - 2 sachets of 250 million in a box. 2,500 million - 10 sachets of 250 million in a box. Developmental stage [...] insect pests in protected crops and amenity. It is effective at low temperatures, thus can also be applied in colder parts of the season. Entonem is typically [...] solution as soon as it is prepared and within a short timeframe. Do not store mixed suspensions Dosage Entonem is typically applied at a rate of 250,000 to

• Phytoseiulus persimilis

  outbreak is quickly and effectively dealt with, but the disadvantage is that it disappears rapidly in the absence of suitable prey. When prey is in short [...] persimilis is sensitive to relative humidity below 70%. Phytoseiulus persimilis in bottles The predatory mite Phytoseiulus persimilis is available in a bottle [...] persimilis is by far the most important natural enemy of Two-spotted spider mite (Tetranychus urticae) and has been used in many crops worldwide, mainly in greenhouses

• Glasshouse potato aphid

  sweet pepper it secretes a toxic substance, which leads to deformations in the growing tip of the plant. Precisely where the plant is pierced is unimportant [...] aphid Aphids have a complex life cycle, with both winged and wingless forms of adults and a great variety in colour. When reproduction is asexual, the young [...] with a brown head, a dark thorax and a dark abdomen that has pale to dark transverse bands. The body shape is similar to wingless females, but is 2.0-3

• Predatory insects

  capable of consuming a significant number of aphids in a short period. Aphidalia , featuring the ladybird species Adalia bipunctata , is a good solution for [...] Gall midges play a beneficial role in natural pest control, particularly in controlling aphids and spider mites . Gall midges have a unique and interesting [...] often results in a decreased reliance on chemical pesticides. This reduction is beneficial for both the environment and human health, as it minimises exposure

• A good fruit set is the start of a good production!

  April 6, 2020

  fertilisation there is a period of rapid cell division when there is a high demand for energy. Calcium is essential during this period, and often a limiting factor [...] Veni Calcium Vidi Terrum Spring is here! And time for fruit crops to flower. A strong fruit set is all important for a high quality and healthy yield. [...] for example is actively involved in pollen germination and seed, fruit and nut development. When the flowers are opening, active pollination is needed. Most

• Trianum effectively controls Pythium in cucumber

  to Pythium. ‘My crop gets 20 hours of light a day, which means it requires a lot of water. That larger quantity of water makes the plant more susceptible [...] which makes it susceptible to Pythium. A very acceptable level Kees grows Rijk Zwaan’s variety Skyson RZ, which has a lot of vigour and is suited to exposure [...] Wubben, Kees Hendriks runs a farm covering over six hectares along Hoefslag road in the Dutch village of Pijnacker. Built in 2011, the farm has two sections