• Aphipar

  mummy. The adult parasitic wasp emerges through a hole at the rear of the mummy. The first mummies are noticed in the crop around 10-14 days after the first [...] parasitic wasps emerge from the mummies and females lay their eggs into aphids . The next generation of parasitic wasps develops inside the aphid, which converts [...] bottles. Carrier Wood chips. Application Spread the material on rock wool slabs or in Diboxes Make sure the material remains dry and is not moved from its

• Neoseiulus californicus

  persimilis in the complete absence of food, remaining in the crop to await the arrival of new prey. Life cycle of Neoseiulus californicus The developmental [...] white colour. In many cases the colour of the food ingested shines through the skin and shows up as an X-shaped marking on the back. If the food supply has [...] available in breeding sachets ( Spical-Plus , Spical Ulti-Mite ). In this case the predatory mites multiply in the sachet and disperse into the crop over

• Garden chafer

  General The garden chafer ( Phyllopertha horticola ) is a beetle from the Scarabaeidae family. It does most of its damage in the larval stage when it feeds [...] cherries. Damage symptoms The garden chafer ( Phyllopertha horticola ) does most of its damage in the larval stage when it feeds on the roots. First instar larvae [...] cuttings. The beetles are only active at night, taking round bites out of the leaves, starting from the edge. This damage is usually not a problem in vegetables

• Spider mites and other mites

  are often found in colonies on the undersides of leaves, where they feed on the plant's sap. The damage caused by plant mites can result in discolored or [...] n of the leaves, with the affected areas curling and twisting. This damage is caused by the mites feeding on the plant tissue, which disrupts the growth [...] and the availability of food. Here's an overview of the life cycle of plant mites: Egg: The life cycle begins with the female mite laying eggs. The eggs

• 100% Sustainable Agriculture

  that is the guiding principle in everything we do! Pioneering is not new to Koppert. In fact, it’s in our DNA. Fifty years ago our founder was the first [...] constantly testing them in the field together with you. Only with the help of your knowledge and experience can we move forward to develop the very best biological [...] alone: Koppert wants to help you find the right solutions. We are a family business and the global market leader in developing sustainable solutions against

• Pollination

  n is the transfer of pollen from the anthers of the flower to the stigma of the flower. If the pollen is transferred from anther to stigma on the same [...] ation. Cross pollination, is the transfer of pollen from the anther of one flower to the stigma of another flower on the same plant or on another plant [...] when it comes to the production of vegetables, fruit and seed. Well pollinated crops result in considerably higher yields and improve the quality and shelf-life

• Cerall: 100% Biological Seed Treatment Against Fungal Diseases

  July 26, 2024

  with the plant. They cause the plant to start various defence reactions that in turn also prevent the pathogens from successfully infecting the young [...] use? Researched & Discovered In Sweden The origin of Cerall lies at the Swedish University of Agricultural Sciences, where the first preliminary tests were [...] Koppert is the only company in Europe to offer a powerful biological (microbial) solution against seed-borne fungal diseases in cereal crops: Cerall .

• Citripar

  make a hole in the sticker on the lid. Use the label to hang the tube in the crop following the instructions on the label itself. Hang the tube on a place [...] develop in the mummified skin of the host and look like swollen mealybug larvae. Empty pupae have an irregular exit hole at the posterior end of the mummy [...] out of direct sunlight. Leave tubes in the crop for at least two weeks. Carry out adequate ant control. Dosage The dosage of Citripar depends on climate

• Navigating Energy Efficiency, Greenhouse Lighting & Pollination Success

  December 1, 2023

  Beevision, on the entrance of the hives and around the flowers in the crop, to do their pollination work and find their way back to the hives. These levels [...] before 11 in the morning. Starting the light cycle before midnight is known to create problems. Check the moment the flowers close and adjust the light cycle [...] important during the four to six weeks before the shortest day of the year (December 21), and the four to six weeks that follow it when the winter weather

• Tomato

  honeybees, but bumblebees are the perfect fit for effective pollination of the crop. Adequate pollination ensures that the ovaries in the flowers are fertilized [...] critical role in enhancing fruit set and yield in tomato crops, but also contributes to integrated pest management (IPM) practices. The use of bumblebees [...] promotes the overall health of tomato crops, as it stimulates growers to minimise the use of synthetic pesticides. Pest monitoring and scouting in tomato