• Hop

  a small genus of flowering plants in the family Cannabaceae. Hops are the female flowers (seed cones, strobiles) of the plant and are considered the main [...] ingredient in making beer. Although frequently referred to as hops “vine”, this plant is technically a bine. Bines have stout stems with stiff hairs to aid them [...] Hemisphere where currently the most acreage of production occurs. Although these plants have a very long life cycle, with the continued popularity of microbrews

• Enhancing the efficiency of biocontrol applications with Natutec Airobreez

  region, Labeau specializes in breeding and propagating young ornamental plants, with Phalaenopsis orchids as its flagship product. As one of the first [...] evenly distributing natural enemies across the crops, reducing time spent on pest management significantly. "I would highly recommend it to any grower seeking

• Encarsia formosa

  chemical pesticides. Encarsia formosa is used for the control of the following pests: Greenhouse whitefly ( Trialeurodes vaporariorum ) Tobacco whitefly ( Bemisia [...] Suspend the cards in the crop, if possible approximately 75 cm under the plant head Avoid to hang cards at places exposed to direct sunlight The dosage [...] to the particular situation. Start introduction preventively soon after planting of the crop. Introduction rates typically range from 1-10 per m 2 /release

• Citrus mealybug

  are capable of moving a reasonable distance over the plant. The male nymph attaches itself to the plant, whereas the females remain mobile throughout their [...] Planococcus citri ) has a world-wide distribution and many and diverse host plants. In temperate regions of the world this mealybug poses a problem in greenhouse [...] damage especially in fruit trees and ornamental crops, particularly in pot plants such as ficus, palms, schefflera, croton and kalanchoë, but also in roses

• Mycotal FAQ

  Akanthomyces muscarius Ve6. Against which pests can I use Mycotal? Mycotal is effective on a range of pests. Depending on the national product registration [...] beneficials Mycotal can be combined with safely. Can pests develop resistance against Mycotal? Pest resistance against Mycotal is very unlikely due to the [...] and animals? Due to its specific mode of action on pests, Mycotal is safe for people, animals and plants. Disclaimer The general conditions of Koppert (Koppert

• Aphidius colemani

  Aphidius colemani Aphidius colemani is a parasitic wasp used for biological pest control . This species belongs to the Braconidae family and is primarily [...] control of aphids . Aphidius colemani is used for the control of the following pests: Cotton aphid ( Aphis gossypii ) Green peach aphid ( Myzus persicae) Tobacco [...] to the particular situation. Start introduction preventively soon after planting of the crop. Introduction rates typically range from 0.25-4 per m 2 /release

• World Soil Day 2022

  December 2, 2022

  biological pest management Adding organic matter to the soil instead of artificial fertilisers is the only way to protect our future, and help plants to become [...] system. We also provide biological alternatives for chemical agents to combat pests and diseases in a way that does not impact on soil life. In this we are a [...] comes from soils. 18 naturally occurring chemical elements are essential to plants. Soils supply 15. Agricultural production will have to increase by 60% to

• Mycotal in Salad Crops

  July 8, 2019

  Spray equipment: full coverage of all plant surfaces is essential in order to achieve good contact with the target pests; select spray nozzles giving a droplet [...] vaporariorum , and tobacco whitefly , Bemisia tabaci . Mycotal is a novel pest control solution that can be used throughout the cropping season. How does [...] inner tissues, where it rapidly proliferates, causing death of the target pest. Salad crop approvals: tomato, cucumber aubergine, pepper, chilli, and lettuce

• Oleander scale

  belongs to the Coccoidea and has an almost worldwide distribution. Host plants include olive, apple, mango, palms, oleander and citrus. Damage symptoms [...] and stems may cause wilting and may reduce the photosynthetic area of the plants, leading to lower yield. Damage to fruit occurs in heavy infestations, where [...] n can lead to yellowing, leaf and shoot malformation or shrivelling and plant death. Life cycle and appearance of Oleander scale Adult oleander scales

• Effective Spider Mite Control on Ornamentals

  April 10, 2019

  improves spider mite control on ornamental plants For early control of two-spotted spider mite , and other mite pests, Koppert Biological Systems has developed [...] persimilis has no eyes, it detects webs by touch, and leaf damage by scent. The plant reacts to the effect of spider mite feeding by producing volatile chemical