• Transeius montdorensis

  m2/release. Releases should be repeated once or twice, or until control is achieved. Consult a Koppert advisor or a recognised distributor of Koppert products [...] always be adjusted to the particular situation. Start introduction preventively or as soon as the first pests are detected in the crop. Use at least 4,000 sachets [...] repeated after 4 weeks if the pest is not controlled. Consult a Koppert advisor or a recognised distributor of Koppert products for advise on the best strategy

• Pollination checklist Growing lights

  Pollination checklist Placement High & horizonal Growing lights in tomato crops Light timetable Points of attention 19:00 Snow 18:00 Place hives [...] closely during snowfall and introduce extra bumblebee hives if necessary or temporarily carry out hand pollination. The sun activates the bumblebees [...] PR28302 Make sure the hives are not overheated by the lamps and other means, or by the sun in spring and late autumn. The later the lights are turned on

• Artificially lit crops pollination advice

  higher latitudes (Scandinavia - Northern Europe), place bumblebee hives high in or above the crops starting from week 40 (+4) until week 10 (-4). Position [...] problems when insufficient daylight occurs (particularly 4 to 10 weeks before or after the shortest day, depending on latitude and environment) rapid decline [...] early daylight is not obstructed by side screens, polycarbonate side walls, or other filters. Between week 6-10, switch back to normal bumblebee hive allocation

• Blueberry

  infection. Bumblebees are highly efficient pollinators of blueberry crops. They contribute significantly to the successful production of high-quality blueberries [...] Aphis gossypii ), Blueberry aphid ( Ericaphis scammeli ) and Green peach aphid or Tobacco aphid ( Myzus persicae ). Fruit flies Fruit flies pose a threat to [...] closely observing plants for signs of pest activity, such as leaf damage, or the presence of insects. Trapping systems, such as sticky traps (Horiver,

• Encarsia formosa

  temperatures it may be better to switch to the use of Enermix or Ercal . Consult a Koppert advisor or a recognised distributor of Koppert products for advice [...] to hang cards at places exposed to direct sunlight The dosage of En-Strip or Enermix depends on climate, crop and whitefly density and should always be [...] thereby contributing to the reduction of whitefly numbers. Encarsia formosa is highly adaptable and can adjust its parasitism based on the density of the whitefly

• Thrip control in Strawberry with Orius laevagatus

  May 8, 2019

  predatory bug Orius laevigatus (Thripor) in tunnels or glasshouses, to help control thrips. Orius is a highly effective predator of thrips, attacking motile [...] the predatory bug is generally not carried out until the second half of May, or early June. Introduction rates are typically 1-2 Orius per plant, the higher

• Predatory mites

  Thripex-Plus . For crops cultivated in tunnels, outdoor settings, or consistently high-humidity environments, our Ulti-Mite sachets present an optimal choice [...] They can rapidly build up populations as they can also survive on pollen or other prey. Amblyseius swirskii ( Swirski-Mite ), Amblydromalus limonicus [...] Predatory mites for whitefly For the control of whitefly, predatory mites are highly effective. The generalist predatory mites Amblyseius swirskii ( Swirski-Mite

• Diglyphus isaea

  weekly intervals or until control is achieved. At low temperatures (<20°C/68°F) it might be better to use Minusa . Consult a Koppert advisor or a recognized [...] Miglyphus ). Release parasitic wasps between the leaves of the crop in the morning or in the evening The dosage of the parasitic wasp Diglyphus isaea depends on [...] the leafminer from within, leading to its death. This feeding behavior is highly effective in reducing leafminer populations, as each Diglyphus isaea larva

• Cannabis

  cannabis cultivation. It involves the use of natural predators, parasitoids, or beneficial organisms to manage pest populations. Some of the common pests [...] and causing deformities in leaves and flowers. Whitefly Whitefly can be highly problematic in cannabis, with two notable species of concern being the Tobacco [...] can also be a severe problem in cannabis crops. Fungus gnats Fungus gnats or Sciarid flies can wreak havoc on cannabis plants, particularly in indoor growing

• Citrus mealybug

  extract the sap from the plant, stunting growth and causing deformation and / or yellowing of leaves, sometimes followed by defoliation. The overall effect [...] from the egg. These first instar nymphs are known as ‘crawlers’. They are highly active in their search for a new feeding place and are capable of moving