• Ervibank

  Place the basket in direct light, preferably in a spot where it can remain for 10-12 weeks Fit a dripper to the tussock for continuous supply of water and [...] dripper from tussock to rock wool when roots start to grow Best results are obtained when the banker plants hang above the crop To prevent the crop from [...] Ervibank is effective at temperatures up to approximately 30°C/86°F. Side Effects Aphids on banker plants are extremely susceptible to insecticides. Remove

• Aphipar

  develops inside the aphid, which converts into a leathery mummy. The adult parasitic wasp emerges through a hole at the rear of the mummy. The first mummies [...] introduction site for at least a few days Dosage The dosage of Aphipar depends on climate, crop and aphid density and should always be adjusted to the particular [...] 25-4 per m 2 /release. Releases should be repeated at least 3 times. Consult a Koppert advisor or a recognized distributor of Koppert products for advice

• American serpentine leaf miner

  miners cause damage to plants both directly and indirectly. The most direct damage is caused by the larvae mining the leaf tissue, leading to desiccation, premature [...] lead to burning in fruit such as tomato and melon. Loss of leaves also reduces yield. In full-grown plants of fruiting vegetable crops, however, a considerable [...] ornamental crops, this is usually of less significance. Seedlings and young plants can be completely destroyed as a result of the direct damage caused by

• Pepper weevil

  n is to inspect the ground as well as the flowers and immature fruit, since they throw themselves to the ground and keep still when they detect a threat [...] distinguishing feature is a ‘snout’ which is longer than their head and prothorax. Two days after hatching and feeding, they begin to copulate and subsequently [...] around seven to eight days, depending on the temperature. When pupation begins, the larva forms a cavity and covers it with its excrement, creating a type of

• Pea leaf miner

  over the leaf. When more mines appear on a leaf, a large ‘plate-mine’ may be formed. These are mostly located at the base of the leaf. Life cycle and appearance [...] larva, that emerges from its tunnel just prior to pupating, is known as a prepupa. This stage lasts only a few hours. [...] ly damaging to leaf vegetables and causes problems especially in lettuce grown on open ground. Damage symptoms Leaf miners cause damage to plants both

• Flowering and Pollination in Blueberry

  April 4, 2019

  fruit in a 2-3-week window, during which the plant experiences a tremendous hormonal shift to support this reproductive phase. In addition to the standard [...] of trace elements and calcium, with concentrations in a flower bud at 60-80 times higher than in a leaf. Although calcium and trace elements can be supplied [...] extracts, in a plant-based form for rapid assimilation, and Veni Calcium is easily absorbed by the plant due to its unique composition - using a foliar application

• Grower Koen - Embracing biological crop protection in agriculture

  too quick to completely abandon traditional methods. He decided to find a balance between both approaches. This way of working allows him to gain experience [...] using biological crop protection . As a result, he acquires a lot of knowledge and is prepared to fully transition to biological crop protection when the [...] opportunities to adapt my farm to a future where chemical methods will gradually disappear. I believe that the agricultural sector has a natural interest

• Sciarid flies

  ground surface close to plant roots. The larvae can grow to 5 to 12 mm in length and 0.5 to 1.5 mm in diameter. They are legless and have a conspicuous black [...] constitute the family of Sciaridae. The species that cause most damage to crops belong to the genera Bradysia and Lycoriella . Lycoriella species are mainly [...] living plant material. The adults prefer humid habitats and are attracted to a broad range of pathogenic and non-pathogenic micro-organisms for oviposition

• Fruit grower uses Natupol Tripol for outdoor pollination

  ‘Bumblebees are more active than honeybees at lower temperatures, and we have found that a combination of honeybees and bumblebees is a big improvement.’ Alfred [...] ‘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 [...] Alfred, who has been a fruit grower for 35 years, noticed that the blossoms were not pollinated optimally by the honeybees present at the time. ‘Bumblebees

• Pherodis

  following the installation of a new capsule higher numbers may be caught due to a temporarily higher release of the pheromone from the new capsule Pheromone dispensers [...] stored in a freezer (-18°C), and 1 year when stored in a refrigerator (4-6°C). Storage temperature Preferably in a freezer (-18°C), and always at temperatures [...] release a species-specific sex pheromone or lure, and need to be used in combination with an insect trap, the type of trap depends on the species to be monitored