• Sugar beet

  the Altissima cultivar group of the common beet. Beta vulgaris (beet) is a plant which is included in Betoideae subfamily in the Amaranthaceae family. The [...] It has a conical, white, fleshy root (a taproot) with a flat crown. The plant consists of the root and a rosette of leaves. Sugar is formed by photosynthesis [...] tropical and subtropical zones. The soil must contain a large supply of plant food, be rich in humus and must retain a great deal of moisture.

• Thrip control in Strawberry with Orius laevagatus

  May 8, 2019

  Orius laevigatus in strawberry crops. Thrips are one of the most difficult pests for the strawberry grower. They are often impossible to control using in [...] the biological programme to control thrips on strawberries. However, the pest can nevertheless become problematic during the summer, and strawberry growers [...] is a highly effective predator of thrips, attacking motile stages of the pest, including the adults. The presence of pollen enhances the rate of development

• ‘Knowing & recognizing’ now available in 4 languages

  May 23, 2018

  recognizing’ – Koppert Biological Systems’ revised and updated reference book on pests, disease and their biological solutions – has been translated into Dutch [...] sold worldwide, so it’s important that information concerning the prevalent pests and diseases is accessible to other parts of the world in different languages [...] governmental pressure for sustainable solutions for food crops and ornamental plants mounts, and measures are taken to reduce the use of chemicals in agriculture

• World Food Day 2020

  October 16, 2020

  solutions to combat pests in agriculture and horticulture, Koppert has always been aware that it was necessary to respect the whole plant, both above and below [...] Rhizoctonia, and pests such as white fly. Trianum is a product based on the fungus Trichoderma harzianum T22 that not only protects plants from soil diseases [...] diseases but also promotes plant vegetation. It enables plants to cope with abiotic stress and produce good yield and quality under conditions with few resources

• Combating Strawberry Aphids with Aphiscout

  March 15, 2019

  Use APHISCOUT to combat aphid pests in Strawberries. Aphid pests are a major threat to protected strawberry production because of their high reproductive [...] the cylinder horizontally by winding the label around a crop wire, plant cane or plant stem, and sticking back onto itself. Progressive strategy Each parasitic [...] reproductive potential and their ability to transmit plant virus diseases. Aphids also excrete unwanted sap sugars (honeydew) on the leaf surface, which favours

• New Generation Mycotal

  June 2, 2023

  a great deal of potential for combatting other pests,’ says Roozemond. ‘We hope to identify further pests and target crops that will benefit from the a [...] Mycotal , used for the biological control of Whitefly and a number of other pests, has undergone recent production enhancements. This has made the Mycotal [...] an entomopathogenic fungus that acts as a natural solution for a range of pests found in vegetables, ornamentals , nursery trees and soft fruit in protected

• Enermix

  Pests Greenhouse whitefly ( Trialeurodes vaporariorum ); Tobacco whitefly ( Bemisia tabaci ). Mode of action Adult female parasitic wasps parasitise second [...] Suspend the cards in the crop, if possible approximately 75 cm under the plant head Avoid hanging cards at places exposed to direct sunlight Dosage The [...] to the particular situation. Start introduction preventively soon after planting of the crop. Introduction rates typically range from 1-10 per m 2 /release

• Conifer

  Pinophyta, Coniferophyta or Coniferae . The plants are so-called gymnosperms or seed-bearing vascular plants. This means that their seeds are not enclosed [...] enclosed in an ovary. All existing conifers are perennial, woody plants and secondary growth occurs in the development of conifers. Conifers are usually trees

• Tobacco whitefly

  sap from the plant leaves and secreting honeydew. This can have the following consequences: If the population is very large, feeding on plant sap can affect [...] . The larvae inject enzymes into the plant that alter their normal physiological processes. In some host plants, this can cause damage, including irregular [...] T-shaped fissure. The adult whiteflies are often scattered over the entire plant where they deposit their eggs. This is why on one leaf all different dev

• Ephedrus cerasicola

  settings. Ephedrus cerasicola is used for the control of the following pests: Wide range of aphids The parasitic wasp Ephedrus cerasicola is available [...] to the particular situation. Start introduction preventively soon after planting of the crop. Introduction rates typically range from 0.75-1.5 parasitic [...] hole at the rear of the mummy. In practice, mummies are often found on the plant, but also in hidden places such as on ropes, under the rims of the pots,