Shallot aphid

shallot aphid, Myzus ascalonicus , is extremely polyphagous. It feeds on crops such as onions, shallots, strawberries, lettuce, brassicas and potatoes and [...] adulthood. With each moult they shed white skin, betraying their presence in the crop. Wingless females of the shallot aphid are 1.1-2.2 mm long and shiny brownish [...] temperatures are still low. Winged forms are produced and migrate to other crops until June.

Optimal placement of bumblebee hives

hives can be placed higher inside the crop, at a minimum height of 1.4 meters above the ground, particularly in dense crop areas. On the darkest days of winter [...] different directions, away from the crop. For horizontal placement, entrances may be in the same direction, but away from the crop, with a maximum of two hives [...] winter, consider placing the hives above the crop near the greenhouse roof. This allows bumblebees to receive maximum daylight, aiding their orientation

Natutec Drive

Natutec Drive? Use Natutec Drive to apply Koppert products evenly over the crop to get the most effective pest control. The product is a unit with a patented [...] disperse material into an airstream for distribution through tubes over crops. The Natutec Drive is applicable in any situation and based on the specifications [...] as a customized vehicle or on existing farming equipment, no matter what crop system. Koppert's Natutec Drive, the release system for predatory mites using

Wheat bunt

of soil fungicides can help reduce the soil-borne inoculum Sowing winter crops early in the fall when temperatures are still above 15°C at the critical [...] for this fungus Prevent plant diseases by optimizing plant potential and crop resilience.

Pherodis Fruit Fly Attractant

Drosophila suzukii in various fruit crops. Pests Spotted wing drosophila ( Drosophila suzukii). Crops Various fruit crops. Mode of action Flies are attracted

Neoseiulus californicus

the sachet and disperse into the crop over a period of several weeks. Hang sachets in sheltered locations in the crop, avoid hanging into direct sunlight [...] first spider mites are detected in the crop. Use at least 4,000 sachets per ha and hang them evenly spaced in the crop. Release should be repeated after 4 [...] Phytoseiulus persimilis in the complete absence of food, remaining in the crop to await the arrival of new prey. Life cycle of Neoseiulus californicus The

Spidex Boost

first spider mites are detected in the crop. Use at least 4,000 sachets per ha and hang them evenly spaced in the crop. Release should be repeated weekly if [...] evansi . Mode of action Predatory mites leave the sachets and enter the crop. There they pierce the prey with their sucking mouthparts and suck out the [...] Carrier Wood-chips. Application Hang sachets in sheltered locations in the crop, not exposed to direct sunlight Sachets do not have an exit hole, so each

Spidex Vital lives up to its promises

Vital at the start of February. ‘I have three crops a year,’ he tells us five weeks later. ‘As the old crop is always cleared away, I start from scratch [...] released, he had a closer look at the crop. ‘It was clear that the predatory mites were distributed throughout the crop more evenly. I also noticed many P [...] farms like mine. And as spider mites can cause real problems in this type of crop, an even better beneficial is always welcome. That was the reason for me

Natupol Trio

three large bumblebee colonies) are developed for open-field crops, blossoming in spring. Crops Stone fruits, pome fruits, strawberry, blueberry. Mode of [...] Bumblebee stings Application Natupol Trio hives can be placed 4-7 days before the crop flowers Position the Natupol Trio hives evenly througout the plot. The best [...] small grey door under the lid Pollination performance and duration varies per crop and depends on environmental conditions. Always consult a Koppert advisor

Trichoderma harzianum

For transplanted crops it is possible to start applications from propagation. When the pathogen pressure is potentially high, the crop is sensible to soil [...] Biofungicide for crop protection Trichoderma harzianum T-22 is a species of beneficial fungus commonly used in agriculture and horticulture for its various [...] Trichoderma harzianum is often applied as a biocontrol agent to protect crops against soil-borne diseases, improve nutrient uptake, and enhance overall