• Aphidend

  temperatures. As gall-midges are active at night, it is crucial to keep the night temperature above 12°C/61°F, to ensure optimal conditions for oviposition. Apply [...] 70%) to get the best results. Combined use High densities of generalist predatory mites , especially Amblyseius swirskii , can be detrimental to Aphidend [...] Aphidend depends on climate, crop and aphid density and should always be adjusted to the particular situation. Start introduction as soon as the first aphids

• Grower Koen - Embracing biological crop protection in agriculture

  the opportunity to continue the business. While the trend towards organic farming was growing, Koen felt that it would be too quick to completely abandon [...] is prepared to fully transition to biological crop protection when the government decides that certain traditional methods can no longer be applied. "10 [...] abandon traditional methods. He decided to find a balance between both approaches. This way of working allows him to gain experience in using biological crop

• Even distribution of predatory insects with Natutec Drive

  Manager Angel Angelov. ‘When it comes to the even distribution of Koppert’s predatory insects , it’s in a class of its own. It also fits perfectly into our [...] Farming in the UK took the decision to acquire the Natutec Drive tool to disperse its biological pest control products. ‘It was a brilliant move,’ says Glasshouse [...] proved to be labour-intensive, time consuming, and not always accurate. We battled to get the product uniformly dispersed. Natutec Drive is easy to use and

• Horiver Rollertrap

  with staples or clips. It may be necessary to secure the Rollertrap mid run to provide additional support. It is recommended to replace the Rollertrap [...] cm above the crop, except for the 30 cm width which needs to be placed 40 cm above the crop To assist with placement, insert a rod, or something similar [...] with dry conditions Rollertrap should be hung above the crop when the crop is still low Attach the Rollertrap to crop wires, greenhouse poles, or other

• Minusa

  higher temperatures (>25°C/77°F) and/or higher infestation rates it might be better to use Miglyphus . Consult a Koppert advisor or a recognised distributor [...] miner pupa. The adult wasp will emerge from the pupa. Visual effect It is not possible to see on the outside if the leaf miner larvae or pupae are parasitised [...] Minusa depends on climate, crop and leaf miner density and should always be adjusted to the particular situation. Start introduction as soon as the first mines

• Enermix

  should be repeated at least 3 times at weekly intervals or until control is achieved. Depending on the specific situation, it may be better to switch to [...] places exposed to direct sunlight Dosage The dosage of Enermix depends on climate, crop and whitefly density and should always be adjusted to the particular [...] whiteflies may be insufficient. For optimal performance of Eretmocerus eremicus the 24 hour average greenhouse temperature needs to be at least 20°C/68°F

• Tomato looper

  twin-spot moth or tomato looper ( Chrysodeixis chalcites ) belongs to the family of Noctuidae . It is a tropical and subtropical species originating in the Me [...] distinct. The antennae are long and thin. The eggs are white to pale green, shiny, dome-shaped with 28 to 32 vertical ribs. They are deposited singly or in pairs [...] attached to the underside of leaves within folded edges, on random objects and on tomato fruit, often in a bunch of ripening tomatoes, however, it can also

• Potato aphid

  need to extract large quantities of sap to get sufficient protein. The excess sugar is secreted in the form of honeydew, making the crop and its fruit [...] usually green, but may also be pink or red (especially in tomato), depending on the food source. Even the winged forms can be red. Wingless potato aphids [...] North American origin, but is these days distributed throughout the world. It is a highly polyphagous species with a preference for Solanaceae (particularly

• Loose smut of wheat

  Infection mostly occurs before pollination and within one to two days after pollination. How to prevent Loose smut of wheat Use clean seed: Apply systemic [...] Ustilago nuda f.sp. tritici is a basidiomyceteous fungus that affects wheat. It is also known as loose wheat smut, or loose smut of wheat. Damage symptoms [...] grows upwards inside the plant into the growing tip and the seed primordia. It only becomes visible after head emergence. The teliospores that are formed

• Aphidius colemani

  causing aphids to drop from the leaf and fall to the ground. Although many aphids die as a result, many will survive and migrate to other plants to begin new [...] from its introduction site for at least a few days The dosage of Aphipar depends on climate, crop and aphid density and should always be adjusted to the [...] spins a cocoon inside the aphid cuticle, causing it to swell. The cuticle turns from a hard, leathery brown to a golden yellow casing, known as a mummy. Parasitized