• Spidex Vital® sets new standards in spider control

  May 12, 2021

  ® . In order to check the product for the presence of P. persimilis , a simple procedure can be carried out, which involves placing a small amount of wood [...] Spidex Vital® sets new standards in spider control In April, Koppert UK launched Spidex Vital ® for spider mite control, to replace Spidex , the long-standing [...] a great example of this,” commented David Foster, General Manager for Koppert UK. New innovative rearing system The ultimate outcome of the Spidex Vital

• Bacterial canker of tomato

  the plants in greenhouse crops and by water in field crops, for example through splashes of rain or irrigation. Both in greenhouses and in the field, spraying [...] with a brown centre. In potato, the disease usually only occurs in the second half of the season. The first symptoms are wilting of the lower leaves and [...] and subsequent expansion of the wilt upwards. Cutting the stem at the foot shows whitish ooze with bacteria in the case of C lavibacter infection, but other

• Mini-Airbug, Rapid deployment of beneficials.

  May 8, 2019

  container, ensures an even distribution of the material up to ± 1.5 to 2 metres from the Mini-Airbug, depending on the material The fan can be switched off, and [...] application of predatory mites to the entire crop, or localised pest control. The device is convenient, and ideal for releasing various types of predatory [...] predatory mite in a single work session. Natural enemies are distributed over the crop very evenly, increasing the effectiveness of pest control This handy device

• Attracker

  exposure to insecticide sprays resulting in better control. Crops All crops. Mode of action Attracker is a solution of several sugars which lures thrips from [...] concentrate (SL). Content Mixture of equal concentrations of sucrose, dextrose and fructose. Preparation Prepare the spray solution of the insecticide according [...] correct amount of Attracker to the spray solution Mix thoroughly Application Apply the plant protection product according to the user instruction of that

• A good fruit set is the start of a good production!

  April 6, 2020

  all-important reproductive phase. In addition to standard nutrition, the crop will require higher concentrations of trace minerals and calcium. Flower [...] sufficient pollinators in the crop. When Natupol bumblebees are introduced as planned, good pollination is ensured. This is in addition to natural occurring [...] period of rapid cell division when there is a high demand for energy. Calcium is essential during this period, and often a limiting factor, in order to

• Natutec Airobreez

  wheel gives you a constant and accurate amount of material. Because the reservoir is closed no material will be lost. The Double Duct provides an airflow [...] uniform distribution of material up to a distance of at least 4 metres from the Airobreez. Product components The Natutec Airobreez consists of the following [...] accessories in a dry and dust-free area. The Airobreez can be stored in the supplied case. Always store the batteries in the chargers when not in use.

• Olive scale

  Removal of large quantities of sap debilitate the plant and can cause wilting, desiccation of tissues and dieback. Life cycle and appearance of Olive scale [...] cosmopolitan pest of citrus and olives and occurs widely in tropical regions and in greenhouses throughout the world. It is a severe pest in coffee and citrus [...] be affected. Damage symptoms Olive scales produce large amounts of honeydew causing build-up of sticky deposits on nearby surfaces. The honeydew may attract

• Mirical

  Sprinkle material on clean, dry rock wool slabs, in Diboxes or on leaves. Make sure the material is not disturbed for at least a few hours Introduce in clusters [...] the cardboard strips over the stalk of a fully-grown leaf at the top of the plant. The Macrolophus will climb out of the cardboard strips and spread through [...] bugs to get out of the carrier material Dosage The dosage of Mirical depends on climate, crop and expected pest density and should always be adjusted to the

• Tobacco aphid

  therefore 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 [...] ) probably evolved from the peach potato aphid in the Far East and is a key pest of tobacco crops in both the United States and South America. The tobacco [...] tobacco aphid ( Myzus persicae subsp. nicotianae ) is also encountered in a range of crops in greenhouses, such as sweet pepper, aubergine, chrysanthemum, and

• Casea

  a rate of 1 to 3 million nematodes per litre of spray solution (average 1.5 billion /ha or 0.6 billion/acre) and against soil pests at a rate of 500 million [...] the contents of the bucket into the half-filled spray tank (except when tank mixing with a compatible product) Maintain agitation of mixture in the tank (e [...] required amount of water If tank mixing with a compatible product, add Casea at the end to a fully filled tank Apply directly after preparation of spray solution