• Pherodis

  January 1, 1970

  traps. Pests Different species of moths , beetles , flies and mealybugs . Check with your Koppert consultant or advisor for species Pherodis that are available [...] reducing the number of eggs laid by females as they fail to mate. For some pests, Pherodis dispensers contain lures which attract both sexes of the target species [...] trap in the right position as indicated for the particular trap Wash your hands between assembling pheromone traps for different pest species During the first

• Wheat

  January 1, 1970

  the end of May to the beginning of June. This flowering period is rather long (usually lasting longer than a week), because not all flowers of one single [...] particular type of fruit referred to as caryopsis. Wheat originates from southwestern Asia, or more specifically the Levant region that lies east of the Mediterranean

• The Swirski-Mite Revolution: A Game-Changer in Pest Control

  October 21, 2024

  work reliably in all kinds of situations. For growers on their farms, this is one less thing to worry about.’ A bullseye The introduction of Amblyseius swirskii [...] larger or lesser degree. We conduct a great deal of research into this mite’s use under all kinds of circumstances. In fact, this is how Swirski-Mite is [...] the power of Swirski-Mite actually is. ‘The predatory mite is extremely effective and resistant to high temperatures. It makes short work of thrips and

• Rhyzobug

  January 1, 1970

  recognised distributor of Koppert products for advice on the best strategy for your situation. Environmental conditions Optimal temperatures for Rhyzobug are around [...] Aulacaspis spp ., and other species of armoured scale insects. Mode of action Adults and larvae feed on all stages of armoured scale insects. Visual effect [...] development of Rhyzobius lophanthae. Storage time after receipt Apply as soon as possible after receipt. If necessary, the product can be stored for 1-2 days

• Damping-off

  January 1, 1970

  ‘weak pathogen’, meaning that it can usually only affect plants that are in a sub-optimal condition or suffer from stress, caused for example by too much [...] and very little of the root system survives. On the border between air and soil or substrate the plant turns brown. A typical symptom of a Pythium infection [...] infection is the easy stripping of the skin from the root cortex with a finger nail. Life cycle and appearance of Damping-off Pythium belongs to the Oomycetes

• Cryptobug

  January 1, 1970

  distributor of Koppert products for advice on the best strategy for your situation. Environmental conditions The minimum temperature for use of Cryptobug [...] Pests All stages of many mealybug species. Mode of action Adults and larvae consume the mealybugs completely. Visual effect Mealybugs are consumed entirely [...] temperatures between 25°C and 28°C (68 and 82°F). Combined use For effective control of citrus mealybug and grape mealybug combine with Citripar . Storage

• Sustainable cultivation goes much further than pests and natural enemies

  April 19, 2018

  The role of technology in biological control is set to grow even further; that's the prediction of Peter Maes, Koppert's director of Corporate Marketing [...] further for us, too. We have already made good progress with the use of microorganisms, both in the soil and above ground. Look at the success of a product [...] s, you can take care of much more yourself than you used to be able to, as long as you have qualified people at your disposal, of course.’ Precision a

• Protected vegetables

  January 1, 1970

  use the scanner for Horiver sticky cards for automatic detection of pests. The dashboard provides you with a complete overview of your scouting data which [...] pesticides when necessary. Emphasizing Sustainability One of the fundamental principles of IPM is its commitment to sustainability. By reducing the reliance on [...] Products Benefits of IPM in vegetable cultivation Reduced chemical dependency: IPM reduces the need for chemical pesticides, minimizing the risk of harmful residues

• European red mite

  January 1, 1970

  distributed in all important apple growing areas of the world. European Red Mite Control with Predatory Mites Damage symptoms Feeding of European red mites [...] Panonychus ulmi , is mainly a pest of fruit trees (apple, pear, plum and cherry). However, it can attack a large scale of other woody plants and is occasionally [...] leaves can drop. Life cycle and appearance of European red mite The European red mite feeds mainly on the undersides of leaves but moves to upper leaf surfaces

• Crucial information on pollination at high temperatures

  August 10, 2020

  field of pollination - now clearly points out the effects of high temperatures on pollination. ‘In the past, we have always observed the impact of temperatures [...] s on the pollination activity of our bumblebees. It was now time to complete the equation by looking into the effect of hot climate conditions on plant [...] up a whole set of problems that can affect yield and quality. Management of temperature, humidity, and radiation is therefore essential for both plant and