• Trianum-P UK label 050520

  4) Reasonable precautions must be taken to prevent access of birds, wild mammals and honey bees to treated crops 5) To minimize airborne environmental [...] doors and other openings must be closed during and after application until the applied product has fully settled Product to be applied at temperatures above [...] Operator Protection: 1. Engineering control of operator exposure must be used where reasonably practicable in addition to the following personal protective

• Natutec Drive

  When to use 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 [...] biological control Labour saving User friendly/ease of use How does it work? The user puts beneficial insects inside the drum, which can carry up to 30 liters [...] unit with a patented release system to disperse material into an airstream for distribution through tubes over crops. The Natutec Drive is applicable in

• Cottony soft rot

  are formed. They can easily be seen with the naked eye and look like rat droppings. The symptoms may occur on stems but also on leaves, fruits and pods [...] sclerotia. The fungus also infects seeds and tubers, thereby creating a source of infection for the next crop. The dispersal to neighbouring plants is [...] is by mycelial growth. How to prevent Cottony soft rot Practice dry cultivation/be careful with irrigation Use wide plant spacing Remove diseased plants

• Control spidermite with Phytoseiulus in soft fruit

  May 8, 2019

  this pest due to resistance, hence growers largely rely on biological control of spider mites in their crops. Control of spider mite control is achieved [...] spidermite. Due to the wide variety of growing systems in UK soft fruit crops, the introduction rates for Phytoseiulus differ according to the particular [...] balance between predator and prey is achieved. This can be seen by the new growth of the plant being free of damage, and the presence of predatory mites in

• Beneficial Nematodes For Biological Pest Control

  July 28, 2023

  biological control of many pests. Entomopathogenic nematodes are becoming increasingly vital when attempting to treat pests that are difficult to control, with [...] possible to use them on leaves as well. This development opens up a world of new possibilities for biological control. Nematodes can be used to combat a [...] nematodes to support and protect crops. Nematodes are alive; they move and hunt their prey instinctively. They can be used above and below ground to protect

• Bean seed fly

  seedlings. Poor growth: Bean seedlings may fail to emerge or show stunted growth compared to healthy plants. Damage to seeds: Darkened or damaged seeds, as bean [...] the bean seed fly. To implement this method, nematodes are applied to the soil. Growers can use their standard spraying equipment to apply the nematodes [...] these symptoms early, you can take prompt action to address the infestation and minimize damage to your crop. Recognise bean seed fly The adult bean seed

• Angular leaf spot

  symptoms are the most important, but also all types of vascular tissue of the crown can be infected, creating a look similar to that of a Phytophthora fragariae [...] underside of the leaf. This exudate changes to a white film when it dries. Lesions may merge as they grow and later also become visible on the upper side of the [...] infection in the spring. The bacteria are also introduced in a crop in new transplants. This bacterium is very resistant to desiccation and can survive well in

• Rhyzobug

  always be adjusted to the particular situation. Start introduction as soon as the first armoured scales are detected in the crop. Releases should be repeated [...] Rhyzobug in the evening. Open the cap and tap the beetles directly on the plants. Be aware that adults may not fly away immediately after release. Dosage The dosage [...] repeated until control is achieved. Consult a Koppert advisor or a recognised distributor of Koppert products for advice on the best strategy for your situation

• New Leaf Plants back Koppert biocontrol

  June 9, 2021

  time, and recognise when to make changes, to stay one step ahead of potential pest problems,” she added. David continued “Due to the success of our biological [...] preventative and pro-active way, in order to meet the high plant standards our customers expect,” commented David. “We aim to grow our plants in an environmentally [...] ally responsible manner, and to this aim, we have adopted biological control and the use of biostimulants as the primary defence strategy against pests

• Cottony cushion scale

  cushion scale, Icerya purchasi , is considered to have originated in Australia. It was accidentally introduced to California in about 1868 and devastated the [...] honeydew, blocking the light from the leaves and reducing photosynthesis. Also due to the honeydew, cottony cushion scale infestations are often attended by [...] of dusky wings, The adult ‘females’ produce 500 to 2000 bright-red, oblong eggs over a period of 2 to 3 months. After leaving the egg sac, the crawlers