• Trianum effectively controls Pythium in cucumber

  using Trianum for the past two years in order to protect his plants’ roots. ‘I started using Trianum-G because of my crop’s susceptibility to Pythium,’ explained [...] pots (two plants in one rockwool cube). He decided to do this in response to his crop’s susceptibility to Pythium. ‘My crop gets 20 hours of light a day, [...] mats and whole rows had to be rejected, and the fungus would spread through the gutters to adjacent mats. ‘We sometimes lost up to 50% of production on the

• Dacnusa sibirica

  might be better to use Miglyphus . Consult a Koppert advisor or a recognized distributor of Koppert products for advice on the best strategy for your situation [...] Dacnusa sibirica is a small parasitic wasp belonging to the family Braconidae . This insect is known for its role as a biological control agent, particularly [...] Liriomyza . The species is native to Europe and can appear spontaneously in greenhouses in all seasons. Dacnusa sibirica is used for the control of the following

• 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 [...] not necessary for reproduction. The adult male has well developed antennae and one pair of dusky wings, The adult ‘females’ produce 500 to 2000 bright-red [...] period of 2 to 3 months. After leaving the egg sac, the crawlers settle along the midribs and veins of the leaves. The next two instars migrate to the larger

• Strawberry

  damage to the plants, leading to reduced yields and compromised fruit quality. In addition to pests, strawberry crops are also susceptible to several [...] strawberries for consumers. Pests in strawberry Strawberry crops are susceptible to various pests that can pose significant challenges to their growth [...] Amblyseius andersoni and Transeius montdorensis are well-known for their ability to adapt to different environmental conditions and effectively control mite

• Feltiella acarisuga

  Koppert products for advice on the best strategy for your situation. Feltiella acarisuga products Spidend Expand all items Best conditions for use of Feltiella [...] The natural enemy Feltiella acarisuga is available at Koppert as Spidend . How to use Feltiella acarisuga The predatory gall midge Feltiella acarisuga is [...] cup in place for at least two weeks The dosage of Spidend depends on climate, crop and spider mite density and should always be adjusted to the situation

• Mealybugs and scales

  leads to sooty mould. Infestations reduce plant vigor, fruit quality and overall yield. Effective control of mealybugs and scales is essential to maintain [...] ornamental crops, the mere presence of mealybugs is sufficient to render the product unfit for sale. A very small population can thus cause considerable loss [...] Mealybug & scale control videos Take a look at the video or go to our Youtube channel to see our mealybug control products in action. More mealybug control

• Sciarid flies

  minute (0.1 to 0.25 mm) and yellowish white in colour. They are laid on the ground surface close to plant roots. The larvae can grow to 5 to 12 mm in length [...] constitute the family of Sciaridae. The species that cause most damage to crops belong to the genera Bradysia and Lycoriella . Lycoriella species are mainly [...] prefer humid habitats and are attracted to a broad range of pathogenic and non-pathogenic micro-organisms for oviposition. Indirect damage is caused by

• Integrated Pest Management

  often referred to as IPM, is a sustainable and environmentally responsible approach to pest management. It employs a combination of strategies to prevent and [...] dynamic and multifaceted strategy for pest control. It combines biological, cultural, physical and chemical tools to manage pests effectively. This approach [...] adapts to changing conditions and new information. Integrated Pest Management in agriculture Integrated Pest Management in agriculture is crucial for sustainable

• Mycotal in Salad Crops

  July 5, 2019

  cropping season. How does Mycotal work? Spores are applied to the crop using conventional spraying equipment, which germinate within hours to produce hyphae [...] in order to achieve good contact with the target pests; select spray nozzles giving a droplet size range of 50-100 µm; angle spray nozzles to achieve good [...] adjuvant Addit (1.25 ml/l), to improve wetting and sticking, and raise the relative humidity at the laminar boundary layer, to support spore germination

• Crucial information on pollination at high temperatures

  August 10, 2020

  a flower is the most critical process related to fruit set, yield, and quality, but are you clear on how hot climate conditions impact on both the pollinator [...] radiation is therefore essential for both plant and pollinator. The White Paper also provides a useful ‘summary of actions to protect both plants and pollinators [...] temperatures on the pollination activity of our bumblebees. It was now time to complete the equation by looking into the effect of hot climate conditions