Rhyzobug

larvae feed on all stages of armoured scale insects. Visual effect Small scales are consumed entirely. In larger scales feeding damage is visible as irregular [...] beetles directly on the plants. Be aware that adults may not fly away immediately after release. Dosage The dosage of Rhyzobug depends on climate, crop and [...] Koppert advisor or a recognised distributor of Koppert products for advice on the best strategy for your situation. Environmental conditions Optimal te

Minusa

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. [...] typically range from 0.25-0.5 per m 2 /release. Releases should be repeated at least 3 times at weekly intervals or until control is achieved. At higher te [...] distributor of Koppert products for advice on the best strategy for your situation. Environmental conditions Minusa is more effective than Miglyphus at lower

Cerall

n of Cerall, a biofilm is created around the seed. Cerall has a direct inhibitory effect on various fungal diseases present on the seeds The bacteria present [...] protective clothing. Cerall is offered as a ready-to-use suspension concentrate and must be distributed as evenly as possible on the seed. Regular seed treatment [...] Cerall is a biological seed treatment that protects seeds against fungal diseases, hence supports growth and development of young cereal plants up to the

Municipality Enschede: Entonem nematodes against oak processionary caterpillar

butterflies and moths. As we only do this at an early stage, there is no secondary effect on other caterpillars . We’ve treated a total of 2600 to 3000 oak [...] extracted the nests. But as Petra Klein Breukink explains, it was not enough. She is the project manager of the oak processionary caterpillar for the Municipality [...] different management methods have been used. ‘With that information, and based on the nuisance that we experience, we’ll be able to decide whether to expand

Loose smut of barley

hordei affects barley and can destroy a large proportion of the crop. It is also known as barley smut, or loose smut of barley. Damage symptoms Infection [...] hordei r emains invisible until head emergence. The first sign of infection is the appearance of a smutted ear. Instead of normal tissue, the ear contains [...] only becomes visible after head emergence. The teliospores that are formed on systemically infected seeds then infect neighbouring new seeds. They germinate

Spidex Vital: Your Vital partner in spider mite control

therefore is a clear proof of predation when red Spidex Vital is observed. FAQ You can find everything you need to know about Spidex Vital here. On this page [...] many years of research and fine-tuning, Spidex is now delivered in a new formulation; with a greater impact on spider mite control: Spidex Vital Spidex Vital: [...] Even more impact on spider mite control! It all started with Spidex ( Phytoseiulus persimilis ) at Koppert more than 50 years ago. From day one this predatory

Spotted Wing Drosophila

females by a large dark spot on each wing, where their common name is derived from. Females have a strong saw-like ovipositor that is used to penetrate the skin [...] the start of its invasion in 2008/2009, the spotted wing drosophila, which is originally from Asia, has spread extensively in North and South America and [...] The larvae pupate either fully or partly in the fruit, or outside the fruit on the ground.

Cryptobug

Deploy Cryptobug on rock wool slabs or in Diboxes close to or at a hotspot Apply in the evening Dosage The dosage of Cryptobug depends on climate, crop and [...] products for advice on the best strategy for your situation. Environmental conditions The minimum temperature for use of Cryptobug is 16°C/61°F. However [...] However, as Cryptolaemus montrouzieri favours high temperatures, Cryptobug is most effective at temperatures between 25°C and 28°C (68 and 82°F). Combined use

Swirski Ulti-Mite

swirskii is most effective at temperatures between 20 and 32°C (68 and 90°F). It is not effective at temperatures below 18°C/64°F. Amblyseius swirskii is sensitive [...] after 4 weeks if the pest is not controlled. Consult a Koppert advisor or a recognised distributor of Koppert products for advice on the best strategy for [...] over a period of several weeks. Using their piercing mouthparts, they feed on prey by extracting its contents. The Ulti-Mite slow-release sachet, made from

Vidi Fortum

around the roots or sprayed on the plant canopy. Application as drench or via the irrigation system: A separate tank/container is recommended for the proper [...] spraying: Always ensure that the spray tank is clean Ensure good crop coverage Dosage The dosage of Vidi Fortum depends on crop, growth substrate and climate and [...] advice on the best strategy for your situation Compatibility Can be tank mixed with most soluble fertilisers and pesticides. However, test any mix on a small