• Thrip control in Strawberry with Orius laevagatus

  May 8, 2019

  Orius is a highly effective predator of thrips, attacking motile stages of the pest, including the adults. The presence of pollen enhances the rate of development [...] development of Orius, hence they are frequently found in the flowers. Adult Orius feeding on thrips. The establishment of Orius is most effective at day t [...] es in excess of 18 0 C, and in view of this, the introduction of the predatory bug is generally not carried out until the second half of May, or early

• Wheat bunt

  The glumes are opened either on some or on all spikelets, showing the bunt (smut spore) they contain, which is larger than a normal kernel. The bunt balls [...] bunt. Life cycle and appearance of Wheat bunt Tilletia tritici and Tilletia laevis survive as teliospores in the soil or on seed. These teliospores germinate [...] distinguished. The filiform basidiospores fuse in the middle with a basidiospore of the other mating type so that H-shaped structures are formed. These

• Limonica

  the centre of the cap to open the dosage hole Carefully sprinkle material on leaves Make sure the material remains on the leaves for at least a few hours [...] until control is achieved. Consult a Koppert advisor or a recognised distributor of Koppert products for advice on the best strategy for your situation [...] Pests Larvae of various species of thrips (first and second larval stages); eggs and larvae of greenhouse whitefly ( Trialeurodes vaporariorum ) and tobacco

• Entonem keeps young orchids free from fungus gnats

  plants in a fine mist. This is followed by a second fine mist to rinse off nematodes that are on the leaves. A while later, I collect a few drops of drainage [...] g the effect of spraying Every week, Floricultura examines the action of the nematodes under a microscope. First when they have just come out of the packaging [...] operate a zero-tolerance policy. To make it possible for them to start with a clean plant, we maximize our use of biological plant protection, with a strong

• Thrips

  feed on all aerial parts of the plant and are fairly mobile. Immediately after hatching, the larvae begin to feed on plant tissue on the underside of the [...] have a distinctive elongated shape, with long, narrow wings that are fringed with fine hairs. Color: Thrips can be a variety of colors, depending on the [...] often found on the undersides of leaves, where they feed on plant sap. Damage: Thrips can cause damage to leaves, flowers, and fruits by feeding on plant tissue

• Control spidermite with Phytoseiulus in soft fruit

  May 8, 2019

  Applications of Spidex should continue on a weekly basis until a good balance between predator and prey is achieved. This can be seen by the new growth of the plant [...] growers largely rely on biological control of spider mites in their crops. Control of spider mite control is achieved with the use of predatory mites , the [...] predator of spider mites and does not feed on anything else. As a result it is not usually possible to use this predator in a preventative fashion; instead

• Mirical-N

  material is not disturbed for at least a few hours after application Dosage The dosage of Mirical-N depends on climate, crop and pest density and should [...] Koppert advisor or a recognised distributor of Koppert products for advice on the best strategy for your situation. Environmental conditions Optimal temperatures [...] temperatures slow down the development of Macrolophus pygmaeus significantly. Combined use For effective control of spider mite use Mirical-N in combination

• Pollination under artificial lights

  September 24, 2018

  latitudes of the Northern Hemisphere are paying special attention to their growing lights. High time to focus on the effects this can have on the pollinators [...] breeders of bumblebee species, Koppert Biological Systems’ R&D department has gained in-depth knowledge of this pollinator’s behaviour under a wide range [...] growing lights' gives advice on when to open and close hives, the best placement of hives, the benefits of its ‘Bee vision’ innovation, and influencing factors

• Glasshouse potato aphid

  marked by a number of darker bands, and their length exceeds that of the body. The legs are also long, there are two distinctive dark green spots on the abdomen [...] abdomen at the base of the cornicles. Alate (winged) females are yellow-green, with a brown head, a dark thorax and a dark abdomen that has pale to dark [...] glasshouse potato aphid ( Aulacorthum solani) is a native European species of aphids , seriously affecting crops of sweet pepper in particular. These aphids further

• Spider mites and other mites

  laid on the underside of leaves or on other parts of the plant. The number of eggs laid by a single female can vary, and they can hatch within a few days [...] are mites? Plant mites are a diverse group of small arthropods that feed on plant sap. They are found in a wide variety of habitats, from forests and [...] Biological control of spider mites and other mites uses a range of natural enemies that target different developmental stages of the pest: Predatory mites