Wheat

Triticum spp., most commonly T. aestivum ) is a cereal grain, but botanically a particular type of fruit referred to as caryopsis. Wheat originates from southwestern [...] Levant region that lies east of the Mediterranean. The wheat plant is an annual plant which is sown either in spring or autumn. The plant flowers from about [...] 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 plant open

False spider mites

are known as false spider mites because they closely resemble spider mites (family Tetranychidae ) or as flat mites because their body is rather flat [...] their dorsal surface showing a net-like pattern. The eggs are a clear red colour and elliptical in shape. They are laid in a fold in the leaf or along the [...] can become misshapen, presumably because the mites secrete a substance while feeding, that is poisonous to the plant. In places where mites have been feeding

Tomato leafminer

host is tomato but it also feeds on other solanaceous crop plants including potato, eggplant, capsicum pepper and tobacco as well as weeds such as Datura [...] fruit. Pupation takes place in the soil or on the surface of a leaf, in a curled leaf or in a mine. If they leave the mines they build silk cocoons on the [...] leaf miner (Tuta absoluta), a major pest of field- and greenhouse-grown tomatoes, belongs to the family of Gelechiidae . It is oligophagous, feeding mainly

Rophoria

adjusted to the particular situation. Start introduction preventatively, or as soon as the first aphids are detected in the crop. Introduction rates typically [...] from 200-600 pupae per ha/release. Releases should be repeated a number of times. Consult a Koppert advisor or recognised distributor for advice on the best [...] your situation. Environmental conditions Rophoria is most effective between 20 and 30°C. High humidity is favourable for larval development and hatching of

Pollination checklist Natupol Fly

the actual temperature. Natupol Fly is supplied as pupae in cardboard tubes. Use 15 ml of pupae per square metre as standard. Modify this quantity in relation [...] temperature is below 15 ˚C. The outcome will be unpredictable and will often take longer than a week. In the event of having to use Natupol Fly at a temperature [...] Natupol Fly or Lucilia sericata flies are used for small scale crops with just a few flowers or for crops that produce very little pollen. The Natupol Fly Checklist

Syrphidend

adjusted to the particular situation. Start introduction preventatively or as soon as the first aphids are detected in the crop. Introduction rates typically [...] from 100-600 pupae per ha/release. Releases should be repeated a number of times. Consult a Koppert advisor or recognised distributor for advice on the best [...] situation. Environmental conditions Syrphidend is most effective between 15 and 23°C. High humidity is favourable for larval development and hatching of

Natutec Drive

product is a unit with a patented release system to disperse material into an airstream for distribution through tubes over crops. The Natutec Drive is applicable [...] been used for Natutec Drive is exactly the same technology as which has been used for Natutec Drone. This specific technology is patented.This technology [...] the specifications of the greenhouse. The Natutec Drive module can be used as a customized vehicle or on existing farming equipment, no matter what crop

Swirski Ulti-Mite

Release should be repeated after 4 weeks if the pest is not controlled. Consult a Koppert advisor or a recognised distributor of Koppert products for advice [...] 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 [...] adjusted to the particular situation. Start introduction preventively or as soon as the first pest mites are detected in the crop. Use at least 4,000 sachets

Cress

distinguish it from similar plants, is an edible herb and its cultivation around the world is growing fast. Garden cress is genetically related to watercress [...] Garden cress is in some regions also known as mustard and cress, garden pepper cress, pepperwort, pepper grass, or poor man's pepper. Garden cress is an annual [...] been domesticated elsewhere. Cress is a high-nutrient food when eaten raw and contains substantial amounts of vitamins A, C and K and several dietary minerals

Phytoseiulus persimilis

by predation. Phytoseiulus persimilis is highly specific and is only effective against spider mites that produce a large amount of webbing. It can move [...] outbreak is quickly and effectively dealt with, but the disadvantage is that it disappears rapidly in the absence of suitable prey. When prey is in short [...] situation. Release should be repeated biweekly if the pest is not controlled. Consult a Koppert advisor or a recognized distributor of Koppert products for advice