• Koppert collaborates with Valto to control harmful tomato virus

  October 8, 2018

  practice, at least in high-tech greenhouses, as growers are aware of the yield losses that this virus can cause.’ ‘Yes, at first some growers may be a bit hesitant [...] symptoms of the PepMV EU, PepMV LP and PetMV CH2. V10 also suppresses PepMV US1(CH1) symptoms. The Pepino Mosaic Virus is very changeable and causes damaging [...] damaging symptoms such as leaf or stem necrosis and fruit discoloration, fruit size reduction and cracking. Transmission is often through plant sap when

• Effective control with Chrysopa-E!

  Economical and better biocontrol of aphids, mealy bugs and Echinothrips Aphids and mealy bugs are difficult to control and an increasing problem in many crops [...] crops in which hotspots can grow explosively. By using an earlier phase of lacewing - the natural enemy of aphids, mealybugs and Echinothrips – growers [...] with a big menu in that respect. Effective control Exceptional broad diet Extreme number of predators Effective control Chrysopa-E can be produced at much

• Chrysopa-E

  receipt Apply as soon as possible after receipt. If necessary, the product can be stored for 1-2 days. Storage temperature 8-10°C/47-50°F. Storage conditions [...] should be made preventively or in infested areas and repeated at weekly intervals until control is achieved. Consult a Koppert advisor or a recognised distributor [...] including low temperatures (average > 12°C/54°F). It is most effective at 20-28°C (68-82°F). Combined use Can be used in combination with other aphid biocontrol

• May beetle

  adults and larvae of this genus, they are usually treated as a single group, sharing similar habits and biology. The larval stages of these beetles are harmful [...] Initial damage is not visible in the aerial parts of the plant, as the larvae only feed on root hairs and organic material during the first and second instars [...] features being a whitish, milky-coloured body and reddish-brown head, measuring approximately 5 to 7 cm in length. To differentiate between species, an examination

• Natupol Fly

  Pollination of isolated crops, produced on a smaller scale, such as seed crops with just a few flowers or for crops that produce very little pollen. Crops [...] sunlight and moisture such as rain or condensation The flies emerge over time, depending on the temperature If outdoor temperature is below 18°C it is best [...] indoors at a temperature of 20-25°C untill the first flies start to hatch. Pupae can then be released in the crop Dosage Adjust the quantity in relation

• Chrysopa

  depends on climate, crop and pest density and should always be adjusted to the particular situation. Start introduction as soon as the first pests are detected [...] Combined use Can be used in combination with other aphid biocontrol agents. Storage time after receipt Apply as soon as possible after receipt. If necessary [...] detected in the crop. Introduction rates typically range from 2-20 per m 2 /release. Releases should be made in infested areas only and repeated at weekly

• Loose smut of barley

  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 by Ustilago [...] within a day and infect the inner tissues of the newly infected seed. During maturation of the seed, the mycelium becomes thick-walled and swollen as a dormant [...] Ustilago nuda f. sp. hordei r emains invisible until head emergence. The first sign of infection is the appearance of a smutted ear. Instead of normal tissue

• Loose smut of wheat

  tritici is a basidiomyceteous fungus that affects wheat. It is also known as loose wheat smut, or loose smut of wheat. Damage symptoms Infection by Ustilago [...] maturation of the seed, the mycelium becomes thick-walled and swollen as a dormant survival structure. Infection mostly occurs before pollination and within [...] sign of infection is the appearance of a smutted ear. Instead of normal tissue, the ear contains a mass of olive-brown smut spores. Life cycle and appearance

• Fly pollination

  visit flowers in search of food, such as nectar or decaying organic matter . Many plants have evolved specific adaptations to attract flies as pollinators [...] What is fly pollination? Fly pollination , also known as myophily, is a method of plant reproduction facilitated by various species of flies . Unlike bees [...] which are equipped with specialized structures for collecting and transporting pollen, flies inadvertently assist plants in the pollination process as they

• Beneficial microorganisms

  What are beneficial microorganisms? Beneficial microorganisms, also known as beneficial microbes, are microorganisms that provide positive effects to their [...] include fungi, bacteria and viruses that naturally occur in environments such as soil, water and air. These microorganisms are harnessed for pest control through [...] they are introduced to target pests, providing an eco-friendly alternative to chemical pesticides. Well-known examples of beneficial microbes are the fungi