• Treatment of bumblebee stings and allergies

  stinger, as is the case with honeybees and wasps. Drones cannot sting. The stinger is a weapon for defence. When a bee stings, some venom is injected into [...] applied to the site. In addition, a number of anti-itch ointments are available (e.g. containing diethyl-m-toluamide). In the rare case of a sting in the mouth [...] can be carried with you and is used to inject epinephrine into the thigh in the case of a sting. Tests and treatments are available at the Allergology department

• Legume Pest Monitoring Systems

  April 12, 2023

  years. Pea midge is a pest that affects mainly vining peas, although combining peas are occasionally attacked. The larvae feed in the flower buds during [...] Recent Success With Pea Midge Monitoring Systems PGRO, with Pherosyn Ltd. and Koppert UK, are working together to ensure the continuation of our important [...] leading to flower failure and significantly reduced yields in the more determinate vining peas. "The New System Will Enable Growers To Manage This Pest More

• Spider mites and other mites

  and the availability of food. Here's an overview of the life cycle of plant mites: Egg: The life cycle begins with the female mite laying eggs. The eggs [...] magnifying glass is needed to detect them. Plant mites are often found in colonies on the undersides of leaves, where they feed on the plant's sap. The damage caused [...] and twisting. This damage is caused by the mites feeding on the plant tissue, which disrupts the growth and development of the leaves. False spider mite

• Sportnem_leaflet_EN_A4_-_Koppert_20230441_-_DEF_LR.pdf

  oleracea, which is present in parts of Europe and the USA, has two generations per year, one in autumn, with overwintering larvae and one in summer. Sportnem-T [...] feed on the leaves of trees. The common garden chafer (Phyllopertha horticola) is present in Europe and parts of Asia. The males can be seen in early summer [...] cause damage in autumn. The larvae overwinter and become active again and feed voraciously when the soil begins to warm up in spring. The common crane

• Trianum_G_EAMU_1.pdf

  must be complied with when the Extension of authorisation occurs. Failure to comply with the following conditions will result in the withdrawal or amendment [...] authorisation ends: on the final expiry date of use for the authorised product If the authorisation of the above product is withdrawn or amended, this [...] any of the active substances contained in the product are withdrawn from the Approvals Register or list of approved active substances included in Regulation

• Cryptobug-L

  situation. Start introduction preventively or as soon as the first mealybugs are detected in the crop. Introduction rates typically range from 5-40 per m 2 /release [...] 1-2 weeks, or until the pest is controlled. Consult a Koppert advisor or a recognised distributor of Koppert products for advice on the best strategy for [...] conditions The minimum temperature for use of Cryptobug is 16°C/61°F. However, as Cryptolaemus montrouzieri favours high temperatures, Cryptobug is most effective

• 100% Sustainable Agriculture

  All this with the aim of achieving sustainable food production for a healthy planet. Partners with nature, that is the guiding principle in everything [...] products on our own: our R&D department is constantly testing them in the field together with you. Only with the help of your knowledge and experience can [...] Pioneering is not new to Koppert. In fact, it’s in our DNA. Fifty years ago our founder was the first to introduce a natural enemy to combat spider mite in ho

• La Hacienda Fresh increases crop profitability thanks to biological control

  fruits and the time in which they can be produced and harvested, the price of the fruit in the market and the production costs. For this reason, the increased [...] also in the number of productive weeks and, therefore, in the profitability of the business. The implementation of a biological control program is one of [...] go hand in hand with the consultant to be able to release in a timely manner... we have seen the impact reflected in a safe environment for the worker and

• Mycotal your natural partner for whitefly and thrips control

  solutions. The new generation Mycotal is now available in all countries where the product is registered. Protect your crop when temperatures drop Even in the [...] winter, pests can be present in your greenhouse. Although the pest reproduction might be low in in colder conditions, or the pest may be inactive, they will [...] found in vegetables, ornamentals , nursery trees and soft fruit in protected cultivation. How Mycotal works When applied to the target pest, the spores

• Trichoderma harzianum

  resulting in better yield and quality. Induced resistance: Trichoderma harzianum reinforces the defence mechanism of the parts of the plant above the ground [...] transplanted crops it is possible to start applications from propagation. When the pathogen pressure is potentially high, the crop is sensible to soil diseases [...] diseases. If the crop cycle is long it is advised to perform regular applications with Trianum-P to keep a high number of change to maintain a solid barrier