Integrated Pest Management

referred to as IPM, is a sustainable and environmentally responsible approach to pest management. It employs a combination of strategies to prevent and control [...] organisms prey or parasitise on pests in agriculture, helping to protect crops naturally. Monitoring and trapping Crop monitoring and scouting is the systematic [...] approach that adapts to changing conditions and new information. Integrated Pest Management in agriculture Integrated Pest Management in agriculture is crucial

Spidex Vital Trial Results

This was carried out head to head with “regular” Spidex females and conformed to the standard used in the industry for 5 days in a row. Results: The graph [...] pigments that are present in spider mites. It is only after consumption of spider mites (nymphs and/or adults), that the pigments are absorbed and Spidex changes [...] confirmation that Spidex is on the job! Before www.koppert.com After Only use products that are permitted in your country/state and crop. Check local registration

Yellow rose aphid

generation of females) and generally found only on cultivated roses and strawberries, in glasshouses in northern Europe or outdoors in warmer climates. Wingless [...] betraying their presence in the crop. The yellow rose aphid is holocyclic in North America (i.e. they mate in autumn and produce eggs to overwinter). It is also [...] distributed in Europe, North Africa, parts of Asia and South America. It attacks plants of the family Rosaceae and is a pest of strawberries and roses. Damage

Leek

seedling and planted in a greenhouse. Later on, as weather permits, the leek is planted outside in the soil. Once outside, the plant is rather hardy and many [...] used to identify various species of leek, but now they are all classified as cultivars of Allium ampeloprasum . The part of the plant that can be eaten [...] many varieties can be left in the soil during winter and harvested when there is a need for them.

Biological Pest Control

control focuses on enhancing the presence of natural enemies and beneficial organisms in the environment to maintain a balance between pests and their predators [...] ecosystems and protect crops without resorting to harmful chemicals. In biological pest control, beneficial organisms like parasitoid wasps and predatory [...] predatory mites are introduced into agricultural crops to prey on or parasitise harmful pests like aphids , spider mites , whitefly or caterpillars . Alternatively

Foot rot of cereals

the roots and lower stem of cereal plants, leading to rotting and ultimately compromising plant health and yield. Microdochium nivale thrives in cool, moist [...] the stem base. On older plants, infection can produce a true foot rot, where the stem base becomes brown and rotten, resulting in lodging and whiteheads. [...] nivale manifests as white to pinkish fungal growth on infected plant tissues, often accompanied by dark lesions and rotting of roots and stems. These visible

Natupol Booster

maximum size and starts declining in size and pollination activity. Colony development depends on environmental conditions and the amount and quality of [...] collecting pollen to feed the brood. More workers emerge from the brood in the weeks after the introduction, increasing both colony size and pollination p [...] white cap before opening the hive Pollination performance and duration varies per crop and depends on environmental conditions. Always consult a Koppert advisor

Tomato leaf miner

leading to desiccation, premature leaf-fall and cosmetic damage. In (sub-)tropical areas this can lead to burning in fruit such as tomato and melon. Loss [...] ovipositor, usually in the upper side of the leaf. Egg spots are oval and hard to distinguish from feeding spots. Larvae of Liriomyza bryoniae are transparent [...] has many host plants and has caused crop damage in many parts of the world, including North Africa, Europe and northern Asia. In warmer regions, the insect

Veni Biosulfur

nozzles thoroughly to prevent blockages Dosage The dosage of Veni Biosulfur depends on crop and climate and should always be adjusted to the particular situation [...] Biosulfur to the water Mix thoroughly Add the remaining amount of water Apply immediately after preparation The pH of the solution should be between 5 and 7 [...] Applications should be repeated a number of times. Consult a Koppert advisor or a recognised distributor of Koppert products for advice on the best strategy

American serpentine leaf miner

premature leaf-fall and cosmetic damage. In tropical and subtropical areas this can lead to burning in fruit such as tomato and melon. Loss of leaves also [...] , usually in the upper side of the leaf. Egg spots are oval and hard to distinguish from feeding spots. The larvae of Liriomyza trifolii are entirely [...] gypsophila, celery, sweet pepper, pea, bean and potato. In greenhouses, it is mainly found on gerbera and chrysanthemum. Today the insect is widespread