• Spical-Plus

  in the crop, not exposed to direct sunlight Sachets already have an exit hole Hold sachets by the cardboard strip at the top, to avoid damaging the predatory [...] 13 and 32°C (55 and 90°F) and is sensitive to relative humidity below 60%. Combined use Can be combined with Phytoseiulus persimilis and Feltiella acarisuga [...] over a period of several weeks. Predatory mites use their piercing mouthparts to extract the contents of their prey. Pack size 100; 500 sachets. Each sachet

• Rophoria

  consumed entirely, only skins remain. Dark excrements (meconium) on the leaves is an indicator of hoverfly larvae activity. Pack size 100 pupae Presentation 3 [...] carboard box. Hang the open box vertically on the plants, preferably close to flowers. Protect from direct sunlight or rain. Dosage The dosage of Rophoria [...] Rophoria depends on climate, crop and aphid density and should always be adjusted to the particular situation. Start introduction preventatively, or as soon as

• Natupol Trio

  ground Wait at least for half an hour after placing the hives before opening the flight holes, this allows the bumblebees to calm down Protect the hives [...] from direct sunlight and rain, and weigh down the hive for example with a stone, to prevent it from blowing away Open the ventilation openings on top of [...] of between 12-30°C (keep out of sun on days with temperatures above 25°C). Storage time after receipt To guarantee the best pollination results, start

• A good fruit set is the start of a good production!

  April 6, 2020

  and calcium foliar sprays to correct before they become an issue. Apply a foliar spray of Vidi Terrum + Veni Calcium just prior to flowering, during flowering [...] crops to flower. A strong fruit set is all important for a high quality and healthy yield. The flower buds, formed in fall, are swelling and ready to open [...] shift moving from the earlier vegetative stage to this all-important reproductive phase. In addition to standard nutrition, the crop will require higher

• Predatory insects

  actively seek out aphid colonies, helping to keep their populations in check. Next to aphids, lacewings also contribute to the control of mealybugs , thrips and [...] keen sense of smell to locate areas with aphid infestations. Once they find aphids, ladybirds use their specialised mouthparts to consume them. Ladybirds [...] control in agriculture. Equipped with piercing mouthparts, they actively hunt and feed on various harmful pests, helping to maintain a balanced ecosystem

• Cut flowers

  About Many plants with an ornamental value are specially grown as cut flowers. This concerns various types. Origin, cultivation method and substrate differ [...] differ greatly. Important types are: Rose: The rose belongs to the genus Rosa from the Rosaceae family. The flowers of the plant are also called rose. There [...] narcissus family. The Hippeastrum comes from America, from northern Argentina to Mexico and the Caribbean. Is grown from a bulb as a cut flower or sold as

• Natutec Drive takes centre stage

  January 6, 2021

  the demand for the Natutec Drive to remain high. If growers are remotely interested they are advised to get in contact with their Koppert consultant as soon [...] Koppert have again demonstrated an outstanding level of innovation and prowess in the development of its latest offering to the strawberry sector, in the [...] Ireland and the UK who have been linked to this development work have overwhelmingly given their full endorsement to this new and exciting engineering innovation

• Comprehensive Control Combination for Carrot Fly

  May 13, 2022

  Psila rosae, emerges from overwintering pupae, to lay white, ovoid eggs, in cracks in the soil surface, close to the plant’s stem base. After a few days, the [...] Carrot Fly Traps are supplied complete with supporting clips and poles. A minimum of 4/ha is suggested, but up to 10/ha may be more appropriate in some [...] June, to monitor for the emergence of the first and second adult fly generations. Psila Protect Psila Protect is a new product which is designed to deter

• Fortafol ‘in-favour’ for growing strawberries in re-used coir bags

  January 6, 2021

  p per bag, which keeps the treatment price to an acceptable level. Neil added, “There’s a whole lot more to be gained by using Fortafol-D. It supports [...] Fortafol-D provides to strawberry crops growing in first, second or third year coir bags. Growers are continually under pressure with increasing production [...] production costs and have to make difficult decisions. The declining yields in successive seasons from the re-use of strawberry bags, has to be weighed up against

• ‘Knowing & recognizing’ now available in 4 languages

  May 23, 2018

  knowledge can play an important role towards achieving 100% sustainable horticulture and agriculture, while working in partnership with nature. ‘Knowing [...] 25 years ago. The new version is the biggest to date, partly because of the new section on microbiology – an increasingly important component of biological [...] last year. ‘The success of the English version underlined the urgent need to have the information available for other horticultural and agricultural regions