• Spidex Vital: Your Vital partner in spider mite control

  delivered in a new formulation; with a greater impact on spider mite control: Spidex Vital Born to fight Spidex Vital predatory mites are born to fight your [...] travelling the given distance. In a bottle of Spidex Vital a more diverse population composition is present, so when applied in hotspots the adults are followed [...] Vital already have enough energy to develop their eggs. As a result they immediately can start laying eggs after release and don’t needs to get energy from

• Verticillium wilt

  around 25-27 °C. How to prevent Verticillium wilt Start with clean soil or substrate by heating it at a temperature if at least 65 o C for a minimum of 30 minutes [...] blocked, which in turn causes the plant to wilt. Spores may be wind-dispersed to new hosts. In the senescent tissue, the resting mycelium or the microsclerotia [...] are pale-green, then orange-yellow. In the beginning the plant seems to recover at night. The symptoms may occur only in parts of the plant. Cutting the stalk

• Fly pollination

  flies show a stable emergence rate in combination with a high rate of activity in the crop. Natupol Fly is packed in a cardboard tube with a plastic lid [...] honeybees. Lucilia sericata also is known for its efficient and rapid movement, making it an effective pollinator for a variety of crops. These small flies navigate [...] leading to improved fertilization and higher crop yields. Benefits of flies Lucilia sericata is a generalist when it comes to choosing plants for pollination

• Outdoor crops pollination advice

  protection Safeguard the hive against strong winds by placing it in a sheltered spot or securing it in place with weights or other stabilizing measures. Chemical [...] hive is positioned in the crop immediately after delivery or within one day to allow the bumblebees to find food sources. Placement To maximize pollination [...] sufficient shade for the hive by positioning it in the shadow of the crop or providing additional cover. Read more about bumblebees in heat here. Hive

• Combating Strawberry Aphids with Aphiscout

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  establishment of ‘sooty moulds’, leading to a reduction in the rate of photosynthesis. Collectively, these effects can have a negative impact on strawberry plant [...] fragaefolii ) is a threat, due to its ability to transmit several economically important persistent and semi-persistent viruses To prevent the development [...] at least 16 o C, for a few hours a day. Aphiscout contains 5 selected parasites Five species in one application. Aphiscout contains a mix of five aphid

• Crop Monitoring and Scouting

  streamline the scouting process and make it more efficient. Using a crop scouting tool in horticulture can lead to more effective, sustainable, and profitable [...] growth cycle. This involves a close inspection of plants for signs of stress, pests and diseases. This practice proves invaluable for early issue identification [...] diseases early allows for targeted control measures, reducing the need for excessive pesticide use. This not only reduces costs but also helps protect the

• Spidex Vital Plus – Effective spider mite control in a sachet

  that the predatory mites are present in the crop over a longer period of time making it difficult for spider mites to escape the predatory mites easily. [...] specifically developed to build up defense lines to control spider mite infestation in your crop. Hotspots of spider mites are enclosed by a ‘dam’ of predatory [...] are now able to build of defense lines to both control the mites in the hotspots and prevent further infestation of the crop’. Reasons to use Spidex Vital

• Aphelinus abdominalis

  be repeated a number of times. Consult a Koppert advisor or a recognized distributor of Koppert products for advice on the best strategy for your situation [...] material on rock wool slabs or in application boxes (Dibox) Make sure the material remains dry and at its introduction site for a few days The dosage of Aphilin [...] s An adult Aphelinus abdominalis is 2.5 to 3 mm in length, with short legs and short antennae. Females have a black thorax and yellow abdomen. Males are

• Maximize pollination in tomato

  secrets to maximize your tomato harvest. Need our tips for hive placement? Download our poster here. Checklist for pollination in tomato Tips for tomato [...] between 8 °C and 28 °C, with a gradual decrease in activity beyond 28 °C. It is important to provide suitable conditions for the bumblebees, avoiding extreme [...] bumblebees and humans, it is crucial to position the hive in a visible location. This allows both the bumblebees and people to easily identify and access

• Plant Health

  of complete proteins crucial for plant growth. A well-established soil food web contributes to minimal susceptibility to opportunistic pathogens. Stored [...] Embracing a systems approach for sustainable agriculture Recognizing the negative impacts of food production, growers are transitioning to a more holistic [...] pivotal roles in maintaining optimal plant growth. A balanced metabolite profile, comprising primary and secondary metabolites, is essential for resilience