Asparagus

asparagus is a seasonal vegetable, only available in spring. It is a flowering, perennial plant species that belongs to the genus Asparagus . In the past, [...] the asparagus plant was classified as a lily species, like the related Allium species of onion and garlic. Nowadays the onion-like plants belong to the [...] classified as Asparagaceae . Asparagus officinales is an indigenous plant in most of Europe, western Asia and northern Africa. Commercially it is an interesting

Chafers

chafers are beetles of the Scarabaeidae family. The larvae of both species live in the soil and feed on the roots of many plants. They are a serious pest that [...] smaller; about 13-15 mm long and reddish-brown in colour. The adult beetles fly in the evening, generally in June and July and land on trees to mate. During [...] the roots can lead to yellowing and wilting of plants. Damage can be severe on young plants and especially in grassland and turf. There, secondary damage

Rose

The rose is a woody, perennial plant which usually develops as a shrub, climbing or trailing with a stem that has sharp thorns. The flowers of the rose plant [...] genus Rosa of the family Rosaceae. Rose also refers to the flowers the plant bears. There are more than one hundred rose species and thousands of different [...] plant can vary in shape and size, but are often ornate and bright coloured. Colours range from white to yellow, pink and orange to red, the most popular

Mirical-N

material directly in the hotspots on leaves or in Diboxes Spread material thinly (maximum 1 cm thick) to enable the predatory bugs to get out of the carrier [...] slow down the development of Macrolophus pygmaeus significantly. Combined use For effective control of spider mite use Mirical-N in combination with Spidex [...] other plants). Mode of action Nymphs and adult predatory bugs actively search for their prey and suck them out. The skin is left behind in its original form

Pear psylla

bark of pear trees. The adults become active in spring and start to feed on young leaves and flowers. Eggs are deposited in crevices of the bark of twigs [...] pear psylla, Cacopsylla pyri , is a widely distributed pest of pear in central Europe and can inflict serious damage in pear orchards. Damage symptoms Pear [...] Feeding later in the season may affect the harvest of the next year by weakening or killing fruit buds. Pear psyllas excrete large amounts of honeydew. Sooty

Large blackberry aphid

appearance of Large blackberry aphid Aphids have a complex life cycle, with both winged and wingless forms of adults and a great variety in colour. In greenhouses [...] distributed in Europe and also established in New Zealand. It only feeds on cultivated and wild blackberries. Damage symptoms High populations of large blackberry [...] generations of females. Aphids moult four times before reaching adulthood. With each moult they shed white skin, betraying their presence in the crop. Wingless

Aphiscout

which converts into a leathery mummy. The adult parasitic wasp emerges through a hole in the mummy. The first mummies are noticed in the crop around 2 weeks [...] Aphilin , Aphipar , Aphipar-M or Ervipar ). Consult a Koppert advisor or a recognized distributor of Koppert products for advice on the best strategy for [...] occurring aphids . Mode of action Adult parasitic wasps emerge from the mummies and females lay their eggs into aphids . The next generation of parasitic wasps

Grapes

thus has been cultivated in Morocco and Portugal, southern Germany and Iran. The grape is the fruit of this plant and is actually a berry. Grapes are consumed [...] and 10,000 varieties of Vitis vinifera grapes, but only a few play an important commercial role when it comes to the production of wine, but also table [...] cultivars of the Vitis vinifera are the basis of wine production around the world. All the usual wine varieties are made from (different) types of Vitis vinifera

Flowering potted plants

Begonia is a perennial flowering plants and belongs to the family of Begoniaceae . The genus consists of 1,795 different plant species. Some of these species [...] ornamental houseplants in countries with colder climates. Kalanchoe is a tropical, succulent flowering plant and a genus that consists of about 125 species [...] About There are many species of flowering potted plants, the most common species are: Poinsettia is well known and popular for its large red, white and

Thripex-V

Pests Young larvae of various thrips species. Crops Do not use in tomato. Mode of action Predatory mites pierce their prey with their sucking mouthparts [...] Carrier Vermiculite and a fraction of bran. Application Turn and shake the bottle or bucket gently before use Bottle: Push the centre of the cap to open the [...] are detected in the crop. Introduction rates typically range from 50-500 per m 2 /release. Releases should be repeated if necessary. Consult a Koppert advisor