• Aphiscout

  still present. If the aphid species present is known it might be better to switch to an appropriate single species product ( Aphilin , Aphipar , Aphipar-M [...] effective at temperatures between 16°C/61°F and 30°C/86°F. Combined use Can be used in combination with other aphid biocontrol agents, such as Aphidend [...] climate, crop and aphid density and species, and should always be adjusted to the particular situation. Start introduction preventively soon after planting

• Spotted Wing Drosophila

  respiration tubes extend from the fruit but are difficult to see. Larval feeding in the fruit leads to fruit tissue collapse. Even if the fruits have not collapsed [...] exposes fruits to secondary pathogens (e.g. bacteria, fungi and yeasts). Finally, deterioration of fruit can increase its susceptibility to attack by other [...] name is derived from. Females have a strong saw-like ovipositor that is used to penetrate the skin of the host fruit and for laying the egg into the fruit

• Natupol

  exposed to the first daylight Wait for at least 15 minutes after positioning the hive before opening the hive entrance, this allows the bumblebees to calm [...] Pay attention to advice for best practice under conditions with artificial light or in hot environments. Storage time after receipt To guarantee the best [...] Natupol can be used for a wide range of crops, grown on surfaces bigger than 2000 m² and with approximately 25-35 flowers per m² per week. Crops Round

• Southern European marshland pyralid

  caterpillars to inflict damage to the roots of crops cultivated in an ebb-and-flow irrigation system. The damage threshold varies considerably according to the [...] singly or in groups of 5 to 10 eggs, overlapping in a tile-like fashion on both the upper and lower surface of leaves close to the veins, or low on the [...] itself is yellow-brown, becoming darker as the adult gets closer to emergence, and measures 9 to 12 mm.

• New Leaf Plants back Koppert biocontrol

  June 9, 2021

  friendly and ethical manner, by reducing the use of peat, diminishing the use of chemical pesticides and using biological methods for the control of pests [...] time, and recognise when to make changes, to stay one step ahead of potential pest problems,” she added. David continued “Due to the success of our biological [...] preventative and pro-active way, in order to meet the high plant standards our customers expect,” commented David. “We aim to grow our plants in an environmentally

• Common asparagus beetle

  dark grey to whitish, have small black heads and three pairs of stout, light brown legs. When fully grown, the larvae drop to the ground to pupate. The [...] of white or yellow spots. Eggs are oval and black to greenish brown and laid singly or in rows of 3 to 10 eggs, standing perpendicularly on the branches

• Onion

  About The onion ( Allium cepa L.) , also referred to as the bulb onion or common onion, is a vegetable. This particular species is the most extensively [...] first production season. Onions are popular and therefore cultivated and used for cooking all around the world. Their flesh is pungent when chopped, because

• Precautionary measures for product allergies

  Just as you can be allergic to cats, pollen, and dust mites, it is also possible to be allergic to the natural substances in predatory mites , feeder mites [...] contact, or could take years to appear. Not everyone who is exposed to allergens will develop an allergy. It is difficult to determine in practice which [...] in your surroundings). You would need to take an allergy test to determine which substance you are allergic to. This information is intended solely for

• Sustainable cultivation goes much further than pests and natural enemies

  April 19, 2018

  latest technologies, you can take care of much more yourself than you used to be able to, as long as you have qualified people at your disposal, of course [...] Drones with cameras and sensors will soon be used to detect pest hotspots in the enormous areas of land devoted to these crops. Other drones can then drop the [...] technology are growing in importance in response to Koppert's broaderfield of work. ‘If we can get to know and understand the plant better, we can also

• A dive into organic hop farming and biological crop protection

  the exciting yet challenging shift to organic farming and biological crop protection . This transition required Lukas to question traditional approaches, [...] confidence in the ecosystem of his hop farm. These natural enemies contribute to more balanced and targeted pest management, with a specific focus on addressing [...] future of organic agriculture For Lukas Locher, the experiences gained from using beneficial insects mark a significant advancement in the toolkit for organic