Fruit grower uses Natupol Tripol for outdoor pollination

Gala, Red Prince and Golden delicious. Pears include Conference, Tessa and Migo. ‘Our oldest apple plot is 15 years old and the youngest is one year old,’ [...] active than honeybees at lower temperatures, and we have found that a combination of honeybees and bumblebees is a big improvement.’ Alfred uses two Tripol [...] sustainable is a good thing,’ Alfred adds. Koppert’s Tripol hives were introduced into the apple and pear orchards six years ago when Alfred, who has been a fruit

Caterpillar control in greenhouse crops

weeds is also important, as these can act as alternative hosts for caterpillars . Important species include charlock, creeping thistle, dandelion and docks [...] belong to the Noctuidae, which is the largest of all the lepidopteran families. Their forewings are mostly shades of brown and grey, whilst the hindwings can [...] apple moth ( Epiphyas postvittana ) and carnation tortrix moth ( Cacoecimorpha pronubana ). Lepidopteran biology is largely comparable. Females lay eggs

Strawberry

biological control agents, resistant cultivars and targeted pesticide applications, growers can maintain a balance between pest control and environmental [...] management ( IPM ) plays a crucial role in ensuring the health and productivity of strawberry crops due to the presence of various pests and diseases. Common pests [...] spider mites and other pest mites , thrips and whiteflies . These pests can cause significant damage to the plants, leading to reduced yields and compromised

Whitefly

greenhouse whitefly is a small, white insect with short antennae and a waxy appearance. Tobacco whitefly ( Bemisia tabaci ): This species is a major pest of [...] viruses. The tobacco whitefly is a small, white insect with long antennae and a slightly yellowish tint. This species is also called silverleaf whitefly [...] vegetables, and ornamental plants. It is commonly found in warm climates, and can cause significant damage to crops by feeding on plant sap and transmitting

Cryptolaemus montrouzieri

They are elongated and have a segmented body with a dark brown or black coloration. Larvae have prominent mandibles and actively hunt and feed on mealybug [...] beetle Cryptolaemus montrouzieri is a species of beetle belonging to the family Coccinellidae. The beneficial insect is a small but highly effective predator [...] fliers and can disperse over a large area in search of prey. Although Cryptolaemus montrouzieri prefers mealybugs, this species is known to be a polyphagous

Effective control with Chrysopa-E!

mealybugs and Echinothrips, so this is a natural enemy with a big menu in that respect. Chrysopa-E is suitable for a wide range of crops and Koppert has [...] biological control agents ready for action. Chrysopa-E eats all types of aphids , mealy bugs and echinothrips, so this is a natural enemy with a big menu in that [...] Economical and better biocontrol of aphids, mealy bugs and Echinothrips Aphids and mealy bugs are difficult to control and an increasing problem in many

Entonem keeps young orchids free from fungus gnats

weeks and you need to take curative measures. All of this costs a great deal of money and is something we want to avoid.’ To combat fungus gnats and thrips [...] tackle fungus gnats ( sciarid flies ) and thrips pupae. ‘It is a good product that we apply to the crops using a Dosatron,’ explains Rogier Veldhuijs, [...] balancing act; you need to keep the spray solution moving to ensure that the composition is homogeneous and the nematodes are distributed adequately and evenly

Aphilin

introduction site for a few days Dosage The dosage of Aphilin depends on climate, crop and aphid density and should always be adjusted to the particular situation [...] 25-4 per m 2 /release. Releases should be repeated a number of times. Consult a Koppert advisor or a recognized distributor of Koppert products for advice [...] euphorbiae ) and glasshouse potato aphid ( Aulacorthum solani ). It also has an effect on the peach potato aphid ( Myzus persicae ) and other aphid species

Chrysopa

Aphids and other pests, like mealybugs , Echinothrips and butterfly and moth eggs. Mode of action Larvae of the lacewing attack their prey and suck their [...] be made in infested areas only and repeated at weekly intervals until control is achieved. Consult a Koppert advisor or a recognised distributor of Koppert [...] conditions Chrysoperla carnea is effective in a wide temperature range including low temperatures (average > 12°C/54°F). It is most effective at 20-28°C (68-82°F)

Trichoderma harzianum

harzianum T-22 is a species of beneficial fungus commonly used in agriculture and horticulture for its various beneficial properties. This fungus is known for [...] applied as a biocontrol agent to protect crops against soil-borne diseases, improve nutrient uptake, and enhance overall plant vigor. Its versatility and eff [...] hairs, so that water and nutrients can be absorbed better. This leads to a stronger and more uniform crop resulting in better yield and quality. Induced