Crucial information on pollination at high temperatures

Crucial information on pollination at high temperatures We all know that proper pollination of a flower is the most critical process related to fruit set, yield [...] you clear on how hot climate conditions impact on both the pollinator and the plant, and the interactions between them? Koppert’s White Paper on Plant-pollinator [...] interactions in high temperatures – written in collaboration with experts in the field of pollination - now clearly points out the effects of high temperatures

A message to our customers

Personal message to our customers

In these turbulent times we reach out to you. Dear grower, In these turbulent times we reach out to you. Because, without you the World wouldn’t have fresh [...] Especially in a time when it is increasingly important to stay healthy, we want to make sure you know that we are here for you. No matter where you are in the [...] the World, or which crop you grow. Thanks to the effort of all our colleagues across the World, we are still able to produce our natural enemies, bumblebees

Plugging the plant propagation gap with Trianum

many of which display successful antagonism against a wide range of fungal plant pathogens. Koppert have marketed Trichoderma harzianum T-22 in the UK [...] UK for over a decade, under the brand name Trianum. Two product formulations are available, one is a granular product which is incorporated into the growing [...] growing medium, and the second is a powdered formulation which is applied to ornamental plants as a drench, through trickle tape, or via drip lines. Provides

Mycotal in Salad Crops

the most of Mycotal in your salad crop IPM strategy Mycotal is a spore formulation of the insect pathogenic fungus Lecanicillium muscarium and is used for [...] for the control of the glasshouse whitefly , Trialeurodes vaporariorum , and tobacco whitefly , Bemisia tabaci . Mycotal is a novel pest control solution [...] solution that can be used throughout the cropping season. How does Mycotal work? Spores are applied to the crop using conventional spraying equipment, which

Caterpillar control in greenhouse crops

Autographa gamma - Silver Y Moth The most harmful caterpillars that occur in the greenhouse belong to the Noctuidae, which is the largest of all the lepidopteran [...] shades of brown and grey, whilst the hindwings can be highly coloured. Important species include tomato looper ( Chysodexis chalcites ) and silver Y moth [...] moth ( Autographa gamma ). The Tortricidae are another group of caterpillars that affect greenhouse crops. The term ‘leafroller’ refers to the fact that the

Poinsettia. Main pest pressures

commonly known as fungus gnats, can cause serious damage to the cuttings, to the extent of killing them. The larvae feed on the young roots of the plants, [...] progress into the stem, if not controlled adequately. Control Strategy at Propagation (un-rooted cuttings) Entonem ( Steinernema feltiae ) After the cuttings [...] sciarid fly attack by applying the entomopathogenic nematode Entonem, at 0.5 million nematodes per m 2 of cultivated area Apply at 2, 5 and 8 days after planting;

Cyclamen main pest pressures

many species of thrips, but Frankliniella occidentalis , or western flower thrips (WFT), is the most common species found in Cyclamen. If a biological control [...] control strategy is not implemented, both larvae and adult thrips will cause plant damage, by piercing cells on the leaf surface, and sucking out the contents [...] causes silver-grey spots on the leaves, with dark green spots of frass, and feeding marks to the flowers. Their life-cycle is very temperature-dependent

Thrip control in Strawberry with Orius laevagatus

Control of thrips using the predatory bug Orius laevigatus in strawberry crops. Thrips are one of the most difficult pests for the strawberry grower. They [...] impossible to control using insecticides, due to their inherent ability to develop resistance, and generally secretive nature, particularly so in the case [...] case of the western flower thrips Frankliniella occidentalis . The use of predatory mites , especially Neoseiulus cucumeris ( Thripex ) often forms the backbone

SWD

wing drosophila (SWD), a native of south-east Asia, is now a widespread and serious threat to soft and stone fruit crops across the UK. Cherry, raspberry, [...] particularly at risk, but the pest can also be problematic in grapes, plums and even tomatoes. Early detection through monitoring (starting in March) is now thought [...] thought to be crucial to minimizing the impact of SWD on vulnerable crops. Continuous monitoring until November is recommended. Traps placed in wild areas