A dive into organic hop farming and biological crop protection

hop farm towards organic production, setbacks have been inevitable. However, amidst the challenges, there have been significant successes. Lukas recognizes

FAQ Spidex Vital

the fact you have to switch your current planning/forecast to the new product number(s), nothing will be different from the way you have been working with [...] hotspot control we have observed an even better control of spider mites. What obstacle did Koppert overcome to produce this product, I have been told it was [...] Logistics trials on several routes have shown that the optimum transport conditions remain the same. No adjustments will have to be made to your supply chain

Amblyseius andersoni

than the larvae, have eight legs, and are a whitish yellow colour. Adult mites have eight legs, are a translucent white in colour, and have a flat, elongated [...] They are oval, white and are approximately 0.14 mm in diameter. The larvae have six legs, are the same colour as the eggs, and are only slightly larger. [...] sheltered locations in the crop, not exposed to direct sunlight. Sachets already have an exit hole. Hold sachets by the cardboard strip at the top, to avoid damaging

Black vine weevil

damage is caused by the feeding of the larvae on the roots. After the roots have been destroyed the larvae move into corms, rhizomes and stem bases of plants [...] appear around May. They are approximately 7 - 10 mm long, brownish black and have dull yellow spots on their back. The wing covers are grooved and fused with [...] beginning of July until around the end of October. The larvae that hatch have a white, translucent to pinkish body and a reddish brown head. These larvae

Broad mite

leaves. Symptoms of an attack remain visible several weeks after the mites have been removed. Life cycle and appearance of Broad mite The life cycle of [...] tarsonemid mites has the following stages: egg, larva, and adult. The larvae have three pairs of legs, adults possess four pairs. The last pair of legs in [...] soon as the adult female emerges from the larval cuticle. Tarsonemid mites have no eyes. Female broad mites ( Polyphagotarsonemus latus ) lay their eggs

Mycotal your natural partner for whitefly and thrips control

collaboration with growers, we have conducted extensive research into applying Mycotal via LVM (Low Volume Mist System) and have seen that this is an easy and [...] More about Mycotal Proven results: field trials Comparative field trials have shown that the new generation Mycotal gives a similar, or better, efficacy

Impatiens thrips

increasing problem in greenhouse cultivation, having spread to many countries within the last 30 years. The thrips have mostly been able to spread as a consequence

Whitefly

Find solutions for whitefly in your crop Life cycle of whitefly Whiteflies have six distinct developmental stages: the egg, first, second, third and fourth [...] and often deposited in circles. The young larvae, which on hatching already have well-developed legs and antennae, are known as, ‘crawlers’. After hatching [...] hours in seeking a suitable place on the leaf where they can feed. Once they have found such a spot, they remain there throughout the period of larval development

Pollination checklist Natupol Fly

be unpredictable and will often take longer than a week. In the event of having to use Natupol Fly at a temperature below 15 ˚C, first mature them in a [...] a warm environment. Release Natupol Fly once the first fully-grown flies have emerged. Protect the opening for the flies against water. Protect the opening

Herbs

which are used as food ingredient, natural medicine or fragrances. They often have savory or aromatic characteristics and are used for flavouring dishes or