Bumblebee pollination

contribute to the preservation of biodiversity and the overall health of ecosystems Why are bumblebees good pollinators? Bumblebees are very effective and efficient [...] crops close to the hive, which can be a benefit when less attractive crops need better pollination. Bumblebees are not very aggressive and easy to use. All [...] fruit and vegetable production, leading to better harvests and improved crop quality. Unlike other pollinators, bumblebees have unique characteristics that

Oleander scale

can be seen by the appearance of the scale armour on stems, leaves and fruits of hosts. Infestations on the leaves and stems may cause wilting and may [...] leading to lower yield. Damage to fruit occurs in heavy infestations, where spotting and often deformity of fruits affects market value. In olives this [...] green spots on purple fruits. Damage to foliage is particularly important in ornamentals . Heavy infestation can lead to yellowing, leaf and shoot malformation

Mushroom

they may be picked by hand. Edibility may be defined by criteria that include absence of poisonous effects on humans and desirable taste and aroma. Most [...] a fungus, typically produced above ground on soil or on its food source. Edible mushrooms are the fleshy and edible fruit bodies of several species of [...] whites, crimini, and portobello. Many other mushroom varieties are also commercially available as growers and breeders search for new and unique tastes for

Green peach aphid

fruit and ornamental crops and rendering them unsuitable for market. At the same time, photosynthesis in the leaves is reduced, affecting production. The [...] cycle and appearance of green peach aphid Aphids have a complex life cycle, with both winged and wingless forms of adults and a great variety in colour [...] reproduction is asexual, the young aphids are born as developed nymphs. They immediately start to feed on plant sap and grow rapidly. When reproduction is sexual

Effective control with Chrysopa-E!

Economical and better biocontrol of aphids, mealy bugs and Echinothrips Aphids and mealy bugs are difficult to control and an increasing problem in many crops [...] of these harmful pests more effectively and economically. Continuous R&D has resulted in a new product marketed under the name, Chrysopa-E , which uses [...] previously, to greater effect. Advantages of Chrysopa-E Due to the attractive price of Chrysopa-E , it is possible to use many more beneficials and thus gain

Plugging the plant propagation gap with Trianum

wide temperature and pH range (10-34 o C and pH 4-8.5) Gives protection to cuttings, seedlings and plug plants in propagation; can be used for all ornamental [...] Koppert have marketed Trichoderma harzianum T-22 in the UK for over a decade, under the brand name Trianum. Two product formulations are available, one [...] Rhizoctonia and Fusarium Trianum-P is mixed with water and applied as a drench to propagation trays at a rate of 1.5 g/m 2 Trianum-G is incorporated in the compost

Tobacco aphid

fruit and ornamental crops and rendering them unsuitable for market. At the same time, photosynthesis in the leaves is reduced, affecting production. They [...] head and thorax and a reddish abdomen. There is a dark brown spot on the abdomen and several transverse black bands across the body. The antennae are 0.7-1 [...] evolved from the peach potato aphid in the Far East and is a key pest of tobacco crops in both the United States and South America. The tobacco aphid (

Casea

root zone turn yellow to brown but may be difficult to find, due to rapid degradation. Infected foliar pests simply fall to the ground. Pack size 3,000 million [...] e) and against soil pests at a rate of 500 million to 3 billion per ha (200 million to 1.2 billion per acre). Timing Timing and frequency depend on the [...] temperature below 5°C/41°F and above 35°C/95°F can be lethal Nematodes are susceptible to ultraviolet light (UV): do not use them in direct sunlight The moisture

Trial results Onion fly and Fusarium wilt

diseases and onion fly Effective results in onion crop with Biological Crop Protection Proven results Before our products enter the market, they are extensively [...] Koppert (Koppert B.V. and/or of its affiliated companies) apply. Only use products that are permitted in your country/state and crop. Always comply with [...] specified in local product registrations. Koppert cannot be held liable for unauthorized use. Koppert is not liable for any loss of quality if the product is

Tomato looper

antennae are long and thin. The eggs are white to pale green, shiny, dome-shaped with 28 to 32 vertical ribs. They are deposited singly or in pairs throughout [...] cocoon is usually attached to the underside of leaves within folded edges, on random objects and on tomato fruit, often in a bunch of ripening tomatoes [...] s chalcites ) belongs to the family of Noctuidae . It is a tropical and subtropical species originating in the Mediterranean and northern Africa. The larva