• Experience Centre

  Did you know that the vision of bumblebees differs vastly to that of humans and that we use that difference to provide our clients with the most effective [...] Experience Centre and discover the world of sustainable cultivation If you are interested in sustainable cultivation, biological crop protection , and natural [...] linked to agriculture and horticulture. Opening hours: weekdays (Mon - Fri) from 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM. A tour takes an average of 1,5 hours and is suitable

• Damping-off

  oospores germinate and form so-called sporangia from which subsequently zoospores are produced. Zoospores are spores with flagellae, which enable the spores [...] meaning that it can usually only affect plants that are in a sub-optimal condition or suffer from stress, caused for example by too much water, too high [...] spores which are resistant to unfavourable conditions, especially dehydration. Germination of the oospores is stimulated by exudates from roots of a s

• Hemispherical scale

  distinguish the species from most other soft scales. The size depends on the host plant and can vary from 2 to 4.5 mm. The young nymphs are white to yellowish [...] affected, including various different species of fern, orchid, ficus, oleander and carnation. Damage symptoms The scales present are usually quite easy to see

• Pherodis

  Pests Different species of moths , beetles , flies and mealybugs . Check with your Koppert consultant or advisor for species Pherodis that are available [...] dispenser. Preparation Collect the sachets containing the pheromone dispensers from the cold store and open the sachets Do not touch the dispenser, since manual [...] particular trap Wash your hands between assembling pheromone traps for different pest species During the first few days following the installation of a

• Fit roots for plant health Technical bulletin 2020 EN

  and there are many ways to create a proper substrate. That can be soil, rockwool, peat and many others. But there are significant differences even within [...] flowers are the first to receive assimilates from the photosynthesis in the leaves, followed by growing points, and then the roots. These are the three [...] Many growers are in transition from a reactive problem/solution strategy to a more proactive, holistic approach. They apply new insights as from Growing by

• Pine processionary moth

  hairy thorax. The forewings are dull ashen-grey; the veins, margins and three transverse bands are darker. The hindwings are white, grey-fringed, with a [...] forests, trees are rarely killed but significant losses occur in volume growth. Defoliation damage and the presence of caterpillars are important on amenity [...] in the anal region. The cylindrical egg masses range in length from 4 to 5 cm. They are covered with the scales of the female anal tuft, which mimics the

• Mycotal Brochure

  for biocontrol. The product has a long history of continuous development from a solid fermentation to the more efficient liquid fermentation method. Several [...] penetrate the pest body cavity. Once inside, the insect is killed via different modes of action: • Mechanical obstruction of respiratory tubes • Exhaustion [...] proteins by the fungus within the insect At high humidity, the fungus grows from within through the insect cuticle and produces spores on the outside of the

• Mycotal FAQ

  Volume Misting Systems in greenhouses. How to use Mycotal How to use Mycotal with Low Volume Mist System What are the optimal conditions to apply Mycotal [...] against thrips and aphids. Always check the label before usage. How does it work How does Mycotal work? After spraying Mycotal, the spores germinate and [...] which may spread the infection to other vulnerable pests. Mycotal: how does it work? How long is Mycotal effective? Mycotal spores starts to germinate and

• Bacterial spot

  a halo. In pepper, the spots on the leaves are also round and small to start with and slightly raised from the leaf surface. They occur on the abaxial [...] mildew infection, pepper plants shed the leaves that are severely infected. Humid conditions are conducive for lesion expansion. On the stems, long, narrow [...] clipping and handling and aerosols. Many isolates are resistant to copper-containing pesticides. How to prevent Bacterial spot Use clean propagation material

• Pollination checklist outdoor

  crop and the presence of other pollinating insects. Bumblebees and honeybees are able to complement each other's pollination work and can therefore be released [...] released into the same crops. Position a bumblebee hive at least 100 metres away from a honeybee hive, out of the sight of the honeybees. This is necessary because [...] restless. Protect the bumblebee hive against very high temperatures resulting from direct sunlight, particularly in warm periods. Provide the hive with sufficient