• Protected vegetables

  profitability for growers. By using targeted interventions and only applying pesticides when necessary, leading to higher yields and increased profitability [...] with regulations: IPM aligns with increasingly stringent regulations on pesticide use, making it easier for growers to comply with legal requirements. Common [...] these vegetable pests is an important step into understanding how to control them. Go to pest overview Biological pest control in vegetable crops Vegetable

• A Growing Success at Welgro Produce

  January 12, 2022

  their mobile phones to alert them to the problem, before crop damage occurs and cucumber yields are compromised. Knowledge is key to successful growth David [...] practices, and continue to develop their understanding and use of biological control techniques. To make the necessary changes to more sustainable growing [...] growing, Gary, Sean and Shane are aiming to increase the Irish market demand for Welgro cucumbers.

• Steinernema carpocapsae

  representative/distributor for more information Spray in the evening (or morning in some cases) allowing nematodes to work for several hours within the optimal [...] applied to the soil or sprayed onto plant foliage as a biological control method, offering a natural and environmentally friendly approach to pest management [...] lly friendly method of pest management in agriculture and horticulture. How to apply Steinernema carpocapsae nematodes? Nematodes can be applied using

• Parasitoid wasps

  outbreaks of specific pest species. How do parasitoid wasps control pests? Parasitoid wasps employ two primary methods to control pests: parasitisation and [...] body or attaches them to the host's exterior. Larval development: When the parasitoid wasp eggs hatch, the newly emerged larvae begin to feed on the host pest [...] feeding on the host’s body fluids, which can be important for their reproduction. It's important to note that not all species of parasitoid wasps engage in

• Aphidoletes aphidimyza

  of Koppert products for advice on the best strategy for your situation. Koppert products Aphidend Expand all items Best conditions for use of Aphidoletes [...] are active at night, it is crucial to keep the night temperature above 12°C/61°F, to ensure optimal conditions for oviposition. Apply Aphidoletes aphidimyza [...] Aphidoletes aphidimyza for aphid control Aphidoletes aphidimyza is a species of predatory gall midge known for its effectiveness in biological pest control

• European biocontrol industry proposes new EU regulatory framework

  December 18, 2018

  recently published its vision on how to improve regulation for the biocontrol industry in a White Paper that it has presented to the European Union. It proposes [...] White Paper that urges the EU to establish a bioprotection-specific body to develop and implement a short and precise timeline for the evaluation process, with [...] been successful due to the European Commission which is reluctant to move forward. An example of this is the repeal of the resolution for low risk PPP. Despite

• Damping-off

  recirculating nutrient solutions. Increase the distance to the main substrate at the start by using higher substrate blocks for the seedlings. In field crops: [...] spores with flagellae, which enable the spores to move through water. The zoospores are chemically drawn to the growing roots of young plants and move towards [...] plant, new sporangia with zoospores are formed, that allow the disease to spread to neighbouring plants. The zoospores disperse via water. Therefore, this

• Bumblebee pollination

  practices, growers can significantly increase pollination success rates, leading to better fruit set, increased fruit size, and better crop uniformity [...] greenhouses, tunnels or netted orchards compared to honeybees. Bumblebees tend to visit all crops close to the hive, which can be a benefit when less attractive [...] and the best value for money. Maximum pollination potential Natupol results in at least 30% more pollination potential when compared to rival products because

• Encarsia formosa

  parasitic wasp, native to temperate and subtropical regions, has become an important natural enemy for farmers and gardeners aiming to reduce the reliance [...] should be repeated until control is achieved. At increasing temperatures it may be better to switch to the use of Enermix or Ercal . Consult a Koppert advisor [...] recognized distributor of Koppert products for advice on the best strategy for your situation. Best conditions for Encarsia formosa The parasitic wasp Encarsia

• Cerall

  product label for more information Consult a Koppert advisor or a recognised distributor of Koppert products for advice on the best strategy for your situation [...] Treated seeds can be stored for up to 1 year after application without any loss of effect. Storage time after receipt Up to 3 months. Storage temperature [...] supports growth and development of young cereal plants up to the five-leaf stage. Suitable for organic and conventional cultivation. Diseases Seed-borne