• Artificially lit crops pollination advice

  orientation. To prevent bumblebees from flying aimlessly in the crop, it is advised to turn off grow lights well before sunset to encourage their return to the [...] better to close the hives as well. Bumblebees can fly and forage under artificial lighting but may struggle to orient themselves and return to the hives [...] before/after the shortest day), with an additional half-hour per week. For optimal pollination duration, you can connect the WBH-system to your climate

• Predatory mites

  knowing the target pest is crucial. Scouting is essential to know where the pest is, how severe the infestation is and to identify the pest. Select the right [...] pesticides. Koppert is the pioneer in the development of predatory mite solutions, starting in 1967 with the rearing of the predatory mite Phytoseiulus persimilis [...] Regularly monitor the pest and predatory mite populations to assess the effectiveness of biological control. Make adjustments to the release rate if necessary

• Heterorhabditis bacteriophora

  ultimately killing the host within a few days. The nematodes then feed and reproduce within the cadaver of the dead host, resulting in the emergence of a new [...] nematodes enter the pest's body through natural openings. Once inside the pest, the nematodes release symbiotic bacteria, typically of the genus Photorhabdus [...] cone nozzle types Continuous mixing should take place to prevent nematodes sinking to the bottom of the spray tank Avoid sprayers equipped with centrifugal

• Plant Disease Management

  diseased plant material is essential to prevent the spread of pathogens. This practice is particularly important in containing the spread of diseases within [...] What is biological disease control? Biological control of plant diseases is a method used to manage and reduce the impact of plant diseases by utilizing [...] goal of biological control is to reduce the damage caused by these pathogens while minimizing the use of chemical pesticides and their associated environmental

• New Generation Mycotal

  June 2, 2023

  processes to ensure that growers continue to benefit from the highest quality and best performing biological crop protection solutions. Mycotal is an entom [...] equipment. An added benefit is that it leaves no residue, which helps growers meet the increasingly demanding supply chain requirements. "Mycotal is an ento [...] penetrating the pest’s body cavity. Once inside, they proliferate and destroy the tissue. It is safe and easy to use, and can be applied using existing

• Biological solution against green shield bug

  June 23, 2021

  Biological Systems is developing a biological method to combat the southern green shield bug ( Nezara viridula) . Koppert is working hard to make this product [...] whiteflies. It is possible to remove green shield bugs manually from crops, but this is only an option at low levels of infestation. That is why this technique [...] only modest results. Koppert identified the problem of southern green shield bugs at an early stage. Research in 2018 to find the most effective natural enemy

• Spidex Vital Plus – Effective spider mite control in a sachet

  are now able to build of defense lines to both control the mites in the hotspots and prevent further infestation of the crop’. Reasons to use Spidex Vital [...] hotspots no chance The innovative rearing system created by the sachets of Spidex Vital Plus allows Phytoseiulus persimilis to multiply in the sachet and disperse [...] into the crop over a period of several weeks, extending the efficacy. Spidex Vital Plus has been specifically developed to build up defense lines to control

• Thrips

  cause damage to the plant by piercing the cells of the surface tissue and sucking out their contents, causing the surrounding tissue to die. The resulting [...] hatching, the larvae begin to feed on plant tissue on the underside of the leaf. The larvae are smaller than the adults and lack wings. Depending on the species [...] deposits an egg, she makes an opening in the plant tissue. The eggs are laid in leaves, flower petals and in the soft parts of stalks. On the leaves of

• Steinernema carpocapsae

  ultimately killing the host within a few days. The nematodes then feed and reproduce within the cadaver of the dead host, resulting in the emergence of a new [...] nematodes penetrate the pest's body through natural openings. Once inside the pest, the nematodes release symbiotic bacteria, typically of the genus Xenorhabdus [...] cone nozzle types Continuous mixing should take place to prevent nematodes sinking to the bottom of the spray tank Avoid sprayers equipped with centrifugal

• Optimising disease biocontrol in propagation

  April 26, 2021

  that fail to produce healthy rooted plugs represent an unwelcome economic loss to the business, that can often be avoided. A hygiene programme is a significant [...] pathogen spores will succumb to the treatment, if the recommended concentration, and pathogen exposure, is maintained during the disinfection process. Since [...] watering-in the cuttings with the plant biostimulant Vidi Parva . At the same time, Vidi Parva should be tank mixed with Trianum-P to prevent the entry of