• Fit roots for plant health Technical bulletin 2020 EN

  chemistry. Levels 1 and 2 of plant health are purely a function The third and fourth stages involve changes in of nutritional integrity and are usually not difficult [...] importance of a wellcontrolled root zone temperature. and crops evolve to a higher level of pest and disease resistance and higher levels of plant health [...] instance, how smart use of screens supports the energy balance of the plant, maximizes photosynthesis, and keeps it active under all circumstances. And how smart

• Bumblebee pollination

  preservation of biodiversity and the overall health of ecosystems Why are bumblebees good pollinators? Bumblebees are very effective and efficient pollinators [...] collaboration with a number of scientific institutes and universities ensure we are geared for the future. With feedback from customers and local trials at numerous [...] visit a high number of flowers per minute and transfer more pollen to the stigma than other pollinators. Benefits of bumblebees are: Bumblebees switch between

• Beneficial Nematodes For Biological Pest Control

  July 28, 2023

  purpose. They are selectively applied to combat a wide range of pests such as the pupae and larvae of thrips , the larvae of black vine weevil and several beetles [...] Safe As partners with nature, Koppert use the natural behaviour of nematodes to support and protect crops. Nematodes are alive; they move and hunt their prey [...] eye. Great care and precision needs to go into the production of these ‘little heroes’ that are bred for the biological control of a host of agricultural

• Aphiscout

  around it and sticking the end of the label back onto the label Turn the lid until the small holes align with the opening Dosage The dosage of Aphiscout [...] crop and aphid density and species, and should always be adjusted to the particular situation. Start introduction preventively soon after planting of the [...] occurring aphids . Mode of action Adult parasitic wasps emerge from the mummies and females lay their eggs into aphids . The next generation of parasitic wasps

• Rose aphid

  retard the growth of buds and new shoots. Foliage and flowers are often disfigured and contaminated with sticky honeydew on which black sooty moulds develop [...] develop. Life cycle and appearance of Rose aphid Aphids have a complex life cycle, with both winged and wingless forms of adults and a great variety in [...] is a serious and often abundant pest of roses. It is virtually cosmopolitan and widely spread in Europe. Damage symptoms Infestations with rose aphids retard

• Trianum-P improves open field pepper production in Portugal

  the end of their cycle with a high level of plant health and vigour so that the harvesting machine can do its work well. ‘With the introduction of mechanical [...] organic farming and that it does not leave residues on fruit. Trianum is aligned with the positioning of the company which is very conscious of sustainable [...] ic characteristics of the variety, free of pests and diseases and free of pesticides, guaranteeing the final consumer zero residue. Trianum has proven

• Blackcurrant aphid

  appearance of Blackcurrant aphid Aphids have a complex life cycle, with both winged and wingless forms of adults and a great variety in colour. In greenhouses [...] amounts of sticky honeydew on which black sooty mould fungi grow. Leaves and fruit quickly turn black and fruit can become unmarketable. Life cycle and appearance [...] crop. Wingless females of the blackcurrant aphid are 1.3-2.6 mm long and pale greenish white or sometimes yellowish, often with a darker green spinal stripe

• Shallot aphid

  Petioles are shortened and leaves curled and twisted. Blossom trusses are also affected, fruits remain small and yield is reduced. On bulbs and shallot [...] females of the shallot aphid are 1.1-2.2 mm long and shiny brownish green to dirty yellow. Their legs and antennae are pale, apart from the ends of the antennae [...] Numbers of this aphid can build up even in winter and early spring when temperatures are still low. Winged forms are produced and migrate to other crops

• Aphids

  several ways, and the damage can vary depending on the species of aphid and the type of plant being attacked. The following are common signs of aphid damage: [...] Some species of aphids are also known to excrete honeydew, a sticky, sugary substance that can attract other insects and promote the growth of sooty mold [...] Size and shape: Aphids are small, soft-bodied insects that are usually less than 6 mm in length. They have a pear-shaped body with long antennae and two

• Feltiella acarisuga

  adults are not predatory and only need water and sugar. Life cycle of Feltiella acarisuga Growers can distinguish between the various life stages of the predatory [...] for use of Feltiella acarisuga Optimal results are achieved in a humid environment (>80% relative humidity) and at temperatures between 20 and 27°C (68 [...] diapause and can consume 15 adult spider mites or up to 50 mite eggs per day. They are aggressive and adapt the amount of food they consume to the density