• Pea and Bean Weevil Trap

  weevil ( Sitona lineatus ). Crops Broad bean, peas. Mode of action The Pea and Bean Weevil Trap needs to be used in combination with Pherodis pheromone dispensers [...] a grass margin or headland of a field that was planted with peas or beans in the previous year Place the trap on the ground Ensure the trap is securely [...] securely positioned on the ground to prevent it from tipping over Check the traps three times per week When more than 30 weevils per trap are counted on any occasion

• Natutec Drive

  When to use Natutec Drive? Use Natutec Drive to apply Koppert products evenly over the crop to get the most effective pest control. The product is a unit [...] saving User friendly/ease of use How does it work? The user puts beneficial insects inside the drum, which can carry up to 30 liters of material. The Natutec [...] for every situation Benefits of Natutec Drive Quality of coverage Accuracy for multiple products and densities Uniformity of distribution, which results

• Grower Koen - Embracing biological crop protection in agriculture

  opportunity to grow alongside Koppert in the development and application of biological crop protection.| The future Koen's vision of the future of agriculture [...] the future of agriculture, where traditional and organic practices complement each other, and how organic and traditional farming are getting closer together [...] abandon traditional methods. He decided to find a balance between both approaches. This way of working allows him to gain experience in using biological crop

• Flies

  damage to many soft fruit crops. Fly damage Flies can cause damage to crops both directly and indirectly. The type of damage depends on the species of the [...] often a problem due to their large number. Larvae of flies of the family Keroplatidae (mainly Lyprauta sp.) can cause damage in potted orchids. The Spotted [...] growth, particularly of young cuttings, can be retarded. Fly control videos Take a look at the video or go to our Youtube channel to see our fly control

• Bean seed fly

  in the ground, causing them to appear shriveled or discolored. Thirdly, search for the presence of larvae. Small, white maggots near the base of affected [...] larvae of the bean seed fly. To implement this method, nematodes are applied to the soil. Growers can use their standard spraying equipment to apply the [...] seedlings. Poor growth: Bean seedlings may fail to emerge or show stunted growth compared to healthy plants. Damage to seeds: Darkened or damaged seeds, as bean

• Verticillium wilt

  presence of both the fungus and the gum causes the xylem vessels to get blocked, which in turn causes the plant to wilt. Spores may be wind-dispersed to new [...] seems to recover at night. The symptoms may occur only in parts of the plant. Cutting the stalk horizontally reveals a slight discolouration of the vessels [...] 25-27 °C. How to prevent Verticillium wilt Start with clean soil or substrate by heating it at a temperature if at least 65 o C for a minimum of 30 minutes

• Cottony cushion scale

  developed antennae and one pair of dusky wings, The adult ‘females’ produce 500 to 2000 bright-red, oblong eggs over a period of 2 to 3 months. After leaving the [...] combined length of up to 20 mm. The 'females' are actually hermaphrodites with fertilization occurring between the eggs and the sperm of the same individual [...] veins of the leaves. The next two instars migrate to the larger twigs and branches and eventually moult into the adult 'female'. There are two to four

• May beetle

  the larvae start to feed on larger plant roots, which later leads to signs of wilting and stunted growth. Lifecycle and appearance of the may beetle The [...] head, measuring approximately 5 to 7 cm in length. To differentiate between species, an examination of the position of the setae in their final abdominal [...] larvae of this genus, they are usually treated as a single group, sharing similar habits and biology. The larval stages of these beetles are harmful to crops

• A Growing Success at Welgro Produce

  January 12, 2022

  in need of modernisation, the three growers have demonstrated that they certainly have the know-how when it comes to growing a quality crop of cucumbers [...] recent episode of the RTE 1 television series ‘Ear to the Ground’ aired on Thursday 18 th November. During the RTE coverage David explained some of the technical [...] practices, and continue to develop their understanding and use of biological control techniques. To make the necessary changes to more sustainable growing

• Tomato moth

  second generation of larvae often causes greater loss of fruit than the first. Life cycle and appearance of Tomato moth The forewings of adult tomato moths [...] grey-brown. The females of the tomato moth (Lacanobia oleracea) deposit their spherical eggs on the underside of leaves in groups of 50 to 300, often arranged [...] instars, later becoming white to grey-brown with mottled markings. The pattern of markings on the larvae varies according to the host plant and developmental