• Large blackberry aphid

  females of the large blackberry aphid are 2.6-4.1 mm long, pale to yellowish green with long antennae, legs and siphunculi. The cauda is short and triangular [...] species. The large blackberry aphid is widely distributed in Europe and also established in New Zealand. It only feeds on cultivated and wild blackberries [...] Damage symptoms High populations of large blackberry aphids can reduce yield. Life cycle and appearance of Large blackberry aphid Aphids have a complex

• Large raspberry aphid

  aphids. Life cycle and appearance of Large raspberry aphid Aphids have a complex life cycle, with both winged and wingless forms of adults and a great variety [...] females of the large raspberry aphid are 2.6-4.1 mm long, pale to yellowish green with long antennae, legs and siphunculi. The cauda is short and triangular [...] triangular. Overwintering eggs of the large raspberry aphid are laid near the base of vegetative canes and hatch in spring. After emerging in spring, the aphids

• Wheat bunt

  General Tilletia tritici and Tilletia laevis only differ in one gene and easily hybridize. There is debate whether they should indeed be considered separate [...] They rupture at harvest and release black, powdery spores, that smell like fish, hence the common name stinking bunt. Life cycle and appearance of Wheat bunt [...] Tilletia tritici and Tilletia laevis survive as teliospores in the soil or on seed. These teliospores germinate in response to moisture and form basidiospores

• The Trianum and Vidi Parva Foundation

  February 27, 2019

  importance of promoting and maintaining a healthy and resilient relationship between the plant, soil and microbes. The loss and reduced efficiency of many [...] zone Trianum and Vidi Parva work together to optimise root establishment, and Trichoderma harzianum T-22 colonisation. Repeated research and field trials [...] key for plant health and resilience, including: Root diseases: Pythium , Sclerotinia , Fusarium and Rhizoctonia Uptake of nutrients and water Stress resilience

• Flowering and Pollination in Blueberry

  April 4, 2019

  buds, and, consequently, the yield. Flowering is the second critical period. The flowers on the blueberry bush will pollinate and set fruit in a 2-3-week [...] Parva in the spring to improve root mass and quality During the crucial flowering and pollination period, make 1-2 foliar applications of Vidi Terrum (to [...] Flowering and Pollination – one of the most critical blueberry growth stages Blueberries and bio-stimulants are a strong combination, especially during

• Air Blowers to distribute and apply beneficials

  Airobug 10-12M Airbug 3-5M Mini-Airbug 2-3M Airobug The Airobug is a fully automatic blower used for large surfaces and full field distribution in high-tech [...] Blowers to distribute and apply beneficials Blowing systems Koppert's blowing systems are especially developed for effective and efficient distribution [...] Differences between air blowers Airobug : fully automatic blower - large surfaces and full field distribution - high-tech cultivations with mono-rail or

• Treatment of bumblebee stings and allergies

  Level 3 - level 1 and/or 2 symptoms plus difficulties in breathing and/or a feeling of suffocating Level 4 - level 1 and/or 2 and/or 3 symptoms plus heart [...] sting and treatment. Download the poster version of Bumblebee stings and allergies via the link below. Download poster Bumblebee, honeybee, and wasp stings [...] different colours and patterns. In general, bumblebees are larger than honeybees, and hairier than wasps. Only bumblebee workers and queens have a stinger

• Sustainable cultivation goes much further than pests and natural enemies

  April 19, 2018

  to food safety, and both chemicals and artificial fertilizers are products of the petrochemical industry which relies on mineral oil. ‘And we all know that [...] crops in a much more natural and therefore more sustainable way and in many cases actually prevent outbreaks of diseases and pests, thus avoiding the need [...] latest techniques and technology are growing in importance in response to Koppert's broaderfield of work. ‘If we can get to know and understand the plant

• Pherodis Fruit Fly Attractant

  action Flies are attracted by the luring substance and enter the trap. Once inside, they cannot escape and drown in the luring substance. Presentation 5 litre [...] In combination with a Drososan trap, monitoring and trapping of Drosophila suzukii in various fruit crops. Pests Spotted wing drosophila ( Drosophila suzukii) [...] Drososan traps. Storage time See package for expiry date. Storage temperature 2-30°C/36-86°F. Storage conditions Store in sealed package out of sunlight.

• Attracker

  Pack size 5 and 10 litre container. Formulation Soluble concentrate (SL). Content Mixture of equal concentrations of sucrose, dextrose and fructose. P [...] of that product. Dosage Outdoor crops: 2-4 litres/ha Protected crops: 100-200 ml per 100 litre of water (0.1-0.2%). Compatibility Attracker can be combined [...] once package has been opened Storage temperature 2-30°C/36-86°F. Storage conditions Store in a cool and dark place Avoid direct sunlight