• Biological seed treatment

  Cerall , Cedomon , Cedress ) have a clear effect against pests or diseases (biotic stress). What is biological seed treatment? Biological seed treatment consists [...] General information The demand for biological seed treatment solutions is increasing. They ensure that farmers protect their potential yield and quality [...] algae extracts. Biological substances are applied to the seed in a powder form or as a liquid. An even layer covers the whole seed. In this way, the beneficial

• Natutec Scout

  your crop scouting! Using a crop scouting tool in horticulture can lead to more effective, sustainable, and profitable crop production by providing precision [...] precision pest monitoring and real-time pest detection alerts. Natutec Scout is a crop scouting tool for effective and efficient pest monitoring. With Natutec [...] preferred scout method. Record scout observations by mobile phone manually or use the scanner for Horiver sticky cards for automatic detection of pests

• Cabbage leafroller

  webs in which they hide, or live inside fruit or flowers. It is these webs that cause the leaves to curl. Many of these webs are empty, and it is thought [...] causing the shoot or growing point to wilt and die. Life cycle and appearance of Cabbage leafroller An adult female is 12 mm long and is ochre-yellow with [...] markings. The male is slightly smaller and slimmer, more clearly marked and lighter in colour. Both have two brown marks on each wing, the more proximal pair

• Black root rot of cucurbits

  sclerotioides survives in the soil and is a strong saprophytic competitor, which means it can rapidly colonize ‘clean’ or sterilized soil and substrate. It [...] forms sclerotia which can survive adverse conditions for years in the soil, but little else is known about the life cycle. The fungus is dispersed by water [...] General Phomopsis sclerotioides is a plant pathogen infecting cucurbits, causing black root rot of cucurbits. Damage symptoms Phomopsis sclerotioides causes

• Amblyseius swirskii

  swirskii is most effective at temperatures between 20 and 32°C (68 and 90°F). It is not effective at temperatures below 18°C/64°F. Amblyseius swirskii is sensitive [...] Amblyseius swirskii is a species of predatory mite widely employed for biological pest control in agriculture. The predatory mite is an excellent biocontrol [...] such as spider mites and tarsonemid mites. They can also feed on pollen, which is useful for instance in sweet pepper crops as the predatory mite can establish

• Integrated crop management: the key to sustainable business operations

  September 13, 2022

  below ground, which is crucial to achieving good, high-quality yields both now and in the future. Or you could say: integrated crop management is the key to [...] are playing an ever more crucial role in a business’ ability to produce successfully in the future and achieve their goals. What is integrated crop management [...] and below ground Implementing an ICM system is quite complex and requires a long-term vision. Your soil is your most important asset: keeping it healthy

• Predatory mites

  pests, so 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 [...] products or crops, using a blower for dispersion is an available option. This approach proves particularly effective when a swift response is required [...] identified pest. Consult with a Koppert advisor or supplier if you're unsure. Release timing: Timing is essential and depends on factors like pest presence

• Fit roots for plant health

  get the best plant health This white paper is one of a series about optimizing plant growth in greenhouses, which Hoogendoorn Growth Management publishes [...] Koppert. This white paper elaborates on the micro life in the root zone which is often underestimated in the current practice but plays a key role in plant [...] health is crucial to achieving the best possible yield and quality with the lowest possible dependence of pesticides. Although the plant root system is poorly

• Southern armyworm

  armyworm ( Spodoptera eridania ) is a pest of various agricultural crops in Southern and Central America and the Caribbean. It is a polyphagous species that [...] of the leaves, and are more active at night. The development of the larvae takes approximately 14-20 days. Larvae are green or blackish green with a uniform [...] uniform light brown or reddish-brown head throughout the period of development, although their colour pattern is quite variable. When they are fully developed

• Effective control of onion fly with beneficial nematodes

  May 31, 2024

  occasionally soften or decay, which may be a sign of a serious infestation. Moreover, the damage caused by onion fly can make the plant more vulnerable to other [...] However, there are a few symptoms to watch out for. The wilting or yellowing of onion leaves is one of the most obvious signs of onion fly damage. Small tunnels [...] lettuce and thrips in onion and leek. Want to know more about our beneficial nematodes, find out more here