• Mealybugs and scales

  leads to sooty mould. Infestations reduce plant vigor, fruit quality and overall yield. Effective control of mealybugs and scales is essential to maintain [...] ornamental crops, the mere presence of mealybugs is sufficient to render the product unfit for sale. A very small population can thus cause considerable [...] defoliation. However, it is mainly the great quantity of honey-dew that causes the damage because of the sooty mould that grows on it. Ants are also attracted

• Cerall Brochure

  carried out, to ensure a precise application, to avoid underdosing, for example. Storage / Shelf life At 4-8°C: up to 3 months At 20°C: a maximum of 1 [...] triticale seeds. The product is a seed coating: the seeds are treated prior to sowing. Cerall remains effective on stored seeds for up to one year after application [...] Cerall Inoculated seed Cerall trigger the plant to activate its defence mechanisms to protect it against phytopathogens Phytopathogen Inoculated seed

• Bacteria, fungi, and viruses essential for improving sustainability in crop protection

  December 2, 2021

  crop protection is better for both people and the environment and also helps to maintain and protect biodiversity. In addition, it is needed because of [...] products explain how beneficial micro-organisms can be used to combat pathogens as part of biological crop protection. The authors provide a broad insight [...] present the current status of biological crop protection in new book In its Farm to Fork Strategy, the EU sets strict requirements for the use of chemical

• Swirski-Mite

  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 [...] if necessary. Consult a Koppert advisor or a recognized distributor of Koppert products for advice on the best strategy for your situation. Environmental [...] cap to open the dosage hole Sprinkle material on leaves or pour into Diboxes Make sure the material remains on the introduction site for at least a few

• Effective spider mite control with predatory mites

  tailored to different climates and crop needs. Phytoseiulus persimilis Phytoseiulus persimilis is a specialist predator of spider mites , it is extremely [...] original What we can do for you and your crop Whether you're just starting with biological control or looking to optimize your current IPM strategy, our global [...] conditions. Their resistance to chemical pesticides makes biological control a critical and sustainable option. Predatory mites offer a powerful defense, ensuring

• Thripor-L

  insects in order to establish a population and encourage mating Make sure the material remains undisturbed at the introduction site for a few hours after [...] once or twice. Consult a Koppert advisor or a recognized distributor of Koppert products for advice on the best strategy for your situation. Environmental [...] they extract the contents of their prey, leaving the empty skin behind in its original form. Pack size 500; 2,000 adults and nymphs. Presentation 100 ml

• Montdo-Mite Plus

  the pest is not controlled. Consult a Koppert advisor or a recognized distributor of Koppert products for advice on the best strategy for your situation [...] conditions Transeius montdorensis is most effective at temperatures between between 20 and 32°C (68 and 90°F). It is not effective at temperatures below [...] sachet and disperse into the crop over a period of several weeks. Predatory mites use their piercing mouthparts to extract the contents of their prey. Pack

• Mycotal

  coverage is essential for the best results. Use enough water to LVM the product (>50 ltr/ha), add a compatible carrier agent, and apply on a windless day [...] m/s) Keep the ventilation windows closed during application. It is recommended to use fans to improve the distribution Agitate the spray solution continuously [...] more information Consult a Koppert advisor or a recognized distributor of Koppert products for advice on the best strategy for your situation Environmental

• Bumblebees – Keep them cool this summer!

  June 27, 2019

  ‘The need to keep your busy pollinators cool increases. Keeping an eye on the temperature in the greenhouse is more important than ever for your bumblebees [...] pollination hours, and it positively influences the lifespan of a colony. It can make the difference between just enough pollination or a fruitset problem,’ [...] ‘All that growers worldwide need to do is to take account of their local conditions and make sure the temperature is such that the bumblebees can concentrate

• Municipality Enschede: Entonem nematodes against oak processionary caterpillar

  time in the spring of 2021 to try to halt the spread of the oak processionary caterpillar . The municipality’s built-up area has a total of 22,000 oak trees [...] treated a total of 2600 to 3000 oak trees with nematodes.’ Maintenance of biodiversity The municipality also used pheromone traps last summer, to help it [...] only extracted the nests. But as Petra Klein Breukink explains, it was not enough. She is the project manager of the oak processionary caterpillar for the