• Click beetles

  larvae are called wireworms and feed on the roots of many plants. Damage symptoms The click beetles feed on the roots and bore into the base of plants. This [...] and die. Damage is more severe in young plants. Life cycle and appearance of Click beetles Adult Agriotis sp. are 6-10 mm long and yellowish brown to black

• Ephedrus cerasicola

  increases gradually from 2.8 days at 32°C, to 26.2 days at 15°C. Life cycle and appearance of Ephedrus cerasicola Adult parasitic wasps of Ephedrus cerasicola [...] control of aphids in agricultural and horticultural settings. Ephedrus cerasicola is used for the control of the following pests: Wide range of aphids The [...] planting of the crop. Introduction rates typically range from 0.75-1.5 parasitic wasps per m 2 . This is equivalent to one unit every 250-350 m 2 . The parasitic

• Mycotal

  Mix with 3-4 litres of water (15-20°C) per 500 gram of Mycotal and stir into a slurry Fill the spray tank with the required amount of water Empty the slurry [...] (formerly called Lecanicillium muscarium ) Ve6 spores)/gram. Downloads Mycotal FAQ Mycotal Brochure Preparation Take the required amount of Mycotal For [...] 100 gram/100 litre of water Always check the product label for more information Consult a Koppert advisor or a recognized distributor of Koppert products

• Conifer

  Casea Shore fly Spical Ulti-Mite Lyprauta Capirel Downy mildew of Cucurbits Black leg of seedlings Crazy roots, hairy roots, crown gall Cottony soft rot [...] referred to as Pinophyta, Coniferophyta or Coniferae . The plants are so-called gymnosperms or seed-bearing vascular plants. This means that their seeds [...] are perennial, woody plants and secondary growth occurs in the development of conifers. Conifers are usually trees, but few varieties develop as shrubs

• Koppert present at Biocontrol Africa and NewAG International conferences in Kenya

  March 29, 2018

  biocontrol of invasive plants an diseases. Biocontrol Africa As one of the keynote speakers, Henri Oosthoek gave a presentation on 50 years of biocontrol [...] He called upon the biological companies not to work alone but in partnerships, including governments, for greater impact. In the second session of the [...] gave a presentation on the dissemination and upscaling of biological solutions for the management of Tuta absoluta and the Fusarium Wilt-Root Knot Nematode

• Tomato

  Solanum lycopersicum) belongs to the nightshade family of Solanaceae . The tomato is the edible fruit of this plant. The plant is native to Central and South [...] America and the tropical highlands. Tomato plants usually grow to a height of between 1-3 metres (or 3-10 feet). Their stem is not so strong, so if not [...] the stem often extends over the ground. Indeterminate tomato types are so-called ‘tender’ or ‘half-hardy’ perennials. The plants die every year in temperate

• Biological crop protection opportunities for integrated pest management (IPM) in citrus

  May 28, 2024

  is one of the most dynamic aspects of pre-harvest production of citrus fruit. Chemical control has traditionally been growers’ first line of defence. [...] pest outbreak from the use of broad-spectrum chemicals and pest resistance has led to the development of a holistic approach called integrated pest management [...] these findings . Some of the aspects growers need to look at when making these decisions are: plant health at different stages of the crop cycle, pest and

• Natutec Mini-Airbug

  Entofood . Mode of action The innovative combination of the special fan of the Mini-Airbug and the revolving dosing pot ensures a uniform release of carrier material [...] distribution of this material up to a distance of at least 2 metres from the Mini-Airbug. Product components The Mini-Airbug consists of the following [...] distribution of natural enemies in the crop. The Mini-Airbug can be used for full-field distribution, specific hot spots as well as for the distribution of Artefeed

• Mycotal your natural partner for whitefly and thrips control

  between 2 and 6°C until use Start applications at the first sign of pest infestation; Mycotal is a preventive product Use an appropriate amount of water [...] whiteflies and thrips is through the use of entomopathogenic fungi, such as Akanthomyces muscarius ( formerly called Lecanicillium muscarium ). Our Mycotal [...] cide that contains the blastospores of Akanthomyces muscarius Ve6. Mycotal is a biological solution for a range of pests, including whiteflies and thrips

• Precautionary measures for product allergies

  doctor. In case of a life-threatening situation call the emergency medical services immediately. A combination of factors The level of sensitivity differs [...] or reduce any allergic reactions caused by the type of products mentioned above. Which products are of concern? This concerns the predatory mites , feeder [...] differs per person. Allergy problems can occur within just a few weeks of the first moment of contact, or could take years to appear. Not everyone who is exposed