On the farm with our fly control enthusiasts

On the farm with our fly control enthusiasts When it comes to biological control, the proof of the pudding is often in the passion of our agents and t [...] tag-team to help clients with natural fly control. “There may be similar products on the market, but we have found Biopar to really be superior” says Gerrie. Reghardt [...] the flies may be breeding and treat the affected area thoroughly. “We focus on helping clients evaluate their problem and guide them in finding the best

GROW article on Koppert participation in Dutch Innovation Mission

GROW article on Koppert participation in Dutch Innovation Mission Koppert South Africa recently had the valuable opportunity to participate in the Netherlands [...] technology with South African counterparts. The workshops and field visits focused on plant health , sustainable water use and crop protection in agriculture, [...] the agri-food innovation mission was the exploration of equal cooperation on research and development for both researchers and companies. Travelling through

The War on Pests Isn’t Working. Here’s What Is.

colemani, Hans Smid The War on Pests Isn’t Working. Here’s What Is. There is something fascinating about the way we’ve waged war on pests. For decades we’ve [...] Healthy soil grows healthy plants. I see it in my own vegetable garden. I see it on commercial pivots stretching for hundreds of hectares. The areas with hard [...] article in Greenspace Zambia: https://www.greenspacezambia.com/post/the-war-on-pests-isn-t-working-here-s-what-is

Tobacco thrips

Scarring on fruit Thrips parvispinus can also inflict significant damage on fruit. The feeding activity of the thrips often leaves scars and blemishes on the [...] thrips may also be visible on the upper sides of leaves. Larvae are primarily located on young leaves and, to a lesser extent, on flower buds. Adults tend [...] Europe, Thrips parvispinus was first detected in Greece in 1998 as a pest on ornamental crops, later appearing in Spain in 2017, France in 2018, the N

Rhyzobug - Ready to deal with armoured scales and long tailed mealybugs

ladybird, preys on most armoured scale species like Californian red scale ( Aonidiella aurantii ), Oleander scale ( Aspidiotus nerii ) and on long tailed mealybugs [...] significant impact on your yield. It is therefore important to recognize the damage in an early stage, so you can control the pest on time. For this, we [...] lophanthae is able to predate on several armoured scales species. It is easy to see what they have eaten by checking the scales on iirregular holes. Easy a

Less use of chemical pesticides due to Natutec Scout

particular note is the utilization of the 'Heatmap' feature, wherein colors on the company's map indicate the severity of the pest pressure. This feature

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Cyclamen mite

There are species that feed on fungi, algae, plants, as well as insect and mite predators and parasites. Those living on plants can cause considerable [...] pallidus ) can occur both on vegetable and ornamental crops. Damage symptoms The cyclamen mite ( Phytonemus pallidus ) feeds on plant sap by penetrating [...] localized patches, because the mite spreads very slowly. Symptoms vary depending on the host plant and can resemble the damage caused by viruses. Infested leaves

Aphelinus abdominalis

infested plants, because Aphelinus abdominalis is not very mobile Spread material on rock wool slabs or in application boxes (Dibox) Make sure the material remains [...] and at its introduction site for a few days The dosage of Aphilin depends on climate, crop and aphid density and should always be adjusted to the particular [...] Koppert advisor or a recognized distributor of Koppert products for advice on the best strategy for your situation. Best conditions for use of Aphelinus