• The crucial role of ant control in your IPM strategy

  September 26, 2024

  pests from predators and parasitoids, which can lead to severe pest infestations in the orchard. Pest spread: Ants can move pests from one tree to another [...] control pest populations. This interference can lead to increased pest numbers and greater damage to fruit trees. Economic consequences Reduced fruit quality [...] rings, around tree trunks. These prevent ants from climbing and accessing the fruit, reducing their ability to protect pests on the trees. Biological controls

• Cyclamen mite

  the humidity is highest and they are protected from direct sunlight. In such spots, they are difficult to observe. Damage occurs in localized patches, because [...] common pest found in cyclamen, gerbera and other ornamentals . Mites belonging to the family of tarsonemids ( Tarsonemidae ) display a greater diversity of [...] predators and parasites. Those living on plants can cause considerable damage to their host. Tarsonemids like the cyclamen mite ( Phytonemus pallidus ) can

• Drososan

  Drososan trap needs to be used in combination with Fruit Fly Attractant. The spotted wing drosophila are attracted to the trap by the liquid attractant [...] pest density and should always be adjusted to the particular situation. The trap density typically ranges from 1-20 per hectare. Timing Install the traps [...] trap they drown in the attractant. The trap has been specifically designed to prevent the undesired trapping of other insects. Presentation One trap with

• Biological crop protection boosts yield and profitability with longer spraying windows and zero residue risks

  February 22, 2024

  that growers have to start the harvest earlier than planned. By not having to take into account a pre-harvest interval, growers are able to adjust their plans [...] treatments often necessitate waiting periods ranging from a few days, to several weeks or even months. By not having this limitation when using biological [...] helps to meet these increasing challenges. Maximize yields and quality Biological crop protection, unlike chemical alternatives, leaves minimal to no residues

• Leading farmers in climate-smart horticulture

  October 18, 2022

  knowledge and technology throughout the horticultural value chain: from seed to market, to aim to develop, together with South African farmers, a business case [...] achieve this by showcasing the technologies, involving investors, and creating a different mindset towards technologies by linking them to the sustainable [...] Contribute to food security by increasing the local production and availability of quality food products that are nutritious and safe and allow access to premium

• Horiver Drystick

  trapped Remove the silicone cover paper from both sides of the trap Replace the traps when largely covered by insects and/or debris Dosage For monitoring [...] m 2 For trapping in hotspots use one Horiver Drystick per 2 to 20 m 2 Notes In contrast to Horiver Wetstick , the glue of Horiver Drystick does not come [...] Nesidiocoris tenuis White: Lygus spp. Mode of action Insect pests are attracted to the colour of the sticky trap and get caught in the glue. Presentation Polysterene

• Spical Ulti-Mite

  in the crop, not exposed to direct sunlight Sachets already have an exit hole Hold sachets by the cardboard strip at the top, to avoid damaging the predatory [...] mites use their piercing mouthparts to extract the contents of their prey. The Ulti-Mite slow-release sachet, made from 100% industrially compostable film [...] Ulti-Mite depends on climate, crop and pest density and should always be adjusted to the particular situation. Start introduction preventively or as soon as the

• Montdo Ulti-Mite

  mites use their piercing mouthparts to extract the contents of their prey. The Ulti-Mite slow-release sachet, made from 100% industrially compostable film [...] sunlight Sachets already have an exit hole Hold sachets by the cardboard strip at the top, to avoid damaging the predatory mites Dosage The dosage of Montdo [...] Ulti-Mite depends on climate, crop and pest density and should always be adjusted to the particular situation. Start introduction preventively or as soon as the

• Orius laevigatus

  adjusted to the particular situation. Start introduction as soon as the first thrips are detected in the crop. Introduction rates typically range from 0.5-10 [...] development (four per day on average). Adult females can kill up to 20 nymphs or six to seven adults per day. They are also cannibalistic. In pollen producing [...] natural enemy Orius laevigatus is available at Koppert as Thripor-L . How to use Orius laevigatus The predatory bug Orius laevigatus is available in a

• Caterpillars

  plant tissue. Many species cause damage to crops. The most harmful caterpillars that occur in greenhouses belong to the Noctuidae (the noctuid or owl moths) [...] name ‘leafroller’ refers to the fact that the caterpillars often live in rolled-up leaves. Although some species are restricted to a single crop, most are [...] tips can also be eaten by larger caterpillars. Some species mine in leaves or bore holes into fruit or stems, making them difficult to detect and control.