• Mealybugs and scales

  are concerned, these often drop off; plant sap is low in proteins and rich in sugars. In order to gain an adequate intake of protein, mealybugs must ingest [...] rendering them unfit for sale, and the reduced level of photosynthesis in the leaves also reduces flower and fruit production; in ornamental crops, the [...] the mere presence of mealybugs is sufficient to render the product unfit for sale. A very small population can thus cause considerable loss of value. Soft

• Mpumalanga and Limpopo get ready!

  May 6, 2022

  ready! In the pursuit of working towards our global vision of 100% sustainable agriculture, we are always eager to find likeminded companies to come alongside [...] alongside us to partner with nature in making agriculture healthier, safer, and more productive. Together we are meeting the highest food safety demands in working [...] and various other role players to develop and promote sustainable growing practices. We are so excited for the week ahead to share more about the possibilities

• Thrips

  thrips Thrips control videos Take a look at the video or go to our Youtube channel to see our thrips control products in action. More thrips control videos [...] cause problems in agriculture and horticulture. Thrips are small insects (0.5-14 mm), with the largest species found in the tropics. In temperate regions [...] thrips species that cause damage in green-houses belong to the family Thripidae. Thrips damage Thrips cause damage to the plant by piercing the cells of

• Caterpillars

  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 [...] caterpillars. Some species mine in leaves or bore holes into fruit or stems, making them difficult to detect and control. In addition to consumption of the plant [...] Caterpillar control videos Take a look at the video or go to our Youtube channel to see our caterpillar control products in action. More caterpillar control

• Thripex

  repeated if necessary. Consult a Koppert advisor or a recognized distributor of Koppert products for advice on the best strategy for your situation. Environmental [...] gently before use Bottle: Push the centre of the cap to open the dosage hole Bucket: Use a spoon to distribute Thripex Sprinkle material on leaves or put [...] product can be stored for 1-2 days. Storage temperature 10-15°C/50-59°F. Storage conditions In the dark, provide ventilation to prevent CO 2 accumulation

• Spidex Vital FAQ

  research, Koppert has managed to develop a new formulation for better control of a number of vital aspects. This results in keeping the surrounding conditions [...] persimilis. Is this a different Phytoseiulus species to the Spidex I am used to? No, it is exactly the same Phytoseiulus species as in de former Spidex Vital: [...] Spidex Vital, compared to the regular Spidex. Does anything change to the rate of application? No, continue to introduce Spidex Vital in the numbers you recommend

• Greenhouse whitefly

  symptoms The larvae of whitefly need a lot of protein for growth, and thus consume a large quantity of plant sap. This contains a high proportion of sugar, and [...] development of fruit and lead to a reduction in yield. The honeydew deposited on fruit makes it sticky. Dirt adheres to the fruit, and the growth of sooty [...] physiology of the plant, as a result of which growth is retarded. In full sunlight, leaves can wilt and fall. Such leaf damage can in turn influence the development

• Koppert_-_Macadamia_Swirski_Ultimite_brochure.pdf

  have a very short life expectancy and therefore need to be introduced to the crop as soon as possible after receipt. Failure to do so can have a negative [...] Ulti-Mite Macadamia Phenology Chart How Swirski Ulti-Mite works? Adult predatory mites search for their prey or wait for it to pass by and subsequently feed [...] susceptible to diapause and therefore can also be introduced during the winter time. It is tolerant to high temperatures; a swirskii population starts to develop

• Citrus thrips

  hard foliage. They feed most often in narrow crevices created by folds in leaves or under the calyx of a fruit due to their thigmotactic behaviour. Damage [...] unlikely to be on the fruit at harvest, so it’s not considered a quarantine risk on fresh fruit exports. We would like to acknowledge the following for the [...] small, which may become brown when exposed to the sun later in the season. Severe scarring of fruit can occur up to 13 weeks after petal fall, after which

• Macadamia

  of the genus are important for their fruit, the macadamia nut. The plant is native to Australia and is grown commercially in a number of subtropical areas [...] (Macadamia integrifolia) belongs to the Proteaceae family, known for their richly flavoured edible seeds. The macadamia is a genus of four species of trees [...] areas. Macadamia trees usually grow to a height of between 2-12 metres (or 7-40 feet). The macadamia trees have shiny leathery leaves and fragrant pink or