• Cotton aphid

  January 1, 1970

  therefore need to extract large quantities of sap to get sufficient protein. The excess sugar is secreted in the form of honeydew, making the crop and its fruit [...] production. Life cycle and appearance of Cotton aphid Aphids have a complex life cycle, with both winged and wingless forms of adults and a great variety in colour [...] Nymphs and adults extract nutrients from the plant and disturb the balance of growth hormones. As a result, the plant’s growth is retarded giving rise to

• Melon

  January 1, 1970

  About A melon can be any one of several plants belonging to the family of Cucurbitaceae . The melon plant produces a usually sweet and edible, fleshy fruit [...] produced on a commercial scale, especially muskmelons. The most common species of melon are: Watermelon ( Citrullus lanatus var. lanatus ) Muskmelon ( C. melo

• Onion

  January 1, 1970

  vegetable. This particular species is the most extensively produced species of the genus of Allium . The onion plant is usually a biennial or perennial plant. When [...] however, the plant is mostly handled as an annual and harvested at the end of its first production season. Onions are popular and therefore cultivated and

• Plant Health

  January 1, 1970

  Fostering plant resilience: the role of plant compounds Defense mechanisms through complete compounds The degree of plant resilience is linked to its ability [...] and fulvic acids, vital components of humus, improve seed germination, seedling growth, and biomass development of roots and shoots. They also exhibit [...] pH, and the absence of toxic substances. Embracing a systems approach for sustainable agriculture Recognizing the negative impacts of food production, growers

• False codling moth

  January 1, 1970

  top layer of the soil. The moths emerge after a couple of weeks. The life cycle varies between 5 weeks to 3 months depending on the time of year and t [...] penetration by the larvae. Appearance and life cycle of False codling moth Eggs are laid singly on the surface of the fruit and resemble a saucer-shaped dome. [...] in all citrus production areas in Southern Africa. It also occurs on some of the Indian and Atlantic Ocean islands, such as Mauritius and Cape Verde. False

• Cotton bollworm

  January 1, 1970

  armigera ) occurs in the tropics and sub-tropics of all continents except for North America. Larvae of the cotton bollworm ( Helicoverpa armigera ) are [...] mm in length and have a wingspan of about 40 mm. The grey-green males are smaller. The forewings are edged with a line of black spots, and the hindwings [...] flowers are attacked, and seed pods may be pierced. Life cycle and appearance of Cotton bollworm Eggs are deposited individually on young shoots near buds

• Spidex Vital lives up to its promises

  January 1, 1970

  earlier, the population develops more rapidly.’ A sense of calm on the farm The increased effectiveness of Spidex Vital is a major advantage for Sjaak van Dijk [...] problems in cucumbers. The ability of Spidex Vital to tackle spider mites and hot-spots effectively brings a sense of calm to the farm.’ He states that [...] game changer in spider mite control. It changes the rules of the game and is even more in control of spider mites . And the grower reaps the benefits.’

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

  January 1, 1970

  signs of damage, so you can start controlling mealybugs on time. Why to use Rhyzobug Effective biocontrol solution to control different species of armoured [...] grower will reach the best and most effective results. Results of Rhyzobug Lifecycle of Rhyzobug Rhyzobiius lophanthae is able to predate on several armoured [...] control armoured scales and long tailed mealybugs. How to recognize damage of armoured scales Armoured scales can cause severe damage in your crop and can

• Nutari

  January 1, 1970

  Transeius montdorensis ) in the beginning of the season and at low prey densities. Mode of action When density of the target pest is low and there is no [...] Use Nutari as an alternative source of food for build-up and maintenance of generalist predatory mite populations ( Amblyseius swirskii , Amblyseius andersoni [...] Large heaps of carrier material may cause leaf damage, so make sure the material is distributed as a thin, even layer Dosage The dosage of Nutari depends

• Koppert One

  February 7, 2024

  Side Effects app Understand the impact of pesticides on beneficial organisms and pollinators Pesticides can have both direct and indirect effects on natural [...] and pollinators. Our Side Effects app precisely evaluates the harmfulness of various pesticides, considering both direct impacts like mortality or hindered [...] Data sources: Koppert R&D, IOBC, Research Institutes, IPM Impact, Producers of pesticides. Why use Koppert One Side Effects? Comprehensive data Access a