• Understanding the importance of scouting for successful IPM in Macadamia Orchards

  September 26, 2024

  Preparation and planning - Familiarize yourself with the common pests and their natural enemies in macadamia orchards. This knowledge helps in identifying both [...] is power. Crop scouting holds immense importance in modern agriculture due to its instrumental role in optimizing crop management, increasing yields, and [...] Understanding the importance of scouting for successful IPM in Macadamia Orchards When it comes to building a successful IPM strategy for macadamia farming

• Breaking ground in SA for the macrobial control of stinkbug done by parasitic wasps

  August 1, 2022

  more stinkbug eggs. Product specifications : Trissolcus is sent in the adult phase in biodegradable containers. One container has 100 adult Trissolcus [...] 100 wasps/ha. Directions for use : Containers can be left open in the field, preferably in the centre of the field, for wasps to exit. Alternatively, an [...] distribution. Make sure to leave the container in the field to ensure all the wasps emerge. We recommend 4 - 8 releases (every 4weeks) per season to ensure

• 'n Gunstige ekosisteem vir pesbeheer

  August 31, 2024

  lieweheersbesies, glasogies, predatoriese myte en parasitiese wespes in. Die sleutel tot sukses in volhoubare biologiese beheer is om ‘n gunstige omgewing te skep [...] et al. (2006:43) het in kweekhuise gevind dat die eier parasitoid Trichogramma carverae se oorlewing en voorplanting hoër was in die teenwoordigheid van [...] gewas en of dit tuinbou (in kweekhuise) of landbou (buite lande) is. Koppert Spanje het ook breedvoerige navorsing en toepassing in die veld gedoen waar Lobularia

• Crop Protection

  are: Easy integration – Fits into existing farming practices, IPM, and organic systems without special equipment. No chemical residues – Improves food safety [...] requirements. No pre-harvest interval – Safe to apply up to harvest with no waiting period. Low resistance risk – Pests typically do not develop resistance [...] Crop protection in agriculture Crop protection is the practice of protecting plants against pests, diseases, and harmful influences to ensure healthy growth

• Hop

  plants in the family Cannabaceae. Hops are the female flowers (seed cones, strobiles) of the plant and are considered the main flavor ingredient in making [...] hairs to aid them in climbing. They are a vigorous grower with the ability to extend up to 20 inches a week, and even 50 ft tall in one season. They are [...] plants stay in the ground. They emerge each year towards the end of Spring and are harvested near the end of Summer. Recommended for you Grower Koen - Embracing

• Predatory mites

  are similar to the adults in appearance, but smaller in size. Predatory mites are typically measuring only a millimeter in length. Their bodies are often [...] Predatory mites are beneficial arthropods used in pest control to manage and reduce populations of harmful pests in various agricultural and horticultural settings [...] to chemical pesticides. Koppert is the pioneer in the development of predatory mite solutions, starting in 1967 with the rearing of the predatory mite P

• Better insights and digital advice with Natutec Scout

  whitefly per square metre or a few thrips in your plant, there is little to be concerned about – and little sense in the software reporting these kinds of [...] infestation threshold. The grower determines what the threshold value should be – in conjunction with his consultant if need be. The threshold value helps to [...] infestation or if we need to shift strategy in any way. We have greater insight into what is happening in the crop and how natural enemies are developing

• Parasitic wasps

  host pest is typically killed in the process. Host feeding In addition to parasitization, some parasitic wasps also engage in host feeding. This behavior [...] targeting specific pests. They are effective in reducing the population of harmful insects, making them valuable allies in horticulture and agriculture. Unlike [...] y, as the use of harmful chemicals decreases. This, in turn, creates a more balanced ecosystem in the crop, which can enhance overall crop health and

• Larvanem

  box. 500 million – 2 sachets of 250 million in a box. 2,500 million – 10 sachets of 250 million in a box. Developmental stage Infective third-stage larvae [...] insects in the root zone turn red to brown but may be difficult to find, due to rapid degradation. Pack size 50 million – 1 sachet of 50 million in a box [...] nozzle) The spray nozzle opening should be at least 0.5 mm (500 microns – 35 mesh) - preferably high flow rate cone nozzle types Continuous mixing should

• Mpumalanga and Limpopo get ready!

  May 6, 2022

  and production. • 10 May 2022 - Raasblaar, Groblersdal, 16:00 • 11 May 2022 - Broham Lapa, Nelspruit, 16:00 • 12 May 2022 - Magoebaskloof Venue, Tzaneen [...] partner with nature in making agriculture healthier, safer, and more productive. Together we are meeting the highest food safety demands in working towards [...] believe the answers to many of the agricultural challenges we face in South Africa lie in nature itself. At Koppert, we use natural enemies to combat pests