Spidex Vital FAQ

Vital No. 1 | January 21 | 2021 www.koppert.com 1. Changes of Spidex What is the difference in the product presentation? Spidex Vital consists of all [...] previous product? No; in hotspot control we have observed an even better control of spider mites. What obstacle did Koppert overcome to produce this product [...] formulation of Phytoseiulus persimilis. Is this a different Phytoseiulus species to the Spidex I am used to? No, it is exactly the same Phytoseiulus species

Bugs

Hemiptera Bugs What are bugs? Heteropteran bugs form a group in the order Hemiptera , a highly diverse group of insects, containing both harmful and beneficial [...] Heteropteran bugs are hemimetabolous insects. Their life cycle consists of an egg, usually five nymphal instars and the adult insect. Several species of [...] them, resulting in deformations and puncture holes. The most obvious damage is the deformation of growing points. They also cause tissue damage and deformed

Beetles

With more than 350,000 known species, Coleoptera is the largest of all insect orders and displays an enormous variety of form, size and habit. A number [...] Coleoptera Beetles What are beetles? Beetles belong to the order Coleoptera, a well-known group of insects that are easily recognizable on account of their [...] to the control of aphids . Beetles undergo a complete metamorphosis, that is, the larvae do not resemble the adult at all, and must pass through a pupal

Knowing & recognizing

guide to biological crop protection Knowing and recognizing does exactly what it implies. It empowers you with knowledge about the pest’s lifecycle and [...] characteristics. Koppert - A knowledge company The use of biological control is not a simple process, it has become a complex system in which many aspects [...] and remain healthier. Koppert believes that sharing this knowledge can play an important role towards achieving 100% sustainable horticulture and agriculture

Consumers

this list. Biological crop protection What is biological crop protection ? The idea behind biological crop protection is very simple: natural enemies such [...] and diseases in a natural and sustainable way. In this way, we hope to make an active contribution to a sustainable society, with safe food in sufficient [...] Producing our natural enemies, bumblebees, and microbiological solutions is a knowledge-intensive process. In addition, implementing our products requires

Fly pollination

What is fly pollination? Fly pollination , also known as myophily, is a method of plant reproduction facilitated by various species of flies . Unlike bees [...] amount of produced pollen is low. Lucilia flies can be easily combined with bumblebees and honeybees. Lucilia sericata also is known for its efficient and [...] movement, making it an effective pollinator for a variety of crops. These small flies navigate with agility, ensuring that pollen is distributed evenly

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

Lifecycle of Rhyzobug Rhyzobiius lophanthae is able to predate on several armoured scales species. It is easy to see what they have eaten by checking the scales [...] and macademia. Also in tropical fruits like mango and avocado Rhyzobug is an effective tool to control armoured scales and long tailed mealybugs. How [...] and can have a 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

Laeveld_Agrochem_GROEI_20_-_Winter_2022.pdf

in determining profitability on a farm is the growing condition. What is in the soil? What is in the water? What type and size of irrigation and fertigation [...] per dag is dit 365 ure per jaar, of 15 volle dae!!! (Twee ure per dag is dus 30 volle dae per jaar!) Ek is nie ’n dokter nie maar common sense is gelukkig [...] wingerd is geplant op gronde wat nooit met die korrekte implement voorberei is nie. Grond is met ’n 45 cm ripper bewerk , waarna daar geplant is. Die gronde

Integrated Pest Management

What is IPM? Integrated Pest Management, often referred to as IPM, is a sustainable and environmentally responsible approach to pest management. It employs [...] s of control strategies and making necessary adjustments. The IPM cycle is an ongoing process that incorporates the principles mentioned above. It's a [...] control pests while minimizing the use of pesticides. Integrated Pest Management is a dynamic and multifaceted strategy for pest control. It combines biological

Damping-off

General Pythium is considered a ‘weak pathogen’, meaning that it can usually only affect plants that are in a sub-optimal condition or suffer from stress [...] irrigation water. Pythium aphanidermatum mostly occurs in young plants and damage is more extensive in young crops. Damage symptoms Pythium affects roots, in [...] leaves lose their turgor or the leaf tips turn yellow, for example in flower bulbs. At first, the plants recover during the night, but later the plants wilt