• Neoseiulus cucumeris

  thrips larvae. Neoseiulus cucumeris is a valuable solution in integrated pest management (IPM) strategies, where it acts as a natural enemy to help control thrips [...] deutonymph and adult. Eggs are laid on the underside of leaves on leaf hairs or in the axils of main and side veins. They are oval, white and have a diameter [...] Neoseiulus cucumeris Neoseiulus cucumeris is most effective at temperatures between 15 and 25°C (59 and 77°F). It is not effective at temperatures above 30°C/86°F

• Laeveld_Agrochem_GROEI_20_-_Winter_2022.pdf

  silica to plants is in the form of monosilicic acid, AgriSil K50 is a potasssium silicate, which is a potassium salt of silicic acid. This is a highly One of [...] body and the head capsule is brown. The pupa is dark brown and (if pupation takes place in the soil) encased in a cocoon of soil particles. There is no cocoon [...] g 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 system

• Plant Disease Management

  What is biological disease control? Biological control of plant diseases is a method used to manage and reduce the impact of plant diseases by utilizing [...] diseases. Healthy soil Maintaining healthy soil is crucial. Soil that is well-draining and nutrient-rich provides a solid foundation for plants to thrive. Healthy [...] pressure to adopt sustainable and environmentally responsible agricultural practices, biological disease control is set to play a more prominent role in our

• The crucial role of ant control in your IPM strategy

  September 26, 2024

  impact of ants and enhance the health and productivity of their orchards. Through careful monitoring and a combination of cultural, biological, and chemical [...] managing vegetation and irrigation, can make the environment less favourable for ant nesting and pest proliferation. Effective ant control is a vital part of [...] chemical controls, it is possible to achieve a balanced and thriving orchard ecosystem that supports both fruit quality and economic viability.

• Fusarium spp.

  Fusarium spp. is a group of soil-borne fungi with many different species. Fusarium is widespread and can infect a range of host crops. Many species are [...] Fusarium sambucinum (a.k.a. F. sulphureum ) causes dry rot of potato. The rot is dark and wet at first. The lesions are irregular and sharp-edged. In cavities [...] Fusarium spp. Fusarium is a group of soil-borne fungi with many different species. Fusarium is widespread and can infect a range of host crops. Many species

• Partner with Nature this macadamia season

  July 14, 2022

  protocols for the macadamia and avocado industry. We did this by using biological control agents such as predatory mites and parasitic wasps . We are excited [...] , MNB ( macadamia nut borer ) and stinkbug. To ensure a complete integrated pest management approach, our roll-out, and corresponding treatment approach [...] we have seen some incredible breakthroughs and part of the success has been the first commercial release of a parasitic wasp to destroy stinkbug eggs. We

• Montdo-Mite

  conditions Transeius montdorensis is most effective at temperatures between between 20 and 32°C (68 and 90°F). It is not effective at temperatures below [...] Releases should be repeated once or twice, or until control is achieved. Consult a Koppert advisor or a recognized distributor of Koppert products for advice [...] species, eggs and larvae of whitefly . Also has an effect on all stages of non-webbing spider mites (e.g. European red mite, Panonychus ulmi ) and rust mites

• Montdo Ulti-Mite

  ha and hang them evenly spaced in the crop. Release should be repeated after 4 weeks if the pest is not controlled. Consult a Koppert advisor or a recognized [...] conditions Transeius montdorensis is most effective at temperatures between between 20 and 32°C (68 and 90°F). It is not effective at temperatures below [...] species, eggs and larvae of whitefly . Also has an effect on all stages of non-webbing spider mites (e.g. European red mite, Panonychus ulmi ) and rust mites

• Rhyzobug – Your answer to most armoured scale species

  March 29, 2022

  problem in agriculture and horticulture has a solution, and we know that the search must start within nature. So, we partner with nature and never stop innovating [...] healthier crops and improve quality and yield. We use natural enemies to combat pests, microbials, and biostimulants that support, protect and strengthen crops [...] has unending innovation as a result – we must just discover it! Entering 2022, Koppert South Africa is not only celebrating a decade of investing in the

• Knowing & recognizing

  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 [...] edition of Knowing and recognizing also includes new biopesticides and biostimulants that increase the plant’s resilience to stress and help the plant to [...] crop protection Knowing and recognizing does exactly what it implies. It empowers you with knowledge about the pest’s lifecycle and its many phases, as well