Citrus thrips

Appearance and life cycle of Citrus thrips When food availability is optimal, the life cycle lasts 20 days during October and November. When food is suboptimal [...] It is the second instar larvae that are responsible for most of the feeding damage, this stage can last 4-6 days. The larva will move towards the shady [...] (Citrus thrips) and their damage: Stephen, P.R & Citrus Research International. Citrus thrips and their damage. [Photograph] (P.R. Stephen and the Citrus Research

Grower Koen - Embracing biological crop protection in agriculture

y critical. Society expects more and more that agriculture is environmentally friendly and responsible. And that the vegetables consumers eat are safe [...] collaboration with Koppert The use of biological crop protection presented challenges, but Koen embraced the change and emphasizes that the effectiveness of products [...] where traditional and organic practices complement each other, and how organic and traditional farming are getting closer together. "The mix between traditional

Beneficial nematodes

due to the bacterial infection. Feeding and reproduction: The nematodes feed on the multiplying bacteria and absorb the nutrients released by the bacterial [...] infection: The bacteria secret toxins and antimicrobial compounds that kill the host insect within a few days. The host becomes immobile and eventually [...] nourishment for the nematodes and supports their reproduction. As the bacterial population within the host insect continues to grow, so do the nematode populations

Predatory mites

combination of predatory mites, food, and carrier materials. The mites breed within the sachets and subsequently disperse into the crop. These release sachets [...] essential to know where the pest is, how severe the infestation is and to identify the pest. Select the right predatory mite: Choose the appropriate species [...] ranging from pale tan and translucent to deep red or brown. The colour of predatory mites can vary according to the prey eaten. If the food supply has been absent

Greenshield

Larvae develop inside the host egg, and after pupation the adult emerges from the host egg by biting a hole in the lid of the stink bug egg. Visual effect [...] 100 wasps per hectare every 4 to 6 weeks for the period that either stinkbug egg laying takes place, or the nuts or fruits are prone to damage. Consult [...] Application Hang carboard tube in a tree in the orchard or crop. Apply as illustrated on label. Dosage The release of Greenshield should be done once stinkbug

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Koppert Foundation

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Additives

Nutari

) 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 alternative food available [...] a thin, even layer Dosage The dosage of Nutari depends on climate, crop and pest density and should always be adjusted to the particular situation. Start [...] available in the crop Nutari can be provided as alternative food source for predatory mites . This will ensure a standing army of predatory mites in the crop,

Eggplant

as brinjal. The eggplant is a member of the genus Solanum and is thus related to the tomato and potato. Botanically speaking however, the eggplant is [...] nightshade and is widely produced for its tasty fruit. In North America and Australia the fruit is called eggplant and in South Africa and Southeast Asia [...] classified as a berry. The fruit contains many small and soft seeds. These seeds taste rather bitter, because they contain nicotinoid alkaloids, just like