• Strawberry

  cultivated for its tasty fruit. The particular species of strawberry is a well-known hybrid species of the genus Fragaria (collectively referred to as [...] Technically speaking, the strawberry is a so-called aggregate accessory fruit. This means that the fleshy, edible part of the fruit does not develop from the [...] are visible on the strawberry’s skin, are in reality the ovaries of the flower with a seed inside.

• Apricot

  the name of a fruit or the tree that produces this particular fruit. There are various species that belong to the genus Prunus (stone fruit). A regular [...] regular apricot tree pertains to the species P. armeniaca. However, the species P. sibirica, P. mume, P. mandshurica and P. brigantina are very similar as are [...] are their fruit; they are also named apricots. The apricot is a drupe that looks like a small peach (1.5-2.5 cm or 0.6-1.0 cm in diameter, some cultivars

• Heterorhabditis bacteriophora

  then feed and reproduce within the cadaver of the dead host, resulting in the emergence of a new generation of nematodes that can continue to seek out and [...] Nematodes can be applied using a watering can, an airblast sprayer, through a sprinkler system, with a backpack sprayer, or a vehicle-mounted spray unit To [...] Heterorhabditis bacteriophora is a species of beneficial nematode commonly used in biological pest control . These microscopic roundworms are parasitic

• Onion

  onion, is a vegetable. This particular species is the most extensively produced species of the genus of Allium . The onion plant is usually a biennial or [...] 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

• Thripex

  larvae of various thrips species. Crops Do not use in tomato. Mode of action Predatory mites use their piercing mouthparts to extract the contents of their [...] Releases should be repeated if necessary. Consult a Koppert advisor or a recognized distributor of Koppert products for advice on the best strategy for [...] or bucket gently before use Bottle: Push the centre of the cap to open the dosage hole Bucket: Use a spoon to distribute Thripex Sprinkle material on leaves

• Pear

  Pyrus communis ) is a pear species that originates in central and eastern Europe and southwest Asia. The pear tree belongs to the family of Rosaceae and sub [...] sub family of Pomoideae , together with the apple and quince. The genus Pyrus consists of around 22 species, which are grown in Asia, Europe and northern [...] northern Africa. The European or common pear is a perennial, deciduous tree and cultivated for its fruit. The tree grows small, white flowers (about 2.5 cm or

• Chili pepper

  particular species of chili pepper, Capsicum frutescens, is at times categorized under the species Capsicum annuum . The pepper cultivars of Capsicum frutescens [...] nical to lanceolate. The fruit (the peppers) usually develop from a pale yellow to a bright red when ripe. Varieties can come in other colours as well [...] or perennial (short-lived) plants. The plant’s flowers are white and have a greenish white or greenish yellow corolla. The plant’s berries are very small

• Aphids

  growth of a black sooty mold. Aphids life cycle Aphids have a complex life cycle, with both winged and wingless forms of adults of the same species developing [...] aphids have two pairs of wings, one of which is much larger than the other. For a large part of the season an aphid population consists of viviparous females [...] on the species, aphids can inflict various types of damage to a crop: Nymphs and adults extract nutrients from the plant and disturb the balance of growth

• Picusan

  needs to be used in combination with species-specific pheromone and/or kairomone. The dispensers release a species-specific pheromone/kairomone which lures [...] potential of the population. Presentation Ten sets in a box. Preparation When using the pheromone: place the pheromone dispenser in the top basket of the trap [...] safety belt: install 12-16 traps per hectare along the perimeter of the field with a distance of 25 metres between traps Combined use Use in combination with

• Consumers

  In order to provide you with the best possible service as a consumer, we have drawn up a list of frequently asked questions. We hope you will find the answer [...] to combat pests 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 [...] sufficient quantities to feed a rapidly growing population. Producing our natural enemies, bumblebees, and microbiological solutions is a knowledge-intensive process