• Heterorhabditis bacteriophora

  adjuvant and/or an anti-desiccant/humectant can be beneficial. Ask your Koppert representative/distributor for more information Spray in the evening (or morning [...] through natural openings or the cuticle. Once inside the host, they release symbiotic bacteria, typically of the genus Photorhabdus , which quickly multiply and [...] Heterorhabditis bacteriophora is a species of beneficial nematode commonly used in biological pest control . These microscopic roundworms are parasitic

• Whitefly

  the excess is excreted as honeydew, with larger larvae expelling large quantities. This can have the following consequences: If the population is very large [...] on plant sap can affect the physiology of the plant, as a result of which growth is retarded. In full sunlight, leaves can wilt and drop. Such leaf damage [...] the fruit, and the growth of sooty moulds ( Cladosporium spp.) is encouraged. Such fruit is unsaleable. In serious cases the fruit will rot. Sooty moulds

• Fusarium spp.

  mycelium cells) or mycelium. Survival is also possible on seed, greenhouse structures, tools and machinery. Primary infection is either seed-borne or takes place [...] foot and/or root rot of the infected host plant, and the disease may manifest as wilting, stunting and chlorosis or lesions on the stem and/or leaves. Life [...] weak pathogens, which can only infect wounded or stressed host plants. Fusarium oxysporum has many different ‘formae speciales’ which are each selectively

• Orius laevigatus

  predatory bug Orius laevigatus is used for the control of the following pests: Thrips The natural enemy Orius laevigatus is available at Koppert as Thripor-L [...] Orius laevigatus is available in a bottle ( Thripor-L ) Shake bottle gently before use Spread material on clean rock wool slabs, leaves and/or in application [...] 0.5-10 per m2/release. Releases should be repeated once or twice. Consult a Koppert advisor or a recognized distributor of Koppert products for advice

• Tobacco thrips

  thrips Thrips parvispinus , also known as tobacco thrips, is an insect native to tropical Asia and is widely distributed from East Asia, Northern Australia [...] crop yields and market quality, leading to rejected or downgraded plants and fruits. This pest is particularly harmful to ornamental plants, peppers, and [...] thrips, is a notorious pest that causes extensive damage to a wide range of plants. Recognizing the symptoms of a Thrips parvispinus infestation is crucial

• Lurem-TR

  kairomone, which is slowly released from the dispenser once opened. This makes adult thrips more active. They appear from their shelters and are more attracted

• Leaf miners

  control Learn more about What are leaf miners? Leaf miners belong to the order Diptera (the true flies ) and form the family Agromyzidae. This is a family of [...] in horticultural crops are mostly polyphagous; that is, they feed on many crops. However, this is not universal among the Agromyzidae. Of the approximately [...] both directly and indirectly. The most direct damage is caused by the larvae mining the leaf tissue which can lead to desiccation, premature leaf-fall and

• Grower Koen - Embracing biological crop protection in agriculture

  consumers are becoming increasingly critical. Society expects more and more that agriculture is environmentally friendly and responsible. And that the vegetables [...] traditional farming practices. For him, it is clear that chemical-free farming is an inevitable trend, and he is determined to prepare for this new phase [...] that the effectiveness of products is still the most important for him, regardless of whether they are traditional or organic. He appreciates the close

• Transeius montdorensis

  m2/release. Releases should be repeated once or twice, or until control is achieved. Consult a Koppert advisor or a recognized distributor of Koppert products [...] thrips , spider mites and tarsonemid mites. They can also feed on pollen, which is useful, for instance, in sweet pepper crops, as the predatory mite can [...] montdorensis Transeius montdorensis is most effective at temperatures between between 20 and 32°C (68 and 90°F). It is not effective at temperatures below

• RedStar places trust in Natutec Scout

  ‘No,’ he says, ‘I am more interested in seeing the trend. Is the level of whitefly infestation staying the same or is it going up or down? I want to see [...] scans much more accurately. Whitefly is now very accurately recognized. I now have more trust in the result.’ From Jan’s point of view, it is not even about [...] level of infestation pressure is now visible in easy-to-understand graphs. ‘It's about that line. Is it going up? Down? Or is it staying the same? That's