• 2023 trial season proves value of biological solutions in outdoor crops

  February 22, 2024

  trust that we have already thoroughly tested the product in the lab and in the field,' says Felipe. 'We expect each of our products to add value; the trials [...] outdoor crops Now that the data has been collected and the numbers have been crunched, it is time for Koppert Global to reflect on the 2023 European outdoor [...] growers had the opportunity to observe firsthand the effects of our products on their harvest. The power of trials With the arrival of the new year, almost

• Parasitic wasps

  larvae begin to feed on the host pest. They consume the host from the inside, which ultimately leads to the death of the host. Pupal stage: After the larvae [...] maturity, it emerges from the host's body or the cocoon. The host pest is typically killed in the process. Host feeding In addition to parasitization, some parasitic [...] eggs either inside the host's body or attaches them to the host's exterior. Larval development: When the parasitic wasp eggs hatch, the newly emerged larvae

• Orange

  About The orange and in particular the sweet orange is the fruit that derives from the citrus species Citrus X sinensis that belongs to the family of Rutaceae [...] mandarin. The hybrid however is not a basic backcrossed BC1 hybrid, but the orange is actually hybridized over multiple generations. When it comes to the fruit [...] various kinds of oranges, the fruit of the Citrus X sinensis is regarded as a sweet orange, while the fruit of the Citrus X aurantium is recognized as a bitter

• Spidex Vital lives up to its promises

  cucumbers. The ability of Spidex Vital to tackle spider mites and hot-spots effectively brings a sense of calm to the farm.’ He states that the weather [...] conditions have been favourable up to now. But, he says, the summer is yet to come. ‘Later on in the season, air humidity will fall. Although spider mites [...] Dijk is pleased with Spidex Vital. ‘It’s a good sign if you have a predatory mite that immediately enters the crop to start searching. It makes the system

• Rhyzobug – Your answer to most armoured scale species

  March 29, 2022

  al visual identity. We believe that every problem in agriculture and horticulture has a solution, and we know that the search must start within nature [...] partner with nature, we are excited to introduce the newest member of our team. Rhyzobug ( Rhyzobius lophanthae ) is a classic biological control agent [...] 2022, Koppert South Africa is not only celebrating a decade of investing in the health, safety, and productivity of South African soil, but we are also

• Laeveld_Agrochem_GROEI_20_-_Winter_2022.pdf

  Independence. The structure of both these varieties is the highest priority in years one through four. The structure is the base for the rest of the tree’s (and [...] it is extremely important to monitor the strength and development of the canopy. To avoid continual problems in the future, make sure to spend the time [...] crops that are produced in the world. The success of an orchard is completely dependent on the preparation done prior to development to ensure that the planting

• HyFood takes habanero to another level with biological control

  being the United States, a country to which around 99% of the total volume exported is destined. "One of the main challenges we face in exporting to the [...] the United States is that there is a legal framework that prohibits the use of certain chemical molecules in the crop. We have complied with these requirements [...] Koppert... at the beginning of the establishment of the biological control tools, their consultants showed us the range of possibilities they had to establish

• Tobacco aphid

  through the crop by walking. The tobacco aphid tends to form denser colonies, closer to the top of the plant, than the peach potato aphid. It is not known [...] therefore need to extract large quantities of sap to get sufficient protein. The excess sugar is secreted in the form of honeydew, making the crop and its [...] from the plant and disturb the balance of growth hormones. As a result, the plant’s growth is retarded giving rise to deformed leaves or, if the infestation

• 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 [...] 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 a Koppert [...] 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

• Long-tailed mealybug

  these days it is widespread throughout the world. The range of host plants of Pseudococcus longispinus is less extensive than that of the citrus mealy bug [...] mealybug The long-tailed mealy bug is easily recognized by the long, posterior tail filaments, which are at least the length of the body itself. The length [...] length of the other filaments is roughly half the width of the body. The female is 3 - 4 mm long. Reproduction in Pseudococcus longispinus , may be sexual or