• Thrips Identification Guide

  dracaenae Leaf-gall thrips of ficus Gynaikothrips uzeli 1 Pronotum is the foremost dorsal shield of the thorax. 2 Dorsal shields below the pronotum. Wing Meso- [...] Long setae below the compound eyes and 2 between the ocelli. Upper part of pronotum with long setae. Forewing with 2 complete rows of veinal setae. Comb [...] Thrips palmi 1 Pronotum is the foremost dorsal shield of the thorax. 2 Dorsal shields below the pronotum. Wing Meso- and metanotum2 Abdominal tergites with

• 6 Reasons to Switch - The Benefits of IPM

  June 7, 2022

  control, with minimal impact on people and the environment. IPM combines the use of natural enemies with minimal use of chemicals. Biological, if possible, chemical [...] flexible system that can always be adapted to new circumstances. Here is a summary of the major reasons and benefits for the switch from chemicals to IPM: [...] 6 Reasons to Switch - The Benefits of IPM Chemical plant protection was the standard for many years. But these days, Integrated Pest Management (IPM) is

• A decade of investing in South African soil

  August 24, 2022

  for the company, Frank remembers: “The winter months in the early years delivered no income. In the last few years, we had to face COVID and now the war [...] anniversary of Koppert South Africa – a decade of helping farmers on the sunny tip of Africa become Partners with Nature. After visiting South Africa for [...] agriculture and horticulture be healthier, safer, and more productive. Looking back at the past 10 years, Frank believes the steady global shift towards

• Crop Protection

  harm to the environment, non-target organisms, and human health. Biocontrol agents encompass a wide range of approaches, including the use of beneficial [...] residues on crops. This enhances food safety and reduces the risk of pesticide residues in the food chain, addressing consumer concerns about chemical exposure [...] management practices. Growers will be ready to meet future challenges with confidence and a well-established understanding of biocontrol's benefits. Lower

• Cottony soft rot

  range of host plants. Damage symptoms The first symptoms of a cottony soft root ( Sclerotinia sclerotiorum ) infection are water-soaked lesions at the stem [...] (fruiting bodies) containing ascospores. The mycelium infects the stem base and the roots, whereas the ascospores infect the above-ground plant parts. In greenhouses [...] mycelium is produced by the germinating sclerotia. The fungus grows quite rapidly inside the plant and kills the host cells. On the infected plant tissue

• Citripar

  make a hole in the sticker on the lid. Use the label to hang the tube in the crop following the instructions on the label itself. Hang the tube on a place [...] develop in the mummified skin of the host and look like swollen mealybug larvae. Empty pupae have an irregular exit hole at the posterior end of the mummy after [...] per m 2 /release. Releases should be repeated at least 3 times at an interval of 1-2 weeks. Consult a Koppert advisor or a recognized distributor of Koppert

• Predatory mites

  severity of the pest problem, multiple releases of predatory mites may be required. Follow the recommendations of your crop consultant for the frequency of releases [...] Quantity: Determine the appropriate quantity of predatory mites needed based on factors such as the size of your crop and the severity of the pest infestation [...] development of predatory mite solutions, starting in 1967 with the rearing of the predatory mite Phytoseiulus persimilis . Over the years, we have further

• Fusarium spp.

  inside the vascular system of the host plant and spreads upwards inside the plants. The other species are dispersed upwards on the outside of the plant [...] discolouration of the xylem vessels, which can be seen when the stems are cut. In banana, whole plantations may die, and the soil may not be suitable for [...] infection of the roots at the root tip, or in small wounds, for example where lateral roots branch off the tap root. F. oxysporum grows inside the roots towards

• California red scale

  t. The females moult into the grey stage, named after the colour of the edges of their shield. Mating occurs at the start of this stage, before the female [...] pheromones and mates. The male does not feed and lives at most for a day. The population tends to be mostly female, at a ratio of 2.6:1. [...] which may result in loss of shoots and branches. The fruit can be affected at all stages and may even die. The stem can also be severely infected and appear

• Cryptobug-L

  typically range from 5-40 per m 2 /release. Releases should be repeated at least 3 times at intervals of 1-2 weeks, or until the pest is controlled. Consult [...] close to or at a hotspot Can also be applied with Natutec Airobreez, Natutec Mini-Airbug , Natutec Airbug or Natutec Airobug Dosage The dosage of Cryptobug-L [...] should always be adjusted to the particular situation. Start introduction preventively or as soon as the first mealybugs are detected in the crop. Introduction