Steinernema carpocapsae

humidity will exceed 75% for several hours after the treatment Adding an adjuvant and/or an anti-desiccant/humectant can be beneficial. Ask your Koppert rep [...] Steinernema carpocapsae nematodes Steinernema carpocapsae is a species of beneficial nematode commonly used in biological pest control . These microscopic [...] release symbiotic bacteria that kill the host within a few days. This species is particularly effective against insect pests such as caterpillars , grubs,

Spidex Vital: Your Vital partner in spider mite control

color. This takes 1-2 days. After introduction of “white” Spidex Vital it therefore is a clear proof of predation when red Spidex Vital is observed. FAQ You [...] have an energetic start and are better capable of travelling the given distance. In a bottle of Spidex Vital a more diverse population composition is present [...] our growers. As the result of many years of research and fine-tuning, Spidex is now delivered in a new formulation; with a greater impact on spider mite control:

Cottony soft rot

General Sclerotinia sclerotiorum, also known as cottony soft root, is a plant pathogenic fungus. It has a very wide range of host plants. Damage symptoms [...] on the ground. Sclerotia germinate at temperatures between 4 and 26 °C with an optimum between 13 and 15 °C. Germination and infection mostly take place [...] infect the above-ground plant parts. In greenhouses, usually only mycelium is produced by the germinating sclerotia. The fungus grows quite rapidly inside

Citrus

citron, kumquat, and shaddock, widely cultivated for fruit or grown as an ornamental. It is believed that citrus plants are native to subtropical and tropical [...] About Citrus is a genus of flowering trees and shrubs in the rue family, Rutaceae. This includes any small tree or spiny shrub, including the lemon, lime

Citripar

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 [...] The lowest temperature at which development can occur is 13°C/55°F; the highest temperature is 38°C/100°F. Combined use Should be combined with Cryptobug [...] 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 the parasitic

Phytoseiulus persimilis

with ease. This has the advantage that an outbreak is quickly and effectively dealt with, but the disadvantage is that it disappears rapidly in the absence [...] optimal temperature for controlling spider mite is between 15 and 25°C. At about 20°C with good prey supply, an adult female consumes up to five adult spider [...] the spider mite population by predation. Phytoseiulus persimilis is highly specific and is only effective against spider mites that produce a large amount

False codling moth

General False codling moth ( Thaumatotibia leucotreta ) is native to sub-Saharan Africa and is found in all citrus production areas in Southern Africa [...] a leucotreta . The reason for this pest’s high pest status is its quarantine status and is not due to the economic losses. Damage and symptoms Larval [...] penetration hole eventually assumes a yellow colour. On ripe fruit this area is orange, but eventually becomes sunken and brown as the damage tissue decays

Pepper

mild bell pepper and hot peppers in jalapeno and habanero. The pepper plant is native to tropical America. Pepper plants are perennials, but are typically [...] crop worldwide. The development of greenhouse technology has allowed for an increase in per crop harvest from 2-3 months in the field to 8-9 months in

Citrus thrips

several years using chemical treatments. Even though citrus thrips is an important pest, it is unlikely to be on the fruit at harvest, so it’s not considered [...] When food availability is optimal, the life cycle lasts 20 days during October and November. When food is suboptimal and the weather is colder, the life cycle [...] General Citrus thrips is originally described from various localities in South Africa and is indigenous. It occurs throughout Southern Africa, East Africa

Grow your own vegetable garden

inadequate access to food. Agriculture is core to every person’s story, mother, father, child, commercial or emerging farmer. An increase in the involvement of [...] know that big impact starts small! Every person that grows their own food is contributing towards the greater food security of our beautiful country. Find