• Damping-off

  are in a sub-optimal condition or suffer from stress, caused for example by too much water, too high or low temperatures or sudden fluctuations in temperature [...] zoospores disperse via water. Therefore, this disease spreads most rapidly in wet conditions with a high water content ( > 70%) of the soil or substrate. Oospores [...] greenhouses: Prevent high temperatures immediately after planting. Avoid cold and excessive warm irrigation water. Keep the water content of the substrate

• Cottony soft rot

  mostly take place at high soil water content over a prolonged period of time. The sclerotia germinate directly and form mycelium or produce apothecia (fruiting [...] symptoms of a cottony soft root ( Sclerotinia sclerotiorum ) infection are water-soaked lesions at the stem base. The plant above it wilts and rots. White [...] overwinters as sclerotia and mycelium in dead and living plant material in or on the ground. Sclerotia germinate at temperatures between 4 and 26 °C with

• Larvanem

  contents of the sachets into a bucket containing at least 2 litres of water per sachet (water temperature: 15-20°C/59-68°F Stir well and leave the contents to [...] 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 [...] bottom of the spray tank Avoid sprayers equipped with centrifugal or piston pumps Water tank temperature must not exceed 25°C/77°F and pH must be between

• Heterorhabditis bacteriophora

  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 [...] bottom of the spray tank Avoid sprayers equipped with centrifugal or piston pumps Water tank temperature must not exceed 25°C/77°F and pH must be between [...] be kept high for several days after application. When possible, irrigate the crop before and right after application Adding an adjuvant and/or an anti

• Steinernema carpocapsae

  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 [...] bottom of the spray tank Avoid sprayers equipped with centrifugal or piston pumps Water tank temperature must not exceed 25°C/77°F and pH must be between [...] adjuvant and/or an anti-desiccant/humectant can be beneficial. Ask your Koppert representative/distributor for more information Spray in the evening (or morning

• Beneficial nematodes

  matter in soil or water, and are essential for nutrient recycling. Others are called parasitic nematodes, infecting plants, insects, animals, or humans. There [...] nematode suspension by mixing them with water following provided instructions In case of soil application: Ensure the soil or growing media is adequately moist [...] during periods of moderate UV light, such as early morning or late afternoon, and avoid high sun intensity Spray nematodes evenly using various methods

• Rancho Los Pinos is nature's ally

  Europe, North America, and domestically. The large production scale, high water demand, and pest pressures challenge the Los Pinos team to seek innovative [...] solutions for sustainability. Over the past 20 years, they have reduced water consumption by 65% and minimized pesticide use by implementing biological [...] and biological control in our crops significantly reduced our reliance on high-impact pesticides," noted José Antonio Cruz, general manager of Grupo Los

• CeraSulfur

  Preparation Fill half the sprayer with water and add the desired dose of CeraSulfur. Mix well while topping up with water to the chosen volume. Application [...] CeraSulfur is a biologically derived sulfur solution engineered for high performance in the control of powdery mildew in vineyards and vegetable crops [...] Due to its unique origin and sustainable production method, CeraSulfur is a high-quality sulfur-based product delivering premium efficacy at low application

• Trichoderma harzianum

  granules (Trianum-P): can be sprayed or added to an irrigation system Micro granules (Trianum-G): can be mixed with substrate or applied in furrow atsowing using [...] pathogens. Applications with Trianum-P or Trianum-G should start as early as possible, at the moment of sowing or transplanting. For transplanted crops [...] improves the root system through the formation of more root hairs, so that water and nutrients can be taken up better. This leads to a stronger and more uniform

• Aphidius matricariae

  available in a bottle ( Aphipar-M ). Spread the material on rock wool slabs or in Diboxes Make sure the material remains dry and is not moved from its i [...] /release. Releases should be repeated at least 3 times. Consult a Koppert advisor or a recognized distributor of Koppert products for advice on the best strategy [...] nutrients, effectively consuming the host from within. This feeding strategy is highly efficient, allowing the larvae to develop and grow while depleting the aphid