Better insights and digital advice with Natutec Scout

threshold as an alarm The Natutec Scout app uses an infestation threshold. The grower determines what the threshold value should be – in conjunction with his [...] the software reporting these kinds of measurement. The threshold value works as an alarm bell – as soon as the level of infestation exceeds the threshold [...] major advantage of the Koppert app is the ability of the consultant to check up on things remotely – for Lema Tomaten, that’s the job of Koppert employee

Amazone Plants continues the path of organic cultivation

With good piece production rates, high product quality, and excellent varieties, Amazone Plants are at the top end of the market. Biological plant protection [...] protection is an additional pillar that supports this position. ‘This type of plant protection is a godsend for us.’ Amazone Plants was established in 2010 [...] since it was founded. However, its highly automated production system makes this type of plant protection complex. The plants in the propagation phase enter

Rhyzobug - Ready to deal with armoured scales and long tailed mealybugs

combine with other natural enemies like Aphytis melinus Makes it easier to comply with the pesticide backlist in the value chain Reduces the number of pesticide [...] signs of damage, so you can start controlling mealybugs on time. Why to use Rhyzobug Effective biocontrol solution to control different species of armoured [...] Results of Rhyzobug Lifecycle of Rhyzobug Rhyzobiius lophanthae is able to predate on several armoured scales species. It is easy to see what they have

Aphelinus abdominalis

in reducing pest numbers, with the adult wasp piercing the aphid with her ovipositor, and sucking it empty without laying an egg. The small aphids are [...] s Once the female Aphelinus abdominalis detects an aphid, she will examine it briefly with the tips of the antennae. She turns herself around, curls up [...] in the abdomen with her long ovipositor. The ovipositor will remain inserted for several minutes for egg deposition. Host feeding plays an important role

Aphidius colemani

second phase of parasitization will start. The female stands on outstretched legs and bends her abdomen forward beneath the thorax and between her legs. By [...] By moving her abdomen forward, she pierces the aphid with her ovipositor and deposits an egg. All this happens in less than half a second. Apart from the [...] black with dark brown legs. A female has a more pointed abdomen that is as long as the wings, is equipped with an ovipositor, and is black, with light

Encarsia formosa

increasing temperatures it may be better to switch to the use of Enermix or Ercal. Consult a Koppert advisor or a recognized distributor of Koppert products for [...] hours average temperature below 17°C/63°F the control of whiteflies may be insufficient. Behaviour of the parasitic wasp Encarsia formosa Encarsia formosa [...] chemical pesticides. Life cycle and appearance of Encarsia formosa The development of E. formosa consists of six stages: the egg, three larval instars, a

Spidex Vital lives up to its promises

Vital at the start of February. ‘I have three crops a year,’ he tells us five weeks later. ‘As the old crop is always cleared away, I start from scratch [...] in this type of crop, an even better beneficial is always welcome. That was the reason for me to try the new product.’ Pest control starts sooner So far [...] Phytoseiulus eggs.’ This corresponds with the explanation Sjaak received from consultant Ron Delissen and with what Koppert promised in the leaflet, he

California red scale

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 finally [...] around each gravid female, 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 [...] offspring. Each female can produce 100-150 young over a period of six to eight weeks, at a rate of one to three a day. The crawlers are mobile and very small

Aphidius matricariae

cycle and appearance of Aphidius matricariae Adults are 3-4 mm golden brown wasps with long antennae. Characteristic for the distinction of the species are [...] slabs or in Diboxes Make sure the material remains dry and is not moved from its introduction site for at least a few days The dosage of Aphipar -M depends [...] always be adjusted to the particular situation. Start introduction preventively soon after planting of the crop. Introduction rates typically range from

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