Potato

second half of the 16th century. Potatoes as a food crop were introduced by the Spanish. Now this starchy, tuberous crop is an integral part of the world’s [...] contain about 300 seeds each. Recommended for you Growing for the Future—Koppert joins FreshCrop to plant trees for a Greener Tomorrow Healthy Soils, Healthy [...] The word ‘potato’ ( S olanum tuberosum ) is used to refer to the plant itself or its edible tuber. The plant is an herbaceous perennial and came to Europe

Protect your plants from Thrips with Horiver-TR®

problems present as imminent danger for a flower grower as the presence of thrips in the crop. Thrips are still a major pest in a many greenhouse crops in Kenya [...] quickly leads to great numbers of thrips infesting individual plants. Therefore, successful management of thrips is a matter of maintenance and vigilance. [...] plants and the growing media. Monitoring as a tool It is important to monitor the population levels of thrips for successful pest management. Most insects

Beet armyworm

dark, wrinkled stripes dorsally and a yellow band running the length of the body on either side, above which there is a black dot on each segment. The young [...] wild vegetation during the summer. It is highly polyphagous, feeding on plants of more than 20 families. It is a serious pest in greenhouses, where it [...] the greenhouse and the field, it is a major pest of sweet pepper. Damage symptoms Older caterpillars migrate to the top of the plant where they feed mainly

Swirski-Mite

repeated if necessary. Consult a Koppert advisor or a recognized distributor of Koppert products for advice on the best strategy for your situation. Environmental [...] on. Recommended for you Keep Thrips under Control: Plenty of Options with our Comprehensive IPM package for Management of Thrips. At a glance: Allies in [...] Pests Young larvae of various thrips species and eggs and larvae of whitefly . Crops Do not use in tomato. Mode of action Predatory mites use their piercing

Monitoring

Leaf miners

the harvest is affected. The size of a leaf tunnel depends on the stage of development of the leaf, the species of host plant and the species of leaf miner [...] Agromyzidae. This is a family of small flies whose larvae tunnel into the leaves of plants, creating ‘mines’. There are many species of leaf miner affecting [...] the exception of ornamental crops, this is usually of less significance. Seedlings and young plants can be totally destroyed as a result of the direct damage

American serpentine leaf miner

tomato and melon. Loss of leaves also reduces yield. In full-grown plants of fruiting vegetable crops, however, a considerable quantity of foliage can get damaged [...] with ornamental crops, this is usually of less significance. Seedlings and young plants can be completely destroyed as a result of the direct damage caused [...] and appearance of American serpentine leaf miner The life cycle of a leaf miner has the following stages: egg, three larval instars, a pupal instar and

Bedding plants

biennial or tender perennial plants used in gardens and parks. There is a wide range of plants especially produced to demonstrate coloured flowers in spring [...] they are either stocked away or disposed of: tulip, narcissus, gladiolus, hyacinth, canna, dahlia. Recommended for you Fusarium spp. Spical Ulti-Mite Swirski [...] nigella, godetia, eschscholzia Tender annual or perennial plants are planted in a protected environment in late winter: begonia, chrysanthemum, arguranthemum

Common bean

with other Phaseolus species. The common bean is a changeable species that has been cultivated already for a very long time. Wild varieties often tend to [...] wax beans belong to this group. Recommended for you The cost-saving potential of biological crop protection for your IPM strategy Boost Soil Health Naturally: [...] French bean, garden bean, green bean, haricot bean, pop bean, or snap bean) is a herbaceous annual plant. Botanically speaking, it belongs to the legume family

Plant Disease Management

What is biological disease control? Biological control of plant diseases is a method used to manage and reduce the impact of plant diseases by utilizing [...] plays a critical role. Removing and promptly disposing of diseased plant material is essential to prevent the spread of pathogens. This practice is particularly [...] practices. Monitoring Regular monitoring of your plants is vital. Keep a close eye on their health and appearance. Look for any unusual signs, such as yellowing