• Neoseiulus californicus

  through the skin and shows up as an X-shaped marking on the back. If the food supply has been absent for some time, they become thinner and a uniformly [...] introduction as soon as the first pest mites are detected in the crop. Introduction rates typically range from 25-125 per m2/release. Releases should be repeated [...] repeated at least five times at weekly intervals. Consult a Koppert advisor or a recognized distributor of Koppert products for advice on the best strategy

• Spical Ulti-Mite

  preventively or as soon as the first pest mites are detected in the crop. Use at least 4,000 sachets per ha and hang them evenly spaced in the crop. Release [...] sachets in sheltered locations in the crop, not exposed to direct sunlight Sachets already have an exit hole Hold sachets by the cardboard strip at the top [...] receipt Apply as soon as possible after receipt. If necessary, the product can be stored for 1-2 days. Storage temperature 12-14°C/54-57°F. Storage conditions

• Swirski-Mite LD

  preventively or as soon as the first pest mites are detected in the crop. Use at least 4,000 sachets per ha and hang them evenly spaced in the crop. Release [...] sachets in sheltered locations in the crop, not exposed to direct sunlight Sachets already have an exit hole Hold sachets by the cardboard strip at the top [...] Amblyseius andersoni ). Storage time after receipt Apply as soon as possible after receipt. If necessary, the product can be stored for 1-2 days. Storage temperature

• Black sigatoka disease

  General Mycosphaerella fijiensis also known as black sigatoka, is an ascomycete fungus that causes leaf-spot of banana. Damage symptoms Black sigatoka (M [...] humidity as much as possible by preventing the occurrence of puddles and ensuring optimal ventilation in the crop Prevent plant diseases by optimizing plant [...] saturation and temperature above 20 °C). How to prevent Black sigatoka disease Use resistant cultivars Remove or burn infected leaves or at least stack

• Aphids

  protein. As a consequence, the excess sugar is secreted in the form of honeydew, making the crop and its fruit sticky. Black fungal moulds (such as Cladosporium [...] damage to a crop: Nymphs and adults extract nutrients from the plant and disturb the balance of growth hormones. As a result, the plant’s growth is retarded [...] Cladosporium spp. and Capnodium spp.) grow on this honeydew, contaminating fruit and ornamental crops and rendering them unmarketable. At the same time, ph

• Whitefly

  IPM package for Management of Thrips. At a glance: Allies in the fight against Whitefly Know Your Enemy - A closer look at Whiteflies [...] excreted as honeydew, with larger larvae expelling large quantities. This can have the following consequences: If the population is very large, feeding on plant [...] plant sap can affect the physiology of the plant, as a result of which growth is retarded. In full sunlight, leaves can wilt and drop. Such leaf damage can

• Thrips

  package for Management of Thrips. At a glance: Allies in the fight against Whitefly Know Your Enemy - A closer look at Whiteflies Thrips: A tiny pest with big [...] effective thrips control requires an integrated biological approach. Biological control of thrips combines several complementary solutions that target multiple [...] support early detection and population reduction. Beneficial fungi can provide an additional line of defense. With Koppert’s biological solutions for thrips

• Onion

  species of the genus of Allium . The onion plant is usually a biennial or perennial plan. When cultivated however, the plant is mostly handled as an annual [...] Naturally: Inside the Koppert Soil Health Program At a glance: Allies in the fight against Whitefly Know Your Enemy - A closer look at Whiteflies Excellent [...] About The onion ( Allium cepa L.) , also referred to as the bulb onion or common onion, is a vegetable. This particular species is the most extensively

• Spidex Vital lives up to its promises

  critical and tense moment on cucumber farms like mine. And as spider mites can cause real problems in this type of crop, an even better beneficial is always [...] Feltiella, and Swirskii. Together, they create an effective mix. You can see them soon after they have been released and they get right down to doing their job [...] job.’ A tense moment Sjaak van Dijk switched over to Spidex Vital at the start of February. ‘I have three crops a year,’ he tells us five weeks later. ‘As

• Diglyphus isaea

  Releases should be repeated at least 3 times at weekly intervals or until control is achieved. At low temperatures (<20°C/68°F) it might be better to use [...] pests: Leaf miners The parasitic wasp Diglyphus isaea is available at Koppert as Miglyphus Diglyphus isaea products Miglyphus Expand all items How to use [...] the particular situation. Start introduction as soon as the first mines are visible in the crop. Introduction rates typically range from 0.25-3 per m 2