• 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

• 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 [...] cannot be discharged from the lower leaves in the stack Use under-canopy (drip) irrigation to reduce splash dispersal Lower the humidity as much as possible [...] saturation and temperature above 20 °C). How to prevent Black sigatoka disease Use resistant cultivars Remove or burn infected leaves or at least stack them

• 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

• Spidex Vital lives up to its promises

  switched over to Spidex 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 [...] mine. And as spider mites can cause real problems in this type of crop, an even better beneficial is always welcome. That was the reason for me to try [...] 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.’ A tense moment Sjaak

• Diglyphus isaea

  from 0.25-3 per m 2 /release. Releases should be repeated at least 3 times at weekly intervals or until control is achieved. At low temperatures (<20°C/68°F) [...] Diglyphus isaea is used for the control of the following pests: Leaf miners The parasitic wasp Diglyphus isaea is available at Koppert as Miglyphus Diglyphus [...] density and should always be adjusted to the particular situation. Start introduction as soon as the first mines are visible in the crop. Introduction rates

• Trichoderma harzianum

  will avoid attacks of pathogens. Applications with Trianum-P or Trianum-G should start as early as possible, at the moment of sowing or transplanting. For [...] available in 2 different formulations: Wettable granules ( Trianum-P ): can be sprayed or added to an irrigation system Micro granules ( Trianum-G ): can be mixed [...] produces enzymes and metabolites that have antagonistic effects on plant pathogens, such as fungi, bacteria, and nematodes. Trichoderma harzianum is often applied

• Eretmocerus eremicus

  eremicus is a small parasitic wasp belonging to the family Aphelinidae . This beneficial insect is used as an important biological control agent of whiteflies [...] parasitic wasp Eretmocerus eremicus is available at Koppert as Ercal . Eretmocerus eremicus products Ercal Expand all items How to use Eretmocerus eremicus [...] range from 1-10 per m2/release. Releases should be repeated at least 3 times at weekly intervals or until control is achieved. Depending on the specific

• Citripar

  repeated at least 3 times at an interval of 1-2 weeks. Consult a Koppert advisor or a recognized distributor of Koppert products for advice on the best strategy [...] 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 [...] preventively or as soon as the first signs of infestation appear. Introduction rates typically range from 0.1-0.5 per m 2 /release. Releases should be repeated

• Southern European marshland pyralid

  such as roses and gerbera, aquatic plants, vegetable crops such as celery, pepper and lettuce, and weeds. The secretive habit of the caterpillars of this [...] stay in the lower strata of the crop, sometimes attacking the stem of the plant as well as the leaves. Late instar larvae burrow into soft woody or herbaceous [...] material on the ground or substrate. They feed on detritus as well as life materials. Young larvae feed on the leaves and flowers before they bore and burrow

• Chula Brand is a pioneer in biological pest control in papaya

  fruits such as pineapple and lime. An important part of their mission as a producer is to contribute to healthy food in the world and, to achieve this, they [...] pesticides, and consequently produce safer and better quality food, Chula Brand made the decision to use biological crop protection as part of an integrated [...] adaptability of insects in open field and the preventive approach of natural enemy releases was challenging at first, they found an ally in Koppert that