• Spical Ulti-Mite

  to the particular situation. Start introduction preventively or as soon as the first pest mites are detected in the crop. Use at least 4,000 sachets per [...] 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

• Cottony soft rot

  material in or on the ground. Sclerotia germinate at temperatures between 4 and 26 °C with an optimum between 13 and 15 °C. Germination and infection mostly [...] also known as cottony soft root, is a plant pathogenic fungus. It has a very wide range of host plants. Damage symptoms The first symptoms of a cottony soft [...] um ) infection are water-soaked lesions at the stem base. The plant above it wilts and rots. White, fluffy fungal mycelium grows on the lesions, giving

• Amblydromalus limonicus

  even at temperatures as low as 14 °C, it maintains high egg-laying and predation rates. Under fluctuating conditions, such as 16 hours at 16 °C and 8 hours [...] What sets A. limonicus apart from other predatory mites is its proven ability to also perform well at the lower end of this temperature range. Trials have [...] dosage of Limonica depends on climate, crop and pest density and should always be adjusted to the particular situation. Start introduction as soon as the

• 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 [...] close to saturation and temperature above 20 °C). How to prevent Black sigatoka disease Use resistant cultivars Remove or burn infected leaves or at least

• Diglyphus isaea

  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 Minusa. Consult a Koppert [...] Leaf miners The parasitic wasp Diglyphus isaea is available at Koppert as Miglyphus Diglyphus isaea products Miglyphus Expand all items How to use Diglyphus [...] introduction as soon as the first mines are visible in the crop. Introduction rates typically range from 0.25-3 per m 2 /release. Releases should be repeated

• 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

• Eretmocerus eremicus

  insect is used as an important biological control agent of whiteflies in agricultural and horticultural settings. Eretmocerus eremicus is used for the control [...] eremicus is available at Koppert as Ercal . Eretmocerus eremicus products Ercal Expand all items How to use Eretmocerus eremicus The natural enemy Eretmocerus [...] planting of the crop. Introduction rates typically range from 1-10 per m2/release. Releases should be repeated at least 3 times at weekly intervals or until

• 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 [...] harzianum has the capacity to make certain 'fixed' nutrients such as manganese and iron available for the plant to absorb. As a result, it provides a natural [...] 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

• 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

• 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 [...] ng the adaptability of insects in open field and the preventive approach of natural enemy releases was challenging at first, they found an ally in Koppert