• Bacterial wilt, brown rot

  yellowing of leaves and stunted plants. Inside, vascular browning is common with bacterial slime oozing from the cut. When the bacteria transfers to young [...] streaks. The vascular tissue in the tubers becomes grey-brown and the tuber eyes also turn grey-brown. This disease can be distinguished from Clavibacter [...] cuttings of ornamentals ) from warmer regions. Different races are distinguished with a differing, but overlapping host-range. Race 3 is pretty much restricted

• Western flower thrips

  plant tissue with a saw-like ovipositor. Larvae are nearly transparent white or yellowish to orange-yellow, with a large head and bright red eyes. Adult females

• Tobacco whitefly

  contains a high proportion of sugar, and the excess is excreted as honeydew, with larger larvae expelling large quantities. The damage that whiteflies cause [...] develops into a yellow, almost circular so called pupa, in which the red eyes and white wings of the adult are already clearly visible. These pupae are [...] begins to feed on plant sap very soon after emerging. The insect is covered with a white waxy substance. The adult of the tobacco whitefly ( Bemisia tabaci

• Koppert Kenya sponsors local soccer academy

  October 11, 2018

  children of Ravine Roses’ staff with a place where they could come and play their favourite game under the watchful eye of experienced trainers and coaches [...] rewarding day, deserving players and teams were awarded with trophies. The Centre team was also presented with new uniforms, training kits and footballs. It was [...] of our communities and environment. On April 15th 2016, we collaborated with Ravine Soccer Centre to host a sporting tournament to highlight how hard

• Beneficial nematodes for biological pest control

  January 15, 2025

  nematodes measure much less than a millimeter, so you can’t see them with the naked eye. Great care and precision needs to go into the production of these [...] fail or are simply not available anymore. Sophisticated and safe As partners with nature, Koppert uses the natural behaviour of nematodes to support and protect [...] openings or skin. The nematodes then release the pathogenic bacteria they carry with them. These bacteria kill the insect and digest it from the inside. The nematodes

• Horiver Wetstick

  monitoring use one Horiver Wetstick per 200 m 2 For trapping in hotspots use one Horiver Wetstick per 2 to 20 m 2 For trapping Tuta absoluta use at least one [...] cm: 22 pieces 25x40 cm: 12 pieces Outer cards with glue at one side only Application Place traps in areas with high risk of pest infestation such as areas [...] one Horiver Wetstick trap per 100 m 2 Combined use Yellow Horiver Wetstick can be used in combination with Natutec Scout for easy identification and counting

• Horiver – the most effective sticky trap for mass trapping

  October 11, 2018

  sticky traps in the market are identical. Effective thrips control starts with careful selection of sticky traps of impeccable quality. As a rule of thumb [...] to note because even if two colours may look exactly the same to the human eye, the photoreceptors on insects enable them to identify slight colour differences [...] use sticky traps efficiently, it is important to choose the brand of cards with the shade of colour that the thrips are most attracted to. Horiver offers

• Natutec Mini-Airbug

  least 2 metres from the Mini-Airbug. Product components The Mini-Airbug consists of the following components: Blowing device 2 batteries (6V) with chargers [...] available for use on trolleys and is then delivered with a converter Volume of dosing pot/drum 1.5 litres. Range 2-3 metres (depending on product/carrier material) [...] information provided in the table on the underside of the pot Fill the dosing pot with the material to be released and close the lid Place the fully charged battery

• Swirski-Mite

  humidity below 60%. Combined use Can be combined with Orius spp. and whitefly parasitoids. Do not combine with other generalist predatory mites ( Neoseiulus [...] can be stored for 1-2 days. Storage temperature 12-14°C/54-57°F. Storage conditions In the dark, provide ventilation to prevent CO 2 accumulation. Recommended [...] introduction site for at least a few hours after introduction Can also be applied with Natutec Airobreez, Natutec Mini-Airbug , Natutec Airbug or Natutec Airobug

• Entomite-M

  Control: Plenty of Options with our Comprehensive IPM package for Management of Thrips. Keep Thrips under Control: Plenty of Options with our Comprehensive IPM [...] evenly on soil or planting medium (not on the plastic) Can also be applied with Natutec Mini-Airbug , Natutec Airbug or Natutec Airobug Dosage The dosage [...] detected in the crop. Introduction rates typically range from 100-500 per m 2 /release. Releases should be repeated once or twice, or until control is achieved