• Flies

  Frass deposited on leaves or flowers in ornamental crops, lettuce, and herbs also causes cosmetic damage, and sometimes this can occur on such a scale that [...] live on rotting plant material and are mostly found in the soil. The spotted wing drosophila, Drosophila suzukii , has recently developed into a major [...] major pest on soft fruits in Europe and North America. Sciarid flies and shore flies are mainly a problem in greenhouses. Their larvae live in the ground and

• Rainy Woes – Conquering Downy Mildew and Botrytis Naturally

  November 3, 2023

  patches on the leaves. The leaves later turn yellow and fall off. On the underside of the leaves, you often see a greyish mould. This disease thrives on a [...] indicates exactly what the fungus looks like grey powder on leaves, flowers, fruit, or the stem. The fungus penetrates the plant cells with a pollen tube, kills [...] curative control on both downy mildew and botrytis . It reduces reliance on corrective/curative fungicides, thus better resistance management. A grower is able

• Spical Ulti-Mite

  the pest is not controlled. Consult a Koppert advisor or a recognized distributor of Koppert products for advice on the best strategy for your situation [...] mite species. Crops Do not use in tomato. Mode of action Predatory mites multiply in the sachet and disperse into the crop over a period of several weeks [...] damaging the predatory mites Dosage The dosage of Spical Ulti-Mite depends on climate, crop and pest density and should always be adjusted to the particular

• Panoramix -Revolutionizing Growing of Cereals

  December 6, 2018

  results. We sampled a few of them, and this is what they had to say: ‘’Panoramix was a new product for me so I decided to give it a try in a portion of my farm [...] company launched Panoramix to the Kenyan market at a colourful event in Eldoret. The product is based on a consortium of beneficial microorganisms that protect [...] different about this season though. This is a period where many farmers across Kenya adopted the use of a new and innovative seed dressing product -Panoramix

• Limonica

  dosage hole Carefully sprinkle material on leaves Make sure the material remains on the leaves for at least a few hours after introduction Can also be [...] until control is achieved. Consult a Koppert advisor or a recognized distributor of Koppert products for advice on the best strategy for your situation [...] Trialeurodes vaporariorum ) and tobacco whitefly ( Bemisia tabaci ). Crops Do not use in tomato. Mode of action Predatory mites use their piercing mouthparts

• 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 [...] 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 [...] reliance on chemical pesticides can lead to the development of resistant diseases. Biological control helps break this cycle by offering a sustainable

• Swirski-Mite Plus

  the pest is not controlled. Consult a Koppert advisor or a recognized distributor of Koppert products for advice on the best strategy for your situation [...] of whitefly . Crops Do not use in tomato. Mode of action Predatory mites multiply in the sachet and disperse into the crop over a period of several weeks [...] 18°C (64°F). A. swirskii is sensitive to relative humidity below 60%. Combined use Can be combined with Orius spp. and whitefly parasitoids. Do not combine

• Integrated Pest Management

  What is IPM? Integrated Pest Management, often referred to as IPM, is a sustainable and environmentally responsible approach to pest management. It employs [...] employs a combination of strategies to prevent and control pests while minimizing the use of pesticides. Integrated Pest Management is a dynamic and multifaceted [...] eliminating pests; it's about achieving a balance in the ecosystem. The principles of IPM Prevention IPM focuses on prevention rather than reaction. It emphasizes

• Mealybugs and scales

  produce honeydew (on which moulds grow) resulting in considerable damage in ornamental and fruit crops and loss of value. Armoured scales do not produce honeydew [...] of mealybugs feed on the aerial parts of the plant, some species extract their nourishment from roots, whilst others are gall-formers. A few species can [...] the product unfit for sale. A very small population can thus cause considerable loss of value. Soft scales feed mostly on leaves and twigs, causing di

• Damping-off

  of the root system survives. On the border between air and soil or substrate the plant turns brown. A typical symptom of a Pythium infection is the easy [...] General Pythium is considered a ‘weak pathogen’, meaning that it can usually only affect plants that are in a sub-optimal condition or suffer from stress [...] skin from the root cortex with a finger nail. Life cycle and appearance of Damping-off Pythium belongs to the Oomycetes, a separate group of microorganisms