• Trianum effectively controls Pythium in cucumber

  under control ‘I was an integrated grower initially, but the continuous developments in technology have gradually shifted my focus in terms of plant protection [...] during the darkest period of the year. ‘Nature basically shuts down at that point. Everything’s just ticking over. Those sorts of conditions have a bigger [...] them.’ The predatory mites Transeius montdorensis (Montdo-Mite) and Neoseiulus cucumeris ( Thripex , in an overkill) keep thrips under control on the farm

• Grower Koen - Embracing biological crop protection in agriculture

  ee farming is an inevitable trend, and he is determined to prepare for this new phase of sustainable agriculture. With his farm as a living example, Koen [...] In Dronten lies Koen's farm, where traditional and organic agriculture come together. In an interview, Koen shares his personal experiences and insights [...] allows him to gain experience in using biological crop protection . As a result, he acquires a lot of knowledge and is prepared to fully transition to biological

• Fusarium wilt

  tools and machinery. Primary infection is either seed-borne or takes place as infection of the roots at the root tip or in small wounds, for example where lateral [...] residues of infected plants as chlamydospores (thick walled mycelium cells) or mycelium. Survival is also possible on seed, greenhouse structures, tools [...] Fusarium is a group of soil-borne fungi with many different species. Fusarium is widespread and can infect a range of host crops. Many species are considered

• Pherodis

  sex pheromone or lure, and need to be used in combination with an insect trap, the type of trap depends on the species to be monitored. The species-specific [...] pheromone lures males of the target pest into the trap. Trapping males also aids in reducing the number of eggs laid by females as they fail to mate. For some [...] dispenser in the trap and place the trap in the right position as indicated for the particular trap Wash your hands between assembling pheromone traps for

• 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

• Damping-off

  for example by too much water, too high or low temperatures or sudden fluctuations in temperature. Pythium aphanidermatum mostly occurs at higher temperatures [...] f disease. In slightly older plants, the leaves lose their turgor or the leaf tips turn yellow, for example in flower bulbs. At first, the plants recover [...] s and is therefore not a real fungus. It survives as oospores, resting spores which are resistant to unfavourable conditions, especially dehydration.

• Nopath

  not use Nopath at the same time as the disinfectant. Application via spraying: Spray as a full canopy spray using standard spraying equipment with high [...] Spray or drench immediately after preparation Application Nopath can be applied via drench or drip at the base of the plant around the roots or sprayed [...] high pressure. Use a fine nozzle of less than 300 microns for best plant coverage The pH of the solution should be between 5 and 7 Rinse spray equipment thoroughly

• Miglyphus

  range 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 [...] larvae by using them as a food source. This is known as host feeding. Visual effect The presence of Diglyphus isaea in the crop is signalled by short mines [...] should always be adjusted to the particular situation. Start introduction as soon as the first mines are visible in the crop. Introduction rates typically range

• Phytophthora blight

  infestans f.sp. infestans) is also known as Phytophthora blight, tomato blight, early / late blight tomato, potato blight and late / early blight of potato [...] species are very destructive organisms belonging to the Oomycetes and are therefore strictly speaking not fungi. They thrive at soil temperatures between [...] in different stages: as oospores (sexual overwintering spores), sporangia (special structures which can either germinate directly or produce zoospores)

• Cryptobug-L

  preventively or as soon as the first mealybugs are detected in the crop. Introduction rates typically range from 5-40 per m 2 /release. Releases should be repeated [...] repeated at least 3 times at intervals of 1-2 weeks, or until the pest is controlled. Consult a Koppert advisor or a recognized distributor of Koppert products [...] receipt Apply as soon as possible after receipt. If necessary, the product can be stored for 1-2 days. Storage temperature 10-15°C/50-59°F. Storage conditions