Aphipar

develops inside the aphid, which converts into a leathery mummy. The adult parasitic wasp emerges through a hole at the rear of the mummy. The first mummies [...] in Diboxes Make sure the material remains dry and is not moved from its introduction site for at least a few days Dosage The dosage of Aphipar depends on [...] /release. Releases should be repeated at least 3 times. Consult a Koppert advisor or a recognized distributor of Koppert products for advice on the best

Leaf stripe

graminea is monocyclic, which means there is only one disease cycle during the cropping season. The fungus is seed-borne and this systemic infection is the [...] General Pyrenophora graminea is a disease of Barley that causes significant yield losses. Damage symptoms Symptoms first occur on the first, second and [...] of the leaf. The leaf splits at the end which makes it look shredded. This is typical for this disease. Infected plants may be stunted and heads may be

Apple

of the apple is protected by a layer of epicuticular wax. Apples usually have a yellowish-white coloured exocarp. Sometimes their flesh is also pink or [...] deciduous apple tree belongs to the rose family and is now cultivated for its fruit all over the world. It is the most common cultivated species of the genus [...] tics. Ripe apples usually have a red, yellow, green, pink, or russetted coloured skin. Additionally there exists also a wide range of bi- or tri-colored

Cotton aphid

The cotton aphid ( Aphis gossypii ) is distributed throughout the world but prefers the warmer regions. It has been a pest in European greenhouses since [...] from the plant and disturb the balance of growth hormones. As a result, the plant’s growth is retarded giving rise to deformed leaves or, if the infestation [...] plants. Retarded growth and defoliation reduce yield. Plant sap is rich in sugars, but has a low protein content. Aphids therefore need to extract large

Avocado

named ‘alligator pear’ is a tree originating in South Central Mexico. Its nick name points to its fruit which is botanically speaking a large berry with only [...] only one seed. The berry is green-skinned and fleshy and its shape resembles a pear or (large) egg. The avocado tree belongs to the flowering plant family [...] Lauraceae . Commercially speaking, avocados are very valuable and the fruit is produced in tropical and Mediterranean regions. Avocados ripen only after

Grower Koen - Embracing biological crop protection in agriculture

traditional farming practices. For him, it is clear that chemical-free farming is an inevitable trend, and he is determined to prepare for this new phase [...] l and organic is actually quite pleasant," he explains. He emphasizes that his approach stemmed from both practical considerations and a conscious choice [...] decided to find a balance between both approaches. This way of working allows him to gain experience in using biological crop protection . As a result, he acquires

Diamond back moth

xylostella) is suggested to have its origin in Europe, South Africa or East Asia, but is now present wherever its cruciferous hosts exist and it is considered [...] species. It is highly migratory and wind-borne adults can travel long distances to invade crops in other regions. Damage symptoms The caterpillar is a surface [...] are like those of the males. The back is marked with a broad cream or light brown band along the back, which is sometimes constricted to form one or more

Wheat

About Wheat ( Triticum spp., most commonly T. aestivum ) is a cereal grain, but botanically a particular type of fruit referred to as caryopsis. Wheat [...] Levant region that lies east of the Mediterranean. The wheat plant is an annual plant which is sown either in spring or autumn. The plant flowers from about [...] May to the beginning of June. This flowering period is rather long (usually lasting longer than a week), because not all flowers of one single plant open

Tomato leaf miner

that emerges from its tunnel just prior to pupating, is known as a prepupa. This stage lasts only a few hours. [...] plants of fruiting vegetable crops, however, a considerable quantity of foliage can get damaged before the harvest is affected. The older larvae make wider tunnels [...] except with ornamental crops, this is usually of less significance. Seedlings and young plants can be completely destroyed as a result of the direct damage caused

Flowering potted plants

Kalanchoe is a tropical, succulent flowering plant and a genus that consists of about 125 species belonging to the family of Crassulaceae . Hibiscus is well [...] species are: Poinsettia is well known and popular for its large red, white and green leaves, especially around Christmas. Begonia is a perennial flowering [...] yellow and purple. Phalaenopsis is also known as the moth orchid. Its genus consists of some 60 species. The Phalaenopsis is an extremely popular flowering