Wheat

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

Enermix

it may be better to switch to the use of En-strip or Ercal. Consult a Koppert advisor or a recognized distributor of Koppert products for advice on the best [...] 000 pupae. Presentation Cardboard strips with 5 cards each, wrapped in plastic, in a cardboard box, each card holds 60 parasitized whitefly pupae, 30 E [...] and tear off the strips opposite to the mounting hole Make sure not to touch the pupae during handling Suspend the cards in the crop, if possible approximately

Potato aphid

yield. Plant sap is rich in sugars, but has a low protein content. Aphids therefore need to extract large quantities of sap to get sufficient protein. The [...] these days distributed throughout the world. It is a highly polyphagous species with a preference for Solanaceae (particularly potato), but has also been [...] growth hormones. As a result, the plant’s growth is retarded giving rise to deformed leaves or, if the infestation occurs early enough in the season, the death

Papaya

cultivated in Mexico, it is now grown in most tropical regions around the world. The papaya fruit is 15-45 cm in length and between 10-30 cm in diameter [...] About A tropical fruit that is called papaya, papaw or pawpaw in different countries, is the fruit of the Carica papaya tree of the family Caricaceae. [...] diameter. Its soft skin is an amber to orange colour.

Swirski-Mite Plus

Presentation Sachets in cardboard box. Carrier Bran. Application Hang sachets in sheltered locations in the crop, not exposed to direct sunlight Sachets [...] 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. They [...] them evenly spaced in the crop. Release should be repeated after 4 weeks if the pest is not controlled. Consult a Koppert advisor or a recognized distributor

Pear

cm or 1 inch in diameter) and produces a pyriform, fleshy fruit. Pear trees can grow as tall as 9 metres and are able to produce fruit for around 20 years [...] ( Pyrus communis ) is a pear species that originates in central and eastern Europe and southwest Asia. The pear tree belongs to the family of Rosaceae [...] species, which are grown in Asia, Europe and northern Africa. The European or common pear is a perennial, deciduous tree and cultivated for its fruit. The tree

Faba bean

names for the Vicia faba , a flowering plant and species belonging to the vetch and pea family Fabaceae . The name ‘broad bean’ is commonly used in the United [...] sturdy stems of a square cross-section. The broad beans are broad, leather like pods. They are green and usually mature to a blackish-brown with a densely downy [...] and usually applied to large-seeded varieties which are cultivated for consumption. The Vicia faba grows some 0.5–1.8 m tall and is a firm plant with sturdy

Broad mite

of legs in both males and females is different to the others and not used for walking. After moulting to the third larval stage the larvae stay in their [...] rsonemus latus) occurs in the tropics and in greenhouses in temperate regions. The broad mite (Polyphagotarsonemus latus) has a wide range of host plants [...] Outside in temperate climates, broad mites (Polyphagotarsonemus latus) are not a serious problem, as they are unable to overwinter. Mites belonging to the

Experience Centre

(Mon - Fri) from 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM. A tour takes an average of 1,5 hours and is suitable for groups of up to 15 visitors. In the case of bigger groups [...] such as predatory mites and beneficial fungi for international agriculture and horticulture. Take a look inside a bumblebee hive and see these tireless workers [...] be adapted in consultation. The Experience Centre may be visited by appointment only. Interested? Please fill in the request form below. Make a reservation

Red palm weevil

areas) with a low to moderate proportion of fibres. Their feeding causes deterioration of this tissue, making it easier for adult weevils to lay eggs deeper [...] legless, pyriform with a brown head and body comprised of 13 segments. Fully grown larvae migrate to the periphery of the palms to build a solid elongated cocoon [...] suffice for palms to die. Females lay eggs individually into soft tissues mainly at the base of living fronds. Larvae are present and feed in the softest