• Cottony soft rot

  Sclerotia germinate at temperatures between 4 and 26 °C with an optimum between 13 and 15 °C. Germination and infection mostly take place at high soil water [...] also known as cottony soft root, is a plant pathogenic fungus. It has a very wide range of host plants. Damage symptoms The first symptoms of a cottony soft [...] sclerotiorum ) infection are water-soaked lesions at the stem base. The plant above it wilts and rots. White, fluffy fungal mycelium grows on the lesions, giving

• Amblyseius swirskii

  crawlers and second instar larvae of whiteflies. At 25°C under optimal conditions, an adult female Amblyseius swirskii lays 2.3 eggs per day with Trialeurodes [...] density and should always be adjusted to the particular situation. Start introduction as soon as the first pest mites are detected in the crop. Introduction [...] depends on climate, crop and pest density and should always be adjusted to the particular situation. Start introduction preventively or as soon as the first

• Spical-Plus

  preventively or as soon as the first spider mites are detected in the crop. Use at least 4,000 sachets per ha and hang them evenly spaced in the crop. Release [...] sachets in sheltered locations in the crop, not exposed to direct sunlight Sachets already have an exit hole Hold sachets by the cardboard strip at the top [...] persimilis and Feltiella acarisuga. Storage time after receipt Apply as soon as possible after receipt. If necessary, the product can be stored for 1-2 days

• Precautionary measures for product allergies

  (such as red, itchy skin or allergic eczema), nose (such as sneezing, runny nose, or an itchy nose), or eyes (such as itchy or watery eyes). If you experience [...] allergens and other particles. If you do wash your clothes at home, moisten your clothes at work and take them home in a closed plastic bag. Moistening [...] cause an allergic reaction. An allergy can also be caused by other triggers, or a combination of triggers, from your environment (pollen, bran, or other

• Swirski Ulti-Mite

  preventively or as soon as the first pest mites are detected in the crop. Use at least 4,000 sachets per ha and hang them evenly spaced in the crop. Release [...] sachets in sheltered locations in the crop, not exposed to direct sunlight Sachets already have an exit hole Hold sachets by the cardboard strip at the top [...] swirskii is most effective at temperatures between 20 and 32°C (68 and 90°F). It is not effective at temperatures below 18°C/64°F. Amblyseius swirskii is sensitive

• Experience Centre

  Centre located at our headquarters on Veilingweg 14 in Berkel en Rodenrijs, the Netherlands. Practical info Our Experience Centre is aimed at target groups [...] to agriculture and horticulture. Opening hours: weekdays (Mon - Fri) from 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM. A tour takes an average of 1,5 hours and is suitable for groups [...] pollination, come and visit the Koppert Experience Centre where you can take an interactive journey through the fascinating world of sustainable cultivation

• Neoseiulus californicus

  through the skin and shows up as an X-shaped marking on the back. If the food supply has been absent for some time, they become thinner and a uniformly light [...] introduction as soon as the first pest mites are detected in the crop. Introduction rates typically range from 25-125 per m2/release. Releases should be repeated [...] repeated at least five times at weekly intervals. Consult a Koppert advisor or a recognized distributor of Koppert products for advice on the best strategy

• Spical Ulti-Mite

  preventively or as soon as the first pest mites are detected in the crop. Use at least 4,000 sachets per ha and hang them evenly spaced in the crop. Release [...] sachets in sheltered locations in the crop, not exposed to direct sunlight Sachets already have an exit hole Hold sachets by the cardboard strip at the top [...] receipt Apply as soon as possible after receipt. If necessary, the product can be stored for 1-2 days. Storage temperature 12-14°C/54-57°F. Storage conditions

• Black sigatoka disease

  General Mycosphaerella fijiensis also known as black sigatoka, is an ascomycete fungus that causes leaf-spot of banana. Damage symptoms Black sigatoka (M [...] cannot be discharged from the lower leaves in the stack Use under-canopy (drip) irrigation to reduce splash dispersal Lower the humidity as much as possible [...] saturation and temperature above 20 °C). How to prevent Black sigatoka disease Use resistant cultivars Remove or burn infected leaves or at least stack them

• Wheat bunt

  incidence at an average temperature of around 6 to 7 °C during that period. Soil moisture between field capacity and permanent wilting point is best for [...] Tilletia tritici and Tilletia laevis cause diseases such as common wheat bunt, stinking smut, karnal bunt of wheat. Damage symptoms Plantsinfected by Tilletia [...] (smut spore) they contain, which is larger than a normal kernel. The bunt balls are grey-brown. They rupture at harvest and release black, powdery spores