• Aphidius ervi

  Consult a Koppert advisor or a recognized distributor of Koppert products for advice on the best strategy for your situation. Best conditions for use of [...] their numbers, making it a valuable agent for integrated pest management . Adult wasps do not feed on aphids but require only nectar and water to sustain themselves [...] ervi products Ervipar Expand all items How to use Aphidius ervi The parasitic wasp Aphidius ervi is available in a bottle ( Ervipar ). Spread the material

• Root and crown rot of strawberry

  disease development. How to prevent Root and crown rot of strawberry Avoid stress: Take runner tips at the right stage to avoid stress and make plants less s [...] lization to water stress (either too much or too little water), or that are damaged by for example handling or pests. Optimum temperature for Pestalotiopsis [...] clavispora. Pestalotiopsis clavispora has been connected to strawberry diseases, but has also been linked to rose diseases. Damage symptoms Pestalotiopsis clavispora

• Leaf stripe

  merge. Eventually this leads to the death of the leaf. The leaf splits at the end which makes it look shredded. This is typical for this disease. Infected plants [...] soil temperatures above 15 °C. How to prevent Leaf stripe Produce seed in semi-arid environments without irrigation, to decrease the chances of infection [...] occur together. Life cycle and appearance of Leaf stripe Pyrenophora graminea is monocyclic, which means there is only one disease cycle during the cropping

• Integrated Pest Management

  often referred to as IPM, is a sustainable and environmentally responsible approach to pest management. It employs a combination of strategies to prevent and [...] throughout their growth cycle. This involves a close inspection of plants for signs of pests and diseases. This practice proves invaluable for early issue ide [...] Pest Management is a dynamic and multifaceted strategy for pest control. It combines biological, cultural, physical, and chemical tools to manage pests effectively

• Fusarium wilt

  plantations may die and the soil may not be suitable for planting for many years to come. Life cycle and appearance of Fusarium wilt Fusarium oxysporum has [...] Most Fusarium species only make asexual spores. Some also produce ascospores. The Fusarium oxysporum life cycle, is similar to that of most Fusarium species [...] roots at the root tip or in small wounds, for example where lateral roots branch off from the tap root. How to prevent Fusarium wilt Remove or destroy crop

• Fusarium head blight or scab

  produce ascospores. In general, most Fusarium specieshave a similar life cycle. Fusarium overwinters for many years in the soil and on crop residues of infected [...] General 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 [...] wheat) and post-harvest decay. Life cycle and appearance of Fusarium head blight or scab Most Fusarium species only make asexual spores. Some also produce

• Bacterial wilt, brown rot

  latent until conditions are more favourable. This makes it more difficult to recognize infected fields. How to prevent Bacterial wilt, brown rot Use disease [...] increase disease incidence with up to 250% Quarantine measures are in place, including a five-year ban on using a field for potato cropping after infection [...] solanacearum is a plant pathogenic bacterium. It is a soil-borne disease and colonises the xylem, causing bacterial wilt and brown rot in a very wide range

• Parasitic wasps

  wasp laying its eggs inside or on a host pest. Here's how it works: Egg laying: A female parasitic wasp seeks out a suitable host pest. The choice of host [...] ensuring a higher yield and product quality. Environmental sustainability : Parasitic wasps provide a natural and environmentally responsible solution to pest [...] Koppert is a trusted source for growers seeking effective and reliable biological control solutions. Koppert offers various parasitic wasp solutions for the control

• Chilli thrips

  . Known for its ability to damage a wide variety of crops, including ornamentals, vegetables, and fruits, this species poses challenges due to its rapid [...] into plant tissue, making them difficult to detect. Females can lay up to 100 eggs in the youngest plant tissues. Eggs are oval, whitish to yellow and kidney [...] rapid reproduction and widespread adaptability. Life cycle and damage of Scirthothrips The life cycle of Scirtothrips dorsalis consists of six stages: egg

• Spider mites and other mites

  life cycle in as little as one to two weeks. This rapid development contributes to their ability to multiply rapidly and cause significant damage to plants [...] of the plant. The number of eggs laid by a single female can vary, and they can hatch within a few days to a couple of weeks, again depending on environmental [...] except for Eriophyidae which have two pairs of legs. During this stage, the larvae start to feed on plant sap and undergo molting to transition to the next