• General Conditions Koppert

  6.6 I f the Buyer does not meet its payment obligation in full within the term referred to in article 6.1, the Buyer is in breach without any further [...] this interest. In addition, the Buyer is obliged to compensate Koppert in full for the losses Koppert suffers as a result of a fall in the exchange rate [...] 1 If Koppert is unable to meet its obligations on account of circumstances beyond its control, it shall immediately orally inform its Buyer thereof and

• Bacterial wilt, brown rot

  solanacearum is a quarantine organism in Europe and considered a bioterrorist organism in the United States. It is a commonly found soil-inhabitant in tropical [...] 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 [...] 35-37 °C, the optimum for Race 3 is 27 °C, which makes it more dangerous in temperate regions. It survives well in water and in many different soil types and

• Woolly apple aphid

  lanigerum , is a serious worldwide apple pest. It is probably of North American origin and has been distributed to other parts of the world mainly via infested [...] infested apple rootstocks. It can occasionally also be found in pear, quince and a few other woody Rosaceae. Damage symptoms Galls are often produced on infested [...] are produced in summer. Winged egg-laying females are produced in early autumn but their eggs do not develop. Contrary to the situation in America, South

• Thrips

  Solutions for thrips control Learn more about What are thrips? Several species of thrips are a major problem in greenhouse horticulture. The Western flower [...] Frankliniella occidentalis ) is the most damaging species. Thrips form the order Thysanoptera, a name that literally means ‘fringed wings’, and refers to [...] cause problems in agriculture and horticulture. Thrips are small insects (0.5-14 mm), with the largest species found in the tropics. In temperate regions

• Treatment of bumblebee stings and allergies

  The stinger is a weapon for defence. When a bee stings, some venom is injected into the body through the stinger. In humans, this generates a short severe [...] stinger does have barbs. When a honeybee tries to withdraw its stinger, it tears loose from the abdomen, taking the venom gland with it. How to prevent [...] If you had a level 1 or 2 reaction in particular, the chance is small. Reactions to bumblebee stings may differ in each case. These days it is possible to

• Oleander aphid

  the milkweed aphid, is a common pest of several important ornamental plants in the families Apocynaceae and Asclepiadaceae. It is commonly found feeding [...] oleander aphid is cosmopolitan, and can be found in tropical to warm temperate regions throughout the world. It probably originated in the Mediterranean [...] apterae in appearance except that they are smaller. Size ranges from 1.5 to 2.6 mm in length. Females are viviparous and parthenogenetic, meaning that they

• Parasitic wasps

  This, in turn, creates a more balanced ecosystem in the crop, which can enhance overall crop health and resilience. A diverse ecosystem often means fewer [...] Parasitization is the primary means by which parasitic wasps control pests in agriculture. This process involves the parasitic wasp laying its eggs inside [...] 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 depends on the specific

• Powdery mildew

  epidemics and spore dispersal by rain is negligible, since spores explode when in contact with water for no more than a few hours. Powdery mildew spores, either [...] the cell walls and makes it harder for the fungi to enter the leaves To reduce chances of powdery mildew in greenhouses, it is advised to first ventilate [...] General Powdery mildew is a fungal disease that is caused by many different species of fungi such as Erysiphe, Podosphaera, Oïdium, Leveillula. Damage

• 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 [...] the death 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

• Beneficial nematodes

  nematodes are commonly used in biological pest control . These nematodes play a vital role in managing insect pests and are considered beneficial for agriculture [...] bodies, and they come in a variety of sizes, ranging from microscopic to several inches in length. Nematodes play various roles in ecosystems. Some are [...] : This species is known for its effectiveness against pests such as wireworms, various caterpillars , and weevil and beetle larvae. Its ability to adapt