• Orius laevigatus

  typically range from 0.5-10 per m2/release. Releases should be repeated once or twice. Consult a Koppert advisor or a recognized distributor of Koppert products [...] used for the control of the following pests: Thrips The natural enemy Orius laevigatus is available at Koppert as Thripor-L . How to use Orius laevigatus [...] and/or in application boxes (Dibox) Apply in groups of at least 50 insects in order to establish a population and encourage mating Make sure the material

• Southern blight

  affected plants present girdling of the stem, which causes wilting of the upper part, necrosis, loss of leaves, and death of the plant. Symptoms begin with [...] reduce the stand of the plants. Damping-off may occur during germination or establishment of the plant (seedling phase), due to the occurrence of fungi inhabiting [...] before acting as a pathogen. Injuries make a host more susceptible, but it can invade via direct penetration, generally close to the surface of the stem. In

• Vici Routz SP

  crop less susceptible to diseases Boosts the plant’s resistance to drought and other types of abiotic stress Acts as a bio-stimulant – a treated crop becomes [...] Dissolve 1-1.5g/ L of water and apply solution through rose can, drip lines or apply solution as a soil drench to the root zone of crops. Dose 100-150 [...] Application of Vici Routz SP Drench Vici Routz SP solution to nursery beds after sowing Seedling, planting material dip in solution at the time of transplanting

• Aphids

  inflict various types of damage to a crop: Nymphs and adults extract nutrients from the plant and disturb the balance of growth hormones. As a result, the plant’s [...] has a low protein content but is rich in sugars. Aphids therefore need to extract large quantities of sap in order to get sufficient protein. As a consequence [...] aphids have two pairs of wings, one of which is much larger than the other. For a large part of the season an aphid population consists of viviparous females

• Spidex

  except Tetranychus evansi . Mode of action Predatory mites use their piercing mouthparts to extract the contents of their prey. Pack size 2,000; 10,000 [...] typically range from 2-50 per m2/release. Releases should be repeated once or twice at weekly intervals. Consult a Koppert advisor or a recognized distributor [...] Application Turn and shake the bottle gently before use Push the centre of the cap to open the dosage hole Sprinkle material on leaves or pour into Diboxes

• Chilli thrips

  thrips, is an emerging pest of significant concern in greenhouse cultivation. Known for its ability to damage a wide variety of crops, including ornamentals [...] poses challenges due to its rapid reproduction and widespread adaptability. Life cycle and damage of Scirthothrips The life cycle of Scirtothrips dorsalis [...] dorsalis consists of six stages: egg, two larval instars, pre-pupa, pupa, and adult. Eggs are inserted into plant tissue, making them difficult to detect. Females

• Vici Routz GR

  opened. Keep out of children’s reach. Note : Percentage of actives are subject to vary or change depending upon storage condition and exposure to heat and sunlight [...] When to use Vici Routz GR? Vici Routz GR is a natural product for soil application. It contains Phosphobacteria, soil probiotics and prebiotics which act [...] microbes in the soil and near root zone. Application of Vici Routz GR Broadcast homogeneously to the plant’s root zone. Granules can also be applied by

• Greenhouse whitefly

  The larvae of whitefly need a lot of protein for growth, and thus consume a large quantity of plant sap. This contains a high proportion of sugar, and [...] development of fruit and lead to a reduction in yield. The honeydew deposited on fruit makes it sticky. Dirt adheres to the fruit, and the growth of sooty moulds [...] large quantities. The damage that whiteflies cause to a crop is the result of sucking out the sap from the plant leaves and secreting honeydew. This can

• Plant Disease Management

  biological disease control? Biological control of plant diseases is a method used to manage and reduce the impact of plant diseases by utilizing beneficial organisms [...] disposing of diseased plant material is essential to prevent the spread of pathogens. This practice is particularly important in containing the spread of diseases [...] the use of living organisms to suppress or control plant pathogens, which are microorganisms that cause diseases in plants. The primary goal of biological

• Plant Health

  resilience: the role of plant compounds Defense mechanisms through complete compounds The degree of plant resilience is linked to its ability to form structurally [...] Embracing a systems approach for sustainable agriculture Recognizing the negative impacts of food production, growers are transitioning to a more holistic [...] proteins crucial for plant growth. A well-established soil food web contributes to minimal susceptibility to opportunistic pathogens. Stored energy, lipids