• Pollination checklist Growing lights

  other means, or by the sun in spring and late autumn. The later the lights are turned on, the more time (overlap with daylight) there is for the bumblebees [...] bumblebees to fly when there is enough daylight present. Wireless BeeHome system (WBH) can be controlled either by using a timer or by connecting the transmitter [...] Do not keep a hive closed for longer than one day unless additional pollen is fed to the bees. Bumblebee pollination of preferably at least 4 hours per

• Entonem_research_results_cold_tolerance_EN_-_Koppert.pdf

  control black vine weevil. Note that it can take more time (weeks) before the full effect of the nematodes is visible (best visible in trial 3). With difficult [...] difficult pests like black vine weevil it is more often observed that mortality can keep increasing along time. 5 10 15 [...] and autumn Cold day 24h: 5-9-13-9°C 100 Several research trials, during which cold days were mimicked with fluctuating day and night temperature regimes

• Whitepaper about the effective control of Myzus persicae

  matricariae is more effective compared to A. colemani 40 20 0 A. colemani 0 1 2 3 Week Do you have any questions? Consult a Koppert consultant or an authorized [...] This research indicates that the parasitic wasp Aphidius matricariae is a more effective agent for the control of M. persicae to Aphidius colemani, especially [...] Aphidius matricariae (Aphipar-M) • Below 20 ºC A. matricariae parasitizes more aphids than A. colemani • At 15 ºC one female A. matricariae can parasitize

• Beneficial Nematodes against Horticultural Pests

  Beneficial nematodes in horticultural crops Which nematode controls which pest best? This is an overview of the nematode-pest combinations that have [...] equipment etc. If you have any questions or doubts, please consult your Koppert contact person. If a specific pest is not mentioned in this document, it doesn’t [...] doesn’t necessarily mean it cannot be controlled by nematodes. Koppert is continuously researching new possibilities. Protected Vegetables Pest Larva

• Whitepaper new Myzus persicae genotype

  uses DNA to identify not only the aphid species, but also whether it is a ‘regular’ or flonicamid-LS Myzus persicae. With this DNA technique they did not [...] Faster production of winged aphids is, however, highly likely since the faster growth of the aphid colony will more quickly lead to food scarcity due to [...] Thy Enemy The appearance of a new Myzus persicae genotype Myzus persicae is well known to quickly develop pesticide resistance. In the past 80 years they

• Mycotal - Effective at lower temperatures

  to you crop in a later stage. Therefore, it is crucial to eliminate pests in wintertime, when pest pressure is still low. In this way you start the new season [...] giving your beneficial insects time to Click here to learn more about Mycotal Biocontrol is our nature build up a standing army before new pests enter [...] greenhouse. Although the pest reproduction might be low in colder conditions, or the pest may be inactive, they will start to build up a population as soon