Beneficial Nematodes against Horticultural Pests

horticultural crops Which nematode controls which pest best? This is an overview of the nematode-pest combinations that have been tested successfully so [...] stage of pest, humidity, application equipment etc. If you have any questions or doubts, please consult your Koppert contact person. If a specific pest is not [...] Koppert is continuously researching new possibilities. Protected Vegetables Pest Larva Adult Fungus gnats / Sciarids Bradysia spp. Tomato leafminer Tuta

Trial_and_Field_results_nematodes_in_fruit_orchards_EN_-_Koppert.pdf

‘I was suffering from heavy pest pressure, and my distributor suggested spraying nematodes on the ground to reduce the pest pressure in spring.’ ‘We don’t [...] plums on 2 hectares. He started his orchard in 1987 and used conventional pest control until 2016, when he switched to organic methods. The French fruit [...] damage but it’s not excessive,’ he confirms. ‘We do it every year to avoid pest invasion so it is fully included in the treatment programme. It’s a must

Mycotal - Effective at lower temperatures

be present in your greenhouse. Although the pest reproduction might be low in colder conditions, or the pest may be inactive, they will start to build up [...] later stage. Therefor it’s crucial to eliminate pests in wintertime, when pest pressure is still low. In this way you start the new season in a clean way

Poster - Recognizing stink bugs

bugs The Southern green stink bug Nezara viridula is a highly destructive pest damaging many important food crops. Nezara viridula goes through five nymphal

Mycotal FAQ

against Mycotal? Pest resistance against Mycotal is very unlikely due to the complex nature by which Mycotal interacts with the target pest. How to handle [...] spraying Mycotal, the spores germinate and grow into hyphae that penetrate the pest’s body cavity. Here they proliferate and destroy the tissues, killing the

Mycotal Brochure

the blastospores germinate quickly and grow into hyphae that penetrate the pest body cavity. Once inside, the insect is killed via different modes of action: [...] between 2 and 6°C until use 25 2. Start applications at the first sign of pest infestation 20 3. Use an appropriate amount of water to ensure a good wetting [...] humidity on leaf surface 6. Frequent applications are needed to break the pest cycle. For the optimal results, repeat the application with a 7 day interval

Whitepaper about the effective control of Myzus persicae

extensive research on our various beneficial organisms that can combat this pest. This research indicates that the parasitic wasp Aphidius matricariae is

Effect of Nezapar Leaflet

stinkbug The southern green stink bug Nezara viridula, is a highly destructive pest, damaging many important food crops. Nezapar, the parasitic wasp Trissolcus

Predatory Mites Whitepaper

Which predatory mite for which pest under which conditions? Whitepaper Introduction Koppert sells a range of phytoseiid mites that can be used to control [...] highest numerical response to whiteflies and is the best option when the pest pressure is high. • In laboratory trials the oviposition of A. andersoni

FAQ Nematodes

controlling effect. Do entomopathogenic nematodes work at all stages of the pest insect? It depends. Some pests are susceptible to nematode infection in both [...] Application Which nematode should I use? Please contact your advisor for the pest/target lists. This list is not exhaustive as we are routinely running bioassays [...] become slimy and thus will no longer be found. In practice, the decrease of pest pressure is the only indication that the application has been effective.