• Beneficial Nematodes against Horticultural Pests

  within a few days. The nematodes that emerge then start their search for a new host. Part of the IPM toolbox Nematodes have increasingly become a powerful [...] are being researched). They are selectively applied to combat a significant variety of pests in a wide range of temperatures, such as the pupae and larvae [...] sciarid flies and many others. How does it work? After application, the nematodes set out in search of their prey. Once they have found a host insect, they

• Target pests of beneficial nematodes in top fruits

  chemical solutions. More than 35 years of experience Koppert started producing nematodes in 1986. Many years of experience have gone into the selection, breeding [...] Beneficial nematodes in Top Fruits Top Fruits Crop Apples / Pears When to apply Where to apply Targeted pest instar(s) Cydia pomonella Autumn/Spring Scaffold [...] carpocapsae Dose 1,5 billion/ha Beneficial nematodes A biological & effective solution to help control hazardous pests in agricultural crops While

• Fit Roots for Plant Health Whitepaper - Koppert

  form a rich toolbox that can deliver many benefits as long as we treat them right. A grower can do many things to make roots fit for contributing to plant [...] of lipids. This is also a positive contribution to the assimilates balance. All this helps plants to develop increased resistance to airborne fungal pathogens [...] able to move in, and carbon dioxide (CO2) to move out of the soil/air zone. Of course, this is a very general description, and there are many ways to create

• Target pests of beneficial nematodes in soft fruits

  Cranberry When to apply Where to apply Targeted pest instar(s) Dose Otiorhynchus sulcatus Autumn/Spring Soil Larvae 1,5 to 5 billion/ha Other [...] g Soil Larvae 1,5 to 5 billion/ha Caterpillars Numerous species Apply once caterpillars detected. Apply 2 to 3 times - 3 to 5 days apart. Foliar [...] chemical solutions. More than 35 years of experience Koppert started producing nematodes in 1986. Many years of experience have gone into the selection, breeding

• Target pests of beneficial nematodes in stone fruits & nuts

  chemical solutions. More than 35 years of experience Koppert started producing nematodes in 1986. Many years of experience have gone into the selection, breeding [...] Moth Cydia molesta Capirel Casea S. feltiae S. carpocapsae When to apply Where to apply Targeted pest instar(s) Autumn/Spring Scaffold branches, [...] Plums Chestnuts Chestnut tortrix Beneficial nematodes A biological & effective solution to help control hazardous pests in agricultural crops While

• Trial results onion fly and bean seed fly

  dies within a few days. The nematodes that emerge then start their search for a new host. Unique Formulation Soluble, biodegradable, and a long shelf life [...] compared to untreated control) against bean seed fly Vertify, Aarle Rixtel, The Netherlands, 2022 Capirel efficacy (% damage reduction compared to untreated [...] Garlic powder Capirel was applied one week after sowing. Since 1986, many years of experience have gone into the selection, production and quality control

• Target pests of beneficial nematodes in potato & outdoor vegetables

  every 7 to 10 days, to cover the risk period. Soil Larvae 3 billion/ha Pea moth Cydia nigiricana Apply once caterpillars detected. Repeat 2 to 3 times [...] detected. Apply 2 to 3 times - 3 to 5 days apart. Foliar Larvae 1-2 million/L spray until run off Onions Onion fly Delia antiqua Apply 7 to 14 days after [...] with 7 to 14 days interval. Soil Larvae 1,5 to 3 billion/ha Lettuce Caterpillars Various species Apply once caterpillars detected. Repeat 2 to 3 times

• FAQ Nematodes

  matter to provide a rich soil life. How do entomopathogenic nematodes work? Nematodes are actively looking for a host or using an ambush strategy to reach [...] will first have to look for a host. The effect of treatment is thus strongly dependent on how quickly a nematode has found a host. Is the effect visible [...] their host. Once in contact with a host, they try to penetrate it through a body opening. In the host, the nematodes release a bacterium that can kill the host

• Plant Pollinator interactions in high temperatures

  suffers. Add to this the knowledge that flower temperature might also play a role; the influence of radiation also needs to be considered. A flower can turn [...] essential to point out that exposure to maximum temperatures of more than 30° C for a couple of hours has a negligible effect on pollination. However, a full [...] hand. A humidity of 85% is fine for pollination in a semi-closed greenhouse, while a humidity of more than 80% starts to impede pollination in a conventional

• Trial results beneficial nematodes in fruit orchards

  helped a lot to control and reduce the pest pressure,’ Michel states. ‘It had a positive effect in the spring and there was less need for trapping to reduce [...] growers in France are increasingly turning to sustainable nematode solutions to protect their orchards against pests – a living, natural solution for their fruit [...] when he switched to organic methods. The French fruit grower has been using Capirel for 3 years. ‘The results are good. There is only a little damage but