Grey mould

damaged plants. How to prevent Grey mould Make sure the crop grows regularly with not too much vegetative growth, in order to maintain a microclimate which [...] in a closed plastic bag In tomato: prune with a knife and not by hand, to avoid rugged, irregular wound surfaces In cucumber: remove dead leaves on the [...] nutrients. On the infected area, new spores are formed within a few days. Under circumstances unfavourable for germination, the spores can survive a few days

Predatory mites

crops, using a blower for dispersion is an available option. This approach proves particularly effective when a swift response is required due to a pest invading [...] releases. Video: How to use predatory mites How many predatory mites do I need? The dosage and frequency of predatory mites depends on climate, crop and [...] should always be adjusted to the situation. Consult a Koppert advisor or a recognized distributor of Koppert products for advice on the best strategy for your

Natutec Scout

for earlier intervention on hotspots and more effective control measures. Natutec Scout provides you with pest alerts to stay on top of pest and disease [...] remote support to optimize your IPM strategy based on the data you provide. With our data-driven approach, we can offer valuable insights to help you make [...] Optimize your crop scouting! Using a crop scouting tool in horticulture can lead to more effective, sustainable, and profitable crop production by providing

Swirskii Predatory Mite Not All That Demanding

How to use Swirski-Mite from Koppert

Bacterial canker of tomato

years. On other fields on the same farm, no seed potatoes can be grown for one year after infection. Damage symptoms Clavibacter causes spots on stems, [...] They turn brown but don’t fall off. On stems and shoots light stripes form, which then tear, allowing cankers to form. On tomato leaves, water-soaked lesions [...] greenhouse structures Use a crop rotation in field crops of at least two years and alternate with a non-host crop Apply deep-ploughing to stimulate the decay

Consumers

around the world to combat pests and diseases in a natural and sustainable way. In this way, we hope to make an active contribution to a sustainable society [...] exclusively to professional growers and farmers. In order to provide you with the best possible service as a consumer, we have drawn up a list of frequently [...] sufficient quantities to feed a rapidly growing population. Producing our natural enemies, bumblebees, and microbiological solutions is a knowledge-intensive

Feltiella acarisuga

progresses, a red spot appears anterior to the midline, after which the entire larva becomes darker. Finally, white spots appear on the body. A fully grown [...] acarisuga is a predatory gall midge highly effective in the biological control of spider mites . This beneficial insect, native to Europe, preys on various [...] as Spidend . How to use Feltiella acarisuga The predatory gall midge Feltiella acarisuga is available in plastic cups ( Spidend ). Make a hole in the lid

Black leg of seedlings

of the root system survives. On the border between air and soil or substrate the plant turns brown. A typical symptom of a Pythium infection is the easy [...] from the root cortex with a finger nail. Life cycle and appearance of Black leg of seedlings Pythium belongs to the Oomycetes, a separate group of microorganisms [...] similarly damaged spots. On the infected plant, new sporangia with zoospores are formed, that allow the disease to spread to neighbouring plants. The zoospores

Bacterial wilt, brown rot

can increase disease incidence with up to 250% Quarantine measures are in place, including a five-year ban on using a field for potato cropping after infection [...] 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 [...] Ralstonia solanacearum is a quarantine organism in Europe and considered a bioterrorist organism in the United States. It is a commonly found soil-inhabitant

Operation Mealybug

Mealybugs Don't Stand a Chance Powerful weapons are needed to deal with a mealybug infestation. Introducing the new heroes in the battle: the larvae and [...] Cryptobug against mealybugs Ready to go: we deliver fit, energetic larvae, which are raring to go. The larvae have a voracious appetite, the consequences [...] is the best weapon on the market for the effective biological control of mealybugs . Operation Mealybug has begun! Mealybugs are a feared enemy, causing