• Botrytis problems often have company

  December 20, 2021

  it easier for the fungus to get a hold. It’s a sinister interaction. Essentially, a crop is an ecosystem in which all living organisms interact. We capitalize [...] A Botrytis infection can sometimes create conditions for other pathogens to strike. But it also works the other way around: there are pests that make it [...] capitalize on this system when using natural enemies. However, as a grower, you’ll also have to be constantly alert to the unwanted interactions: one pathogen

• Chrysoperla carnea

  Chrysoperla carnea , commonly known as the green lacewing, is a beneficial insect used in agriculture as a natural predator of various pest insects. It belongs [...] insects that are harmful to plants. In agriculture, Chrysoperla carnea i s employed as a biological control agent to manage pest populations. The larvae of [...] with a salivary fluid that digests the body contents, which are then sucked out. The prey can sometimes be larger than the larva itself. On average a larva

• The nematodes are doing their job

  December 14, 2020

  whether or not the nematodes are proving effective. When a nematode attacks a caterpillar or larva, a dramatic scene will ensue; the host is eaten from the inside [...] discolor and shrink, which is a good indicator that the treatment has been effective! The level of damage to your crop is also a good indicator of whether [...] Caterpillars are usually juicy, and sometimes a little sticky, but when attacked they become dry. If looked at through a microscope, you will see the small nematodes

• Condition of the Crop the best Indicator of the Effect of Trianum

  August 10, 2020

  quicker after a long period of warm weather and their growth is reactivated much more effectively after a period of inactivity as a result of a heatwave. This [...] the proof becomes apparent above the ground: a strong and vital crop! We often assess the success of a strategy or application based on what we can see [...] protection , there is a great deal that is hidden from sight. This is also the case with Trianum, which does all its hard work underground. A more vital crop

• Freezing Tolerance in Blueberries

  May 7, 2020

  have this effect. A protocol full of energy Different flowering stage on one plant (on the left a one year old branch, on the right a multi-year branch) [...] next spring, start already this year to create a healthy, energy rich plant. Koppert is using a variety a products to support this. Central in the schedule [...] damage. Besides temperature and wind also fertilization plays a crucial role in how quickly a bud or flower freezes. There are multiple possible mechanisms

• Koppert Actively Participates in the Legal Cannabis Market

  December 20, 2019

  he explains. A number of markets From planting a cutting of the parent plant to harvesting the product, the cultivation of cannabis is a process that takes [...] why there is a substantial demand for the products and knowledge Koppert can provide. The market for legally produced cannabis is growing at a rapid pace [...] of over a dozen hectares, and hybrid cultivation in enclosed buildings with greenhouse roofs. Hundred percent biological cultivation There are a number

• Perfect Potted Hydrangeas for Super-Strict Customers

  December 6, 2019

  hopeful that the government will take a leading role in this; a valuation based on environmental impact would to me be a better place to start." New issues [...] there is a propagation period. Then, when the shoots and buds have developed sufficiently, the topped plants have to spend at least 1000 hours in a cold store [...] and uniform quality. It works out very well, but we have to do a lot of work to get there." A strong army in the crop With their key customers placing extremely

• Optimal Results with Entonem and Capsanem

  October 21, 2019

  million plants are produced for these markets by Egmond Lisianthus Nurseries. A Great Success In the past the young, fragile plants had been subjected to fungus [...] Jenette Douma, who advised the use of Entonem and Capsanem . ‘We decided on a comprehensive approach and reduced our use of chemicals by 90%,’ says one of

• Spical Ulti-Mite

  repeated after 4-6 weeks if the pest is not controlled. Consult a Koppert advisor or a recognized distributor of Koppert products for advice on the best [...] action Predatory mites multiply in the sachet and disperse into the crop over a period of several weeks. Predatory mites use their piercing mouthparts to extract

• Operation Mealybug

  August 10, 2021

  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 [...] This optimizes the chances of good egg laying and makes a complete life cycle possible, ensuring a permanent defense against mealybugs . Cryptobug-L can [...] thrives from a minimum temperature of 16°C and is at its most effective at temperatures between 25° - 28°C/77° - 82.4°F. Cryptobug-L is a powerful biological