• Cotton aphid

  therefore need to extract large quantities of sap to get sufficient protein. The excess sugar is secreted in the form of honeydew, making the crop and its fruit [...] production. Life cycle and appearance of Cotton aphid Aphids have a complex life cycle, with both winged and wingless forms of adults and a great variety in colour [...] affecting cucumber. Damage symptoms The cotton aphid ( Aphis gossypii ) is an important vector for viral diseases. This aphid species can transmit more than 50

• Koppert Teams Up for First Automated Lettuce Farm in the UAE

  June 17, 2020

  located in Abu Dhabi and will produce 9 million head of lettuce per year. Armela Farms is making use of specialist technologies from top Dutch suppliers such [...] biological control of pests and diseases and more. Their first harvest was in August 2018 and Armela Farms have now achieved an increase of more 250% in production [...] be officially opened during the first quarter of 2021. Demand for high quality produce "This is an important region when it comes to producing food with

• Plant Disease Management

  disposing of diseased plant material is essential to prevent the spread of pathogens. This practice is particularly important in containing the spread of diseases [...] and reduces the buildup of pathogens in the soil. Disease-resistant varieties Another vital aspect of prevention is the use of disease-resistant plant [...] biological disease control? Biological control of plant diseases is a method used to manage and reduce the impact of plant diseases by utilizing beneficial organisms

• Natupol - Consistent Quality and Continuous Innovation

  June 10, 2020

  our Natupol range of products has become synonymous with quality, innovation and availability. The fact that the world’s populations of natural pollinators [...] than 40% of invertebrate pollinators such as bees and butterflies face extinction according to a recent United Nations report. "There is a world of difference [...] Three decades of know-how, technological progress, experience in the field, and feedback from growers have gone into the development of our hives today"

• Webinar Fit Roots for Plant Health

  March 2, 2020

  during this webinar: Awareness of the importance of micro-organisms in the root zone (soil life) Awareness of the importance of soil conditions (temperature [...] content, O 2 , EC, pH) for the water and nutrient balance of plants Insight into the mechanisms of plant health and natural resilience Insight into the r [...] automatic control of both climate and irrigation in greenhouses. Over more than thirty years he has been involved in the development of hardware and software

• Better insights and digital advice with Natutec Scout

  major advantage of the Koppert app is the ability of the consultant to check up on things remotely – for Lema Tomaten, that’s the job of Koppert employee [...] start thinking of strategy changes that can be made. In this era of viruses affecting both people and crops, that’s extremely important. There is no, or [...] that we spend less time on plant protection. More importantly, we have better insight into the level of infestation and can see at a glance whether or not

• Looking Back at NECANN Boston 2025

  April 30, 2025

  number of approaches in the automation of counting those trapped insects. Lots of questions involved sachet styles and distribution. A number of growers [...] was good to get out of the greenhouses and circulate among the cannabis growers. NECANN is a hub of activity for New England growers of many ilks: home growers [...] allow one to several cycles of eggs to hatch, extending the viability of the packet. It’s a subtle detail but an important one to anyone looking to extend

• Beneficial nematodes to control pests in outdoor crops

  that affect plants, entomopathogenic nematodes play an important role in the biological control of many pests. Even more for pests that are difficult to [...] pesticide, you are spraying a solution full of life! Using beneficial nematodes in fruit orchards The incorporation of beneficial nematodes into fruit orchards [...] enhancing the overall health of the orchard ecosystem. Trials conducted across various regions have showcased the efficacy of these microscopic worms in

• Mealybugs and scales

  gain an adequate intake of protein, mealybugs must ingest large quantities of sap, getting rid of the excess sugars in the form of honeydew. Characteristically [...] the honeydew with its sooty mould is usually the first sign of the presence of this type of pest. Among ornamental crops, ferns are particularly sensitive [...] yield. Effective control of mealybugs and scales is essential to maintain healthy and marketable crops. Biological control of mealybugs and scales relies

• Knowing & recognizing

  the latest edition comprises 443 pages, 700 photographs, and dozens of illustrations of the most prevalent pests, diseases and their natural enemies. This [...] you the ability to recognize the pest or disease you are up against by means of detailed illustrations and close-up photographs. The knowledge gained will [...] behavioural characteristics. Shop now Koppert - A knowledge company The use of biological control is not a simple process, it has become a complex system