• When it comes to whitefly, misfortune never comes alone

  December 13, 2022

  is a basis for good growth and production, so it should be no surprise that an attack by a pest like whitefly will undermine the crop. The extent will depend [...] more susceptible to other diseases and pests. ‘Obese plants’ Furthermore, an element such as nitrogen can also harm a plant's resilience. While the plant [...] actually hard at work inflating its cells, weakening the plant and creating an 'obese plant.' The result will be a plant that is more attractive to pests

• Prevention: the most powerful weapon in the fight against Fusarium

  December 13, 2022

  can give growers is that prevention is better than cure. Fusarium wilt is an incredibly difficult disease to treat. The fungus that causes this disease [...] spoiling after harvest, spots on leaves, and dried-out grains. And unfortunately, an infection can be difficult to identify at the start. Fusarium often strikes [...] this harmful fungus. However, it is important to apply this Trichoderma at an early stage, preferably during planting. Contact our experts today!

• Koppert celebrates 50th anniversary

  January 5, 2018

  various activities over the year. For instance, the family company is organising an open day at its headquarters and will be hosting a symposium in September [...] persimilis back in 1967, the company has grown to become a multinational with an annual turnover of 190 million euros and 1,200 employees in 26 countries, [...] growers to drastically reduce their use of artificial fertilizer. This is an important factor in tomorrow's agriculture and horticulture.’ The company

• Neoseiulus californicus

  cases the colour of the food ingested shines through the skin and shows up as an X-shaped marking on the back. If the food supply has been absent for some [...] locations in the crop, avoid hanging into direct sunlight Sachets already have an exit hole Hold sachets by the cardboard strip at the top, to avoid damaging

• Advanced biocontrol of spider mite with Spidex Vital

  February 3, 2021

  up by growing nymphs in an ever-growing population. Born to fight spider mite The new formulation and better nutrition ensure an energetic population of [...] quality and supply have now been enhanced and secured. "Predatory mites have an energetic start," says Koppert Product Manager Tim Bossinga. "The females [...] develop their eggs. Because they start depositing their eggs directly, they have an improved ability to lay more eggs in the same time frame, hugely enhancing

• The Spread of Whitefly

  August 14, 2020

  higher temperatures. An adult female is capable of surviving for ten to fifteen days at temperatures around 30°C/86°F. At the same time, an infestation can [...] search of somewhere to lay their eggs. There is also a threat of spread due to an attack from outside the greenhouse. In countries like Spain, where polytunnels [...] can also live in and survive winter conditions, even in an empty greenhouse devoid of host plants. However, the tobacco whitefly cannot survive temperatures

• Thripex-Mini

  will typically yield the longest release of predators. Sachets already have an exit hole. Place sachets in sheltered positions on the crop (no direct sunlight)

• Written in GrowerTalks: "Cold Chain Management" by Heidi Doering

  December 16, 2024

  Koppert’s national ornamental crop specialist, Heidi Doering, has an article in the January edition of GrowerTalks. In Cold Chain Management Of Biologicals [...] and integrated pest management (IPM). For more information about building an effective bioprogram, contact Heidi at: hdoering@koppert.com Cold Chain Management

• BioSolutions for Redheaded Flea Beetle

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• Mealybugs and scales

  drop off; plant sap is low in proteins and rich in sugars. In order to gain an adequate intake of protein, mealybugs must ingest large quantities of sap