• Koppert Attends NECANN Boston 2025

  February 28, 2025

  a prolific gathering place for cannabis growers around New England to establish and explore new industry contacts and strengthen existing ones. Team members [...] experienced cannabis growers who understand the plants and the industry. They’ve dealt with most, if not all of the pest problems that trouble cannabis, including [...] cannabis growers in the US and abroad. For commercial and other serious cannabis growers a clean crop is of the utmost importance, so stop by the Koppert booth

• Aphidius colemani

  typical of the Aphidiidae. First the host is examined by drumming with the antennae. This gives the wasp the information about whether the aphid is the right [...] aphids to drop from the leaf and fall to the ground. Although many aphids die as a result, many will survive and migrate to other plants to begin new colonies [...] of the aphid population by the presence of the parasitic wasp also has an effect: the alarmed aphids secrete a warning substance, which affects the entire

• Entonem

  inside the host. This kills the pest within a few hours to days after infection. Visual effect Infected pest insects in the root zone turn yellow to brown [...] 15-20°C/59-68°F) Stir well and leave the contents to soak for five minutes Stir again and pour the contents of the bucket into the half-filled spray tank (except [...] ) Mode of action The nematodes enter the pest and release symbiotic bacteria into the pest's body cavity. These bacteria convert the host tissue into a

• Larvanem

  inside the host. This kills the pest within a few hours to days after infection. Visual effect Infected pest insects in the root zone turn red to brown [...] 15-20°C/59-68°F Stir well and leave the contents to soak for five minutes Stir again and pour the contents of the bucket into the half-filled spray tank (except [...] ) Mode of action The nematodes enter the pest and release symbiotic bacteria into the pest's body cavity. These bacteria convert the host tissue into a

• Rhizoctonia solani

  Thanatephorus cucumeris The mycelium infects the plant through wounds or the stomata but also directly through the cuticle after the formation of an infection [...] wet soil. On the infected plant parts, mycelium and new sclerotia are visible. They fall off the plant onto the soil and thus increase the pathogen density [...] all plant parts that are in or close to the soil. Early infection of the growing tips of the roots shortly after germination causes death of seedlings

• Unveiling new packaging designs for Horiver sticky trap portfolio

  January 8, 2024

  enjoy a total makeover. The sticky traps are available on the market under the well-known Horiver brand. Eye-catching pattern The new Horiver design features [...] emphasizing the capturing and monitoring functionalities of the product. 'The transparent upper part in the packaging now also showcases the hanging device [...] fit perfectly into the sticky trap portfolio, they will also carry the Horiver brand on the packaging.' Horiver sticky traps Among the widely adopted products

• Beneficial nematodes

  due to the bacterial infection. Feeding and reproduction: The nematodes feed on the multiplying bacteria and absorb the nutrients released by the bacterial [...] release enzymes to help digest and soften the host's cuticle, allowing them to enter. Symbiotic bacteria release: Once inside the insect host, the nematodes [...] nourishment for the nematodes and supports their reproduction. As the bacterial population within the host insect continues to grow, so do the nematode populations

• IPM: The Answer to the Challenges of the Future

  April 18, 2019

  that can always be adapted to new circumstances. We provide a summary of the major reasons for the switch from chemicals to integrated pest management [...] t of new chemicals is slowing to a crawl. The result? A shrinking range of chemical control options! The effect of chemical plant protection is decreasing [...] short, IPM keeps everyone happy and is an answer to the challenges of the future! Learn More about the Benefits of IPM

• Koppert is Investing in Smarter Scouting

  May 29, 2019

  Koppert ‘The dashboard also provides detailed analyses of the situation in the greenhouse and shows the severity of the infestation, enabling growers to act [...] progresses. Act Quickly Thanks to this, growers only need to use a smartphone to scan the Horiver sticky traps in their greenhouses. The scout-app can identify [...] innovation that will change the world of scouting. The scout-app will automatically analyze Horiver sticky traps, enabling growers to scout more efficient and

• Spidex offers a solution for dozens of crops

  February 3, 2023

  constantly on the lookout for new techniques for using this predatory mite: these natural enemies have recently been spread by drone over the vast strawberry [...] over the leaves of crops that grow hairs or glandular hairs – the tomato plant for example. In this crop, predatory bugs and gall midges are the natural [...] Spical: The Effective Weapon Against All Types of Spider Mite Spider mite is a global problem, but there is a solution – its natural enemy, the predatory