Rhizoctonia solani

Thanatephorus cucumeris was long known as Rhizoctonia solani , the vegetative stage. It was long believed to be a sterile fungus, but recently it was discovered [...] don’t play a role in the epidemics or dispersal of the fungus, only the mycelium is important in this context. Thanatephorus cucumeris is a soil-inhabiting [...] overwinters as mycelium or sclerotia in the soil and on crop residues. It is also seed-borne. Thanatephorus cucumeris causes diseases such as phytophthora

Grape downy mildew

known for its ability to produce a wide range of bio-active compounds involved in microbial interactions. When used as a lysate, these compounds support [...] symptom detection, a clear understanding of the disease cycle, and vigilant monitoring of high-risk weather conditions are key to maintaining a healthy vineyard [...] The pathogen overwinters primarily as oospores in fallen leaf litter, though in milder climates it can also persist as mycelium within infected buds and

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 [...] strategies as they offer an sustainable alternative to chemical pesticides. Koppert is the pioneer in the development of predatory mite solutions, starting in [...] Resilient pest management: Predatory mites can build up a population in the crop and control pests for a long period of time. Reduced pesticide dependence:

Municipality Enschede: Entonem nematodes against oak processionary caterpillar

municipality’s built-up area has a total of 22,000 oak trees. In the past, the municipality only extracted the nests. But as Petra Klein Breukink explains [...] Koppert’s nematode product Entonem in locations where we find a range of unusual butterflies and moths. As we only do this at an early stage, there is no secondary [...] The Municipality of Enschede started using nematodes for the first time in the spring of 2021 to try to halt the spread of the oak processionary caterpillar

In Partnership with Nature

established as a human carcinogen? On a more positive note, Styrofoam is currently recyclable, but the Styrofoam recycling market is diminishing at a rapid rate [...] in a box made of cardboard with a synthetic fiber lined with plastic inside. This new packaging has been created in partnership with Tryco Inc., a company [...] slowly switching from Styrofoam to a fully recyclable package for shipping. Over the next several months, you will start to see this new packaging. At first

Thrips

larval instars, a pre-pupa and a pupal instar, and finally the adult insect. The eggs are kidney-shaped and have a white or yellow shell. Before a female deposits [...] measure, as these natural enemies can help keep thrips populations in check. Predatory mites in sachets can be a good preventive measure as the sachets [...] in length. They have a distinctive elongated shape, with long, narrow wings that are fringed with fine hairs. Color: Thrips can be a variety of colors, depending

Rhyzobug

density and should always be adjusted to the particular situation. Start introduction as soon as the first armoured scales are detected in the crop. Introduction [...] per ha/release. Releases should be repeated once or twice. Consult a Koppert advisor or a recognized distributor of Koppert products for advice on the best [...] Can be combined with Aphytis melinus. Storage time after receipt Apply as soon as possible after receipt. If necessary, the product can be stored for 1-2

Grey mould

within a few days. Under circumstances unfavourable for germination, the spores can survive a few days on the plant surface and still germinate when the RH [...] Botrytis cinerea ) is a commonly found fungus in many environments. It survives in plant parts like bulbs and crop residues or as sclerotia (drought- and [...] cinerea ) is a necrotrophic fungus, meaning that it excretes compounds that kill the plant cells and then uses the content of the plant cells as nutrients

Citrus mealybug

task is to fertilize the females and as soon as a male emerges from its cocoon, it goes in search of a female. A fertilized female lays several hundreds [...] development. After the second instar, a male nymph forms a dark brown ‘prepupa’ from which a pupa rapidly develops, inside a white cottony cocoon. Females undergo [...] instar nymphs are known as ‘crawlers’. They are highly active in their search for a new feeding place and are capable of moving a reasonable distance over

Cryptobug-L

should always be adjusted to the particular situation. Start introduction preventively or as soon as the first mealybugs are detected in the crop. Introduction [...] intervals of 1-2 weeks, or until the pest is controlled. Consult a Koppert advisor or a recognized distributor of Koppert products for advice on the best [...] grape mealybug combine with Citripar . Storage time after receipt Apply as soon as possible after receipt. If necessary, the product can be stored for 1-2