• Lift Off for Koppert Innovation

  January 14, 2020

  in the US, Chrissie Davis. “Plus, growers using Natutec Drone are able to cut labor costs and time associated with manual biocontrol dispersal. An added [...] NASGA Koppert is also excited to announce its first demo flight to the public, on Wednesday, January 22 nd during the Farm Tour at the 2020 North American [...] Annual Meeting and Conference, in San Antonio, Texas. For more information on this show, visit, https://nasga.org/n-american-strawberry-growers-conference

• Cyclamen mite

  There are species that feed on fungi, algae, plants, as well as insect and mite predators and parasites. Those living on plants can cause considerable damage [...] occur both on vegetable and ornamental crops. Damage symptoms The cyclamen mite ( Phytonemus pallidus ) feeds on plant sap by penetrating the plant tissue [...] patches, because the mite spreads very slowly. Symptoms vary depending on the host plant and can resemble the damage caused by viruses. Infested leaves are

• Natupol - Consistent Quality and Continuous Innovation

  June 10, 2020

  facilities on three different continents so that they are bred close to their respective markets and ready to do their pollination work on arrival. For [...] the 80s resulted in spectacular increases in yield and improved quality in tomato, soft fruits and seed production. For the past 30 years, our Natupol range [...] entire concept." Constant improvement "Our product quality targets are focused on 5 different aspects; the design and effectiveness of the hive itself, the

• Effective spider mite control with predatory mites

  impact on crops Tetranychus urticae ( Two-spotted spider mite ) is the most common species in greenhouse and open-field crops. These pests pierce plant cells [...] spider mites with predatory mites Certain predatory mites specialize in feeding on spider mites across multiple life stages, including eggs, larvae, and adults [...] chemical use. Key benefits of using predatory mites Targeted action: feeding on all life stages of spider mites. No side effects: a natural solution without

• Whitefly

  are often found on the undersides of leaves, where they feed on plant sap. Damage: Whiteflies can cause damage to leaves by feeding on plant sap. This can [...] They feed on the sap of plants, which can cause damage to the leaves and stunting of growth. They can also transmit plant viruses from one plant to another [...] feed on plant sap, which can cause the leaves of infested plants to turn yellow and eventually drop off. This yellowing is often more pronounced on the

• Guarantee a Flying Start to Great Pollination

  August 18, 2021

  necessary. Koppert’s technical staff are readily available to answer any questions on general pollination or use of the QUAD units. In which crops can Quad bumblebees [...] Blueberry Apple Blackberry Cucumber Melon Pumpkin Raspberry Strawberry Tomato Cranberry Almond Many more... Pollination When & Where You Need It Bumblebees

• When it comes to whitefly, misfortune never comes alone

  December 13, 2022

  weakening the plant and creating an 'obese plant.' The result will be a plant that is more attractive to pests like whitefly – it's not only the plant that likes [...] e, an element such as nitrogen can also harm a plant's resilience. While the plant may look healthy on the outside, the nitrogen is actually hard at work [...] A pest like whitefly has a direct impact on the resilience of a crop. It's not just the pest's feeding on the crop that is harmful; whitefly also poses

• Once Again Koppert and CABI Collaborate

  October 8, 2018

  agreement, more training is also envisaged for Plantwise* ‘plant doctors’ who give advice on integrated pest management to local farmers. Other key areas [...] Koppert and CABI Collaborate on Making More Biological Controls Available Know-How and Knowledge Sharing is Just One Pillar of Koppert's Mission for a [...] being developed by CABI Enhancing and promoting the benefits of Plantwise plant doctors and the use of biological controls as part of Integrated Pest Management

• Powdery mildew

  the plant cell and takes up nutrients from the epidermal layer of plant cells. Most of the fungus remains on the outside of the plant surface. On the mycelium [...] occur mostly on the underside of the leaf, because the fungus infects the plant by entering through the stomata and there are more stomata on the underside [...] symptoms are fairly similar in all plant-pathogen combinations. The symptoms are white fluffy colonies, first and foremost on the upper side of the leaf. In

• Rhizoctonia solani

  movement of plant parts. The fungus grows from plant to plant and from the soil upward, therefore the lowest plant parts are infected first. Plants that are [...] caused by Thanatephorus cucumeris depend on the time of infection. In general, the fungus causes symptoms on all plant parts that are in or close to the soil [...] severe in a moderately wet soil. On the infected plant parts, mycelium and new sclerotia are visible. They fall off the plant onto the soil and thus increase