• Botrytis: ten must-knows

  November 15, 2021

  and there are many species. The fungus is found all over the world and can infect a wide variety of plants. If conditions are unfavorable, the damage can [...] leaves, flowers, fruit, or the stem. The fungus penetrates the plant cells with a pollen tube, kills them, and feeds on the contents of these dead cells [...] at very low temperatures (up to 0°C). The fungus survives on plant parts, bulbs, or in the ground. The spores of the fungus germinate in moist environments

• Consumers

  mites , ladybugs, and parasitic wasps are released to combat harmful insects, in the same way as they do in the wild. Koppert supplies various species [...] Natural pollination What is natural pollination ? Vegetables such as tomatoes and sweet peppers are often propagated in greenhouses. By the time a delicious [...] journey. The plant first has to form fruit before the tomato can actually start to grow. In nature, insects and other animals take care of the pollination

• Diglyphus isaea

  Adult stage: The appearance of the adult is already clearly visible. Pupae are often visible through the leaf. The parasitic wasp escapes from the mine by making [...] Liriomyza trifolii ). The female wasp deposits her eggs inside the larvae of the leafminer, where the emerging larvae feed on the host’s internal tissues [...] body, and the third larval instar is blue-green. The full-grown larva usually pupates in the mine some distance from the dead host. Pupal stage: The pupa lies

• Fusarium wilt

  oxysporum is the only Fusarium that actually grows inside the vessel system of the host plant and spreads upwards inside the plants. The other species are dispersed [...] symptoms are brown discolouration of the xylem vessels which can be seen when the stems are cut. In banana, whole plantations may die and the soil may [...] Fusarium oxysporum is the species causing vascular wilt. First the leaves turn yellow and wilt, mostly on one side of the plant. Finally, the whole plant wilts

• WARNING: Bumblebees – Keep them Cool this Summer!

  July 2, 2019

  that bumblebees are out for the maximum number of pollination hours, and it positively influences the lifespan of a colony. It can make the difference between [...] for hours. Unfortunately, for the bumblebees this can mean death from the heat. Therefore, it is important to ensure proper steps are taken by the grower [...] pollination . Once the temperature increases pass the 59°F mark bumblebees start focusing on keeping the hive cool. To do that they stay in the hive and use

• Biofungicide that gives soil-borne diseases no chance!

  January 21, 2021

  on your plants. The hybrid strain of Trichoderma harzianum forms a physical barrier on the outside of the roots, without penetrating the plant tissue. A [...] reported consistent performance to the same high standard. How Trianum works Trianum contains the hybrid T-22 strain of the beneficial fungus Trichoderma harzianum [...] harzianum . Following application, the fungus grows very rapidly along the roots, protecting the plant through four mechanisms. Competition for space Trianum

• Entonem

  ) 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 [...] reproduce 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 [...] Nematodes Preparation Remove the sachets from the box and keep them at room temperature for 30 minutes Empty the contents of the sachets into a bucket containing

• Capsanem

  ) 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 [...] and reproduce inside the host. This kills the pest within a few hours to days after infection. Visual effect Infected pests are generally difficult to [...] Nematodes Preparation Remove the sachets from the box and keep them at room temperature for 30 minutes Empty the contents of the sachets into a bucket containing

• Ten tips to effectively tackle whitefly

  March 6, 2023

  you spot the first whitefly, quickly assess the extent of the spread. Are they present on one plant in a corner, or have they spread throughout the crop? [...] biological control starts with understanding the pest you have to deal with and the control strategy. Here’s what you need to know. Whitefly can spread extremely [...] they are safe for use with biological control. Koppert has developed an app to help you with this – the side effects app – so that you can check what side

• An impressive range of predatory mite solutions thanks to continuous research and innovations

  September 3, 2024

  worldwide. The quality and vitality of our mites have never been better.’ Continuous dedication ‘We are the third generation at Koppert to step into the shoes [...] is to work towards the better health of people and the planet; to help growers and optimize cultivation and reduce the impact on the environment. This is [...] effective and labor-saving. ‘The feeder mites in the sachets ensure the predatory mites have a snack on their way to their destination. The number of predatory