• Keep Them Cool!

  August 10, 2021

  designed in such a way that the bumblebees are able to influence the microclimate in the hive in the most efficient way. The hive itself protects the colony against [...] place it in a cool spot. For extreme ambient temperatures, the best practice is to help the colonies to keep cool during the hottest times of the day and allow [...] n throughout the hive. This allows for adequate fresh air and keeps humidity at the right level. A protective layer in the bottom of the Natupol box acts

• How-to-Use Videos Now Available

  April 4, 2019

  control products is not difficult and in some ways much easier than the traditional sprays. Further, this channel can be used as a great tool for growers [...] with all the new videos coming soon. Currently, the videos are available in English and Dutch subtitles with additional languges coming in the near future [...] now available on Koppert's YouTube channel, https://www.youtube.com/user/KoppertBiological/videos . When there remember to subscribe to the channel in order

• Trianum-P improves open field pepper production in Portugal

  out with the company Sociedade Agrícola Militão, in the town of Ribatejo, in a pepper crop for the processing industry. Pedro Militão is one of the two owners [...] residues on fruit. Trianum is aligned with the positioning of the company which is very conscious of sustainable agricultural practices that respect the environment [...] Aubergine (90 ha). The great challenge facing the production of crops for the processing industry is to work at a low price in which the fruit and vegetable

• Bacterial wilt, brown rot

  roots on the stem. The vascular stem tissue is coloured brown and when the stem is cut, bacterial slime oozes from the wound. This is the way to distinguish [...] solanacearum is a plant pathogenic bacterium. It is a soil-borne disease and colonises the xylem, causing bacterial wilt and brown rot in a very wide range [...] Ralstonia solanacearum is a quarantine organism in Europe and considered a bioterrorist organism in the United States. It is a commonly found soil-inhabitant

• Beneficial Nematodes against Horticultural Pests

  and liquify the insect from the inside. The nematodes feed on the digested tissues of the dead insect and reproduce in large numbers. The pest insect stops [...] within a few days. The nematodes that emerge then start their search for a new host. Part of the IPM toolbox Nematodes have increasingly become a powerful [...] selectively applied to combat a significant variety of pests in a wide range of temperatures, such as the pupae and larvae of thrips, the larvae of vine weevils

• Nothing beats original

  . Choosing the right predatory mite solution to control a pest infestation is contingent upon various factors such as the type of crop, the specific pest [...] information, expert advice, or want to make a purchase, our team is here to support you every step of the way. Don't let pests compromise your harvest. Contact [...] stories Dive into the rich history and innovative spirit behind Koppert’s predatory mite solutions. Since 1967, we have been at the top of our game helping

• Koppert Registers New Biofungicide

  November 26, 2019

  Protection Products) is a rigorous process and can take years to complete. For this reason, the number of PPP registered products on the market is still relatively [...] other European countries and the USA are expected to follow. Noli is a water dispersible granule preparation based on the naturally occurring Metschnikowia [...] France was the rapporteur member state for the registration process where the product dossier was evaluated on behalf of other member EU states. The registration

• Vine mealybug

  As the name indicates, this mealybug is mostly found on grapevines, but also on figs and pomegranates. Damage symptoms Mealybugs inflict damage on the [...] defoliation. The overall effect is a reduction of photosynthesis and therefore the yield. Flowers and fruit often drop off. Plant sap is rich in sugars [...] similar to the adult female, even if they are smaller. The prepupa and pupa stages are present only in the male. After a complete metamorphosis, a winged male

• Biocontrol for Spider Mites

  April 24, 2020

  damage to the host plant by feeding on plant tissue and plant sap, primarily on the underside of leaves where they pierce the cells and suck out the contents [...] and as the chlorophyll is removed, the leaf, and eventually the whole plant, may die. Nymphs and adults of spider mites produce webbing in which the mites [...] plants may become completely covered with webs. The webbing affects the leaves appearance of the crop, which is a high concern in ornamental crops. Natural Enemies

• Trianum-P improves open field pepper production in Portugal

  February 8, 2024

  out with the company Sociedade Agrícola Militão, in the town of Ribatejo, in a pepper crop for the processing industry. Pedro Militão is one of the two owners [...] Aubergine (90 ha). The great challenge facing the production of crops for the processing industry is to work at a low price in which the fruit and vegetable [...] residues on fruit. Trianum is aligned with the company's positioning, which is conscious of sustainable agricultural practices that respect the environment