• Fusarium opens the door to other diseases and pests

  June 27, 2022

  resilience. This opens up the door for other diseases and pests to strike. Plants have a natural resistance to diseases and pests, which is essential as there [...] infection can still cause the plant to weaken, opening the door to parasites that target weakness, such as the pathogen Pythium . But there is a solution: by applying [...] potatoes if there are also nematodes in the soil. The nematodes puncture the tubers, creating little wounds that allow the fungi to penetrate. In other crops

• In Search of the Relationship Between NatuGro and Nitrogen Release

  February 18, 2020

  at the start of the cultivation cycle and this is repeated every four weeks. Vidi Terrum is also applied at the start of the cultivation cycle and repeated [...] nitrate when there is an oversupply of nitrogen. It is this nitrate that makes the plant attractive to fungi from the soil and to stinging and sucking pests [...] nitrogen release, and use of NatuGro? And what level of nitrogen makes the plants more attractive to aphids , for example, and what is the precise reason

• Rancho Los Pinos is nature's ally

  January 1, 1970

  Asia, Europe, North America, and domestically. The large production scale, high water demand, and pest pressures challenge the Los Pinos team to seek innovative [...] pollination programs. A long and increasingly sustainable road to learning and success The partnership between Koppert and Rancho Los Pinos spans over 20 [...] Thanks to the use of Koppert's biological systems, producers around the world have reduced their impact on the environment by drastically reducing the use of

• Swirski-Mite: the do’s and don'ts in a nutshell

  February 1, 2023

  bags for prevention and a long-term approach. Keep track of the effects, and learn as you go. Learn about the biology of pests and their natural enemies [...] preferably on the same day. If you can't, store the product in a cool (10-15 °C), dry place for no more than one to two days. Use the swirskii predatory [...] predatory mites at the right time when the population size is still low. In principle, predatory mites work preventatively. Monitor the infestation level using

• NodoKare

  January 1, 1970

  Crops See product label for the full list of crops. Availability NodoKare™ is registered for sale in the following U.S. states and territories: AL, FL, GA [...] desirable yield and quality, improves overall plant nutrition, improves plant establishment and development, improves plant vigor, and maximizes crop potential [...] solution; Late season and Post-harvest application. Compatibility NodoKare is compatible with most insecticides, fungicides and fertilizers. See label

• Koppert is Investing in Smarter Scouting

  May 29, 2019

  important, it is time-consuming and error-sensitive. That is why Koppert is developing the scout-app, which will automatically identify and count the pests on [...] Application at Koppert ‘The dashboard also provides detailed analyses of the situation in the greenhouse and shows the severity of the infestation, enabling [...] are testing the innovation in practice. The app is currently in the pre-introduction phase: we are shifting the focus towards other crops and further increasing

• Trianum is a true all-rounder

  December 13, 2022

  targets the roots of the crop and feels especially at home on the roots of young plants. After applying Trianum, the spores germinate, and the mycelium [...] available for the crop. As a result, the roots and the parts of the plant above ground develop better, resulting in a stronger and more vital crop. And what better [...] a stronger and more resilient crop, which gives the plant extra support in times of stress. This ensures that the plant is well-prepared and ready to defend

• Tackling Thrips is Always a Puzzle

  August 18, 2021

  growers to despair. Thrips is a minute, slender insect, and there are various species. These days, the western flower thrips causes the most problems. It pricks [...] pricks cells on the surface of leaves and flowers and sucks them dry. This causes silver-grey spots on the leaves, which are very characteristic of thrips [...] be seen on flowers. The thrips' strongest strategy is to hibernate in the soil or substrate, meaning they can strike very early in the spring. Quick response

• Koppert's beneficial nematodes: new look and ready for the future

  April 4, 2023

  vegetables, and outdoor vegetables such as leafy greens, onions, carrots, and beans. And the carefully developed formula and packaging simplify the transition [...] handle them and those who consume them. As a result, nematodes contribute to the better health of people and the planet. Improved formula The answers to [...] counterparts today and addresses the push toward sustainable agriculture in the future. We believe in finding solutions in nature and applying innovation

• Caterpillars: a growth explosion in the life of butterflies and moths

  June 30, 2023

  , as it’s shorter and takes on a streamlined appearance. The skin is wrinkled at the beginning but splits over time and reveals the shiny cuticle. A pupa [...] butterfly When the butterfly is fully developed, it emerges from the pupa. The butterfly first looks for a suitable place to attach itself to, and then it unfolds [...] except for a small part of its abdomen. The head, proboscis, wings, and legs develop in the anterior, immobile part. The pupa eventually transforms into a butterfly