• Biodiversity: Research into our positive impact on nature

  May 22, 2022

  where at one hand the transition to sustainable agriculture is being embraced by policy, on the other hand legislation is restraining the transition towards [...] ‘Explaining the positive impact Koppert has on biodiversity is of vital importance to secure the market position of biological solutions within the industry [...] have on maintaining and enhancing biodiversity,’ Explains Eveline Stilma, an expert on biodiversity and organization. Eveline has been working on the topic

• IPM: The Answer to the Challenges of the Future

  August 18, 2021

  diseases and pests under control, with minimal impact on people and the environment. IPM combines the use of natural enemies with minimal use of chemicals [...] summary of the major reasons for the switch from chemicals to integrated pest management. Many chemical products are not good for nature and the environment [...] recent years and the development of new chemicals is slowing to a crawl. The result? A shrinking range of chemical control options! The effect of chemical

• Tomato Disease Top 10 Topped by mildew and Botrytis

  May 30, 2019

  strengthens the plant's resistance and provides a certain degree of resistance to the fungus. Powdery Mildew In fact, the method of combating mildew doesn't [...] depends heavily on the circumstances. But every grower must have something in their bag of tricks to defend against the fungal diseases mildew and Botrytis [...] cells and lives from the content of the dead cells. The affected areas grow quickly and cause a lot of damage, especially if the stems are also affected

• The various stages of the spider mite

  March 4, 2023

  also slightly more mobile than the females. It’s also worth knowing that you can find all stages on the underside of the leaves. Get in touch with our experts [...] If you put the spider mite under the microscope, you will easily recognize all stages of its lifecycle. It starts with the eggs, which are as round as [...] become darker. The larvae develop into nymphs, which have eight legs. We distinguish two different nymph stages in the spider mite. The adult spider mite

• Spot the caterpillar!

  June 28, 2023

  deposited on the plant by the butterfly or moth. Caterpillars can be recognized not only by their appearance but also by the damage they cause or the plant [...] legs (prolegs). The prolegs have small hooks that the caterpillar uses to hold onto the plant. Not sure which caterpillar you found? Visit the website or a [...] all types of species and sizes. Some stand out from the foliage, but most are the same color as the plant from which they live. They’re also masters of

• Condition of the Crop the best Indicator of the Effect of Trianum

  August 10, 2020

  ‘underground’, the proof becomes apparent above the ground: a strong and vital crop! We often assess the success of a strategy or application based on what we [...] colonize the roots of the plant and keep pathogens at bay. And that's not all: they also stimulate root growth and the absorption of nutrients. The impact [...] impact of Trianum can be seen in the quality of the crop. A better balance in the soil means that treated plants generally grow better, have greener and firmer

• The Spread of Whitefly

  August 14, 2020

  inside the plant, the tobacco whitefly spreads out over the plant in its entirety. The females lay their eggs on the underside of the leaves, just the same [...] spread by flying or simply on the wind. While the greenhouse whitefly prefers temperatures to be on the more moderate side, the tobacco whitefly is in its [...] insect. The greenhouse whitefly tends to spread over the plant vertically, considering that the larvae can only move in the first stage. The adult insects

• The advantages of Trianum

  December 16, 2021

  very simple: the space that Trichoderma takes up on the roots is no longer available for pathogens and neither are the exudates around the roots, which [...] develop. When the Trichoderma harzianum T-22 fungi grow on the roots, they trigger the plant to activate its defense mechanism against pathogens. The plant goes [...] wouldn't want that? The most significant advantages of Trianum in a nutshell: The Trianum Trichoderma fungi compete with pathogenic fungi. The principle is very

• Prevention: the most powerful weapon in the fight against Fusarium

  December 13, 2022

  Growers worldwide have to deal with the soil-borne fungal disease Fusarium wilt . As the name suggests, wilting is the most common symptom, but this soil-borne [...] soil-borne fungus can manifest itself in other ways depending on the crop. The best tip we can give growers is that prevention is better than cure. Fusarium [...] that the plant grows well. Other prevention advice includes choosing resistant varieties, working cleanly, and avoiding stress to the plant. The beneficial

• The Pest is Gone, but What Happened to the Good Guys?

  August 18, 2021

  favorite prey. In the case of predatory bugs used against whitefly , the difference can be as much as a factor of ten! To stimulate the development of predatory [...] is essential, as the population would otherwise decline over time. The use of banker plants is also a proven method of maintaining the population. To better [...] reduces pest infestation. However, this also means the natural enemies are left without food. The crucial question is: where have they gone? Most natural