• The various stages of the spider mite

  March 4, 2023

  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 [...] narrower, with a slightly pointed back. They are also slightly more mobile than the females. It’s also worth knowing that you can find all stages on the underside [...] larvae, which have just six legs. To begin with, they are transparent, but as they eat, they become darker. The larvae develop into nymphs, which have eight

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

  August 10, 2020

  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 [...] Trianum hard at work ‘underground’, the proof becomes apparent above the ground: a strong and vital crop! We often assess the success of a strategy or application [...] 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

• Effective thrips control with predatory mites

  impact on the environment and human health. Koppert is the pioneer in the development of predatory mite solutions, starting in 1967 with the production [...] g., TSWV) increases the risk profile of infestations, making early intervention and IPM essential. Biological control of thrips with predatory mites Predatory [...] handle high humidity. The predatory mites have a somewhat higher sensitivity to chemical pesticides. Transeius montdorensis The predatory mite Transeius

• Koppert Partners with Nitrasoil in Argentina

  July 19, 2019

  new sector in the agricultural market: inoculants. With the acquisition of the industrial unit in Argentina and its portfolio of inoculants and biological [...] protection , has acquired the Argentine company Nitrasoil. In addition to the physical expansion within South America, this purchase takes the company into a new [...] protection products, Koppert intends to expand the range of products it offers, and also meet the needs of farmers in the Southern Cone: Argentina, Uruguay, Paraguay

• Optimal Results with Entonem and Capsanem

  October 21, 2019

  nematodes is that the young plants are much stronger now. Growing Lisianthus is no easy task, so the more vital the plant, the better for the end-growers whose [...] chemical agents was much reduced over the years. At the end of 2015, the nursery decided to introduce nematodes under the supervision of Koppert consultant [...] The Egmond Lisianthus Nurseries in the Dutch town of ‘s-Gravenzande near The Hague have been using insectparasitic nematodes since 2015. It has reduced

• Finish Clean with an IPM Based Program

  August 10, 2021

  out of the soil. The soil blankets the roots which are used as a highway for nutrients to the plant to help promote strength and growth of the plant. To [...] The Season to Pick Out the Perfect Poinsettia is Approaching At Koppert we believe that a perfect Poinsettia starts when the plant is barely sticking out [...] to help ensure the perfect poinsettia every time. We start with developing an Integrated Pest Management (IPM) program that starts from the roots, works

• The advantages of Trianum

  December 16, 2021

  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 [...] 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

• Effective spider mite control with predatory mites

  impact on the environment and human health. Koppert is the pioneer in the development of predatory mite solutions, starting in 1967 with the production [...] production of the predatory mite Phytoseiulus persimilis . Over the years, we have further specialized in producing a big range of natural enemies and have several [...] Spider mites are among the most destructive pests in horticulture, damaging crops rapidly and thriving in hot, dry conditions. Their resistance to chemical

• Control Bean Seed Fly with Beneficial Nematodes

  transform the host's tissue into a nutrient source, allowing the nematodes to feed, grow, and reproduce within the host. This process ultimately kills the pest [...] days after infection. Organic farming success with Capirel nematodes Wilco is highly satisfied with the results achieved using Capirel nematodes and recommends [...] all growers facing challenges with the bean seed fly. He emphasizes its cost-effectiveness, highlighting how it prevents the need for expensive resowing

• 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 [...] 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 [...] By contrast, the life of the greenhouse whitefly is relatively short in very high temperatures. Spread over the plant In contrast to the greenhouse whitefly