• 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 [...] difficult disease to treat. The fungus that causes this disease, Fusarium , is found worldwide and can infect many plants. In addition to causing wilting [...] essential to ensure that the plant grows well. Other prevention advice includes choosing resistant varieties, working cleanly, and avoiding stress to the plant

• Beneficial nematodes to control pests in outdoor crops

  Go to the Side Effects App Frequently Asked Questions Want to find out more about beneficial nematodes ? Go to the FAQ page Committed to find the right [...] used complementary to chemical solutions. To be sure if the product you intend to use is not harmful to our nematode products check the side effect database [...] You only have to fill in the name of the nematode species, and the database immediately shows which crop protection products are harmful to that particular

• PhylloKare™: The new standard in biostimulants

  responsibility, empowering growers to protect their crops, optimize growth, and care for the ecosystem. From the field to your farm, Koppert delivers solutions [...] Propagation Get Expert Guidance Ready to experience the power of Koppert's solutions for your crops? Take the first step towards maximizing your yields [...] damage by getting in touch with us today. Whether you need more information, expert advice, or want to make a purchase, our team is here to support you every

• Get the growers’ guide to biological crop protection

  August 18, 2021

  photographs. The knowledge gained will equip you to find the best sustainable solutions. First published 25 years ago and revised in 2003, the latest edition [...] empowers you with knowledge about the pest’s lifecycle and its many phases, as well as giving you the ability to recognize the pest or disease you are up against [...] edition comprises 443 pages, 700 photographs, and dozens of illustrations of the most prevalent pests, diseases and their natural enemies. Read more

• Want to Tackle Diseases and Pests in Roses?

  July 14, 2020

  Aphids The good news is that aphids have all sorts of natural enemies. The best strategy for you to use depends on the type of aphid you encounter. The options [...] Caterpillars In order to know the type of butterfly you are dealing with when faced with caterpillars , it is useful to set out pheromone traps to attract the [...] the male butterflies. The damage is caused not by the butterflies, however, but by the caterpillars. These can be tackled with beneficial nematodes : Entonem

• Top Reasons to Use Biological Control in Berries

  August 18, 2021

  eliminating the mite population quickly and effectively even in areas that chemicals are unable to reach. Resistance Management Biological control helps to avoid [...] can be used in organic production where few miticides are currently available. Cost The cost of biological control per season is comparable to and often [...] Food Safety Fewer pesticide applications delivers a cleaner, safer berry to the final consumer. Worker Safety 100% safe for employees and customers. Crop

• Natutec Scout Wins GreenTech Innovation Award 2019

  June 11, 2019

  gives growers the opportunity to act in good time. The dashboard linked to the app is able to generate advice reports and holds the key to further stan [...] Your Crop The app's image recognition tool uses photographs taken of Horiver sticky traps to identify and count the insects in the crop. The IPM-data is then [...] then stored in a central database and offers growers the possibility to carry out detailed analysis of the situation in the greenhouse. This innovative

• Koppert Biological Systems present at GreenTech 2018

  May 15, 2018

  Knowledge and innovation in the field of organic agriculture will be in the spotlight for three days. GreenTech Summit The GreenTech Summit will be held [...] inspiring role in the horticulture industry. Join us at GreenTech 2018 and visit our stand 240 in hall 8. Register here for your free visit GreenTech will be [...] at the RAI Amsterdam, Netherlands. You can Register here for your free visit or click on the registration button below. GreenTech GreenTech is the place

• The journey of sustainable citrus farming in agriculture

  only proven to be successful but also reduced the reliance on chemical pesticides. The path to environmental friendly farming Dedicated to sustainable [...] Get to know Balbino Garre Martínez, a grower with over 35 years of experience in citrus and livestock farming. Balbino, along with his two brothers, operates [...] obstacles. Faced with different pests, he sought alternative solutions, leading to the adoption of biological control methods. He has been actively controlling

• Fusarium opens the door to other diseases and pests

  June 27, 2022

  devastating to potatoes if there are also nematodes in the soil. The nematodes puncture the tubers, creating little wounds that allow the fungi to penetrate [...] Even if a crop manages to maintain its defenses, a Fusarium infection can still cause the plant to weaken, opening the door to parasites that target weakness [...] penetrate. In other crops, plant-parasitic nematodes damage the root system. Here, Fusarium can use this damage to enter the plant, while other fungi also have