• Perfect Potted Hydrangeas for Super-Strict Customers

  December 6, 2019

  by the result." For Pieter, the greatest threat is not in the shrinking number of pest control products or more stringent rules, but in the lack of uniformity [...] result The approach is virtually the same in the propagation phase, except that no Entonem is used. Pieter continues, "The topped plants go into the cold [...] extremely satisfied with the work of the beneficials. "It’s never been so easy to keep our potted hydrangeas looking so good." The Netherlands-based plant

• Inspired by Nature: new design, same trusted quality

  February 6, 2023

  have its own premium look and feel but, at the same time, remain recognizable as a Koppert product. Over the coming year, we will redesign our complete [...] journey to increase our positive impact to the world.” New features Beautiful photography, our new logo, and the use of green as our main color reflect our [...] features. A range of supportive colors makes each product easily recognizable. In addition, barcodes enable scanning and traceability throughout the logistics

• Fusarium spp.

  inside the vascular system of the host plant and spreads upwards inside the plants. The other species are dispersed upwards on the outside of the plant [...] towards the foot of the plant and enters the vascular system. Inside the vessels, the fungus produces mycelium and many spores (microconidia), which are [...] upwards. At the same time, the plant produces gum as a defence mechanism to stop the fungus from spreading. This gum blocks the xylem and causes the wilting

• FytoFert S

  Recommended for you Nodokare: The New Standard in Biostimulants Acadian™: The Gold Standard in Biostimulants PhylloKare™: The new standard in biostimulants [...] : Apply 0.32 - 0.42 gal/acre for cereals, canola, and corn. Use a sufficient volume of water to ensure thorough coverage. For specific recommendations

• Fytofert-S: Spray smarter. Grow stronger.

  settle at the bottom and reduce mixing efficiency Versatile and dependable : its unique properties makes it a trusted fit for a wide range of farming systems [...] its porosity it provides a quick start and long-lasting supply Flexibility Compatibility : Fully compatible with a broad range of inputs, making it easy [...] Specialty crops Get Expert Advice Ready to experience the power of Koppert's solutions for your crops? Take the first step towards maximizing your yields and

• Increase in Thrips Infestation Demands More R&D

  December 4, 2019

  Thrips have long been a major threat to crops, but worryingly, the number of species of thrips around the globe is on the increase, and they are spreading [...] in the Netherlands increased considerably. There was heavy infestation in the key crops of onions (the second most important vegetable crop in the world [...] thrips), which caused the most damage. "In a major crop like onions, thrips are one of the biggest problems," explains Frank. "Around the world, we’re seeing

• Cannabis aphid

  states and parts of Canada. The cannabis aphid closely resembles the hop aphid ( Phorodon humuli ), to the point that microscopic analysis of the head is required [...] Damage symptoms The cannabis aphid is a sap sucker, like all aphids , and affected plants are damaged by the loss of this vital fluid. The following damage [...] brown with dark green stripes running the length of the body. The winged forms have a dark head and thorax. Cannabis aphids have long antennae (1.1–2.2 mm)

• Lesser house fly

  General The genus Fannia comprises almost 300 different species of fly, including the lesser house fly , the latrine fly and a whole host of other man [...] conditions, the maggots complete three larval stages and pupate (inside a puparium) in a week or more. Fannia puparia resemble the larval form, and the flies [...] are considered a serious pest because: The males form swarms above the ground at head height inside barns and hen houses, making them a particularly annoying

• Corn earworm

  green ears of corn. The larvae feed on the hairs of the young corn and on the young kernels at the tip of the cob. During the third instar, the larvae turn [...] makes it necessary to open the crop to detect the pest. Life cycle and appearance of the corn earworm The eggs of corn earworm are a milky-white colour, which [...] period of two to three weeks, developing a greyish colour and a black cephalic capsule in the first stage, but later adopting a variety of colours such

• Ulti-Mite: Revolutionizing biocontrol with innovative predatory mite sachets

  represents a significant advancement in the packaging of predatory mites , designed to enhance biological pest control across a wide range of crops. In [...] release The breeding sachets function like a continuous engine, allowing predatory mites to reproduce within the sachet and gradually emerge over a period [...] pest management systems. Since 2016, the Ulti-Mite version of Amblyseius swirskii has been on the market. Nowadays the Ulti-Mite sachet is also available