• Whitefly – small pest, big problem

  February 2, 2023

  (TYLCV) is one of the most serious. The larvae and mature insects can pick up the virus before transmitting it in the adult stage. Even more misery The tobacco [...] sap from plants. The sap contains a variety of sugars; the excess is secreted as honeydew. In many cases, sooty mold will form on the honeydew, which growers [...] more negatives. The larvae of the tobacco whitefly inject enzymes into the plant, causing damage. This can include irregular ripening in tomatoes and peppers

• Aphidoletes aphidimyza

  directly on the soil or rockwool slabs or hang it in-between the plants Do not scatter the contents Once emerged, the adult gall-midges will leave the bottle [...] aphidimyza The predatory gall midge Aphidoletes aphidimyza is available in bottle ( Aphidend ). Open the bottle in the greenhouse Place the bottle directly [...] predigestion of the body contents. The larva then sucks out the body fluids, leaving the dead aphid hanging by its snout from the leaf to turn brown or black, and

• A life-long commitment to help growers thrive with sustainable growing practice

  December 10, 2024

  pest management strategies in horticulture. We have the most experienced consultants in the industry with years of practice in the field. We know our natural [...] persimilis Preparing for the future ‘The future holds many challenges and one of them is the severe reduction in the use of chemical agents. In fact, a lot of them [...] them in different types of crops grown both locally and abroad. The connection between product, crop and consultant is close, so that the produce is optimal

• Aphids and How to Protect Your Crop

  April 3, 2020

  New Approach Significantly Reduces Aphids in Soft Fruits Infestation Levels in Tomato Crops: A Look at the Top Four Creating a Cleaner Safer Berry Perfect [...] virus vectors, they have quickly become one of the most threatening greenhouse pests. For a long time, in crops where natural enemies had been released [...] Hydrangeas for Super-Strict Customers Aphids Aphids have become a severe problem in the agricultural and horticultural sectors. As aphids are able to reproduce

• Global awareness of food loss and waste reduction

  September 29, 2021

  quantities are also wasted in retail and at the consumption level. In the case of fruits and vegetables, more than 20% is lost. At Koppert, we are well [...] approach. NatuGro is a perfect example of this. We also improve efficiency and help growers get the most out of their crops with the same inputs, or even less [...] towards strengthening food cultivation in the most sustainable way. We keep improving and adjusting to what the market needs and wants. ‘From a Koppert

• Grape downy mildew

  Grape downy mildew or grapevine downy mildew, caused by Plasmopara viticola , is one of the most important diseases in wine and table grape production [...] humidity), the disease is often well-established before it can be visually detected in the field. Leaf symptoms Yellowish to light-green oil spots on the upper [...] buds and canes. In spring, oospore germination is triggered when temperatures reach 10°C in the presence of soil moisture, leading to the formation of m

• Phytoseiulus persimilis

  spider mites or 20 young larvae or eggs per day. Because the development rate of the predatory mite is roughly twice that of the spider mite, the number of [...] persimilis is also available in breeding sachets ( Spidex Vital Plus ). In this case the predatory mites multiply in the sachet and disperse into the crop over [...] disappears rapidly in the absence of suitable prey. When prey is in short supply, mainly adult females will leave the prey patch in search of other spider mite

• Fungi and Bacteria Deserve Greater Appreciation!

  May 31, 2019

  diseases. The plant is also teeming with organisms, inside and out, the function of which is not yet known in many cases. What's certain is that plant [...] reason that the number of biological beneficials and supporters is growing on this basis! In fact, our whole world is one big ecosystem. But most ‘members’ [...] reality is that the useful ones have the upper hand. As a grower, you can make good use of this. For example, adding Trichoderma harzianum fungi or Bacillus bacteria

• Broad mite

  General The broad mite (Polyphagotarsonemus latus) occurs in the tropics and in greenhouses in temperate regions. The broad mite (Polyphagotarsonemus latus) [...] on the leaves. In case of a more serious infestation, this network becomes so dense that there is no more green tissue visible. In most cases, the main [...] possess four pairs. The last pair of legs in both males and females is different to the others and not used for walking. The larvae stay in their larval cuticle

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