• Predatory mite pioneers: A journey of biocontrol innovations

  September 30, 2024

  limit crop damage and loss. To achieve this, we developed the most extensive and innovative predatory mite range on the market, with numerous species and [...] to different growing conditions. When speed is of the essence, we rely on this toolbox of solutions. By choosing the right combination, we can respond [...] local needs. This local-to-local approach is not only sustainable but also significantly improves our service.” Passion and commitment Every day, biologists

• Spical Ulti-Mite

  damaging the predatory mites Dosage The dosage of Spical Ulti-Mite depends on climate, crop and pest density and should always be adjusted to the particular [...] Koppert advisor or a recognized distributor of Koppert products for advice on the best strategy for your situation. Environmental conditions Neoseiulus [...] as possible after receipt. If necessary, the product can be stored for 1-2 days. Storage temperature 12-14°C/54-57°F. Storage conditions In the dark, provide

• Swirski Ulti-Mite

  damaging the predatory mites Dosage The dosage of Swirski Ulti-Mite depends on climate, crop and pest density and should always be adjusted to the particular [...] Koppert advisor or a recognized distributor of Koppert products for advice on the best strategy for your situation. Environmental conditions Amblyseius [...] as possible after receipt. If necessary, the product can be stored for 1-2 days. Storage temperature 10-15°C/50-59°F. Storage conditions In the dark, provide

• En-Strip

  at places exposed to direct sunlight Dosage The dosage of En-Strip depends on climate, crop and whitefly density and should always be adjusted to the particular [...] Koppert advisor or a recognized distributor of Koppert products for advice on the best strategy for your situation. Environmental conditions The parasitic [...] as possible after receipt. If necessary, the product can be stored for 1-2 days. Storage temperature 8-10°C/47-50°F. Storage conditions In the dark. Recommended

• Crazy roots, hairy roots, crown gall

  galls on the stems, which are first white and later turn brown. Only Rhizobium radiobacter causes galls and tumours on underground plant parts and on the [...] humans and tools. Until now, no bacteria have been isolated from crazy roots. This disease seems to be caused by a change in the hormonal system of the plant

• A dive into organic hop farming and biological crop protection

  yet challenging shift to organic farming and biological crop protection . This transition required Lukas to question traditional approaches, learn new [...] acknowledging the importance of learning from both setbacks and triumphs in this evolving process. Beneficial insects for hop cultivation Lukas emphasizes [...] contribute to more balanced and targeted pest management, with a specific focus on addressing issues like the red spider mite. The promising future of organic

• Black leg of seedlings

  or graft on tolerant cultivars Use clean planting material Ensure regular growth Avoid over-watering Do not provide excess nitrogen since this promotes [...] fall off. The side roots rot and very little of the root system survives. On the border between air and soil or substrate the plant turns brown. A typical [...] where the side roots are formed or through other similarly damaged spots. On the infected plant, new sporangia with zoospores are formed, that allow the

• Enermix

  at places exposed to direct sunlight Dosage The dosage of Enermix depends on climate, crop and whitefly density and should always be adjusted to the particular [...] least 3 times at weekly intervals or until control is achieved. Depending on the specific situation, it may be better to switch to the use of En-strip [...] Koppert advisor or a recognized distributor of Koppert products for advice on the best strategy for your situation. Environmental conditions Encarsia formosa

• Rhyzobug - Ready to deal with armoured scales

  significant impact on your yield. It is therefore important to recognize the damage in an early stage, so you can control the pest on time. For this, we have developed [...] lophanthae is able to predate on several armoured scales species. It is easy to see what they have eaten by checking the scales on iirregular holes. Easy a [...] beetles directly onto the plants based on 500-3000/ha (for outdoor cultivation) in several applications depending on the degree of infestation.’ Everything

• Fusarium spp.

  pathogenic on a limited number of crops. Even within one crop, different 'formae speciales' may occur and cause different symptoms. This species is the [...] the soil, and on crop residues of infected plants, as chlamydospores (thick walled mycelium cells) or mycelium. Survival is also possible on seed, greenhouse [...] to stop the fungus from spreading. This gum blocks the xylem and causes the wilting which is the main symptom of this Fusarium species. Higher up in the