• Lift Off for Koppert Innovation

  January 14, 2020

  is labor-intensive and prone to human error. The vulnerable biological solutions are sensitive to handling and need to be dispersed in the correct locations [...] UAV-IQ, which stands for “Unmanned Aerial Vehicle Intelligence”, to be our chosen company to supply the most capable and highly skilled drone pilots. UAV-IQ [...] likely to follow once the necessary adaptations for local conditions have been carried out and tested. Demo flight at NASGA Koppert is also excited to announce

• Natutec Scout

  intervention on hotspots and more effective control measures. Natutec Scout provides you with pest alerts to stay on top of pest and disease development [...] storing and centralizing your scout data makes it easier to manage and analyze over time, while also providing accessibility from anywhere. This can help identify [...] remote support to optimize your IPM strategy based on the data you provide. With our data-driven approach, we can offer valuable insights to help you make

• Biofungicide that gives soil-borne diseases no chance!

  January 21, 2021

  fungicides are normally needed to control root disease. Long lasting protection Trianum works preventatively and needs to be applied to the crop as early as possible [...] of pathogens developing resistance to Trianum . It has been used in many countries for many years, and continues to give excellent results. Growers have [...] preferably during propagation. With two formulations to choose from, applying the product could not be easier. Trianum-P is a water dispersible granule (WDG)

• Tomato russet mite

  lycopersici , also referred to as Vasates lycopersici, Vasates destructor and Phyllocoptes destructor in older publications) belongs to the family Eriophyidae [...] extremely small and difficult to observe. They are elongated (torpedo-shaped), soft and segmented. The body appears to be divided into two parts: the head [...] where they are grown. Other members of the plant family Solanaceae may be affected to a lesser extent. Damage symptoms Damage is caused by the mites sucking

• Want to Tackle Diseases and Pests in Roses?

  July 14, 2020

  addition, Horiver sticky traps are absolutely essential, not only to detect thrips but also to capture them. Spider mite Predatory mites ( Spidex , Spical and [...] you need to catch early . Caterpillars In order to know the type of butterfly you are dealing with when faced with caterpillars , it is useful to set out [...] in your efforts to combat this pest. As the population of spider mites increases rapidly under dry, hot conditions, it is advisable to start as soon as

• Podcast with Tech On Demand: A Biological Approach to Spring IPM, featuring Koppert’s Heidi Doering

  March 6, 2025

  strategies, as well as education and planning as they relate to biological IPM. Heidi also explores the importance of relationships in this regard, and [...] tropical plants. It’s a riveting discussion that’s well worth a listen. Be sure to stay tuned until the very end! Heidi has worked with Koppert for the past [...] week’s episode of Tech on Demand host Bill Calkins discusses spring pest control, integrated pest management , and implementing biocontrol strategies that

• Fusarium spp.

  the xylem vessels, which can be seen when the stems are cut. In banana, whole plantations may die, and the soil may not be suitable for planting for many [...] typical boat-shaped pink macroconidia are produced, which may be dispersed further. How to prevent Fusarium spp? Remove or destroy crop residues Select [...] can only infect wounded or stressed host plants. The follwing pathogens can be distinguished: Fusarium oxysporum ( Fusarium wilt ): Many different hosts

• Spical: The Effective Weapon Against All Types of Spider Mite

  October 12, 2020

  equilibrium can falter, leading to an explosion in fruit spider mite numbers. Spider mites can also quickly become resistant to chemicals, so Spical really [...] problem in citrus fruits but also in tree nursery crops, such as Skimmia. Spical is a perfect part of a biological control strategy. [...] mite in Spical , whose appetite for all species of spider mites means it can be used in many crops. It’s an effective biocontrol solution against the entire

• High-tech Insect Production

  January 12, 2021

  transferred to the greenhouses and halls, and will soon also be transferred to the office building.’ This same principle has been applied to the units, [...] department can be controlled separately and can function autonomously in terms of climate, irrigation, and lighting. But the greenhouse must also be completely [...] How large should the departments be and how should the layout and logistics routing be designed? What is needed to rear insects and what central facilities

• Koppert Registers New Biofungicide

  November 26, 2019

  producers millions of euros in production losses worldwide, can now be controlled in an effective and sustainable way with a non-synthetic fungicide that [...] intended for preventive treatment before disease symptoms appear, but can also be used in the finishing stages approaching the harvest for protection when [...] spray suspension that is applied directly to leaves, blossom and fruits of the plant. It effectively controls Botrytis in grapes and soft fruits such as