• Trianum-P improves open field pepper production in Portugal

  consumer zero residue. Trianum has proven to be a good solution that eliminates the need to use pesticides to control diseases at the soil level in industrial [...] crops, like all others, are also affected by soil fungi that considerably reduce their productivity and profitability. To optimize the use of Trianum-P [...] introduction of mechanical harvesting, we were forced to change our way of producing and we decided to introduce new means that help protect the roots. It

• Natutec Airobreez: Next-Gen Blower Gun For BCA Products

  June 1, 2025

  motors can be adjusted to control distance. Many leaf blower-type distributors are unable to dispense agents close up to them. Airobreez can dial down the [...] way. How To Use Video A straightforward instructional video explaining how to use the Natutec Airobreez , recommended for first-time users. How To Clean Video [...] the product manually, and is designed specifically to keep the beneficials alive, safe, and ready to do their job of protecting plants. Just the right amount

• Crop scouting

  resources but also contributes to environmental conservation by reducing chemical inputs. Furthermore, crop scouting empowers growers to make informed [...] including irrigation schedules, fertilization programs, and pest control strategies, to suit the unique requirements of each field. This data-driven approach [...] Benefits of crop scouting One of the key benefits of crop scouting is its ability to enable early detection and targeted intervention. By identifying problems

• Potato aphid

  are usually green, but may also be pink or red (especially in tomato), depending on the food source. Even the winged forms can be red. Wingless potato aphids [...] sugars, but has a low protein content. Aphids therefore need to extract large quantities of sap to get sufficient protein. The excess sugar is secreted in the [...] start to feed on plant sap and grow rapidly. When reproduction is sexual, the aphids lay eggs that overwinter. In greenhouses reproduction also takes place

• Plant Health

  Rediscovering natural approaches to plant health Embracing biological pest control Over the years, biological pest control has proven effective in managing [...] contributes to minimal susceptibility to opportunistic pathogens. Stored energy, lipids, and secondary metabolites Surplus photosynthetic energy leads to the storage [...] through complete compounds The degree of plant resilience is linked to its ability to form structurally complete compounds, such as carbohydrates, lipids

• Koppert Actively Participates in the Legal Cannabis Market

  December 20, 2019

  whitefly , fungus gnats , broad mites , and leaf miners are also pests that must be controlled. Erik van Santen explains: "Many large production companies [...] The Cannabis Market is Coming to Light People who grow cannabis for medicinal purposes have no choice: they always need to use biological crop protection [...] product can be processed into medicinal cannabis, cannabis for recreational use, and cannabidiol (CBD) oil. Furthermore, the hemp fibers can be used in fabrics

• Western flower thrips

  infested flower buds may not open at all. Fruits can also be damaged, even at low densities, giving rise to deformities such as the “pig-tail” fruit sometimes [...] yellowish orange to almost black. Western flower thrips (Frankliniella occidentalis) usually pupate in the ground, although pupae can also be found on leaves [...] Thrips cause damage to plants by piercing the cells of the surface tissues and sucking out their contents, causing the surrounding tissue to die. The resulting

• Protect Young Plants Now with Bacilirid™ and Isarid™

  February 1, 2025

  of charge to regular customers, so please don’t hesitate to ask! Click Here for Bacilirid™ info. Click Here for Isarid™ info. Click Here to find the nearest [...] Bacilirid™ contains beneficial foliar and soil-dwelling bacteria to prevent and control soil borne diseases like Botrytis , Fusarium , Rhizoctonia , and [...] greater yields. It is also tank compatible with conventional products. Isarid™ is a naturally occurring insecticidal fungus that’s safe to use around most

• Heterorhabditis bacteriophora

  nematodes are usually applied to the soil. This biological control method, offers a natural and environmentally friendly approach to pest management in agriculture [...] 35°C/95°F can be lethal Nematodes are susceptible to ultraviolet light (UV): do not use them in direct sunlight The moisture content of the soil must be kept high [...] used in biological pest control . These microscopic roundworms are parasitic and are known for their effectiveness in controlling a variety of insect pests

• Spical Ulti-Mite

  in the crop, not exposed to direct sunlight Sachets already have an exit hole Hold sachets by the cardboard strip at the top, to avoid damaging the predatory [...] Ulti-Mite depends on climate, crop and pest density and should always be adjusted to the particular situation. Start introduction preventively or as soon [...] them evenly spaced in the crop. Release should be repeated after 4-6 weeks if the pest is not controlled. Consult a Koppert advisor or a recognized distributor