• Spot the caterpillar!

  June 28, 2023

  pupate in the ground. Caterpillars from the Tortricidae family (leaf rollers) like to hide in curled-up leaves. If you touch them, they’ll start to squirm [...] group is very uniform in appearance and behavior, but they vary in size. The smallest moth has a wingspan of only one and a half to two millimeters, while [...] lower themselves down to the ground on a thread of their own silk. The caterpillars of Tuta absoluta ( tomato leaf miner ) like to hide away. This small

• Cryptobug-L

  Buckwheat hulls. Downloads Trial results in grapes Application Deploy material on rock wool slabs, or in Diboxes close to or at a hotspot Can also be applied [...] should always be adjusted to the particular situation. Start introduction preventively or as soon as the first mealybugs are detected in the crop. Introduction [...] repeated at least 3 times at intervals of 1-2 weeks, or until the pest is controlled. Consult a Koppert advisor or a recognized distributor of Koppert products

• Pepino mosaic virus

  Reduced vigor in severe cases Irregular growth patterns Life cycle of Pepino Mosaic Virus (PepMV) PepMV spreads quickly in tomato crops due to its simple [...] . What is V10? V10 is a mild strain of Pepino Mosaic Virus used in a controlled way to protect plants against more aggressive strains such as PepMV EU [...] of the most economically significant viral diseases in greenhouse tomato production worldwide. Due to its rapid spread and impact on fruit quality, effective

• Downy mildew of Cucurbits

  and related to Pythium and Phytophthora. They survive as oospores. From these oospores or surviving mycelium sporangia are formed, structures in which zoospores [...] zoospores are produced. However, in downy mildews, sporangia often germinate directly and the germ tubes infect the plants either through the stomata or [...] the optimum temperature is around 15 o C and the closer the temperature is to this, the shorter the leaf wetness period that is required. Inside the plant

• Pollination checklist tomato

  marks) turn brown within one to four hours and make it possible to check the bumblebees' work. A single visit results in the transfer of enough pollen [...] The flower needs to have been pollinated before it closes. Depending on the conditions, a flower will remain open for one to three days. To check on pollination [...] plants or flowers. Bumblebees maintain a constant temperature in the hive. If the temperature to which they are exposed is too high for a lengthy period, the

• Bugs

  Biological control of bugs Bugs can cause extensive damage to greenhouse and field crops by feeding on plant tissues and fruits, leading to deformation [...] discoloration, and yield loss. Effective bug control is key to maintaining healthy, high-quality crops. Biological control of bugs combines targeted monitoring [...] residue-free production. Solutions for bug control Learn more about What are bugs? Heteropteran bugs form a group in the order Hemiptera , a highly diverse

• General conditions Koppert Biological Systems Inc.

  applicability of these conditions to agreements to be entered into with us in future. 2.5 These GC have been drawn up to apply to the legal relationship between [...] obligation to pay the full invoiced amount. 8.3 In the event of a complaint the buyer is, in part, obligated to give us the opportunity to inspect the [...] referred to in paragraph 3 of this article. 10.3 Except in the case referred to under paragraph 1 of this article, our liability with respect to the Natural

• Flies

  cuttings, can be retarded. Fly control videos Take a look at the video or go to our Youtube channel to see our fly control products in action. Recommended for [...] cause contamination. Effective fly control is essential to maintain healthy and high-quality crops. Biological control of flies combines targeted monitoring [...] shore flies are mainly a problem in greenhouses. Their larvae live in the ground and prefer moist substrates that is rich in organic matter. Although they

• Beetles

  beetles Beetle control videos Take a look at the video or go to our Youtube channel to see our beetle control products in action. More beetle control videos [...] Biological control of beetles Beetles can cause serious damage in many greenhouse and field crops by feeding on leaves, roots, or fruits, leading to reduced [...] growth and yield loss. Effective beetle control is essential to maintain healthy and productive crops. Biological control of beetles combines preventive monitoring

• Cannabis

  nuances can be lost via email or phone, and a face-to-face conversation is the best way to listen to a grower’s concerns. Managing pests isn’t only about [...] are invested in the strength and success of each individual client over the long term. Get Expert Support Key Cannabis Pests to Watch for in Every Growth [...] procedures that keep the farm going. In-field the Koppert Consultant is a skilled information source who has access to a wide range of experts and industry