• Grey mould

  How to prevent Grey mould Make sure the crop grows regularly with not too much vegetative growth, in order to maintain a microclimate which is not humid [...] plant parts in a closed plastic bag In tomato: prune with a knife and not by hand, to avoid rugged, irregular wound surfaces In cucumber: remove dead leaves [...] usually small round specks occur first, called ‘pocks’. These may or may not grow into larger grey-brown lesions. The symptoms on fruits, flowers and on

• Ten facts about Fusarium

  December 9, 2021

  wilt , vary widely and are not always easy to recognize. We have compiled a list of ten facts about Fusarium that are important to know. There are many different [...] infected with Fusarium , it is very difficult to treat. It is therefore essential to try everything possible to prevent infection in the first place. Use resistant [...] oxysporum , comprises many different species, varieties, and forms which all specialize in one or just a few crops. This species of Fusarium grows inside

• Effective Control of Spider Mite and Thrips

  July 6, 2020

  us to do the job on its own. Except when your climate is warm and dry, then Spical-Plus is preferred, as the predatory mites’ greater resistance to heat [...] are bound to turn up in strawberry cultivation. So how can you keep them at bay? Don’t panic: there are various natural enemies that are ready to help you [...] a threat, this doesn’t mean that a crop will always suffer. There are ways to keep spider mites at bay, one of them being predatory mites – the spider mite

• Koppert celebrates 50th anniversary

  January 8, 2018

  now. Not only do they offer protection against diseases and pests, they also improve the health and nutrient levels of the soil, allowing growers to drastically [...] United States, and Russia. The company also exports to over 90 countries. Koppert's natural solutions to pests and diseases in the horticulture sector are [...] has had a negative impact on soil life. This needs to change, and fungi and bacteria can really help to drive this,’ says Paul Koppert. ‘Microorganisms have

• Amblyseius andersoni

  leaf veins to rest. Their colour can vary according to the prey eaten, and varies from almost lucent whitish to opaque white or yellow. Due to their size [...] locations 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 [...] andersoni contributes significantly to sustainable farming practices by offering an eco-friendly alternative to traditional chemical pesticides. The

• Aphelinus abdominalis

  Koppert as Aphilin . Aphelinus abdominalus products Aphilin Expand all items How to use Aphelinus abdominalis The parasitic wasp is available in a bottle [...] ). Release mummies near infested plants, because Aphelinus abdominalis is not very mobile Spread material on rock wool slabs or in application boxes ( Dibox [...] Aphilin depends on climate, crop and aphid density and should always be adjusted to the particular situation. Start introduction preventively soon after planting

• Feltiella acarisuga

  from the eggs, the midge larvae start to feed on spider mite eggs, nymphs and adults. They use their mouthparts to first immobilise their prey and then [...] consume 15 adult spider mites or up to 50 mite eggs per day. They are aggressive and adapt the amount of food they consume to the density of the spider mite [...] white. The eggs and the first larval stages are very difficult to find in the crop due to their small size and colour. Pupal Stage : After completing their

• Consumers

  around the world to combat pests and diseases in a natural and sustainable way. In this way, we hope to make an active contribution to a sustainable society [...] support. Koppert therefore sells its products exclusively to professional growers and farmers. In order to provide you with the best possible service as a consumer [...] mites , ladybugs, and parasitic wasps are released to combat harmful insects, in the same way as they do in the wild. Koppert supplies various species of

• NatuGro in strawberry

  strawberry growers were able to increase their yields by 5 percent or higher, bringing their return on investment to four to five dollars for every dollar [...] Peter decided to dedicated themselves to finding an alternative method of crop protection . Nowadays we provide our biological solutions to more than 100 [...] of up to 500%; Higher production, bigger fruit size and better quality; Contains only naturally derived products; Boosts plant health and ability to defend

• NECANN Boston 2026

  April 7, 2026

  who understand the plants and the industry. They’ve dealt with most, if not all of the pest problems that trouble cannabis, including thrips , fungus gnats [...] cannabis growers value a clean crop above all so the Koppert booth is a must-visit while at NECANN. Koppert aims to reduce the use of chemical pesticides by [...] products like Swirski-Mite and Isarid to control cannabis pest pressure. Koppert’s experts provide trusted tech support to growers and are also pioneers of