• Thrips: a tiny pest with big consequences

  February 2, 2023

  species of thrips employ the same strategy: they prick the upper cells of a plant and suck them dry. The drained cells then fill with air and take on a silvery [...] sweet peppers , the western flower thrips causes light brown stripes on the fruit. The onion thrips can also cause deformed fruits. But the leaves are fair [...] reduced vigor of the crop. But that's no surprise, given that the insects are constantly sucking away nutrients. The plant tries to repair the damage and produces

• Prevention: the most powerful weapon in the fight against Fusarium

  December 13, 2022

  Growers worldwide have to deal with the soil-borne fungal disease Fusarium wilt . As the name suggests, wilting is the most common symptom, but this soil-borne [...] that the plant grows well. Other prevention advice includes choosing resistant varieties, working cleanly, and avoiding stress to the plant. The beneficial [...] soil-borne fungus can manifest itself in other ways depending on the crop. The best tip we can give growers is that prevention is better than cure. Fusarium

• Reasons to Scout with Koppert iPM

  August 18, 2021

  storage that is accessible from anywhere with any device. Scout data is downloadable for off-line use by the customer. Raw data can be stored and manipulated [...] analysis. Readily available analysis and data visualization. Save time on the scouting process itself, because quick pest and disease registration in u [...] contributes to optimized timing of biological applications there by increasing the efficacy of control agents. iPM App

• Better insights and digital advice with Natutec Scout

  is very happy with how it works. ‘Scouting with the app is much faster thanks to the scanner’s digital image recognition and the link to the Koppert dashboard [...] contact with the Koppert consultant using the Natutec Scout app as a tool. It allows us to take the measures we need to take quickly, based on the advice [...] measurement. The threshold value works as an alarm bell – as soon as the level of infestation exceeds the threshold, it’s a signal to the grower that he

• The Pest is Gone, but What Happened to the Good Guys?

  August 18, 2021

  favorite prey. In the case of predatory bugs used against whitefly , the difference can be as much as a factor of ten! To stimulate the development of predatory [...] mites, we feed them with prey mites or moth eggs (Entofood). This is essential, as the population would otherwise decline over time. The use of banker plants [...] reduces pest infestation. However, this also means the natural enemies are left without food. The crucial question is: where have they gone? Most natural

• Rhyzobug - Ready to deal with armoured scales

  to combine with other natural enemies like Aphytis melinus Makes it easier to comply with the pesticide backlist in the value chain Reduces the number of [...] introduction as soon as the first armoured scales are detected. You apply it in the evening and tap the beetles directly onto the plants based on 500-3000/ha [...] recognize the damage in an early stage, so you can control the pest on time. For this, we have developed a dedicated page about mealybugs and scales with more

• The value of Koppert consultants

  IPM Recommendations the way it should be. Free. IPM Recommendations the way it should be. Free. When you work with Koppert, we don't just sell you bugs [...] network of IPM experts who work for salary, not commission. Koppert partners with growers through regular on-site visits. We don't charge for these visits [...] expertise: • A market-leading range and production of BCAs • Unmatched access to the world’s largest privately funded BCA R&D network • A complete portfolio of

• Protect Young Plants Now with Bacilirid™ and Isarid™

  February 1, 2025

  attach and begin to grow almost immediately. Once the cuticle is penetrated, the Isarid™ microbe disrupts the host’s internal organs and initiates tissue necrosis [...] plants during this vulnerable stage.. As wettable powders, the two mix together well in the same tank. Bacilirid™ contains beneficial foliar and soil-dwelling [...] Protection extends throughout the growing season and can provide more uniform stands and greater yields. It is also tank compatible with conventional products

• Rhyzobug – ready to deal with armored scales

  August 20, 2024

  Why use Rhyzobug? It reduces the number of pesticide applications Makes it easier to comply with the pesticide blacklist in the value chain Contributes to [...] introduction as soon as the first armored scales are detected. You apply it in the evening and tap the beetles directly onto the plants based on 500-3000/ha [...] for outdoor cultivation. We have increased the volume of Rhyzobug from 250 to 500 ladybirds and changed the packaging from a plastic bottle to a more

• Advanced biocontrol of spider mite with Spidex Vital

  February 3, 2021

  egg-laying capacity. Trials conducted with the new composition showed the searching capacity of the predatory mites covered a greater distance over a longer period [...] For growers in the USA, the Netherlands, Mexico and Canada Spidex Vital will be officially launched at February 15, shortly followed by the launch in week [...] ability to lay more eggs in the same time frame, hugely enhancing the biocontrol process and efficacy." Proof of predation The characteristic orange/red