• Potato aphid

  reduce yield. Plant sap is rich in sugars, but has a low protein content. Aphids therefore need to extract large quantities of sap to get sufficient protein [...] on is asexual, the young aphids are born as developed nymphs. They immediately start to feed on plant sap and grow rapidly. When reproduction is sexual

• Whitefly – small pest, big problem

  February 2, 2023

  whitefly need protein to grow, which they obtain by extracting sap from plants. The sap contains a variety of sugars; the excess is secreted as honeydew [...] whitefly can transmit more than 25! ‘Tomato Yellow Leaf Curl Virus’ (TYLCV) is one of the most serious. The larvae and mature insects can pick up the virus before

• Operation Mealybug

  off; Plant sap is low in proteins and rich in sugars. In order to gain an adequate intake of protein, mealybugs must ingest large quantities of sap, getting [...] chemical applications, and re-emerge with a vengeance shortly afterwards. One particularly effective natural enemy in the fight against the mealybug is [...] inflict damage on the crop in various ways: Nymphs and females extract the sap from the plant, stunting growth and causing deformation and/or yellowing of

• Inspired by Nature: new design, same trusted quality

  February 6, 2023

  starting with our beneficial insects and predatory mites . René Ruiter, Chief Business Officer Horti: “We are very pleased with our product branding, which is [...] growers worldwide. With our extensive knowledge and innovative strength, we develop high-quality natural solutions for biological crop protection . Always looking [...] Improving plant health both above and underground. All our solutions support one goal: 100% sustainable agriculture.

• Biosolutions for Cannabis

  Cannabis aphid (Phorodon cannabis) is one of the most aggressive species encountered in any crop. Koppert has spent millions in R&D finding the best solutions [...] practices. Koppert staff are not paid by commission, so their advice for any business is the same regardless of the amount of the purchase. They are invested [...] professionals and regional specialists stationed around the country. They develop an effective, crop-specific BioSolution strategy to solve problems within

• Cannabis aphid

  unconfirmed reports of Phorodon humuli developing on cannabis plants, as well. Damage symptoms The cannabis aphid is a sap sucker, like all aphids , and affected [...] may be observed when plants are infested with Phorodon cannabis : Excess sap is excreted on leaves and flowers as a sticky “honeydew” which promotes the

• In Search of the Relationship Between NatuGro and Nitrogen Release

  February 18, 2020

  NovaCropControl is an obvious choice: the company specializes in plant sap analyses and is one of Koppert’s strategic partners. What are the limits? An earlier [...] One of the effects of NatuGro is increased absorption of nutrients, including nitrogen. However, plants can also absorb too much of this element and become [...] to 15% every year. The main reason for this is a higher rate of flower development. More flowers mean more fruits which translates into higher kilogram yields

• The top ten pests in roses

  August 17, 2022

  several variants of this insect. Mealybugs suck the sap out of plants and weaken them. The sugars in the sap are secreted out again by the bugs and form honeydew [...] mites can spread rapidly, and you need to nip the problem in the bud quickly. One upside is that this can quite often be done with natural enemies. Whitefly

• A step-by-step guide to whitefly control

  plant damage and indirect virus transmission: Plant sap feeding: Whiteflies, as phloem feeders, extract sap containing sugars like sucrose, reducing energy [...] energy availability for plant growth and development, directly affecting yield. Irregular ripening: Nymphal feeding disrupts normal ripening in fruits like tomatoes [...] Rollertraps per row, specifically for crops like tomatoes. Strategically position one tape between the crop and another above the plant canopy to enhance trapping

• 100% Sustainable Agriculture

  help you find the right solutions. We are a family business and the global market leader in developing sustainable solutions against diseases and pests for [...] problems at hand with fresh and experienced eyes. All this enables us to develop targeted natural solutions for the challenges you face as a modern farmer [...] now working with natural products from our range. Of course, we do not develop these products on our own: our R&D department is constantly testing them