• Botrytis problems often have company

  December 20, 2021

  pathogen can make it easier for another to strike. This applies to Botrytis , too. When this fungus grows on a wound, the plant defends itself by creating [...] crop is an ecosystem in which all living organisms interact. We capitalize on this system when using natural enemies. However, as a grower, you’ll also have [...] fungus: it lives off dead material. But this dead material is from the host plant cells that the fungus has killed. This creates spaces for other necrotrophic

• Koppert Involved in New Project Aiming for Sustainable Control of Poultry Red Mite

  June 4, 2019

  enemies and expertise in this project. The poultry red mite is a huge problem for the egg sector as an infestation rate of 90% on poultry farms causes a [...] products are available on the market. Therefore, there is a clear need for an IPM approach as found in horticulture. The aim of this project is to work together [...] and implementing innovative and environmental friendly IPM approaches on farms. This includes the development of a communication strategy for the entire

• Effective spider mite control with predatory mites

  defense, ensuring healthier crops and more reliable yields. Spider mite impact on crops Tetranychus urticae ( Two-spotted spider mite ) is the most common species [...] spider mites with predatory mites Certain predatory mites specialize in feeding on spider mites across multiple life stages, including eggs, larvae, and adults [...] chemical use. Key benefits of using predatory mites Targeted action: feeding on all life stages of spider mites. No side effects: a natural solution without

• Unprecedented Journey for Future Leaders

  July 24, 2018

  information on the program and an interactive registration form can be found in this flyer . Jungle Talks will host two free webinar sessions on this Pro Manager [...] to work out their own vision on the future of horticulture and the role of their own company during this course. Based on the visits, meetings, inspirational [...] procedure and by the end of August, 12-15 managers are selected to be part of this first edition. Participation to the Pro Manager Master Course is free of

• Botrytis: ten must-knows

  November 15, 2021

  get out of hand. To avoid this, it's important to know the following 'Botrytis facts'. Botrytis is also called 'grey mold'. This name indicates exactly what [...] like: grey powder on leaves, flowers, fruit, or the stem. The fungus penetrates the plant cells with a pollen tube, kills them, and feeds on the contents of [...] affect more than two hundred different crops, including strawberry and grape. This fungus has also changed its name and is now officially called Botryotinia

• New Approach Significantly Reduces Aphids in Soft Fruits

  March 21, 2019

  already noticed good results with this aphid predator in strawberries. We therefore went on to examine whether this predator would also be effective at [...] hectare per week. This was started in week two, early on in the first cultivation period. Gall Midges and Parasitic Wasps Although this method worked, it [...] that can be marketed in the niche segment. I want to seize this opportunity in the market. This will enable me to stay one step ahead of the international

• Very few greenhouse crops are safe from whitefly

  July 19, 2022

  Whiteflies multiply much faster on cucumber plants than on tomato plants, for example, and can survive much better on gerbera than on roses. It certainly has its [...] and tobacco whitefly can thrive on a wide range of different host plants from all manner of families. Whitefly can appear on various vegetable crops, including [...] greenhouse is more acute than outside, as temperatures inside tend to be higher. This stimulates the development of the infestation. In addition, rain and wind

• Koppert is Investing in Smarter Scouting

  May 29, 2019

  scout-app, which will automatically identify and count the pests on sticky traps. This will utilize smart technology such as image recognition powered by [...] generated data will then be displayed in an online dashboard. This dashboard is based on a map that growers can customize to suit their needs, giving them [...] Koppert Biological Systems is working on a groundbreaking innovation that will change the world of scouting. The scout-app will automatically analyze Horiver

• CEICKOR Celebrates its 15th Anniversary

  March 5, 2020

  honor the most prominent contributors to the success story of this institution. Over this period, CEICKOR has successfully positioned itself as the most [...] 2020’ contains an extensive documentation on the milestones that have shaped the principles and philosophy of this institution, as well as containing the [...] Presentation of a Commemorative Book Press Release Colon, Queretaro, Mexico. This year, the Koppert-Rapel Research and Training Center (CEICKOR) commemorates

• Spidex offers a solution for dozens of crops

  February 3, 2023

  an important area of application. We are constantly on the lookout for new techniques for using this predatory mite: these natural enemies have recently [...] of food and ornamental crops. Spidex is a biological control product based on the predatory mite Phytoseiulus persimilis . It is nothing new, having first [...] first been introduced in 1967 when it was used solely in greenhouses on both vegetable and ornamental crops. It has since been proven that Spidex is an effective