• World Soil Day – Soils, where food begins

  December 6, 2022

  nutrient loss is a major degradation process threatening nutrition. It is recognized as being among the most critical problems at a global level for food security [...] biological alternatives for chemical agents to combat pests and diseases in a way that does not impact on soil life. In this we are a partner of the UN’s [...] nurture life. What can we do? Adopting long term sustainable soil management practices Protecting the soil-food web Nutrient recycling Opting for biological pest

• Natutec Scout

  scanner for Horiver sticky cards for automatic detection of pests. The dashboard provides you with a complete overview of your scouting data which can be extended [...] detection alerts. Natutec Scout is a crop scouting tool for effective and efficient pest monitoring. With Natutec Scout you can use your preferred scout method [...] support from technical advisors you'll be on top of your Integrated Pest Management strategy. A crop scouting tool for everyone Early detection of pest and

• Feltiella acarisuga

  Feltiella acarisuga is a key component in integrated pest management (IPM) strategies, offering growers a sustainable solution for spider mite infestations [...] . Releases should be repeated at least 3 times at weekly intervals, or until the pest is controlled. Consult a Koppert advisor or a recognized distributor [...] distributor of Koppert products for advice on the best strategy for your situation. Spidend Expand all items Best conditions for use of Feltiella acarisuga Optimal

• Knowing & recognizing

  it has become a complex system in which many aspects need to be considered. The need for knowledge has been recognized by Koppert for over 50 years. Recent [...] damage they can cause, and specific behavioural characteristics. Shop now Koppert - A knowledge company The use of biological control is not a simple process [...] concerning beneficial microorganisms have led to new practical solutions for growers. This updated edition of Knowing and recognizing also includes new

• Keeping thrips under control: plenty of options!

  July 25, 2022

  ly. While a whole range of products is available to control thrips , not all products can be used together without causing other issues. For example, the [...] certain beneficials are perfect for the job. For example, there are parasitic nematodes such as Steinernema feltiae . Or a product like Isarid ; when the [...] thrips control Keep a Close Eye on Thrips Ten Facts About Thrips Help! How Does Thrips get Into My Crop? Swirski-Mite: First Aid for Problems with Thrips

• Bacterial wilt, brown rot

  solanacearum is a plant pathogenic bacterium. It is a soil-borne disease and colonises the xylem, causing bacterial wilt and brown rot in a very wide range [...] Ralstonia solanacearum is a quarantine organism in Europe and considered a bioterrorist organism in the United States. It is a commonly found soil-inhabitant [...] cut potatoes for propagation, since cutting tubers can increase disease incidence with up to 250% Quarantine measures are in place, including a five-year

• Cabbage looper

  skeletonizing the leaf. They have a voracious appetite and can daily consume up to three times their body weight. Plants can be severely defoliated and stunted [...] General Trichoplusia is not only a damaging pest in crucifers, their favourite host, it can also be found in crops such as tomato, pepper, some cucurbits [...] plants. The pupae have a green colour and then change to a coffee brown colour when close to adult emergence. Finally, the adult has a mottled grayish-brown

• Western flower thrips

  ground, although pupae can also be found on leaves, in flowers or in other sheltered places. The prepupal and pupal instars can be recognized by their developing [...] greenhouse crops. The western flower thrips (Frankliniella occidentalis) can be found on a wide variety of plants, including many vegetable and ornamental crops [...] further, the leaves and flowers can appear grossly deformed. Severely infested flower buds may not open at all. Fruits can also be damaged, even at low densities

• Gummy stem blight

  In cucumber, the most important symptom is internal fruit rot, which can only be recognized from the outside by the small narrowing of the tip of the mature [...] present on the plant, at high relative humidity (RH) and on wounds. Leaves can be infected directly, through wounds, hydathodes (the end of leaf veins) or [...] General Mycosphaerella cucumis (Didymella bryoniae) is a fungal plant pathogen that causes gummy stem blight. Damage symptoms Mycosphaerella cucumis in

• Quad

  conditions. Always consult a Koppert advisor or a recognized distributor of Koppert products for advice on the best strategy for your situation Environmental [...] arrival. If necessary hives can be stored for maximum 1 day. Storage temperature 15–25°C. Storage conditions Keep hives in a well ventilated environment [...] extra large colonies of bumblebees including a queen, workers, brood and sugar water. Application Quad hives can be placed 4-7 days before the crop flowers