• Aphids—Go Time Appears in GrowerTalks Magazine

  February 25, 2025

  most likely to encounter this spring, including the melon or cotton aphid , green peach or tobacco aphid , and the potato aphid , and how to identify them [...] production facilities, and was Director of Operations for a large perennial wholesale nursery. He’s shipped a wide range of perennials, shrubs, annuals, and edibles [...] magazine has been the industry’s voice for ornamental horticulture since 1937. Growers and propagators turn to it to learn about the newest standards and

• Tomato Disease Top 10 Topped by mildew and Botrytis

  May 30, 2019

  quickly, and use a knife to create straight wound surfaces (they dry faster than frayed wounds). There is also a whole range of products to make the plant stronger [...] provides a certain degree of resistance to the fungus. Powdery Mildew In fact, the method of combating mildew doesn't differ much from that for Botrytis [...] leaves turn yellow and fall off. A serious mildew infestation can have dire consequences for production! It's essential to take action as soon as the first

• 100% Sustainable Agriculture

  experience A healthy future, that's quite a challenge. Growing a resilient crop takes expert knowledge and a great deal of experience! Growing in a sustainable [...] respect for our future generations makes it even more challenging. You are not alone: Koppert wants to help you find the right solutions. We are a family [...] that contribute to a healthy, safe, resilient and productive crop. All this with the aim of achieving sustainable food production for a healthy planet.

• Biopar

  of infestation. Consult a Koppert advisor or a recognized distributor of Koppert products for advice on the best strategy for your situation. Cattle: [...] advisor for a tailored advice. Storage time after receipt Apply as soon as possible after receipt. If necessary, the product can be stored for 1-2 days [...] parasitic wasps emerge from the pupal shells, they will start searching for fly pupae to parasitize. After parasitism, wasps of the new generation can be expected

• Control Bean Seed Fly with Beneficial Nematodes

  Remijn, recognizing the need for effective pest control, turned to Koppert's beneficial nematodes, a solution approved for organic farming. Witnessing the [...] management. Growers like Wilco strive to find innovative and sustainable solutions to protect their crops while adhering to organic principles. Capirel: Biological [...] tissue into a nutrient source, allowing the nematodes to feed, grow, and reproduce within the host. This process ultimately kills the pest within a few hours

• Horiver Rollertrap

  cm width which needs to be placed 40 cm above the crop To assist with placement, insert a rod or other expedient through the center opening of the roll which [...] staples or clips. It may be necessary to secure the Rollertrap mid run to provide additional support. It is recommended to replace the Rollertrap after 10 months [...] Rollertrap to crop wires, greenhouse poles, or other supporting structures Place the Rollertrap approximately 25 cm above the crop, except for the 30 cm

• Spidex Vital: Your Vital partner in spider mite control

  grew to be one of the most important products for our growers. As the result of many years of research and fine-tuning, Spidex is now delivered in a new [...] new formulation; with a greater impact on spider mite control: Spidex Vital Born to fight Spidex Vital predatory mites are born to fight your spider mites [...] continuous access to nutrition during logistics, the females of Spidex Vital already have enough energy to develop their eggs. As a result they immediately

• En-Strip

  it may be better to switch to the use of Enermix or Ercal . Consult a Koppert advisor or a recognized distributor of Koppert products for advice on the best [...] and tear off the strips opposite to the mounting hole Make sure not to touch the pupae during handling Suspend the cards in the crop, if possible approximately [...] the pupae via a round hole. Pack size 3,000; 7,500; 15,000 pupae. Presentation Cardboard strips with 5 cards each, wrapped in plastic, in a cardboard box

• Fungi and Bacteria Deserve Greater Appreciation!

  May 31, 2019

  upper hand. As a grower, you can make good use of this. For example, adding Trichoderma harzianum fungi or Bacillus bacteria can make a plant much stronger [...] surprise you to learn that this application has a long history. One of the first biological control agents was Bacillus thuringiensis , a bacterium that [...] beneficial for use against soil-borne root diseases such as Pythium and Fusarium . In short, there's every reason to see fungi and bacteria in a much more

• Environmental sustainability

  reduction strategies, we contribute to global efforts to combat climate change and safeguard the health of our planet for future generations. Biodiversity [...] change mitigation At the core of our sustainability initiative lies a commitment to environmental stewardship. Recognizing the interconnectedness of ecosystems [...] healthy horti and agro-ecosystems. Furthermore, our commitment to biodiversity extends to fostering healthy soil ecosystems, which serve as the foundation