• Rhizoctonia solani

  time of infection. In general, the fungus causes symptoms on all plant parts that are in or close to the soil. Early infection of the growing tips of the [...] white collar of fungal mycelium occurs at the base of the stem. This crown rot may result from root infection or from direct infection of the foot. The [...] shortly after germination causes death of seedlings (‘damping-off’), both before and after emergence. A typical symptom of root infection is that the taproot

• World Food Day 2021

  October 15, 2021

  chefs Anthony and Fumiko talk of their passion for food and nature. ‘We have to respect every living thing. If we lose our biodiversity and work with chemicals [...] Koppert Foundation This year’s global theme is: ‘Our actions are our future – better production, better nutrition, a better environment and a better life’ [...] Rome last month has called for bold new actions to transform the way the world produces and consumes food, with the aim of getting back on track to achieving

• Creating a Cleaner Safer Berry

  May 2, 2018

  such as thrips and cyclamen mite . If hotspots of spider mites occur there is a third option for control of this aggressive pest. The gall midge, Feltiella [...] safer, more cost-effective methods to care for their crops. Koppert Biological Systems offers a wide range of beneficial organisms allowing growers to [...] to produce a crop that has been treated with limited amounts of pesticides and is safe for both employees and prospective customers. Based on their extensive

• Asian citrus psyllid

  disease is responsible for the destruction of several citrus industries in Asia and Africa. In North America, it has spread through most of the southern states [...] stems and on leaves of all developmental stages. Nymphs feed on young leaves and stems, continuously secreting copious amounts of honeydew and a thread-like [...] psyllid, ( Diaphorina citri ), is an important pest of citrus in several countries as it is a vector of a serious citrus disease called greening disease or

• Crop scouting

  Benefits of crop scouting One of the key benefits of crop scouting is its ability to enable early detection and targeted intervention. By identifying problems [...] implement timely and precise solutions, minimizing the risk of yield losses and reducing the need for excessive pesticide or fertilizer use. This not only saves [...] decisions based on real-time field data. By understanding the specific needs of their crops, growers can tailor their management practices, including irrigation

• Aphipar-M

  a Koppert advisor or a recognized distributor of Koppert products for advice on the best strategy for your situation. Environmental conditions Most effective [...] Pests Especially for tobacco aphid ( Myzus persicae var. nicotianae ) and peach-potato aphid ( Myzus persicae var. persicae ). Mode of action Adult parasitic [...] remains dry and is not moved from its introduction site for at least a few days Dosage The dosage of Aphipar-M depends on climate, crop and aphid density

• Tomato russet mite

  on the lower part of the plant and moves upwards as the mites ascend. Life cycle and appearance of tomato russet mite All life stages of the tomato russet [...] lycopersici was detected for the first time in Australia and is a pest in tomatoes in all areas where they are grown. Other members of the plant family Solanaceae [...] parts: the head with the mouthparts, and the rest of the body. All mobile stages have only two pairs of legs, whereas other mite groups have four pairs.

• Aphipar

  a Koppert advisor or a recognized distributor of Koppert products for advice on the best strategy for your situation. Environmental conditions Most effective [...] persicae ). Mode of action Adult parasitic wasps emerge from the mummies and females lay their eggs into aphids . The next generation of parasitic wasps develops [...] remains dry and is not moved from its introduction site for at least a few days Dosage The dosage of Aphipar depends on climate, crop and aphid density and

• Operation Mealybug

  August 10, 2021

  Damage symptoms Especially for Hotspots The larvae of the predatory beetle are less mobile than the adults, so they are ideal for combating mealybug hotspots [...] the larvae and adults of the predatory beetle Cryptolaemus montrouzieri . With their voracious appetites, they make short work of this troublesome pest [...] minimum effort. Cryptobug is the best weapon on the market for the effective biological control of mealybugs . Operation Mealybug has begun! Mealybugs are

• Wireless Beehome

  pollination . Mode of action Each Wireless Beehome receiver can open or close the hive entrance of a Natupol hive on set times. One central transmitter [...] consists of a receiver for each active hive and a central transmitter. Downloads Manual Wireless Beehome Application Download the manuals of the Wireless [...] Dosage The range of the transmitter is 100-150 meters. Storage time after receipt The battery of the Wireless Beehome receiver can last for two seasons if