• Capirel

  nematodes in stone fruits & nuts Target pests of beneficial nematodes in top fruits FAQ Nematodes Preparation Remove the sachets from the box and keep them at [...] nematodes in fruit orchards Target pests of beneficial nematodes in potato & outdoor vegetables Target pests of beneficial nematodes in soft fruits Target pests [...] gallons/acre). Timing Timing and frequency depend on the pest species and crop conditions, such as relative humidity, temperature and soil moisture. Want to

• Just How Compostable are Ulti-Mite Sachets?

  October 23, 2019

  (strongly!) that the sachets be collected together with the vegetable, fruit, and garden waste and taken to an industrial composting facility. Industrial [...] mites that´s resistant to low and high humidity conditions. What is the difference between biodegradable, home compostable and industrially compostable? [...] extremely suitable and an advanced solution. Together with our supplier who is a leader in this field, we will continue to develop the sachets and find means of

• Plant Pollinator interactions in high temperatures

  protection, the plant aborts the fruit to reduce fruit load on the plant and directs the assimilates to the vegetative growth of the plant. This is undesirable [...] plants, pollination and bumblebees. Proper pollination of a tomato flower is the most critical process related to fruit set, yield, and quality. Poorly pollinated [...] insects, the strength of plants, and environmental conditions all play an important role. It is crucial to recognize the direct and longer-term impact of hot

• Koppert's beneficial nematodes: new look and ready for the future

  April 5, 2023

  pests on top fruits, soft fruits, stone fruits, arable vegetables, and outdoor vegetables such as leafy greens, onions, carrots, and beans. And the carefully [...] an effective, clean, and safe solution for growers. Since then, we have conducted countless studies and trials to understand and apply nematode behavior [...] nematodes to support and protect crops. Nematodes are alive; they move and hunt their prey instinctively. They can be used above and below ground to protect

• Green peach aphid

  making the crop and its fruit sticky. Black fungal moulds ( Cladosporium spp.) grow on this honeydew, contaminating fruit and ornamental crops and rendering [...] persicae ) is an important insect pest in sweet pepper, tomato, cucumber and many other greenhouse crops. The aphid may originate from Asia, where its [...] most important vector of viral diseases. It can transmit at least 100 different viruses and is thus rightfully feared by many growers. Nymphs and adults

• Potato aphid

  making the crop and its fruit sticky. Black fungal moulds ( Cladosporium spp.) grow on this honeydew, contaminating fruit and ornamental crops and rendering [...] species from more than 20 families. Various vegetable and ornamental crops grown in greenhouses are colonized, including tomato, aubergine and roses. Damage [...] Damage symptoms Nymphs and adults extract nutrients from the plant and disturb the balance of growth hormones. As a result, the plant’s growth is retarded

• Open field pollination

  in promoting robust pollination and contributes to the development of more uniform and larger fruits and vegetables, ultimately leading to increased yields [...] crops, like cherries, apples and pears. These crops significantly improve both fruit set and quality. They are robust and carry out their valuable work [...] the formation of fruits and seeds. In the context of open field crop cultivation, effective pollination is key to bountiful harvests and sustainable agriculture

• Koppert Teams Up for First Automated Lettuce Farm in the UAE

  June 17, 2020

  largest automated and data-driven vegetable growing facility in the United Arab Emirates. The 3-hectare farm is located in Abu Dhabi and will produce 9 million [...] years looking into automated and data-driven techniques such as climate control, biological control of pests and diseases and more. Their first harvest was [...] quality produce "This is an important region when it comes to producing food with less input but higher yields and quality," says Export Manager MENA & India

• American serpentine leaf miner

  premature leaf-fall and cosmetic damage. In tropical and subtropical areas this can lead to burning in fruit such as tomato and melon. Loss of leaves [...] are oval and hard to distinguish from feeding spots. The larvae of Liriomyza trifolii are entirely ochre-yellow. When the larva hatches from the egg, it [...] highly polyphagous and thus lives on many host plants such as chrysanthemum, gerbera, gypsophila, celery, sweet pepper, pea, bean and potato. In greenhouses

• Tomato leaf miner

  desiccation, premature leaf-fall and cosmetic damage. In (sub-)tropical areas this can lead to burning in fruit such as tomato and melon. Loss of leaves also [...] bryoniae) has many host plants and has caused crop damage in many parts of the world, including North Africa, Europe and northern Asia. In warmer regions [...] pepper, lettuce, melon, chrysanthemum and gerbera. Damage symptoms Leaf miners cause damage to plants both directly and indirectly. The most direct damage