• Koppert Registers New Biofungicide

  November 26, 2019

  France was the rapporteur member state for the registration process where the product dossier was evaluated on behalf of other member EU states. The registration [...] Noli to compare the effectiveness of applying synthetic fungicides versus natural fungicides at different periods of cultivation. ‘The trials have shown [...] fruit. The product is intended for preventive treatment before disease symptoms appear, but can also be used in the finishing stages approaching the harvest

• Protect Poinsettias From Whiteflies

  April 15, 2025

  pests throughout the growing cycle. This detailed review of the benefits of an IPM program for the poinsettia grower explores the aim of the program, its [...] poinsettia begins when the plant is barely sticking out of the soil. An IPM program starts from the roots, works its way to the foliage, and helps monitor [...] keeps them pinned down from the very first week the crop hits the facility. Koppert’s poinsettia experts can help figure out the best timing and application

• Botrytis problems often have company

  December 20, 2021

  it, they create the entry points the fungus needs to strike. Several species of caterpillars , such as Duponchelia , are a good example of this. They cause [...] fungus grows on a wound, the plant defends itself by creating antibodies. Although plants can fight off the fungus, that point of initial infection is left [...] other pathogens to strike. But it also works the other way around: there are pests that make it easier for the fungus to get a hold. It’s a sinister interaction

• Ten facts about Spical

  August 1, 2022

  For a number of weeks, the mites from the sachet enter the crop. So when the spider mites turn up, they’re ready for action. The mites in Spical are more [...] sachets made of paper or foil . You can scatter the mites from the bottle or disperse them using a blower. You can hang the slow-release sachets in the crop. [...] The predatory mite Neoseiulus californicus in Spical is one of the old hands at Koppert, having been used for 35 years to control spider mite. And the

• Ten tips to effectively tackle whitefly

  March 6, 2023

  you spot the first whitefly, quickly assess the extent of the spread. Are they present on one plant in a corner, or have they spread throughout the crop? [...] If you suffer an attack, always seek the second opinion of a consultant. Don’t try to reinvent the wheel; plenty of knowledge and expertise exists already [...] effective biological control starts with understanding the pest you have to deal with and the control strategy. Here’s what you need to know. Whitefly

• Enjoy multiple benefits against spider mite with Spical

  December 12, 2021

  that’s putting it mildly. The mites reproduce exponentially, causing the infestation to spread through the crop like an oil slick. The result is yellow leaves [...] alongside the predatory mites themselves. This means the sachets constantly ‘make’ new mites in large numbers, as the mites are reproducing all the time and [...] and enter the crop. The situation can sometimes get out of hand, massively driving up the infestation level in crops that may already be under some stress

• BioSolutions for Redheaded Flea Beetle

  Isarid™. The Problem That Returns Break the Cycle: Target the Larvae Foliage riddled with shotgun holes is the signature Solutions targeting only the adult [...] it’s time Target the Achilles’ heel of the redheaded flea beetle by to act. Although the damage may be minor now, many attacking the unarmored larvae [...] and larvae deep into the soil, Capsanem and Isarid™ catch and already exist in the media, leading to steady waves of kill the larvae using predatory

• Tomato Disease Top 10 Topped by mildew and Botrytis

  May 30, 2019

  cells and lives from the content of the dead cells. The affected areas grow quickly and cause a lot of damage, especially if the stems are also affected [...] resistance and 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 [...] strike depends heavily on the circumstances. But every grower must have something in their bag of tricks to defend against the fungal diseases mildew and

• AmericanHort Community Connector Roundtable: Managing Pests, Diseases & Weeds

  February 28, 2025

  Koppert for the past decade and is one of the most well-informed plant experts at Koppert regarding ornamental IPM. Her experience in many aspects of ornamental [...] t is the leading national association for the green industry and works to connect that industry across states and segments, providing members the opportunity [...] her passion for mentoring growers of all ages as they transition away from conventional to more sustainable methods of managing insect pests and plant pathogens

• Biosulfur-S cannabis leaflet

  Scan this QR-code to know more about BioSulfur-S “The general conditions of Koppert (Koppert B.V. and/or of its affiliated companies) apply. Only use products [...] held liable for unauthorized use. Koppert is not liable for any loss of quality if the product is stored for longer than recommended and/or under incorrect [...] molecular perspective, its porous structure facilitates a faster transition to the gaseous phase— enhancing volatility and reactivity. Product details Key Crops: