• Biosolutions for Cannabis

  nuances can be lost via email or phone, and a face-to-face conversation is the best way to listen to a grower’s concerns. Managing pests isn’t only about [...] cultivation. This allows us to know what pest pressures are currently problematic in any specific region. It also helps to guide recommendations more [...] keep the farm going. In-field the Koppert Consultant is a skilled information source who has access to a wide range of experts and industry practices. Koppert

• Beneficial nematodes

  case of foliar application, the air relative humidity is another important factor to consider to maximize success (>75%) Ideally, apply nematodes during [...] species is known for its effectiveness against pests such as wireworms, various caterpillars , and weevil and beetle larvae. Its ability to adapt to different [...] cuticle areas. Some nematodes release enzymes to help digest and soften the host's cuticle, allowing them to enter. Symbiotic bacteria release: Once inside

• Sustainability

  sustainability isn’t just a concept, it is part of who we are. Since our foundation, we have been on a path to make a positive impact on the world. Our [...] actively contribute to the UN's Sustainable Development Goals. Our sustainability vision also includes operational improvements with the aim to become carbon [...] workplace. We aim to integrate sustainability seamlessly into our business, recognizing it as an essential part of long-term success. To realize this vision

• Biosolutions for Propagation

  scientific track record to control pest problems and promote healthy new cutting tissue. Koppert recommends Pest control is important for specialty or shi [...] Mass-trapping is key in both wet and dry stages, due to the ever present nature of fungus gnats and shoreflies. Sticky cards and tape are essential to controlling [...] see a significant increase in output the first year a Koppert BioSolution is deployed on their stock plant program. Rather than utilizing repetitive pesticide

• Cotton leafworm

  littoralis) is a highly polyphagous species feeding on plants of 40 families, containing 87 species of economic importance. It originates in Egypt, and is currently [...] littoralis) can lay up to 3,000 eggs. Each egg is roughly spherical, about 0.6 mm long and whitish yellow. They are laid in clusters of 20 to 500 pieces on lower [...] body. Before pupation, caterpillars crawl to the ground and settle in the surface layers. The pupa is 15 to 20 mm long and reddish brown in colour. The

• Cotton aphid

  reduce yield. Plant sap is rich in sugars, but has a low protein content. Aphids therefore need to extract large quantities of sap to get sufficient protein [...] affecting cucumber. Damage symptoms The cotton aphid ( Aphis gossypii ) is an important vector for viral diseases. This aphid species can transmit more than [...] the balance of growth hormones. As a result, the plant’s growth is retarded giving rise to deformed leaves or, if the infestation occurs early enough in

• Encarsia formosa

  wasp is approximately 0.6 mm long, with a head that is dark brown to black in colour, a dark brown to black thorax, and a yellow abdomen. The male is entirely [...] parasitic wasp, native to temperate and subtropical regions, has become an important natural enemy for farmers and gardeners aiming to reduce the reliance [...] Releases should be repeated until control is achieved. At increasing temperatures it may be better to switch to the use of Enermix or Ercal . Consult a Koppert

• Environmental sustainability

  sources and implementing emission reduction strategies, we contribute to global efforts to combat climate change and safeguard the health of our planet for [...] future generations. Biodiversity conservation Preserving biodiversity is paramount to the resilience and sustainability of agricultural ecosystems. Our products [...] healthy horti and agro-ecosystems. Furthermore, our commitment to biodiversity extends to fostering healthy soil ecosystems, which serve as the foundation

• Protected vegetables

  Learning more about these vegetable pests is an important step into understanding how to control them. Go to pest overview Biological pest control in vegetable [...] biocontrol, is a natural approach to pest management. Instead of resorting to chemical solutions, biocontrol leverages the power of living organisms to control [...] attract pollen, allowing them to transport it from flower to flower. Unlike honeybees, bumblebees possess the ability to perform "buzz pollination." By

• Don Sanchez Fresh innovates with biological control in avocados

  ly strict. Oscar Alvarez, orchard manager of Don Sanchez Fresh, it is important to be patient and develop knowledge about the behavior of beneficial insects [...] control is because a law is coming that will limit the use of many molecules and insecticides. Together with Koppert, Don Sánchez Fresh has managed to implement [...] diseases in crops such as raspberries, led them to make the decision to implement this tool in the production of Hass avocado. The result has been an effective