• Grey mould

  sufficient ventilation in greenhouse crops Remove diseased plants or plant parts in a closed plastic bag In tomato: prune with a knife and not by hand, [...] found fungus in many environments. It survives in plant parts like bulbs and crop residues or as sclerotia (drought- and cold-resistant structures) in the [...] causes rotting of the foot and may cause death of the plants. In cucumber and tomato the fungus causes lesions on pruning wounds. These lesions may encircle

• PhylloKare

  vigor, and maximize crop potential during periods of stress. Learn more Crops PhylloKare can be used in hydroponic crops, outdoor tomatoes, ornamentals . See [...] Check the label to find the Directions for Use for each crop and situation. Dosage See label for crop-specific rates and timings. Environmental conditions [...] See label for full crop list. Mode of action Ascophyllum nodosum products contain bioactive compounds that modify the physiological processes in plants

• Natupol Excel

  for crops with a high amount of flowers per m² (35-60 flowers) per week, and for crops grown under artificial light or in warmer environments. Crops Crops [...] Crops with >35 flowers/m 2 /week, such as cherry tomatoes and snack tomatoes, (straw)berries. Mode of action After introduction of the hive, worker bumblebees [...] bumblebee hive schedules in winter Optimal bumblebee hive placement for tomato cultivation under artificial lights Plant Pollinator interactions in high

• Optimum Conditions for Bumblebees

  August 18, 2021

  and highly-valued 'colleagues'. They have been used as pollinators in tomato crops for many years. To ensure that the bumblebees can do their work as e [...] Amongst other aspects, the increase in the use of assimilation lighting in tomato crops required an adaptation of the Natupol system. Assimilation lamps emit [...] lly. Flowers Koppert developed Natupol Excel for crops with lots of flowers (such as cherry tomatoes) that require a higher growing temperature. The difference

• Natupol

  range of crops, grown on surfaces bigger than 2000 m² and with approximately 25-35 flowers per m² per week. Crops Round, beef and plum tomatoes and other [...] other vegetable or fruit crops. Mode of action After introduction of the hive, worker bumblebees start pollinating the flowers while at the same time collecting [...] bumblebee hive schedules in winter Optimal bumblebee hive placement for tomato cultivation under artificial lights Plant Pollinator interactions in high

• Two-spotted spider mite

  major crop pests. The two-spotted spider mite ( Tetranychus urticae ) is by far the most important species in greenhouses and many outdoor crops. Spider [...] the whole plant, may die. In tomatoes and cucumbers, as little as 30% damage of the leaf surface can lead to loss of the crop. The nymphs and adults also [...] spotting on the leaves affects the appearance of the crop. This is of particular concern in ornamental crops. Life cycle of two-spotted spider mite Two-spotted

• PhylloKare™: The new standard in biostimulants

  OMRI Hydroponic crops Tomatoes Ornamentals Propagation Get Expert Guidance Ready to experience the power of Koppert's solutions for your crops? Take the first [...] and nature to help growers achieve healthier, stronger, and more resilient crops. For over 50 years, we’ve been pioneers in sustainable agriculture, developing [...] nature—whether it’s biological pest control , plant growth enhancers, or crop resilience products. Our portfolio reflects decades of research, practical

• Windset Farms® Partners with Koppert to Showcase Sustainable Pest Management Practices

  September 10, 2025

  program: The Role of Bumblebees in Tomato Crops: Showcasing Bombus impatiens , bumblebees are used to pollinate tomato flowers, ensuring consistent fruit [...] fruit development. The Role of Predatory Mites in Pepper Crops: Introducing Phytoseiulus persimilis , a beneficial mite employed to control spider mite populations [...] insight with Windset’s IPM team. The Role of Parasitic Wasps in Cucumber Crops: Highlighting Aphidius colemani , a parasitic wasp with a unique and effective

• Swirskii Predatory Mite Not All That Demanding

  August 18, 2021

  be used in a wide range of crops, such as fruiting vegetables, soft fruits , and ornamental plants . But there is one crop where the swirskii mite does [...] found elsewhere in the crop. The combination of all these characteristics means that the mite truly thrives in greenhouse crops. However, in warmer regions [...] release in outdoor crops can also be effective. The swirskii predatory mite is anything but shy and is therefore suitable for many crops. But there is one

• Spical predatory mite: a true all-rounder

  December 13, 2022

  mainly the ones with sticky glandular hairs. Tomato is the best known of these crops, but ornamental crops with densely hairy leaves can also cause issues. So [...] almost every crop worldwide. But there is hope: the mite's natural enemy, the predatory mite in Spical , is also at home in just about every crop. Neoseiulus [...] Neoseiulus californicus is only ineffective in crops such as tomatoes, so you'll have to find another solution to combat spider mites in these cases. The most