• Privacy

  the data that you have provided through the contact form in order to fulfil your specific request. In addition, some of this data is linked to your search [...] transmitted to and stored by Google on servers in the United States. Google uses the information from Google Analytics to track how our site is used, to compile [...] or button) to other websites which relate to a specific aspect of our website. This does not necessarily mean that Koppert is connected to these other

• Biological seed treatment

  nutrients in the root system and increases nutrient uptake; The enhanced root and shoot growth means that the early growth rate is optimized and that both the [...] results in a lower exposure of growers to chemicals and lessens their impact on the environment. The potential exposure of the soil to agrochemicals is also [...] (Panoramix) that increase crop resilience against abiotic stress, like drought-, salinity stress, and improve the uptake of plant nutrients. What is biological

• Biosolutions for Cannabis

  and settings used in their area or used in cannabis cultivation. This allows us to know what pest pressures are currently problematic in any specific region [...] 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 [...] people and procedures that keep the farm going. In-field the Koppert Consultant is a skilled information source who has access to a wide range of experts

• Pollination

  What is pollination? Pollination is an annual challenge for growers when it comes to the production of vegetables, fruit and seed. Well pollinated crops [...] anthers of the flower to the stigma of the flower. If the pollen is transferred from anther to stigma on the same flower it is called self-pollination. Cross [...] offers a multitude of benefits to growers around the world. These flies prove to be efficient pollinators, finding their role in a diverse array of seed crops

• Parasitic wasps

  cocoon. The host pest is typically killed in the process. Host feeding In addition to parasitization, some parasitic wasps also engage in host feeding. This [...] What are parasitic wasps? Parasitic wasps are small insects that play a crucial role in natural pest control. They are called "parasitic" because they [...] methods to control pests: parasitization and host feeding. Parasitization Parasitization is the primary means by which parasitic wasps control pests in agriculture

• FytoFert S (2.5 Gal) FPL v1.2

  upright and keep tightly closed when not in use. Shake vigorously to re-suspend contents immediately prior to addition in water. DISPOSAL: Do not re-use containers [...] for any damages to crops arriving from disregard of instructions for use. Information regarding the contents and levels of metals in this product is available [...] inhalation move to fresh air, rest, half upright position, loosen clothing. Oxygen or artificial respiration if there is difficulty in breathing. Seek

• Tobacco aphid

  tobacco aphid tends to form denser colonies, closer to the top of the plant, than the peach potato aphid . It is not known to what extent tobacco aphids [...] 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 [...] ) probably evolved from the peach potato aphid in the Far East and is a key pest of tobacco crops in both the United States and South America. The tobacco

• How beneficial nematodes control onion fly

  but their cultivation is often challenged by onion fly ( Delia antiqua ). The larvae of the onion fly can cause significant damage to the roots and bulbs [...] the leaf sheaths to enter the bulbs, where they feed and cause internal damage. This damage compromises the quality and yield of the harvest. If left un [...] can even kill young seedlings, resulting in production losses early in the cultivation process. The larval stage is the most dangerous stage for the plants

• Integrated Pest Management

  What is IPM? Integrated Pest Management, often referred to as IPM, is a sustainable and environmentally responsible approach to pest management. It employs [...] adjustments. The IPM cycle is an ongoing process that incorporates the principles mentioned above. It's a dynamic approach that adapts to changing conditions [...] and chemical tools to manage pests effectively. This approach is not just about eliminating pests; it's about achieving a balance in the ecosystem. The

• Sciarid flies

  are laid on the ground surface close to plant roots. The larvae can grow to 5 to 12 mm in length and 0.5 to 1.5 mm in diameter. They are legless and have [...] Sciaridae. The species that cause most damage to crops belong to the genera Bradysia and Lycoriella . Lycoriella species are mainly found in commercial mushroom [...] head is equipped with biting-chewing mouth parts. Pupation takes place in a small hole in the ground. Pupae are white, but later become yellow to brown