• Downy mildew of Cucurbits

  germination free water is required. For most downy mildews, the optimum temperature is around 15 o C and the closer the temperature is to this, the shorter [...] underside of the leave fluffy growth appears which is first white and later turns grey-brown. This is actually the sporulation of the pathogens extruding [...] General Pseudoperonospora cubensis is a plant pathogen causing downy mildew on cucurbit crops like cucumber, cantaloupe, pumpkin, watermelon and squash

• A life rooted in agriculture: transforming the future with Koppert

  December 10, 2024

  For many, agriculture is an industry or a profession. For Antonio Gimenez, consultant team manager at Koppert Spain, it is a way of life - a connection [...] help them ensuring a good yield with quality produce is motivating his team of consultants every day. “I’m convinced that Koppert is helping to change the [...] "Agriculture is the basis of everything," Antonio ads, highlighting the role of farmers and agribusinesses in ensuring food security. It’s this passion

• Sustainable Cultivation Goes Much Further than Pests and Natural Enemies

  April 23, 2018

  ... and while there is nothing wrong with that image, it is definitely a romanticized version of reality. Ultimately, progress is made by following the [...] over the last twenty years and it is now becoming clear that conventional, non-sustainable cultivation has reached its limits. The chemical products are [...] sustainability is more than just biological control using natural enemies. ‘It goes much further for us, too. We have already made good progress with the

• FAQ Nematodes

  the nematode is in the host and the temperature is not too low is there a small chance that the nematodes can overwinter. However, this is never to the [...] carrier material allows a good solubility and a long shelf life for a living product. Is the carrier material harmful to humans? No, it is biodegradable and not [...] the drain. (Pot) soil, on the other hand and if not too dry, is always good. Heavy clay soil is also not optimum for nematodes. In this case, repeated ap

• Effective control with Chrysopa-E!

  expense. It is possible for you to use many more beneficials and thus gain better control of pests, with a better return on investment. Chrysopa-E is also [...] effect. Advantages of Chrysopa-E Due to the attractive price of Chrysopa-E , it is possible to use many more beneficials and thus gain better control of pests [...] aphids, mealybugs and Echinothrips, so this is a natural enemy with a big menu in that respect. Chrysopa-E is suitable for a wide range of crops and Koppert

• Flowering and Pollination – One of the Most Critical Blueberry Growth Stages

  April 16, 2019

  assimilation, and Veni Calcium is easily absorbed by the plant due to its unique composition - using a foliar application ensures it is directly available to the [...] and calcium. If it doesn’t get what it needs to support this hormonal shift, the plant will start to suffer and become stressed, making it an attractive [...] rely heavily on pollinators to initiate the production of berries. But is it only pollinators that are important, or are there other factors to take into

• Thrips

  One of the most distinctive features of thrips larvae is their characteristic "frass," which is a type of waste material that they produce as they feed [...] your greenhouse crop involves several strategies. Firstly, it's important to maintain good plant health through regular irrigation and fertilization, as [...] mites in sachets can be a good preventive measure as the sachets enable a continuous supply of predatory mites even before the pest is present. Thrips control

• Pepino mosaic virus

  What is Pepino Mosaic Virus (PepMV)? Pepino Mosaic Virus (PepMV) is one of the most economically significant viral diseases in greenhouse tomato production [...] to its rapid spread and impact on fruit quality, effective prevention and management are critical for maintaining yield and marketability. PepMV is a highly [...] hygiene is insufficient. Protection against PepMV with V10 An effective strategy to protect tomato crops against Pepino Mosaic Virus (PepMV) is the use

• How beneficial nematodes control onion fly

  witnessed the success of biological control with beneficial nematodes , he is convinced it was crucial in saving his crop from onion fly damage. This year, he [...] the death of the pest within a short period. Additionally, Capirel is easy to apply, it can be sprayed or injected via irrigation, offering flexibility to [...] achieve a good harvest yield. Effective control of the onion fly ensures that the harvested onion bulbs are free from damage and of high quality, which is essential

• The nematodes are doing their job

  December 14, 2020

  discolor and shrink, which is a good indicator that the treatment has been effective! The level of damage to your crop is also a good indicator of whether or [...] host is eaten from the inside out. The bacteria start by liquefying the innards, and then the nematodes slurp up the contents. At the end all that is left [...] left is the shell, which is why you will see the caterpillar or larva turn yellowish brown to brown over time, and shrink. Caterpillars are usually juicy