• Global awareness of food loss and waste reduction

  September 27, 2021

  The first UN International Day of Awareness of Food Loss and Waste will be held on 29 September, recognizing the fundamental role that food production [...] also wasted in retail and at the consumption level. In the case of fruits and vegetables, more than 20% is lost. At Koppert, we are well aware of these losses [...] plays in promoting food security and nutrition in the fight for Zero Hunger and against Climate Change. Globally, more than 14% of food produced is lost

• Bacterial canker of tomato

  the plants in greenhouse crops and by water in field crops, for example through splashes of rain or irrigation. Both in greenhouses and in the field, spraying [...] with a brown centre. In potato, the disease usually only occurs in the second half of the season. The first symptoms are wilting of the lower leaves and [...] and subsequent expansion of the wilt upwards. Cutting the stem at the foot shows whitish ooze with bacteria in the case of C lavibacter infection, but other

• Black leg of seedlings

  Pythium affects roots, in particular those of seedlings. Infected plants lag in growth. Seedlings fall over (‘damping-off’). In slightly older plants, [...] infection is the easy stripping of the skin from the root cortex with a finger nail. Life cycle and appearance of Black leg of seedlings Pythium belongs to [...] by humans or machinery. Pythium can survive very well in the soil or substrate in the absence of plants. Many species are entirely saprophytic, so these

• Caterpillar control with nematodes

  biological control of caterpillars . Our nematode products can be used in conventional, organic or zero residue growing methods in a wide range of crops; fruits [...] your crop Safe to use Biological control of caterpillars Beneficial nematodes can be used for the biological control of many different caterpillar species [...] Control caterpillars with beneficial nematodes Beneficial nematodes or entomopathogenic nematodes are mainly known for the biological control of soil pests

• What is Biological Control?

  September 15, 2020

  Biological control Biological control or biocontrol is defined as "the use of a population of one organism to reduce the population of another organisms" [...] maintaining long-term control. A well recorded example of early biological control is that of cottony-cushion scale which occurred in citrus plantations where [...] from the original source of the pest and released in areas where pests needed control. the aim was to achieve the establishment of the natural enemy, as well

• The How and Why of IPM

  August 18, 2021

  the natural enemies are of crucial importance. There's actually a kind of triangular relationship, and each of the three sides of the triangle must receive [...] same amount of attention: You strengthen and protect the crop. You tackle diseases and pests. You strengthen and protect the population of natural enemies [...] problems do occur in spite of this, you can solve them using natural enemies. It's often even better to have the natural enemies on stand-by in the crop, even

• Spider Mite Control: The Essential Guide

  use of chemical control agents has resulted in the spider mite developing resistance to a wide range of pesticides. Identifying the early signs of spider [...] biological pest control of spider mite infestations, enabling growers to safely control spider mites without the use of chemical pesticides. In 1967, Koppert [...] appearance of the crop, which is a high concern in ornamental crops. Natural enemies for spider mite control Koppert pioneered the development of natural

• Downy mildew of Cucurbits

  On the 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 [...] or surviving mycelium sporangia are formed, structures in which zoospores are produced. However, in downy mildews, sporangia often germinate directly and [...] extruding from the stomata. Life cycle and appearance of Downy mildew Pathogens causing downy mildew are not fungi but Oomycetes and related to Pythium

• Effective thrips control with predatory mites

  gradual, continuous release in greenhouses. Ulti-Mite sachets For biological control in suboptimal circumstances. Made of industrially compostable foil [...] health. Koppert is the pioneer in the development of predatory mite solutions, starting in 1967 with the production of the predatory mite Phytoseiulus [...] Thrips are one of the most challenging pests in horticulture and agriculture, causing both direct and indirect damage to a wide range of crops. Their ability

• The Benefits of Integrated Pest Management

  August 18, 2021

  to a better image of foodstuffs and ornamental plants, in turn benefiting the overall image of the retail sector. "The How and Why of IPM" Article [...] effective way of tackling pests and diseases in an environmentally friendly way. There is no risk of resistance development. The risk of exceeding government [...] Every employee is able to apply natural enemies in the crop. After application, employees can go back to work in the crop straight away: there is no re-entry