• Flies

  flies and shore flies are mainly a problem in greenhouses. Their larvae live in the ground and prefer moist substrates that is rich in organic matter. Although [...] are mostly found in the soil. The spotted wing drosophila , Drosophila suzukii , has recently developed into a major pest on soft fruits in Europe and North [...] they are often a problem due to their large number. Larvae of flies of the family Keroplatidae (mainly Lyprauta sp.) can cause damage in potted orchids

• Swirski-Mite: First Aid for Problems with Thrips and Whitefly

  April 9, 2019

  predatory mite does not necessarily need insects in order to survive; it can also build up its numbers on pollen. This is extremely useful as it means you can [...] effectively. Well begun is half done! A pack of Swirski Mite contains predatory mites of the species Amblyseius swirskii . These mites are no larger than a pinhead [...] swirskii predatory mite pierces a wide range of prey and sucks them dry. In this way, a mite attacks the young larvae of a variety of species of thrips and

• Nematodes established solution for Nesidiocoris in France

  showing up in crops from February onwards, which is really early. Nesidiocoris tenuis is a bug that has been a problem in France for a good 10 years. It causes [...] product, Capsanem , is considered the ‘reference’ solution against Nesidiocoris tenuis in France; especially this year when the pressure is really high, with [...] try to affect Macrolophus less. It is a delicate balance, but Capsanem means chemical treatment can be avoided, which is the objective of many companies

• Bacterial wilt, brown rot

  solanacearum is a quarantine organism in Europe and considered a bioterrorist organism in the United States. It is a commonly found soil-inhabitant in tropical [...] solanacearum is a plant pathogenic bacterium. It is a soil-borne disease and colonises the xylem, causing bacterial wilt and brown rot in a very wide range [...] 35-37 °C, the optimum for Race 3 is 27 °C, which makes it more dangerous in temperate regions. It survives well in water and in many different soil types and

• Freezing Tolerance in Blueberries

  May 7, 2020

  this year to create a healthy, energy rich plant. Koppert is using a variety a products to support this. Central in the schedule is the product Trianum [...] growers have a sprinkling installation to protect their plants but often we see fields where we don’t have this option. Does this mean there is nothing we [...] see differences in fields regarding frost damage. Besides temperature and wind also fertilization plays a crucial role in how quickly a bud or flower freezes

• Hop

  are considered the main flavor ingredient in making beer. Although frequently referred to as hops “vine”, this plant is technically a bine. Bines have stout [...] hairs to aid them in climbing. They are a vigorous grower with the ability to extend up to 20 inches a week, and even 50 ft tall in one season. They are [...] About The hop is a small genus of flowering plants in the family Cannabaceae. Hops are the female flowers (seed cones, strobiles) of the plant and are

• Koppert Biological Systems Takes Over Horticoop’s Biological Crop Protection Activities

  October 2, 2018

  The takeover does not mean Koppert will change its policy in terms of its remaining distributors. ‘Our distributors are an important link in our network [...] advantage of customers in the entire sector. Koppert is convinced that, together with its customers, it will make the next steps in making the production [...] board and indicated that it wished to change its business strategy by divesting itself of its wholesale activities which included its crop protection services

• Whitefly – small pest, big problem

  February 2, 2023

  contains a variety of sugars; the excess is secreted as honeydew. In many cases, sooty mold will form on the honeydew, which growers want to avoid. It makes [...] mid-1980s, the tobacco whitefly has been considered a major problem in several world regions. Worse still, you only need a few whiteflies to cause damage to your [...] More about whitefly control Help, whitefly! Now what? The Spread of Whitefly When it comes to whitefly, misfortune never comes alone Very few greenhouse

• Time For A Tune Up

  February 27, 2026

  Spring is when problems present themselves. If you’re unhappy with your IPM program and looking for solutions, it’s a good time to call in the experts [...] vital as it is, this regular IPM consultation is always free to Koppert customers, and that’s the way it should be. You trust us to create a custom Koppert [...] bios, but all the pesticides as well—and how those parts fit together to make a program work. They’re like a pit crew for a Formula One race car. Koppert’s

• Amazone Plants continues the path of organic cultivation

  netting at a good rate over a longer period. This means that there is always a strong population in the greenhouse crop and control of the thrips is maintained [...] sprays a product of natural origin, such as Mycotal, twice a year, in the spring and in the autumn. Wim van der Meer explains, ‘Koppert is involved in a trial [...] nursery in 2020. A remarkable move ‘Well, we had ten good weeks, Fred and I said to each other when the coronavirus crisis erupted and exports came to a standstill