• Apple scab

  released and repeat the cycle of infection of new plant parts and spore production. In autumn, the fungus produces new pseudothecia in leaves that have already [...] s this increases to 12-28 hours of leaf wetness for successful infection. Conidia also need water for germination. How to prevent Apple scab Use resistant [...] population as well as macro-organisms like earth worms are not harmed by for example application of compounds against stem canker, since they help in

• A life-long commitment to help growers thrive with sustainable growing practice

  January 14, 2025

  frown. For over two decades, she has passionately supported growers in transitioning to biological solutions and vows to continue this mission for the rest [...] farming family, Rianne's father was a pioneer in using biological solutions for his crops. He also devoted half of his land to creating a tiny forest near [...] their crops and how to maintain it," she explains. Yet, the results spoke for themselves. Once growers witnessed the impact of beneficial insects and predatory

• Knowing & recognizing

  microorganisms have led to new practical solutions for growers. This updated edition of Knowing and recognizing also includes new biopesticides and biostimulants [...] which many aspects need to be considered. The need for knowledge has been recognized by Koppert for over 50 years. Recent scientific discoveries concerning

• Mirical - Revolutionary Packaging Simplifies Application & Maximises Whitefly Control

  January 8, 2024

  proven and trusted biological solution for the control of Whitefly , Mirical, is now available in revolutionary new packaging. First introduced in France [...] France, and now available in the U.K, the new and improved Mirical has been lauded by growers for its improved performance and ease of use, with some growers [...] develop, itself in the crop. Driven by extensive research and development, the new solution makes full use of the bugs ' predatory behaviours to control Whitefly

• Rose aphid

  Damage symptoms Infestations with rose aphids retard the growth of buds and new shoots. Foliage and flowers are often disfigured and contaminated with sticky [...] parthenogenesis, with unfertilized viviparous females continuing to produce new generations of females. Aphids moult four times before reaching adulthood

• ‘Knowing & recognizing’ now available in 4 languages

  May 23, 2018

  different languages. ’As both public and governmental pressure for sustainable solutions for food crops and ornamental plants mounts, and measures are taken [...] such as insects, fungi and microbiological solutions for growers increases around the world. For effective control of pests and diseases through the use [...] recognizing’ was published 25 years ago. The new version is the biggest to date, partly because of the new section on microbiology – an increasingly important

• Large raspberry aphid

  parthenogenesis, with unfertilized viviparous females continuing to produce new generations of females. Aphids moult four times before reaching adulthood [...] are disturbed. Winged aphids usually appear in June and July and migrate to new canes or host plants where they produce wingless aphids again. In October

• Tomato

  scout observations by mobile phone manually or use the scanner for Horiver sticky cards for automatic detection of pests. The dashboard provides you with [...] monitoring are fundamental practices in integrated pest management (IPM) for tomato growers. These proactive approaches involve regular and systematic [...] focus on early detection. Early identification of pests and diseases allows for timely intervention, reducing the risk of widespread infestations or outbreaks

• Shallot aphid

  aphids often occur at the end of the storage period causing malformation of new plants. Life cycle and appearance of The shallot aphid Aphids have a complex [...] parthenogenesis, with unfertilized viviparous females continuing to produce new generations of females. Aphids moult four times before reaching adulthood [...] towards the apex. The shallot aphid does not alternate to another host plant for overwintering and there is no sexual stage in the life cycle. No eggs are

• Limonica: breakthrough in large-scale production of a complex predatory mite

  October 6, 2025

  Limonica on a large scale.” The importance of patents for innovation and reliability Tom Groot, responsible for the patent process, emphasizes why Koppert has [...] Limonica in 2012. The breakthrough came two years ago when we submitted a new project to R&D. Together with production, they reviewed the entire process [...] quantity of feed to the composition of the rearing medium and the design of new production lines. After implementing these improvements, the results were