• Fusarium head blight or scab

  General Fusarium is a group of soil-borne fungi with many different species. Fusarium is widespread and can infect a range of host crops. Many species [...] mycelium cells) or mycelium. Survival is also possible on seed, greenhouse structures, tools and machinery. Primary infection is either seed-borne or takes place [...] and irrigation water in greenhouses Prevent stress for the plants Ensure there is adequate soil drainage Apply nitrogen in the form of nitrate instead of

• Trianum effectively controls Pythium in cucumber

  to biological methods. That’s why I now use fewer and fewer chemicals,’ he explained. The biggest threat to his crop is thrips , especially during the [...] susceptible to Pythium. That’s why I needed to use Trianum as a preventative measure against Pythium.’ Less damage, less production loss Since he started using [...] Phythium have decreased dramatically. Up until 2019, there was a lot of damage and loss of production at the end of cultivation. Whole mats and whole rows

• Municipality Doetinchem: Entonem nematodes managing oak processionary caterpillar

  using Koppert’s nematode product Entonem . A major advantage is that the bycatch of other caterpillars is much lower, which is a great benefit to biodiversity [...] There are many oak trees in the forests and plantations around Doetinchem. Marc van Rijswijk is the spokesman for Buha, the implementing organization for [...] management became necessary. ‘We think it is important to maintain the biodiversity in the centre, and public opinion is quite sensitive to spraying here. We

• Wheat bunt

  tritici and Tilletia laevis only differ in one gene and easily hybridize. There is debate whether they should indeed be considered separate species, since [...] Triticum laevis . Since Triticum controversa mostly attacks the 2-3 leaf stage, this is less effective for this fungus Prevent plant diseases by optimizing [...] some or on all spikelets, showing the bunt (smut spore) they contain, which is larger than a normal kernel. The bunt balls are grey-brown. They rupture at

• Codling moth

  moth ( Cydia pomonella ) is a notorious, worldwide pest of apple and also occasionally of pear, quince, peach and other fruits. It is very common in Europe [...] flesh, leaving behind brown frass. The entry point is then greatly enlarged as the tissue beneath is eaten away. Infested fruits usually ripen prematurely [...] hindwings are brown. The eggs are about 1.3 x 1.0 mm, and whitish opalescent when laid. Later, the developing embryo is visible as a red ring. The larvae are

• IPM app

  healthy crop is paramount, while there is also a growing demand for sustainable food production and increased pesticide restrictions. Scouting is a significant

• Predatory mites

  pests, so knowing the target pest is crucial. Scouting is essential to know where the pest is, how severe the infestation is and to identify the pest. Select [...] certain products or crops, using a blower for dispersion is an available option. This approach proves particularly effective when a swift response is required [...] as they offer an sustainable alternative to chemical pesticides. Koppert is the pioneer in the development of predatory mite solutions, starting in 1967

• Spidex Vital® sets new standards in spider control

  May 12, 2021

  The new system is now fully operational, and comes with key benefits, such as greater production control, product reliability and consistency. The original [...] persimils do not congregate around the rim of the applicator bottles when applying the product manually. The fact that they remain within the carrier is a positive [...] has served edible and ornamental growers for more than 50 years. The new product is also based on P. persimilis, but this comes with several new and interesting

• Natupol Booster

  crops Tripol with extra insulation is a better choice. Crops Pumpkins, zucchini, watermelon, kiwi, commercial seed production such as rape seed, fodder crops [...] 10 weeks after introduction. Disposal After the pollination cycle, once there is no life in the bumblebee colonies, the ‘Beehome’ system should be closed [...] Natupol Booster is developed for crops with a short (one to four weeks) intensive blossom period and which produce a lot of nectar. For early blossoming

• New Strain Of Green Peach Aphid, Myzus Persicae, Requires More Aggressive Beneficial Insects

  September 1, 2023

  solution we are not only looking at products from our portfolio but also at new candidates for the target crops. For example, our R&D team in Spain found [...] Koppert’s R&D established two approaches: A quick fix strategy, and a long-term strategy with ongoing research and testing. ’The new strain is fast overtaking [...] tackle the new resistant strain of Green Peach Aphid,’ Radbout confirms. ‘There is a full project team working on this urgent task.’