• Tomato russet mite

  was detected for the first time in Australia and is a pest in tomatoes in all areas where they are grown. Other members of the plant family Solanaceae may [...] on the lower part of the plant and moves upwards as the mites ascend. Life cycle and appearance of tomato russet mite All life stages of the tomato russet [...] and the rest of the body. All mobile stages have only two pairs of legs, whereas other mite groups have four pairs. Eggs are roughly 0.05 mm in diameter and

• Koppert One

  with Timing Expert Timing can make or break the success of biological control. With Timing Expert in Koppert One, you always know when conditions are right [...] when they are most effective Reduce the risk of unsuccessful applications Improve pest control results in the field Make confident, data-driven decisions [...] biological crop protection Koppert One is your all-in-one digital platform designed to simplify and strengthen biological crop protection . By combining expert

• Dacnusa sibirica

  insect is known for its role as a biological control agent, particularly in the control of leaf miners of the genus Liriomyza . The species is native to Europe [...] is available in a bottle ( Minusa ). Release parasitic wasps between the leaves of the crop in the morning or in the evening The dosage of Minusa depends [...] appearance of Dacnusa sibirica The life cycle of Dacnusa sibirica consists of an egg, a larva, a pupa and an adult. In order to see the eggs and larvae of the

• Koppert’s Mirical Wins Prestigious Innovation Award

  February 13, 2024

  Messe Berlin GmbH and Fruitnet Media International in Berlin on the 9th of February, honours outstanding innovations in the entire fruit and vegetable supply [...] production to the point of sale. Accepting the award on behalf of Koppert, product manager Tim Bossinga said that innovation lay at the core of Koppert’s DNA and [...] arrive at their destination in optimal condition. The packaging also reduces clumping and improves the distribution of the bugs in the crop. This all contributes

• Plant Pollinator interactions in high temperatures

  temperature: Impact of radiant heat and humidity A glasshouse air temperature of 30° C at a humidity of 80% can still results in good pollination. At [...] an intensity of no more than 400 watts. The table in figure 3 gives a representation of what the best conditions are for pollination. Of course, these [...] by a combination of high humidity deficit and elevated temperature. In conventional greenhouses in warm climates, this is typical of summer plantings.

• Akanthomyces muscarius

  muscarium is a species of beneficial fungi commonly used in biological pest control . This fungus is known for its effectiveness in controlling various insect [...] ly friendly method of pest control in agriculture and horticulture. Best conditions for use Lecanicillium muscarium The efficacy of Lecanicillium muscarium [...] Lecanicillium muscarium for pest control The beneficial fungi Lecanicillium muscarium effectively controls a range of insect pests, including: Whitefly

• World Food Day 2020

  October 16, 2020

  their health. People were reminded of the role that food plays in their resistance to disease. Within days of the outbreak of COVID-19, buying patterns began [...] well-being of the ecosystem. There's still a lot of research to be done. 'At Koppert, we are aware of the enormous potential that the invisible world of bacteria [...] With a global pandemic that controls our lives and the changing climate, the resilience of crops has become a crucial factor in our struggle to produce food

• Gummy stem blight

  tools and hands of workers. The ascospores are the main source of dispersal of disease upwards in the crop and the conidia for spread of the disease downwards [...] may occur. In cucumber, the most important symptom is internal fruit rot, which can only be recognized from the outside by the small narrowing of the tip [...] the leaves Pick flowers within two days after opening in areas suspected of disease (only feasible in high-wire crops) Pick and remove dead and diseased leaves

• Natutec Drive takes centre stage

  January 6, 2021

  an outstanding level of innovation and prowess in the development of its latest offering to the strawberry sector, in the form of the Natutec Drive . This [...] name and the rate of application required. “This is a first-class piece of machinery which exemplifies our superiority in the field of biocontrol-related [...] participating in the Natutec Drive video footage, which has resulted in a first class marketing video, due in part to Clarke’s help and support in this work

• Nematodes significantly reduce Tuta larvae

  , we saw a reduction of Tuta in the crop of more than 80%. The large infestation which was present was reduced and under control, and the application greatly [...] there was a new wave of small larvae and the problem never grew big after that.’ Reduction of chemicals ‘Using biological control methods, we have been [...] hectares of high-tech greenhouses and other production sites,’ Zoboli adds. Joint search for solutions ‘Since the arrival of Tuta absoluta in our areas