• Protected vegetables

  these vegetable pests is an important step into understanding how to control them. Go to pest overview Biological pest control in vegetable crops Vegetable [...] approach to pest management. Instead of resorting to chemical solutions, biocontrol leverages the power of living organisms to control and mitigate pest [...] These tools are designed to attract, capture, and help identify specific pests, allowing growers to assess pest populations and make informed management decisions

• Caterpillars

  name ‘leafroller’ refers to the fact that the caterpillars often live in rolled-up leaves. Although some species are restricted to a single crop, most are [...] can rapidly decimate a plant. Very small caterpillars are not able to chew and therefore graze the underside of leaves. This causes a window effect where [...] in leaves or bore holes into fruit or stems, making them difficult to detect and control. In addition to consumption of the plant, caterpillars also spoil

• Koppert’s Mirical Wins Prestigious Innovation Award

  February 13, 2024

  from a plastic bottle to specially designed corrugated cardboard strips that form a natural habitat for the Mirical beneficial bugs , has created a highly [...] that is much easier to use. The cardboard strips are fully compostable resulting in 99% less plastic. The cardboard corrugations provide a shelter for the [...] the predatory bugs , enabling them to ‘hide’ and better distribute themselves during transportation. As a result, the predatory bugs are protected during

• Fit roots for plant health Technical bulletin 2020 EN

  form a rich toolbox that can deliver many benefits as long as we treat them right. A grower can do many things to make roots fit for contributing to plant [...] contribute to plant resilience. A balanced Ratio Temperature to Radiation will provide the best possible supply of assimilates to the root zone to feed the [...] for Plant Health How to facilitate root health and -condition to get the best possible Plant Health Preface This white paper is one of a series about optimizing

• Mycotal FAQ

  is very unlikely due to the complex nature by which Mycotal interacts with the target pest. How to handle & apply Mycotal How to store Mycotal? Mycotal [...] Mycotal is a natural insecticide. It contains a so called entomopathogenic fungus, a fungus that disables and kills insects. The product is packed in a cardboard [...] may Mycotal: how does it work? spread the infection to other vulnerable pests. How long is Mycotal effective? Mycotal spores starts to germinate and

• Loose smut of barley

  Infection mostly occurs before pollination and within one to two days after pollination. How to prevent Loose smut of barley Use clean seed: Apply systemic [...] first sign of infection is the appearance of a smutted ear. Instead of normal tissue, the ear contains a mass of olive-brown smut spores. Life cycle and [...] within a day and infect the inner tissues of the newly infected seed. During maturation of the seed, the mycelium becomes thick-walled and swollen as a dormant

• Loose smut of wheat

  Infection mostly occurs before pollination and within one to two days after pollination. How to prevent Loose smut of wheat Use clean seed: Apply systemic [...] first sign of infection is the appearance of a smutted ear. Instead of normal tissue, the ear contains a mass of olive-brown smut spores. Life cycle and [...] within a day and infect the inner tissues of the newly infected seed. During maturation of the seed, the mycelium becomes thick-walled and swollen as a dormant

• Koppert UK Conference: 19th October 2023

  August 25, 2023

  Demonstrations To Take Place A number of exciting practical demonstrations will also be taking place at the conference including; a lesson in how drones are [...] portfolio to ensure you get the best from your relative industry. Register Your Interest Now To register your interest for the event, and to receive a formal [...] across agricultural and amenity areas, how our brilliant Natutec Drive distributes natural predators to crops, and how an array of Koppert biological controls

• Downy mildew of Cucurbits

  symptoms are found. How to prevent Downey mildew Choose resistant cultivars Use a wide crop rotation with non-host crops Prevent a humid microclimate. [...] nutrients from the living plant cells. The pathogens continue to grow inside the leaves and after a while new spore-bearing structures are protruding from the [...] General Pseudoperonospora cubensis is a plant pathogen causing downy mildew on cucurbit crops like cucumber, cantaloupe, pumpkin, watermelon and squash

• Bumblebee pollination

  tunnels or netted orchards compared to honeybees. Bumblebees tend to visit all crops close to the hive, which can be a benefit when less attractive crops [...] Bumblebee pollination is a vital and efficient process for growers seeking high-quality crop yields. As natural pollinators, bumblebees play a crucial role in enhancing [...] production, leading to better harvests and improved crop quality. Unlike other pollinators, bumblebees have unique characteristics that make them exceptional