• Cerall, a powerful seed treatment solution against seed-borne diseases in cereal crops

  January 1, 1970

  residue and restores soil balance No chance on resistance development With a narrower range of products, Cerall is the future-proof solution against seed-borne [...] application of Cerall, a biofilm is created around the seed. The metabolites already present in Cerall have a direct inhibitory effect on various fungal [...] wheat , rye , spelt and triticale crops. For most of these diseases, seeds are the primary carrier of the infection and can cause serious plant losses through

• An impressive range of predatory mite solutions thanks to continuous research and innovations

  September 3, 2024

  need to reach the far corners of the world, so we have had to change our packing and mode of transportation radically. There is now an entire cold chain in [...] believe there are still plenty of opportunities for Koppert to grow and make biological control a mainstream method in a growing number of crops. There is a [...] unchanged, and that is to work towards the better health of people and the planet; to help growers and optimize cultivation and reduce the impact on the environment

• Shallot aphid

  January 1, 1970

  remain small and yield is reduced. On bulbs and shallot, the aphids often occur at the end of the storage period causing malformation of new plants. Life cycle [...] ornamentals . The shallot aphid is cosmopolitan and widely spread in Europe. Damage symptoms Feeding of shallot aphid on strawberries invokes a strong host [...] host plant for overwintering and there is no sexual stage in the life cycle. No eggs are produced. Myzus ascalonicus is cold hardy and overwinters in sheltered

• Fortafol ‘in-favour’ for growing strawberries in re-used coir bags

  January 6, 2021

  “Fortafol-D is a solution with a range of beneficial effects on crop plants and substrate microbes,” commented Neil Procter, Koppert’s expert on biostimulants [...] effect of a single treatment is short-lived, it can be extended by applying a second treatment three weeks later.” The total cost of both treatments is around [...] explained that when the treatment is applied within 4-7 days of planting in a re-used coir bag, it helps to re-instate some of the conditions and advantages

• Trianum-G

  January 1, 1970

  Mode of action The mode of action of Trianum-G is based on the following mechanisms: Competition for space Trianum-G grows faster on the surface of the [...] less chance to develop. Parasitism of pathogens Trianum-G grows around the mycelia of the pathogens. The cell walls of the pathogens break down and the pathogens [...] substrate or spread on the soil or in the furrow. Mixing with substrate: Make sure Trianum-G is uniformly mixed with the substrate. Application on soil: Do not

• Spidex Vital lives up to its promises

  January 1, 1970

  population develops more rapidly.’ A sense of calm on the farm The increased effectiveness of Spidex Vital is a major advantage for Sjaak van Dijk. ‘As [...] times. This is always a critical and tense moment on cucumber farms like mine. And as spider mites can cause real problems in this type of crop, an even [...] greater numbers...we shall see.’ A more robust system Based on his initial experiences, Sjaak van Dijk is pleased with Spidex Vital. ‘It’s a good sign if you

• Encarsia formosa

  January 1, 1970

  feed on the internal tissues of the host, leading to its death and thereby contributing to the reduction of whitefly numbers. Encarsia formosa is highly [...] parasitism based on the density of the whitefly population, making it a valuable tool in integrated pest management . The wasps themselves do not feed on whiteflies [...] reduce the reliance on chemical pesticides. Life cycle and appearance of Encarsia formosa The development of E. formosa consists of six stages: the egg

• Powdery mildew

  January 1, 1970

  nutrients from the epidermal layer of plant cells. Most of the fungus remains on the outside of the plant surface. On the mycelium on the plant surface, new co [...] underside of the leaf, because the fungus infects the plant by entering through the stomata and there are more stomata on the underside of the leaf. On the upper [...] fungus causing powdery mildew is extremely sensitive to water and ‘hides’ on the underside of the leaves. Therefore, this is where the colonies mostly occur

• Box tree moth

  January 1, 1970

  beginning of pupation and then turn light brown with a dark pattern towards the end of pupation. There are two variants of adults. The most common one is mostly [...] perspectalis ) is an oligophagous species feeding on the leaves of box tree ( Buxus spp. ) species mainly. Severe defoliation can lead to the death of the tree [...] symptoms The larvae of the box tree moth ( Cydalima perspectalis ) feed on the leaves of box trees, but can also attack the bark of the trees, causing them

• Poinsettia. Main pest pressures

  May 21, 2019

  rates for the first 4-6 weeks of growing, prior to the first spacing. After spacing, and based on the sticky trap counts of adult whitefly , this can be [...] cause serious damage to the cuttings, to the extent of killing them. The larvae feed on the young roots of the plants, and can then progress into the stem [...] Entonem, at 0.5 million nematodes per m 2 of cultivated area Apply at 2, 5 and 8 days after planting; this is key to ensuring that cuttings can form roots