• Fusarium head blight or scab

  density. The foot of the plant is infected, either because the seedling was infected or by direct infection of the foot by overwintering inoculum. On the infected [...] spread the disease. Gibberella zeae (Fusarium graminearum ) primarily infects the older, lower leaves. The spores are dispersed upwards to the ears by [...] takes place as infection of the roots at the root tip or in small wounds, for example where lateral roots branch off from the tap root. Gibberella zeae (Fusarium

• Root and crown rot of strawberry

  s clavispora in the case of root and crown rot (of strawberry), first found in The Netherlands, and Pestalotiopsis longisetula in the case of leaf spots [...] strawberry Not much is known about the life cycle. The fungus produces ascospores and conidia, but their role in the epidemic has not yet been established [...] spot of strawberry and fruit rot reported mainly from Brazil. The genus is quite complex, so the taxonomy may change. Pestalotiopsis clavispora is also called

• Limonica strong contender against persistent thrips

  September 15, 2025

  establish early and exert pressure on thrips populations before they peak. The potential of Limonica against other thrips Although most data currently focuses [...] both first and second instar thrips larvae, even when temperatures are on the cooler side,” explains Sarra Bouagga, Researcher at Koppert Spain. “We’ve [...] or rise above that range. That said, it’s important to keep in mind that the hatching rate of Limonica eggs is low in hot, dry conditions or when humidity

• A turning point in Almeria: how predatory mites helped transform agriculture

  May 19, 2025

  innovation that keep growers ahead of the game ’. The crisis that changed everything The turning point came during the 2006-2007 season. Supermarkets across [...] control was only for the high-tech greenhouses in the north of Europe. Not for us. ” But things changed. And Koppert was at the heart of that transformation [...] reliable solutions—not just for today, but for the future. ” Finding balance At the heart of it all is the idea of balance. “ Health is about balance—within

• Koppert Launches Renewed Side Effects App

  October 11, 2024

  Integrated Pest Management tools on the market.' The Koppert One Side Effects app evaluates the compatibility of various pesticides, considering both direct [...] Assistant New features of the renewed Side Effects app include Koppert’s Digital Assistant, making the Side Effects app the first of Koppert’s digital [...] digital tools to feature this cutting-edge AI tool. The new Digital Assistant feature on the app won the international GreenTech concept award in June for its

• Cerall: 100% Biological Seed Treatment Against Fungal Diseases

  July 26, 2024

  with the plant. They cause the plant to start various defence reactions that in turn also prevent the pathogens from successfully infecting the young [...] Researched & Discovered In Sweden The origin of Cerall lies at the Swedish University of Agricultural Sciences, where the first preliminary tests were carried [...] bacterial strain came out of the tests as the strongest and most reliable: Pseudomonas chlororaphis MA342 which was extracted from the roots of wild crowberry

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

  September 3, 2024

  people and the planet; to help growers and optimize cultivation and reduce the impact on the environment. This is our contribution and the driving force [...] effective and labor-saving. ‘The feeder mites in the sachets ensure the predatory mites have a snack on their way to their destination. The number of predatory [...] 81196884 ‘Our drive is still the same as when my grandfather and father founded this company with the introduction of the first predatory mite for biological

• Koppert To Showcase Digital Assistant Prototype At Fruit Logistica 2024

  February 2, 2024

  been at the forefront of the IPM industry, accumulating a wealth of knowledge and insights. Now, we're channeling this rich knowledge base into the development [...] your input now online. Click here or scan the QR code at the bottom of this article. Provide your input The Koppert Digital Assistant This innovative tool [...] refining our digital solutions. Join us at Fruit Logistica and be at the forefront of the agricultural revolution. Your input matters, and together, we can

• Navigating Energy Efficiency, Greenhouse Lighting & Pollination Success

  December 1, 2023

  important during the four to six weeks before the shortest day of the year (December 21), and the four to six weeks that follow it when the winter weather [...] Beevision, on the entrance of the hives and around the flowers in the crop, to do their pollination work and find their way back to the hives. These levels [...] before 11 in the morning. Starting the light cycle before midnight is known to create problems. Check the moment the flowers close and adjust the light cycle

• Limonica Ulti-Mite

  in the crop, not exposed to direct sunlight Sachets already have an exit hole Hold sachets by the cardboard strip at the top, to avoid damaging the predatory [...] multiply in the sachet and disperse into the crop over a period of several weeks. Predatory mites use their piercing mouthparts to extract the contents of [...] ly or as soon as the first pest mites are detected in the crop. Use at least 3,000 sachets per ha and hang them evenly spaced in the crop. Release should