• Pepino mosaic virus

  impact on fruit quality, effective prevention and management are critical for maintaining yield and marketability. PepMV is a highly contagious plant virus

• Enhance Your Aphid Control With Hoverfly Allies Rophoria & Syrphidend

  March 13, 2024

  Companion For Cooler Conditions While Rophoria excels in warmer conditions, Syrphidend , featuring the hoverfly Episyrphus balteatus , is well-suited for cooler [...] situation. Consult a Koppert advisor or recognised distributor for advice on the best strategy for your situation. [...] and improved yields. Aerial Prowess & Aphid Expertise Hoverflies, renowned for their exceptional flying capabilities, prove to be efficient dispersers, covering

• Navigating Energy Efficiency, Greenhouse Lighting & Pollination Success

  December 1, 2023

  the energy crisis and escalating costs for heating and lighting greenhouses have led to a number of issues for pollinating bees and bumblebees: ‘Of course [...] adds. A grow light pollination checklist is available for further information on best practices for optimal pollination. [...] impact on pollination success. Energy screens serve as an effective tool for regulating temperature and managing energy costs by minimising heat loss in

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

  September 1, 2023

  and field trials to acquire hard data for recommendations for use.’ Research Continues With Phased Protocols For Biological Control Of The Green Peach [...] Timmer assures that Koppert will continue to stive for new solutions against the Myzus strain: ‘For the long-term solution we are not only looking at products [...] products from our portfolio but also at new candidates for the target crops. For example, our R&D team in Spain found a new parasitic wasp species that

• Onion fly

  This leads to retarded growth, decreased yield, or even death of the plant. For onion growers, onion fly infestations can be a major concern, but there are [...] pests. Severely damaged bulbs may turn soft or decay, making them unsuitable for consumption. Recognize onion fly infestations It can be difficult to identify [...] signs may not always be visible. But there are a few symptoms to watch out for. The wilting or yellowing of onion leaves is one of the most obvious signs

• Bacterial spot

  shed the leaves that are severely infected. Humid conditions are conducive for lesion expansion. On the stems, long, narrow cankers appear, which become

• A Growing Success at Welgro Produce

  January 12, 2022

  Koppert Consultant, has been providing pest control advice to the nursery for almost nine years. David’s knowledge ensures that various natural pest predators [...] of key beneficials. These included Neoseiulus californicus ( Spical-Plus ) for spider mite control in warm cucumber growing conditions, the predatory midge [...] monitor pests such as thrips and whitefly within the cucumber crop. A Vision for the future The three growers have a positive outlook, and want to invest in

• Two-spotted spider mite control in hardy nursery stock grown in polytunnels

  July 20, 2021

  explained Steve. For plants with a well-established canopy, predator application is achieved using the Spidex Vital ® shaker system, but for greater accuracy [...] spotted spider mite (TSSM) control strategies in hardy nursery stock (HNS) for many years. Over the last decade or so, some growers have significantly increased [...] damage occurs. Steve Usher, Koppert’s highly experienced Technical Consultant for the North West, provides advice and on-site support in many HNS crops. “This

• Cerall.. a powerful weapon against Fusarium, Tilletia caries and Septoria nodorum

  July 13, 2021

  great beginning for a healthy, flourishing and resilient crop, and is the perfect starting point for better production results. Biofungicide for seed treatment [...] thereby avoiding underdosing, for example. Koppert B.V. is not liable for any loss of quality if the product is stored for longer than recommended and/or [...] Cerall , available from Koppert Biological Systems. Cerall protects seed used for sowing. It is based on the strain MA 342 of the beneficial bacterium, Pseudomonas

• Natutec Drive – On the road to precision biological control

  March 10, 2021

  'Currently we are preparing for the spring season with the production of 20 Natutec Drive machines for key customers in the UK - mainly for strawberry applications [...] concerned with food safety and environmental issues, the demand for biological solutions for agriculture and horticulture continues to mount. This, together [...] got our first application accuracy for Thripex up to 95%, and this can only get better.' Brian Duggen, responsible for IPM at Keeling commented: 'Great to