• At Koppert, every day is Earth Day

  April 26, 2021

  marked in 1970. It gave a voice to an emerging public consciousness about the state of our planet. Since then, the day in has been honoured in 190 countries [...] many of the solutions for our worldly challenges lie in nature itself. That is why we believe that in order to solve the world’s biggest challenges, we need [...] can play a role in repairing the damage done. At Koppert, we look to nature for solutions, celebrate green technologies, and invest in innovative thinking

• Cutworms

  reach 4 cm or more when fully grown. The caterpillars may be encountered in the soil in a characteristic, circular position. Pupa are brown to dark brown and [...] seventh instars become negatively phototaxic and feed mostly at night and hide in the ground during the day. Damage from these instars is usually observed as [...] instars will occasionally tunnel into the growing stalk, disrupting the sap flow in the plant. Life cycle and appearance of Cutworms The adults of Agrotis spp

• Predatory mites

  larvae of fungus gnats in the soil, preventing them from turning into adult fungus gnats. Predatory mites packaging Predatory mites in bottles The standard [...] are similar to the adults in appearance, but smaller in size. Predatory mites are typically measuring only a millimetre in length. Their bodies are often [...] Predatory mites are beneficial arthropods used in pest control to manage and reduce populations of harmful pests in various agricultural and horticultural settings

• Sciarid flies

  species are mainly found in commercial mushroom cultivation where they can cause enormous damage. Sciarid flies are usually found in damp, humid environments [...] commonly in greenhouses throughout the world. Although they generally do little harm to healthy plants, sciarid flies are particularly problematic in cuttings [...] feed mainly on decaying plant material and on algae and fungi present in the soil. They, however, can also feed on root hairs, rootlets, and tender root

• Beneficial Nematodes For Biological Pest Control

  July 28, 2023

  parasitic nematodes are a common soil pest that affect plants, entomopathogenic or beneficial nematodes play an important role in the biological control of many [...] nematodes are an important aid in the fight against all kinds of insects. Traditionally, they were mainly used against soil pests, but research and field [...] pests without chemical residues. Koppert, as the leader in biological control, are experts in the production of these nematodes. Each of the three ent

• Tomato looper

  random objects and on tomato fruit, often in a bunch of ripening tomatoes, however, it can also be found in the soil. The pupa has a pale green body, with [...] family of Noctuidae . It is a tropical and subtropical species originating in the Mediterranean and northern Africa. The larva is highly polyphagous and [...] northerly countries and is now one of the most frequently found pest species in greenhouses. Damage symptoms The tomato looper (Chrysodeixis chalcites) is

• Koppert One

  - Digital platform for biological crop protection Koppert One is your all-in-one digital platform designed to simplify and strengthen biological crop [...] Timing can make or break the success of biological control. With Timing Expert in Koppert One, you always know when conditions are right for foliar nematode [...] Reduce the risk of unsuccessful applications Improve pest control results in the field Make confident, data-driven decisions The result? More consistent

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

  July 13, 2021

  verified by both the Soil Association and the Organic Farmers & Growers Farmers can also combine Cerall with other seed treatments, in order to save time [...] Approval (U.K.) • Cerall has a full approval in the U.K., MAPP number 19001 • Cerall also has been verified by the Soil Association & Organic Farmers & Growers [...] In cereal production, seed-borne fungi, such as Fusarium , Tilletia caries and Septoria nodorum are serious threats. These diseases harm the seeds of various

• Southern European marshland pyralid

  prolegs. Caterpillars are found in webs, preferably in damp, humid places and are thus mainly found low in the crop, often in decaying organic material on [...] caterpillars pupate in an earthen cocoon, concealed either within the crop or in another suitable spot in the vicinity. Pupation occurs in a cocoon made of [...] at night, but can sometimes be seen in the daytime. Eggs are laid singly or in groups of 5 to 10 eggs, overlapping in a tile-like fashion on both the upper

• Fit Roots for Plant Health

  March 30, 2021

  about optimizing plant growth in greenhouses, which Hoogendoorn Growth Management publishes in cooperation with its partners, in this case Koppert Biological [...] elaborates on the micro life in the root zone which is often underestimated in the current practice but plays a key role in plant health and resilience [...] visible, roots play an essential role in maintaining plant health . Roots are the physical foundation of the plant in the soil or substrate, and they take up