• New Leaf Plants back Koppert biocontrol

  June 9, 2021

  acre site in 2013, with a vision of becoming one of the most esteemed nursery stock suppliers in the UK and Europe. They embarked on a programme of investment [...] The primary aim is clear: to become one of the leading producers of climbing plants in the home and European markets. “We have developed a reputation as [...] sus, Solanum, Trachelospermum and Wisteria . “It is imperative that we manage pests and diseases in a preventative and pro-active way, in order to meet

• Effective Wireworm Control In Potato Crops With Beneficial Nematodes

  July 19, 2024

  which lay eggs in the soil, can help predict wireworm infestations and is also a helpful protocol in which to determine the species of the pest. Digging [...] entomopathogenic nematodes or beneficial nematodes , are a group of parasitic nematodes that have a unique relationship with insects. They play an important [...] terms of a temperature window, tolerating both cold and hot temperatures. Both these products are available in large agri-ready formats with a highly soluble

• ‘Knowing & recognizing’ now available in 4 languages

  May 23, 2018

  of biological control agents, knowledge of their biology is therefore of utmost importance. A knowledge company The English version of ‘Knowing and re [...] it’s important that information concerning the prevalent pests and diseases is accessible to other parts of the world in different languages. ’As both public [...] while working in partnership with nature. ‘Knowing & recognizing’ received a massive make-over in 2017 and now counts 443 pages of the latest information

• Even distribution of predatory insects with Natutec Drive

  was a brilliant move,’ says Glasshouse Manager Angel Angelov. ‘When it comes to the even distribution of Koppert’s predatory insects , it’s in a class of [...] innovation.’ Uniform dispersion Dyson Farming is the biggest private landowner in the United Kingdom and grows a variety of crops. The family-owned agricultural [...] product uniformly dispersed. Natutec Drive is easy to use and takes care of all these problems. We now spend less than a quarter of the time we used to spend

• Vidi Funda

  may develop fungal growth. Under aerobic conditions this is a sign that the substrate biology is active and becoming more resilient The fungus will disappear [...] substrate Applications could be repeated for certain crops Consult a Koppert advisor or a recognised distributor of Koppert products for advice on the best [...] microbial population, and release the minerals into the surrounding soil. It is this gradual decomposition that supports and develops the microbial life and

• Dacnusa sibirica

  sibirica Dacnusa sibirica is a small parasitic wasp belonging to the family Braconidae . This insect is known for its role as a biological control agent [...] Dacnusa sibirica is even capable of distinguishing a leaf that has already been visited from one that has not. Dacnusa sibirica is a solitary parasitic [...] wasp Dacnusa sibirica Dacnusa sibirica is highly efficient at detecting a plant affected by leaf miners . Once such a plant has been found, suitable hosts

• Vidi Fol (Fortafol)

  from 0.5-3 litres/ha Applications should be repeated a number of times Consult a Koppert advisor or a recognised distributor of Koppert products for advice [...] drenching equipment. Application as drench or via irrigation system: A separate tank/container is recommended for the proper preparation and application of the [...] countries the product is sold under the old name Fortafol Vidi Fol can cause damage to young plants. Test the sensitivity of the plants on a small scale, prior

• Thripex-Plus

  Release should be repeated after 4 weeks if the pest is not controlled. Consult a Koppert advisor or a recognised distributor of Koppert products for advice [...] Environmental conditions Neoseiulus cucumeris is most effective at temperatures between 15 and 25°C (59 and 77°F). It is not effective at temperatures above 30°C/86°F [...] action Predatory mites multiply in the sachet and disperse into the crop over a period of several weeks. Predatory mites use their piercing mouthparts to extract

• Pherodis Fruit Fly Attractant

  Attractant is ready to use Fill the Drososan trap with 200 ml of the luring substance Refill when the luring substance has evaporated or is saturated with [...] In combination with a Drososan trap, monitoring and trapping of Drosophila suzukii in various fruit crops. Pests Spotted wing drosophila ( Drosophila suzukii)

• Cerall

  strain MA342 After the application of Cerall, a biofilm is created around the seed. Cerall has a direct inhibitory effect on various fungal diseases present [...] hot water and a suitable detergent before and after applying Cerall. Application Wear appropriate protective clothing. Cerall is offered as a ready-to-use [...] Apply preventively at a rate of 1 litre/100 kg of seed Always check the product label for more information Consult a Koppert advisor or a recognised distributor