• Plant Pollinator interactions in high temperatures

  hand. A humidity of 85% is fine for pollination in a semi-closed greenhouse, while a humidity of more than 80% starts to impede pollination in a conventional [...] implications for yield and quality. It is essential to point out that exposure to maximum temperatures of more than 30° C for a couple of hours has a negligible [...] negligible effect on pollination. However, a full day above 30° C has an immediate effect on pollination. If the temperature reaches 40° C for one hour, there

• Leaf miners

  target pupae in the soil. Sticky traps help monitor adult activity and support timely intervention. With Koppert’s biological solutions for leaf miners [...] cosmetic damage. In (sub)tropical areas this can lead to burning in fruit such as tomato and melon. Loss of leaves also reduces yield. In full-grown plants [...] vegetable crops, however, a considerable quantity of foliage can be lost before the harvest is affected. The size of a leaf tunnel depends on the stage of development

• Expanded board to strengthen development at Koppert Biological Systems

  December 18, 2018

  much more specific in nature and, together, cover all areas in which the company operates. In addition to the expansion, there is also a shift within the [...] board members, are now taking place on the Advisory Board. Ready for the future ‘Our rapid growth and the need for specific divisions like Horti, Agri [...] increased the size of its board in response to the projected growth of the Dutch family company. Koppert is a global specialist in biological crop protection

• Fusarium wilt

  be seen when the stems are cut. In banana, whole plantations may die and the soil may not be suitable for planting for many years to come. Life cycle and [...] similar to that of most Fusarium species. Fusarium overwinters for many years in the soil and on crop residues of infected plants as chlamydospores (thick walled [...] or 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. How to prevent

• Anso-Mite Plus

  not controlled. Consult a Koppert advisor or a recognised distributor of Koppert products for advice on the best strategy for your situation. Environmental [...] Certainty in the quality of every sachet and bottle of our predatory mites A turning point in Almeria: how predatory mites helped transform agriculture A life-long [...] rust mites. Crops Do not use in tomato. Mode of action Predatory mites multiply in the sachet and disperse into the crop over a period of several weeks. Predatory

• Mirical

  material on clean, dry rock wool slabs, in Diboxes or on leaves. Make sure the material is not disturbed for at least a few hours Introduce in clusters [...] repeated after 2 weeks. Consult a Koppert advisor or a recognised distributor of Koppert products for advice on the best strategy for your situation. Environmental [...] and/or Artefeed as a food source, as the predatory bug population needs time to establish and develop. Mirical can also survive on plant sap, however absence

• Effective spider mite control with predatory mites

  chemical tools in an IPM program. Koppert: expert in predatory mite solutions Koppert offers solutions for both preventive and curative applications in crops such [...] mites, food, and carrier - great for gradual, continuous release in greenhouses. Ulti-Mite sachets For biological control in suboptimal circumstances. Made [...] pests in horticulture, damaging crops rapidly and thriving in hot, dry conditions. Their resistance to chemical pesticides makes biological control a critical

• Thripor-L

  material on clean rock wool slabs, leaves and/or in application boxes (Dibox) Apply in groups of at least 50 insects in order to establish a population [...] conditions In the dark, bottle horizontally. Recommended for you Towards a chemical-free future in agriculture: The vision of grower Koen Recommended for you [...] advisor or a recognised distributor of Koppert products for advice on the best strategy for your situation. Environmental conditions Optimal temperatures

• Blueberry

  can promote biological control, minimise the need for chemical pesticides, and maintain a healthier balance in the ecosystem. This approach not only protects [...] can be trapped in insect traps ( Drososan for Spotted Wing Drosophila and Moskisan for Mediterranean fruit fly), which are combined with a lure (Fruit Fly [...] Furthermore, bumblebees exhibit a certain level of flower constancy, meaning they tend to focus on one species of flower at a time before moving to the next

• Thripex

  Bucket: Use a spoon to distribute Thripex Sprinkle material on leaves or put small heaps on rockwool slabs Make sure the material remains on the introduction [...] advisor or a recognised distributor of Koppert products for advice on the best strategy for your situation. Environmental conditions Neoseiulus cucumeris [...] Storage conditions In the dark, provide ventilation to prevent CO 2 accumulation. Recommended for you Trianum effectively controls Pythium in cucumber Recommended