• Bugs

  harmful bugs in different crop stages. With Koppert’s biological solutions for bugs, professional growers can protect their crops effectively, reduce pest [...] control of bugs Bugs can cause extensive damage to greenhouse and field crops by feeding on plant tissues and fruits, leading to deformation, discoloration [...] loss. Effective bug control is key to maintaining healthy, high-quality crops. Biological control of bugs combines targeted monitoring and natural enemies

• Black root rot of cucurbits

  cortex (outer layer) has rotten away. Infection in the early stages of the crop results in stunted growth and smaller leaves with an intense green colour [...] case of a less severe infection, the vines may wilt at a late stage of the crop, but when water supply is in any way limited during earlier periods of high [...] irrigation water Prevent plant diseases by optimizing plant potential and crop resilience.

• Open field pollination

  promoting robust crop growth. Bumblebees in particular are nature’s best pollinators for open field crops, like cherries, apples and pears. These crops significantly [...] honeybees Outdoor crops pollination Short flowering crops Plums, peaches, apricots and almond trees are some short flowering open field crops. The effective [...] the best choice for long flowering crops. Outdoor crops pollination advice Achieving optimal pollination in outdoor crops is vital for ensuring abundant yields

• Tobacco aphid

  encountered in a range of crops in greenhouses, such as sweet pepper, aubergine, chrysanthemum, and various pot plants and cut flower crops. Damage symptoms Nymphs [...] making the crop and its fruit sticky. Black fungal moulds ( Cladosporium spp.) grow on this honeydew, contaminating fruit and ornamental crops and rendering [...] from the peach potato aphid in the Far East and is a key pest of tobacco crops in both the United States and South America. The tobacco aphid ( Myzus persicae

• Leafhoppers

  lower crop quality. In addition, leafhoppers can transmit plant pathogens, increasing the risk of disease spread within greenhouse and field crops. Effective [...] cultivation. By combining monitoring with targeted biological control, crops remain protected while preserving natural balance, ensuring consistent quality

• Flies

  common pest problem in greenhouse and field crops, where they disturb plant growth, spread diseases and affect crop hygiene. Their larvae can damage roots and [...] where it is causing serious damage to many soft fruit crops. Fly damage Flies can cause damage to crops both directly and indirectly. The type of damage depends [...] Effective fly control is essential to maintain healthy and high-quality crops. Biological control of flies combines targeted monitoring and natural enemies

• Bean seed fly

  officially known as Delia platura , is a common pest that targets bean crops but can attack crucifers, cereals and tubers worldwide. Adult flies lay eggs [...] pests and plant pathogens. This feeding activity can significantly reduce crop yields. Bean seed fly damage The damage symptoms of bean seed fly infestation [...] take prompt action to address the infestation and minimize damage to your crop. Recognise bean seed fly The adult bean seed fly ( Delia platura ) is a small

• Pierce's disease of grapevine

  peach leaves slows down the spread both within this crop as well as from this crop to other crops. How to prevent Pierce's disease of grapevine Control [...] and weeds and their presence increases the risk of infection in cultivated crops. The spread from one host plant species to another is still under investigation [...] inoculum sources Prevent plant diseases by optimizing plant potential and crop resilience.

• Root and crown rot of strawberry

  etc. between subsequent crops Disinfect water used for irrigation Prevent plant diseases by optimizing plant potential and crop resilience.

• Damping-off

  tum mostly occurs in young plants and damage is more extensive in young crops. Damage symptoms Pythium affects roots, in particular those of seedlings [...] at the start by using higher substrate blocks for the seedlings. In field crops: Avoid the use of fields with inadequate drainage or improve the drainage [...] planting/sowing. Prevent plant diseases by optimizing plant potential and crop resilience.