• Apple scab

  What is apple scab? Apple scab is one of the most economically important fungal diseases of apple worldwide. Caused by the fungus Venturia inaequalis [...] disease control. Biological control of apple scab Preventive disease management is essential for reducing apple scab pressure. Koppert supports sustainable orchard

• Early blight

  general the risk of Alternaria infection is larger under quite warm and humid conditions. Infection may take place within a few hours, with lesions occurring [...] during harvest (in potato and carrot). Post-harvest storage at 0-1 o C. A. brassicae and A. brassicicola : adjust the sowing date to avoid conditions conducive [...] General The only known stage in all Alternaria species is the asexual stage. Conidia and mycelium overwinter in the soil and on crop residues and cause

• Fit roots for plant health Technical bulletin 2020 EN

  nutrient in a different way (see figure 2). A pH level between 6.0 - 6.5 is the best range for most crops. 4 Figure 2: A pH level between 6.0 - 6.5 is the best [...] to plant health. 2 3 What is a sound root system? Obviously, each crop has its typical root architecture, ranging from a superficial root system to [...] to deep taproots, or a combination of these. But in general, one can say that a sound root system has a whitish colour, is very much branched (many side

• Yes, I’m satisfied with Natupol Booster and Koppert’s services!

  than natural bees Bumblebees have a high capacity to visit more flowers and are able to carry more pollen Bumblebees have a better tolerance to certain mi [...] MerryBerry is the largest plantation of bio blueberries in Romania. The farm is located in the village of Mija deep in the picturesque county of Dambovita [...] pollination is fully justified,’ says Expert Horticultural Engineer at MerryBerry, Madalin Slav. ‘At MerryBerry we understand how important pollination is in fruit

• Cactus mealybug

  Spilococcus cactearum ) is a pest of cacti and other succulents. It was first described in England but its origin is not clear. It is now found on many gr [...] occasionally. After the second instar, the males form a pupa. After a complete metamorphosis, a winged male emerges from this pupa. The males lack mouth [...] onwards are covered with a white waxy material in the form of powder, threads, spiky projections or platelets. Eggs are laid in a sticky, foamy mass of wax

• V10

  Treat one leaf per stem Select a fully expanded leaf which is positioned below the growing point Using a sponge with a scouring pad wipe and slightly wet [...] by other PepMV isolates is severely compromised due to its degradation by RNA silencing. In this way the plant is equipped with a high level of protection [...] 10-50 mg/litre. Preparation Shake the bottle well before use Use a disinfected bucket which is rinsed well with water before use Dilute 0.8 litre V10 with 8

• Neoseiulus cucumeris

  thrips larvae. Neoseiulus cucumeris is a valuable solution in integrated pest management (IPM) strategies, where it acts as a natural enemy to help control thrips [...] 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 [...] controlling thrips is mainly dependent on the size of the prey larvae. Thrips larvae try to defend themselves against an attack by a predatory mite by violently

• Caterpillar control in greenhouse crops

  June 20, 2019

  although some species live between leaves, or flowers, that have been spun together, in holes in stems, flowers, or fruit, or in the bark of trees. Important [...] harmful caterpillars that occur in the greenhouse belong to the Noctuidae, which is the largest of all the lepidopteran families. Their forewings are mostly shades [...] pronubana ). Cacoecimorpha pronubana - Carnation tortrix Lepidopteran biology is largely comparable. Females lay eggs on leaves either in groups or individually

• Lyprauta

  sp. are a transparent greyish white and have a long slender body. The head is brown or reddish. The pupae are white to yellow and embedded in a dense web [...] large numbers of new branches. This ultimately results in a reduced number of flower stems and a longer vegetative stage. The root damage can also form entry [...] Adults of P. trinidadensis have a variation of dark-coloured markings spread over their wings. Adults of L. cambria have a large dark-coloured mark on the

• Amblyseius andersoni

  Amblyseius andersoni is a species of predatory mite and is used for biological pest control in horticulture and agriculture. These predatory mites are [...] Amblyseius andersoni is not recommended as it is hindered by the glandular hairs on the stems and leaves and does not build up a population. Amblyseius [...] predatory mite Amblyseius andersoni is available in a bucket ( Anso-Mite ). Mix carefully by turning around the bucket a few times Carefully sprinkle on the