Cutworms

become negatively phototaxic and feed mostly at night and hide in the ground during the day. Damage from these instars is usually observed as a cutting of [...] 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 [...] stages. Pupation takes place in the ground. Depending on the temperature, the development from egg to adult takes about 40-60 days.

Glume blotch

visible after five to seven days. On the lesions, new pycnidia are formed. The conidia that are produced in these pycnidia emerge in a pink slimy substance [...] (RH). The optimum temperature for germination of the conidia is between 20 and 25 °C. The ascospores are responsible for wind dispersal of the fungus over [...] as brown, elongated lesions with a light halo on leaves, stems and glumes. In the centre of the lesions, light-coloured translucent pycnidia (fruiting bodies)

100% Sustainable Agriculture

production for a healthy planet. Partners with nature, that is the guiding principle in everything we do! Pioneering is not new to Koppert. In fact, it’s [...] it’s in our DNA. Fifty years ago our founder was the first to introduce a natural enemy to combat spider mite in horticulture. In doing so, he laid the foundation [...] expert knowledge and a great deal of experience! Growing in a sustainable manner with respect for our future generations makes it even more challenging.

Veni Biosulfur

Koppert advisor or a recognised distributor of Koppert products for advice on the best strategy for your situation. Notes Sulphur can cause visible residue. Adding [...] sulphur taken up by the plant. Sulphur is an essential building block in plant metabolism for the formation of amino acids, proteins, enzymes, antioxidants and [...] See package for expiry date Storage time will decrease once package has been opened Storage temperature 5-20°C/41-68°F. Storage conditions In a cool dark

Treatment of bumblebee stings and allergies

itching may last for hours or even days. In some cases, the local reaction may spread somewhat; in this case it usually takes longer for the symptoms to [...] Bumblebees are found in the natural environment in many countries. In addition, bumblebees and honeybees are used as pollinators in agricultural and ho [...] to the site. In addition, a number of anti-itch ointments are available (e.g. containing diethyl-m-toluamide). In the rare case of a sting in the mouth or

Dwarf bunt

which in turn become a source of disease in the next season. The optimum temperature for germination is 3-8 °C and it takes three to ten weeks for germination [...] teliospores in the soil or on seed. The soil-borne teliospores are the main source of primary infection. The soil-borne teliospores may survive in soil without [...] inoculum Sowing winter crops early in the fall when temperatures are still above 15°C at the critical first 11 days reduces the risk of infection by Triticum

Bacterial wilt, brown rot

35-37 °C, the optimum for Race 3 is 27 °C, which makes it more dangerous in temperate regions. It survives well in water and in many different soil types [...] is not seen in Clavibacter -infected plants. In tomato, the youngest leaves are affected first. They show signs of wilting during the day which may disappear [...] quarantine organism in Europe and considered a bioterrorist organism in the United States. It is a commonly found soil-inhabitant in tropical and subtropical

Horiver Rollertrap

For trapping whiteflies, thrips , leaf miner and fungus gnats in hot spots or places where high pressure can be expected, such as along gables, ventilation [...] Timing In high crops Rollertraps should preferably be installed when the crop is still low, just before or after planting. Storage time See Best before [...] Insect pests are attracted to the colour of the sticky trap and get caught in the glue. Presentation Polyethylene ribbon coated with wet sticky glue. Available

Brown soft scale

young, but in fact the first instar nymph emerges from the egg under the mother’s scale. The pink crawlers are active for two or three days and disperse [...] soft scale Coccus hesperidum is very common in tropical and sub-tropical regions and is also a common pest in greenhouses throughout the world. C. hesperidum [...] is often attended by ants. The ants will clean and protect the coccids and in turn benefit from a rich food source. The honeydew also quickly becomes infected

Pea and Bean Weevil Trap

Use the Pea and Bean Weevil Trap for monitoring pea and bean weevil in combination with species-specific pheromone. Pests Pea and bean weevil ( Sitona [...] Broad bean, peas. Mode of action The Pea and Bean Weevil Trap needs to be used in combination with Pherodis pheromone dispensers. The dispensers release a [...] fic pheromone which lures the male and female weevils into the trap. Once in the trap they cannot escape and are easy to detect, count and identify. P