• Damping-off

  enable the spores to move through water. The zoospores are chemically drawn to the growing roots of young plants and move towards them through the soil water [...] of the substrate below 70% and ensure good drainage Disinfect recirculating nutrient solutions. Increase the distance to the main substrate at the start [...] bulbs. At first, the plants recover during the night, but later the plants wilt irreversibly. In potted plants the flower buds fall off. The side roots rot

• Greenhouse crop pollination

  contributes to year-round cultivation of crops and supporting a more stable and sustainable agricultural industry. For the past 40 years we have been at the forefront [...] Our team of experts is dedicated to creating sustainable pollination systems that mimic and enhance the natural process to optimize crop production. Our flagship [...] pollination is vital because it ensures the efficient fertilization of plants within a controlled environment, leading to increased crop yields, improved fruit

• Leafhoppers

  growth and can lead to reduced yield and lower crop quality. In addition, leafhoppers can transmit plant pathogens, increasing the risk of disease spread [...] greenhouse and field crops. Effective leafhopper control is therefore essential to maintain healthy and productive cultivation. By combining monitoring with [...] preserving natural balance, ensuring consistent quality and optimal yield. Solutions for leafhopper control

• Capyphor

  inside the host. This kills the pest within a few hours to days after infection. Visual effect Infected pest insects in the root zone turn red to brown [...] 15-20°C/59-68°F) Stir well and leave the contents to soak for five minutes Stir again and pour the contents of the bucket into the half-filled spray tank (except [...] biological solutions As a general rule for tank mixing, always add the nematodes to a fully filled tank containing the compatible product The product is

• Beneficial Nematodes For Biological Pest Control

  July 28, 2023

  skin. The nematodes then release the pathogenic bacteria they carry with them. These bacteria kill the insect and digest it from the inside. The nematodes [...] used for the control of Crane Fly larvae & Caterpillars. Enormous Potential The potential of beneficial nematodes to support the transition to sustainable [...] nematodes feed on the tissues of the dead insect and reproduce in large numbers. The pest insect dies within a few days. The nematodes that emerge then start

• Koppert Launches Renewed Side Effects App

  October 11, 2024

  AI tool. The new Digital Assistant feature on the app won the international GreenTech concept award in June for its potential to contribute to advancing [...] features include the search history, which can trace the user’s earlier inquiries, and an improved design and interface to add to the user’s experience [...] features of the renewed Side Effects app include Koppert’s Digital Assistant, making the Side Effects app the first of Koppert’s digital tools to feature this

• Mirical - Revolutionary Packaging Simplifies Application & Maximises Whitefly Control

  January 8, 2024

  development, the new solution makes full use of the bugs ' predatory behaviours to control Whitefly in a number of greenhouse vegetables. True to Koppert's [...] clumping and improves the distribution of the bugs in the crop. Easier to apply and with more exact dosing, this new and improved solution results in a faster [...] as a natural habitat for the Mirical bugs , as well as a highly effcient release system, making the product easier to use. The cardboard strips are fully

• New Generation Mycotal

  June 2, 2023

  production processes to ensure that growers continue to benefit from the highest quality and best performing biological crop protection solutions. Mycotal is an [...] Improvement The task of optimising Mycotal involved checking the quality of Mycotal spores all along the production process, finding the ideal settings [...] with special attention to temperature fluctuations during the fermentation and concentration process. "The production improvements to Mycotal have resulted

• Two-spotted spider mite control in hardy nursery stock grown in polytunnels

  July 20, 2021

  hairs. “For the protection of tall open canopies we like to use the Spidex Boost ® sachets, which can be attached from the plant’s petiole using the sachet’s [...] sachet’s hook. Once in position, a small incision to the sachet allows the predators to escape over the ensuing 7-10 days,” explained Steve. For plants with [...] complexity. The production of a diverse range of plants often leads to a much wider range of pests that require a mix of ICM solutions to keep pests below

• Gilfresh Pumpkin Pollination Providing Excellent Yields

  May 5, 2023

  Commitment To Pollination Richard believes the local demographic had a big impact in inspiring Gilfesh to increase pollination efforts through the use of Koppert [...] due to the number of apple orchards located here. We were aware of how important pollination was in the surrounding orchards, and when we started to grow [...] continuing to expand their portfolio as they continue to provide quality vegetables for retail and food manufacturing customers throughout the island of