• Phytophthora blight

  General Late blight (Phytophthora infestans f.sp. infestans) is also known as Phytophthora blight, tomato blight, early / late blight tomato, potato blight [...] s in roots, infected tubers and bulbs or in the soil in different stages: as oospores (sexual overwintering spores), sporangia (special structures which [...] splash promote disease. Ensure fast drying and wound healing, by allowing air circulation Disinfect recirculating nutrient solutions Prevent plant diseases

• Oak processionary moth

  reducing the viability of oak trees. However, this is usually less of a problem as the trees normally recover from this. More important is the health risk posed [...] allergenic protein, thaumetopoein; which can be actively released in the air when the larvae are disturbed. After moulting, the previous stage's hairs

• Apple scab

  black lesions on developing fruit Cracked, corky, misshapen, or rusted fruit as lesions expand Premature leaf yellowing, browning, and early leaf drop Reduced [...] providing an additional source of infection. Primary infection During spring, as temperatures rise and rainfall occurs, ascospores mature from bud break onwards [...] practices Use scab-resistant cultivars when possible Prune to ensure good air circulation through the canopy, which decreases the duration of leaf wetness

• Damping-off

  roots rot and very little of the root system survives. On the border between air and soil or substrate the plant turns brown. A typical symptom of a Pythium [...] separate group of microorganisms and is therefore not a real fungus. It survives as oospores, resting spores which are resistant to unfavourable conditions,

• Integrated Pest Management

  What is IPM? Integrated Pest Management, often referred to as IPM, is a sustainable and environmentally responsible approach to pest management. It employs [...] early issue identification and prompt action. By employing insect traps, such as sticky traps and pheromones, growers can promptly detect the presence of pests [...] Horiver) is very important for monitoring the flying stages of pests such as whitefly and thrips . For some pests, pheromones can can further improve

• Steinernema feltiae

  your local Koppert representative for specific advice Spray the solution as soon as it is prepared and within a short timeframe. Do not store mixed suspensions [...] bacteria that kill the host within a few days. They are often applied to the soil as a biological control method to target pest larvae, offering a natural and [...] 10-31°C/50-88°F but performs best at temperatures between 14-26°C/57-79°F Soil or air temperature below 5°C/41°F and above 35°C/95°F can be lethal Nematodes are

• Steinernema carpocapsae

  contact your local representative for specific advice Spray the solution as soon as it is prepared and within a short timeframe. Do not store mixed suspensions [...] few days. This species is particularly effective against insect pests such as caterpillars , grubs, beetle larvae , and fly larvae . Steinernema carpocapsae [...] carpocapsae nematodes are often applied to the soil or sprayed onto plant foliage as a biological control method, offering a natural and environmentally friendly

• Spidex Vital lives up to its promises

  start of February. ‘I have three crops a year,’ he tells us five weeks later. ‘As the old crop is always cleared away, I start from scratch each time and have [...] This is always a critical and tense moment on cucumber farms like mine. And as spider mites can cause real problems in this type of crop, an even better [...] tackling spider mites and hot-spots, the beneficials search more effectively and as they lay their eggs earlier, the population develops more rapidly.’ A sense

• Black root rot of cucurbits

  little else is known about the life cycle. The fungus is dispersed by water, air and soil particles. How to prevent Black root rot of cucurbits Test for the

• Natutec Drive takes centre stage

  January 6, 2021

  interested they are advised to get in contact with their Koppert consultant as soon as possible,” added David. David Davidson, Koppert consultant for Ireland [...] Swirski Mite, into a hopper, then onwards via a series of tubes, on a flow of air. The application process is controlled from a touch-screen inside the tractor