• Fit roots for plant health Technical bulletin 2020 EN

  January 1, 1970

  internal balance, which is continuously changing. According to Chaboussou, it is not just any plant which is attacked by pests and diseases, but only those which [...] theories for both mechanisms. But whatever theory applies, it is always beneficial if there is sufficient refreshment of the nutrient solution. This washes [...] rhizosphere – at that time called ‘soil food web’. This method is still practiced, although it is rather labour-intensive and costly. Much progress has been

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

  January 1, 1970

  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 [...] plantation is in the third year of production and we used one Natupol Booster hive per hectare last spring. The other part of the plantation is in the second

• Verticillium wilt

  January 1, 1970

  the microsclerotia are formed. The spread of the fungus by mycelium growth is limited. Dispersal from plant to plant takes place via water, soil particles [...] seed-borne and tuber-borne. The optimum temperature for Verticillium albo-atrum is 21 °C and growth stops above 30 °C, whereas Verticillium dahliae has an optimum [...] to prevent Verticillium wilt Start with clean soil or substrate by heating it at a temperature if at least 65 o C for a minimum of 30 minutes Use clean

• V10

  January 1, 1970

  Infection 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 [...] 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 litres of cold [...] F) Application 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

• Ulti-Mite: Revolutionising biocontrol with innovative predatory mite sachets

  October 21, 2024

  halt. How do predatory mite sachets work? The Ulti-Mite predatory mite sachet is specifically designed to support continuous reproduction of predatory mites [...] compostable Ulti-Mite sachets are crafted from specially developed foil that is 100% industrial compostable, meaning they can be responsibly disposed of along [...] Ulti-Mite sachet was Amblyseius swirskii , branded as Swirski Ulti-Mite . Since its market debut in 2006, this beneficial has been a resounding success and has

• Whitefly

  January 1, 1970

  whiteflies are usually white or pale yellow in color. This is due to the wax produced by the adults, which is covering their body and wings. Some species have dark [...] more slowly or become stunted. This is because the insects are drawing nutrients away from the plant as they feed on its sap. Sticky residue: Whiteflies excrete [...] structure of the leaf on which it lives. On very hairy leaves, the larva can sometimes become deformed if the growth is obstructed by the stiff hairs.

• Natupol Trio

  January 1, 1970

  size and pollination performance. After some weeks the colony will reach its maximum size and starts declining in size and pollination activity. Colony [...] Position the Natupol Trio hives evenly througout the plot. The best position is on a horizontal platform just above the ground Wait at least for half an hour [...] sunlight and rain, and weigh down the hive for example with a stone, to prevent it from blowing away Open the ventilation openings on top of the hive during

• Swirski Ulti-Mite

  January 1, 1970

  swirskii is most effective at temperatures between 20 and 32°C (68 and 90°F). It is not effective at temperatures below 18°C/64°F. Amblyseius swirskii is sensitive [...] evenly spaced in the crop. Release should be repeated after 4 weeks if the pest is not controlled. Consult a Koppert advisor or a recognised distributor of Koppert

• FAQ Spidex Vital

  January 1, 1970

  formulation of Phytoseiulus persimilis. Is this a different Phytoseiulus species to the Spidex I am used to? No, it is exactly the same Phytoseiulus species [...] What is the difference in the product presentation? Spidex Vital consists of all mobile stages of Phytoseiulus persimilis. The carrier material is the same [...] What obstacle did Koppert overcome to produce this product, I have been told it was near impossible? After years of research, Koppert has managed to develop

• Beneficial nematodes

  January 1, 1970

  : This species is known for its effectiveness against pests such as wireworms, various caterpillars , and weevil and beetle larvae. Its ability to adapt [...] the 100th anniversary of Dr. Steiner's discovery of beneficial nematodes. It chronicles their remarkable journey from initial discovery to present-day [...] adapt to different temperatures makes it a good choice for controlling caterpillars in various crops. Heterorhabditis bacteriophora : These nematodes are