• Angular leaf spot

  appearance of Angular leaf spot Xanthomonas fragariae overwinters in plants and dead leaves, that become the primary source of infection in the spring. The bacteria [...] become visible on the upper side of the leaf as irregular spots which are first reddish brown and then become necrotic. The foliar symptoms are the most important [...] not independantly in the soil. Under humid conditions, bacteria ooze from the lesions on the leaves and form a secondary source of infection. They are

• Spotted Wing Drosophila

  tubes which stick out of the fruit. There are three larval instars and in the third instar the larvae are about 3.9 mm long. The pupae of Drosophila suzukii [...] Larval feeding in the fruit leads to fruit tissue collapse. Even if the fruits have not collapsed, the occurrence of larvae within the fruit makes them [...] General Since the start of its invasion in 2008/2009, the spotted wing drosophila, which is originally from Asia, has spread extensively in North and South

• A Growing Success at Welgro Produce

  January 13, 2022

  Produce was featured in a recent episode of the RTE 1 television series ‘Ear to the Ground’ aired on Thursday 18 th November. During the RTE coverage David [...] and in need of modernisation, the three growers have demonstrated that they certainly have the know-how when it comes to growing a quality crop of cucumbers [...] growing conditions, the predatory midge larvae of Aphidoletes ( Aphidend ), which feed on the black aphid Aphis gossypii , and the parasitic wasp, Aphidius

• Pepper

  worldwide. The development of greenhouse technology has allowed for an increase in per crop harvest from 2-3 months in the field to 8-9 months in a greenhouse [...] varieties grown in commercial greenhouses are supported to prevent damage or breakage of their tender stems. The pepper plant has become one of the most widely [...] The pepper plant (genus Capsicum ) belongs to the nightshade family Solanaceae. This plant genus includes all varieties of peppers, including the mild

• Koppert Foundation

  and improvement of the health and availability of food and nutrition for those who need it most. Scope Koppert Foundation focuses on three domains: supporting [...] Koppert established the Koppert Foundation on their 50 th anniversary in 2017. This Foundation aims to contribute to sustainable solutions for horticulture [...] smallholder farmers providing education about our wonderful partnering with nature in integrated crop management supporting local Koppert employees with their

• Trianum-G

  develop. Parasitism of pathogens Trianum-G grows around the mycelia of the pathogens. The cell walls of the pathogens break down and the pathogens die. S [...] blowing away the small granules. Make sure that the Trianum-G granules flow smoothly through the tube system of the spreaders (avoid curves in the tubes). Use [...] n. Dosage The dosage of Trianum-G depends on the crop and should always be adjusted to the particular situation. Check the label to find the recommended

• Thripex-V

  larvae of various thrips species. Crops Do not use in tomato. Mode of action Predatory mites use their piercing mouthparts to extract the contents of their [...] and a fraction of bran. Application Turn and shake the bottle or bucket gently before use Bottle: Push the centre of the cap to open the dosage hole Bucket: [...] distribute Thripex Sprinkle material on leaves or put small heaps on rockwool slabs Make sure the material remains on the introduction site for at least a

• Koppert Launches Renewed Side Effects App

  October 11, 2024

  integrated pest management programs. The app currently provides critical advice on the side effects of chemical agents on biological control products and [...] Vroegop. ‘The new and improved features on our Side Effects app make it one of the most comprehensive and effective Integrated Pest Management tools on the market [...] Assistant New features of the renewed Side Effects app include Koppert’s Digital Assistant, making the Side Effects app the first of Koppert’s digital tools

• Fusarium head blight or scab

  density. The foot of the plant is infected, either because the seedling was infected or by direct infection of the foot by overwintering inoculum. On the infected [...] years in the soil and on crop residues of infected plants as chlamydospores (thick walled mycelium cells) or mycelium. Survival is also possible on seed [...] takes place as infection of the roots at the root tip or in small wounds, for example where lateral roots branch off from the tap root. Gibberella zeae

• Trianum-P

  develop. Parasitism of pathogens Trianum-P grows around the mycelia of the pathogens. The cell walls of the pathogens break down and the pathogens die. S [...] Add 1 volume of Trianum-P to 5 volumes of water in a bucket Mix thoroughly Add the suspension to the required amount of water to obtain the final spray [...] Trianum-P Dosage The dosage of Trianum-P depends on the crop and should always be adjusted to the particular situation. Check the label to find the recommended