• How to prevent Fusarium in pepper crops: Protect your plants with Trianum

  November 20, 2024

  can be observed. A Fusarium infection can lead to root rot and stunted growth, which results in yield loss. Also the plant’s vascular system can be affected

• Flowering and Pollination in Blueberry

  April 2, 2019

  resulting in poor pollination . This can be true, of course, but there are other reasons why pollination can be disappointing, including weather conditions [...] Before the plant goes into dormancy, the plant is ‘deciding’ which buds will be vegetative, and which buds generative. The more energy the plant has, the [...] 60-80 times higher than in a leaf. Although calcium and trace elements can be supplied using standard fertilisers, this is not always sufficient. To support

• Fit roots for plant health Technical bulletin 2020 EN

  acids. The more plants are being cultivated in a balanced way, the fewer of these substances will be available. So, for a plant to be resistant, it is essential [...] interconnected, it will be no surprise that this also applies to the root system and the three plant balances. This role will be described below. Roots [...] the soil or substrate, and they take up water, minerals and metabolites to be transported to the leaves, flowers and fruits. Roots also excrete carbohydrates

• The Swirski-Mite Revolution: A Game-Changer in Pest Control

  September 30, 2024

  effective glutton, it can also be used in many crops and under a great variety of circumstances. In the first instance, it can be used in large fruiting vegetable [...] blackberry, as well as cutflowers and pot plants. ‘The predatory mite can also be introduced in a variety of circumstances. Think of factors such as humidity

• Getting a head start - The importance of scouting in winter

  January 31, 2025

  such as cutworms , can clip plants at the soil surface; some insects may be nocturnal and burrow into the soil during the day, making it difficult to [...] identify the culprit. Leaf-feeding is more obvious, and sometimes the insect may be present. However, if you see shot holing you may need to cut the plant open [...] winter and early spring, the integration of biological control measures can be particularly effective when combined with vigilant scouting practices. Targeting

• Sustainable cultivation goes much further than pests and natural enemies

  December 18, 2018

  R&D and we have a lot of highly-educated scientific staff. For the time being, however, we will need to keep collaborating with universities, testing stations [...] latest technologies, you can take care of much more yourself than you used to be able to, as long as you have qualified people at your disposal, of course [...] as maize, soya, and sugar cane. Drones with cameras and sensors will soon be used to detect pest hotspots in the enormous areas of land devoted to these

• Licence permits release of Koppert Swirski Mite® in polytunnels in England

  January 6, 2021

  provide good activity against whiteflies and spider mites . The products will be available from the start of the 2021 season. Central to Koppert’s new product [...] Senior Strawberry Consultant for Koppert UK. “Finally, tunnel-grown crops can be treated with a predatory mite which delivers higher levels of activity against [...] the end of the season when cooler conditions prevail, with Swirski Mite® being used during the warmer months from May to August,” explained Jasper. “This

• Effective Wireworm Control In Potato Crops With Beneficial Nematodes

  July 19, 2024

  Trial results show that by adopting beneficial nematodes damage to tubers can be reduced by up to 30%, which ultimately converts into higher yields and revenue [...] biodegradable formulation. Both Koppert's Casea and Capyphor nematode products can be used to combat wireworms. Application Techniques & Timing Nematodes are typically [...] the impact of nematode biocontrol. A strategy of applying split doses can be followed to ensure that the whole risk period is covered. The use of beneficial

• Isonet T for Tuta absoluta

  April 10, 2019

  absoluta sex pheromone (see picture below). For best results Isonet T should be applied at the start of the tomato crop, or even a few days in advance of [...] e.g. in December or January for long season crops). The dispensers should be hung vertically from the crop wire, clips or strings (see crop picture below)

• World Food Day 2020

  October 16, 2020

  essential for the overall functioning and well-being of the ecosystem. There's still a lot of research to be done. 'At Koppert, we are aware of the enormous [...] the problems we face in agriculture and horticulture today.' 'There would be no life on Earth without bacteria, fungi and viruses – these are essential [...] further develop this potential into affordable products that are proven to be effective to enable more sustainable production methods, resulting in resilient