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

  November 20, 2024

  measures is crucial to avoid this disease. Trianum as a preventative measure One preventive measure is the timely application of Trianum. Trianum is a biological [...] including Fusarium oxysporum , Fusarium solani, and Fusarium lactis . Depending on the Fusarium specie, different symptoms can be observed. A Fusarium infection [...] biological fungicide based on the fungus Trichoderma harzianum strain T-22. This biological fungicide protects plant roots against a wide range of diseases

• Horiver Drystick

  contrast to Horiver Wetstick , the glue of Horiver Drystick does not come off on your hands Horiver Drystick traps generally do not catch insects for as long [...] saturated earlier with insects or dust and debris The silicone cover paper is perforated and can be removed in sections for monitoring purposes Storage

• Expanded board to strengthen development at Koppert Biological Systems

  December 18, 2018

  Dutch family company. Koppert is a global specialist in biological crop protection . The new composition allows for more focus on specific areas of operation [...] Paul Koppert. ‘Three of the original board members will stay on to ensure continuity and pass on their valuable experience in leading the company. The new [...] all areas in which the company operates. In addition to the expansion, there is also a shift within the management. Founder Peter Koppert and advisor John

• ‘Knowing & recognizing’ now available in 4 languages

  December 18, 2018

  of the latest information, dozens of illustrations on the life cycles of insects and 700 photographs on the most prevalent pests, diseases and their natural [...] was published 25 years ago. The new version is the biggest to date, partly because of the new section on microbiology – an increasingly important component [...] recognizing’ – Koppert Biological Systems’ revised and updated reference book on pests, disease and their biological solutions – has been translated into Dutch

• Cyclamen main pest pressures

  May 17, 2019

  , or western flower thrips (WFT), is the most common species found in Cyclamen. If a biological control strategy is not implemented, both larvae and adult [...] cause plant damage, by piercing cells on the leaf surface, and sucking out the contents. This causes silver-grey spots on the leaves, with dark green spots [...] Cyclamen mite Cyclamen mite, Phytonemus pallidus , is a very tiny mite, only just visible to the naked eye, and is must commonly found in glasshouses. The mites

• Beneficial Nematodes For Biological Pest Control

  July 28, 2023

  even pesticide resistance, growers rely on nematodes as a permanent solution for crop protection . That solution is safe for growers and consumers alike. [...] against soil pests, but research and field experience show that it is possible to use them on leaves as well. This development opens up a world of new possibilities [...] Koppert nematodes do not leave any harmful residue on crops, which make them safe for the growers who handle them and the people who consume them. How

• A life-long passion for predatory mites

  September 30, 2024

  before I started here. This is where it all began and where it is still happening now and in the future. At Koppert we are on a mission to change the face [...] different locations.’ Collaboration is key Staying ahead of the game by listening to growers and anticipating their problems is a daily routine at Koppert. It [...] consistently available and quality ingredients is crucial and a good supply chain for the raw materials is key. We have constantly upgraded and refined their

• SWD

  May 8, 2019

  (starting in March) is now thought to be crucial to minimizing the impact of SWD on vulnerable crops. Continuous monitoring until November is recommended. Traps [...] Based on apple cider vinegar, very attractive to SWD, particularly early in the season when few other food sources are available The attractant is a clear [...] Fly Attractant Spotted wing drosophila (SWD), a native of south-east Asia, is now a widespread and serious threat to soft and stone fruit crops across the

• Enhance Your Aphid Control With Hoverfly Allies Rophoria & Syrphidend

  March 13, 2024

  pests. Packaging Rophoria is supplied in a cardboard box containing 100 hoverfly pupae of Sphaerophoria rueppellii. Syrphidend is supplied in a cardboard [...] relatively few release points. Their unique ability to locate aphid hotspots based on olfactory cues makes them valuable assets in the ongoing battle against these [...] before pupation. Rophoria Rophoria , the hoverfly Sphaerophoria rueppellii , is able to thrive in a wider range of temperatures compared to its counterpart

• Pollination under artificial lights

  December 18, 2018

  shares with growers is based on more than 30 years’ experience in the field and valuable growers’ feedback. The eight-page manual on 'Pollination and growing [...] special attention to their growing lights. High time to focus on the effects this can have on the pollinators doing their job in your greenhouse! Koppert [...] junior product manager. ‘We have looked at all the features on the hive and give advice on how to enhance the work of our bumblebees in poor (day)light