American serpentine leaf miner

tomato and melon. Loss of leaves also reduces yield. In full-grown plants of fruiting vegetable crops, however, a considerable quantity of foliage can get damaged [...] ornamental crops, this is usually of less significance. Seedlings and young plants can be completely destroyed as a result of the direct damage caused by leaf [...] intermediate forms of tunnelling between these ‘plate mines’ and normal mines, making it an unreliable criterion for the identification of the species. Indirect

Natupol Fly

Pollination of isolated crops, produced on a smaller scale, such as seed crops with just a few flowers or for crops that produce very little pollen. Crops [...] Crops Crops of the Crucifer, Composite, Umbellifer and Lily family. Mode of action The flies search for nectar in the flower and thus come into contact [...] pollination Natupol Fly Application Put the required amount of pupae in a cup Place the cup in the crop on the soil. Do not scatter the pupae in the crop Protect

La Hacienda Fresh increases crop profitability thanks to biological control

manager, the release of natural enemies of these pests and the reduction of agrochemical applications have had a positive impact on their crops. "Koppert [...] and, therefore, in the profitability of the business. The implementation of a biological control program is one of the key tools that can help you achieve [...] better quality of fruit for export, since it is produced in safer conditions." Importance of bell pepper cultivation in Mexico The profitability of a crop is

Cottony cushion scale

hair-like, transparent rods of wax from the body. On reaching maturity, the ‘female’ produces a white, fluted, wax ovisac with a series of uniform ridges running [...] first ever example of successful classical biological control. The cottony cushion scale has subsequently spread widely through most of the tropical and [...] scale is a particular pest of citrus, Acacia spp ., Casuarina spp . and Pittosporum spp ., but it can damage many types of fruit and forest trees, and

Veni Calcium

half the required amount of water Add the required amount of Veni Calcium to the water Mix thoroughly Add the remaining amount of water Apply immediately [...] should be repeated a number of times Consult a Koppert advisor or a recognised distributor of Koppert products for advice on the best strategy for your [...] Veni Calcium provides a direct source of calcium to the plant which can easily be taken up. Crops All crops. Mode of action Veni Calcium is applied as foliar

Black currant

berries. It belongs to the family of Grossulariaceae . The black currant originally comes from the milder regions of both central and northern Europe and [...] The plants grows well in damp and fertile soils. During summer, clusters of small and glossy black berries appear along the stems. These can be picked [...] phytochemicals. Nowadays, black currants are extensively cultivated, both on commercial and domestic scale.

Cherry

regarded as the most important ancestor of today’s cultivated cherry and it is one of two cherry varieties most of the current commercial, edible cherry [...] cherry, sweet cherry, or gean, is a species of cherry and a flowering plant that belong to the rose family of Rosaceae . Cherries are indigenous to Europe [...] western Asia. They also exist on the British Isles, in Morocco and Tunisia and up north in the Trondheimsfjord region of Norway and in the Caucasus and

Pepper

can vary depending on species and variety. Tall varieties grown in commercial greenhouses are supported to prevent damage or breakage of their tender stems [...] stems. The pepper plant has become one of the most widely cultivated crop worldwide. The development of greenhouse technology has allowed for an increase [...] the nightshade family Solanaceae. This plant genus includes all varieties of peppers, including the mild bell pepper and hot peppers in jalapeno and habanero

100% Sustainable Agriculture

third generation is introducing this valuable legacy of knowledge and experience to the field of Agriculture. Working together with farmers We look at [...] are now working with natural products from our range. Of course, we do not develop these products on our own: our R&D department is constantly testing them [...] challenge. Growing a resilient crop takes expert knowledge and a great deal of experience! Growing in a sustainable manner with respect for our future g

Pumpkin, squash and gourd

known as pumpkin, squash or gourd. That depends on species, variety and local jargon. The fruits of the Cucurbita species are usually large and fleshy [...] About Cucurbita or gourd is a genus of herbaceous vines belonging to the gourd family, Cucurbitaceae . Cucurbits, as they are also know, are indigenous