• Fortafol for Strawberry in Coir

  Kick-starts the productive status of a spent or stale substrate, by fuelling the formation of humic substances • has the potential to increase the dry matter [...] towards the end of the previous crop, followed by Fortafol-D®, as above For more information regarding the use of Fortafol-D® contact Koppert UK Ltd on 01440 [...] trademark of Koppert BV. Read the product label before application. Visit www.koppert.co.uk for further information on the use of biostimulants. Koppert

• Mini-Airbug, Rapid deployment of beneficials.

  May 8, 2019

  distribution of the material up to ± 1.5 to 2 metres from the Mini-Airbug, depending on the material The fan can be switched off, and only the rotating container [...] thrips , mite and whitefly The unique design ensures that the beneficials are not harmed during application The airflow from the ventilator, and rotating [...] Mini-Airbug The Mini-Airbug has been specially developed to introduce natural enemies rapidly, to protect ornamentals and vegetable crops. The Mini-Airbug

• trial results wireworm control

  openings. The nematodes then release pathogenic bacteria they carry with them. These actions kill and liquify the insect from the inside. The nematodes [...] nematodes feed on the digested tissues of the dead insect and reproduce in large numbers. The pest insect stops feeding soon after being infested, and dies within [...] years of experience have gone into the selection, production and quality control of our beneficial nematodes. Each of the nematodes produced by Koppert has

• Fit Roots for Plant Health

  March 30, 2021

  Biological Systems. This white paper elaborates on the micro life in the root zone which is often underestimated in the current practice but plays a key role in [...] Roots are the physical foundation of the plant in the soil or substrate, and they take up water, minerals and metabolites to be transported to the leaves [...] are involved in the nutrients cycle, • or induce resistance in the entire plant. Together these microorganisms in the root zone – the rhizobiome – form

• Koppert collaborates with Valto to control harmful tomato virus

  October 8, 2018

  access to tomato growers around the world. The two innovative biological solutions producers are located in the heart of the Dutch fruit and vegetable growing [...] were needed for the full European registration dossier. The two low risk active ingredients and the product V10 have been approved by the Dutch registration [...] sale of this natural viral solution to the rest of the world. The product is awaiting registration in most of the remaining EU countries and registration

• Modified formulation for Macro-Mite

  September 24, 2018

  boosts the vitality of the predatory mite. As product manager Tim Bossinga explains, 'the improved vitality is a result of the fact that the predatory [...] natural way in the new carrier material. Upon delivery of the product, it remains important to apply the product as soon as possible due to the cannibalistic [...] Macro-Mite , which boosts the vitality of the Macrocheles robustulus predatory mite. Macro-Mite is an effective natural enemy for the control of soil-dwelling

• Collaboration With Valto Against Pepino Mosaic Virus

  August 9, 2024

  year on average since the start. We expect V10 to continue its strong growth in the coming years, especially with the anticipated approval in the US later [...] can effectively address the Pepino mosaic virus , which has been accountable for substantial losses in tomato production around the world, with V10. What [...] two mild variants of the Pepino mosaic virus (VX1 and VC1) and provides twofold protection against various damaging symptoms of the PepMV EU, PepMV LP and

• Biological solution against green shield bug

  June 23, 2021

  product available in 2022 for their commercial partners. Over the course of the previous decade, the southern green shield bug has ravaged unheated pepper, aubergine [...] and central Europe. The disappearance of chemical products, in combination with climate change, has resulted in an increase in the level of infestations [...] in greenhouses. Controlling the green shield bug is a significant challenge, which, until now, has only been possible with the use of conventional synthetic

• New Generation Mycotal

  June 2, 2023

  Improvement The task of optimising Mycotal involved checking the quality of Mycotal spores all along the production process, finding the ideal settings [...] cultivation. The bio-insecticide contains the blastospores of Lecanicillium muscarium Ve6. These spores germinate rapidly after spraying, with the hyphae p [...] getting these new targets and improved shelf life on the label.’ Comparative field trials have validated that the new generation Mycotal gives a similar or better

• Effective Wireworm Control In Potato Crops With Beneficial Nematodes

  July 19, 2024

  Agriotes spp), the larval stage of click beetles belonging to the Elateridae family, pose a significant threat to potato production. Most of the effective [...] may indicate wireworm damage to the root system. Monitoring for the presence of adult click beetles , which lay eggs in the soil, can help predict wireworm [...] maximising 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