• European biocontrol industry proposes new EU regulatory framework

  November 28, 2018

  recently published its vision on how to improve regulation for the biocontrol industry in a White Paper that it has presented to the European Union. It proposes [...] Industry Meeting in Basel, Switzerland, the IBMA published a White Paper that urges the EU to establish a bioprotection-specific body to develop and implement [...] requirements. In the White Paper sent to the EU, it proposes that risk-based evaluations should be conducted using high-level scientific expertise in close c

• Horiver Disc

  gnats . Mode of action Insect pests are attracted to the colour of the sticky trap and get caught in the glue. Presentation Polysterene disc coated with [...] temperature 0-32°C/32-104°F. Storage time See Best before date. Storage conditions In a cool, dry place.

• Legume Pest Monitoring Systems

  April 12, 2023

  Growers To Manage This Pest More Effectively" Following evaluation at several sites in Yorkshire in 2021, the monitoring system has been shown to work well [...] y attacked. The larvae feed in the flower buds during June, leading to flower failure and significantly reduced yields in the more determinate vining peas [...] of midges, and allowing growers to make well-informed decisions about whether and when to apply insecticides. Work in 2021 showed that the activity period

• A good fruit set is the start of a good production!

  April 6, 2020

  not be in sufficient numbers to support this flower flush. After pollination, when the pollen is brought to the stigma, the pollen tubes start to grow down [...] crops to flower. A strong fruit set is all important for a high quality and healthy yield. The flower buds, formed in fall, are swelling and ready to open [...] shift moving from the earlier vegetative stage to this all-important reproductive phase. In addition to standard nutrition, the crop will require higher

• World Soil Day 2022

  December 2, 2022

  elements are essential to plants. Soils supply 15. Agricultural production will have to increase by 60% to meet the global food demand in 2050. 33% of soils [...] lose their capacity to nurture life. What can we do? We at Koppert are fully aware of this and endeavor to promote healthy soils in which healthy crops [...] biological alternatives for chemical agents to combat pests and diseases in a way that does not impact on soil life. In this we are a partner of the UN’s Sustainable

• V10

  Infection by other PepMV isolates is severely compromised due to its degradation by RNA silencing. In this way the plant is equipped with a high level of protection [...] crop cycle Timing Apply V10 to newly planted tomato crops, preferably as soon as possible and before the first flowers start to open at the latest. Storage [...] V10 can be used to protect tomato plants against damaging symptoms of virulent strains of Pepino mosaic virus . Diseases Pepino mosaic virus (PepMV EU

• Aphilin

  action Adult parasitic wasps emerge from the mummies and females lay their eggs in aphids . The next generation of parasitic wasps develops inside the aphid [...] emerges through a hole at the rear of the mummy. The first mummies are noticed in the crop around 2 weeks after the first introduction. Host feeding also takes [...] Aphelinus abdominalis is not very mobile Spread material on rock wool slabs or in application boxes (Dibox) Make sure the material remains dry and at its i

• FAQ Spidex Vital

  Spidex Vital, compared to the regular Spidex. Does anything change to the rate of application? No, continue to introduce Spidex Vital in the numbers you recommend [...] compared to previous product? No; in hotspot control we have observed an even better control of spider mites. What obstacle did Koppert overcome to produce [...] this a different Phytoseiulus species to the Spidex I am used to? No, it is exactly the same Phytoseiulus species as in de former Spidex Vital: Phytoseiulus

• Vidi Funda

  layer to promote the decomposition process If the soil is to be covered with plastic foil, the Vidi Funda pellets must be worked into the soil to avoid [...] potted plants: Ensure direct contact with growing medium to allow decomposition of pellets to start Avoid anaerobic conditions. Therefore do not apply [...] depends on crop, growth substrate and climate and should always be adjusted to the particular situation Start application preventively or soon after planting

• Ervipar

  emerges through a hole at the rear of the mummy. The first mummies are noticed in the crop around 10-14 days after the first introduction. Visual effect Parasitized [...] Carrier Buckwheat hulls. Application Spread the material on rock wool slabs or in Diboxes Make sure the material remains dry and is not moved from its introduction [...] Ervipar depends on climate, crop and aphid density and should always be adjusted to the particular situation. Start introduction preventively soon after planting