• Effective Wireworm Control In Potato Crops With Beneficial Nematodes

  July 19, 2024

  covered. The use of beneficial nematodes for wireworm control offers several advantages over traditional pesticides for both organic and conventional growers [...] increased susceptibility to other pests and diseases, and economic losses for potato growers. Recognising A Wireworm Infestation Common signs that indicate [...] potato plants may indicate wireworm damage to the root system. Monitoring for the presence of adult click beetles , which lay eggs in the soil, can help

• Mirical - Revolutionary Packaging Simplifies Application & Maximises Whitefly Control

  January 8, 2024

  offers enhanced pest control. Koppert's proven and trusted biological solution for the control of Whitefly , Mirical, is now available in revolutionary new packaging [...] available in the U.K, the new and improved Mirical has been lauded by growers for its improved performance and ease of use, with some growers reporting a 50% [...] cardboard strips. These revolutionary strips serve as a natural habitat for the Mirical bugs , as well as a highly effcient release system, making the

• Legume Pest Monitoring Systems

  April 12, 2023

  working together to ensure the continuation of our important monitoring systems for peas. With funding from UKRI, we have been evaluating pea midge pheromones [...] activity period of midges was longer than normally expected, midges flying for up to 4 weeks at some sites compared to just a few days as we would normally [...] traps along the field edge from mid-June onwards. Midges are normally active for a period of six weeks. Research & Development Will Continue PGRO, Pherosyn

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

  April 6, 2020

  Calcium Vidi Terrum Spring is here! And time for fruit crops to flower. A strong fruit set is all important for a high quality and healthy yield. The flower [...] stage, as they play an important role during flowering and fruit set. Boron, for example is actively involved in pollen germination and seed, fruit and nut [...] ion there is a period of rapid cell division when there is a high demand for energy. Calcium is essential during this period, and often a limiting factor

• Natutec Drive takes centre stage

  January 6, 2021

  Foster, General Manager for Koppert UK. “Based on all the positive reactions we have received so far, I am expecting the demand for the Natutec Drive to remain [...] possible,” added David. David Davidson, Koppert consultant for Ireland also expressed his appreciation for the help and support provided by Clarke’s Fresh Fruit [...] Fruit (Stamullen, Ireland). “We would like to acknowledge Clarke’s for organising and participating in the Natutec Drive video footage, which has resulted

• SWD

  May 8, 2019

  in the year. Early detection of SWD also ensures that there is ample time for control measures to be put in place, before egg-laying commences as the crops [...] Drososan traps are easy to use and clean. They are durable and will last for several seasons. The flat base to the trap design aids stability during inspection [...] makes them very attractive to the pest and the mesh openings are large enough for the fruit fly but will keep out unwanted by-catch of larger insects such as

• Phytophthora: symptoms starting to show

  April 7, 2021

  diseases are opportunists. In many cases, the latent population is waiting for the opportunity to enter the crop. Plants that are already infected, but with [...] relation to the root capacity, then any susceptibility is exposed. If the demand for assimilates exceeds the supply, then the crop will naturally push resources [...] identify potential disorders The die-back on the roots provides an open door for future infections The crop enters a cycle of assimilate shortage, leading

• ‘Knowing & recognising’ now available in 4 languages

  December 18, 2018

  different languages. ’As both public and governmental pressure for sustainable solutions for food crops and ornamental plants mounts, and measures are taken [...] such as insects, fungi and microbiological solutions for growers increases around the world. For effective control of pests and diseases through the use [...] English version underlined the urgent need to have the information available for other horticultural and agricultural regions of the world,’ says Koppert

• New Anso-Mite Plus Sachet Beats Thrips Early In The Season

  February 8, 2023

  on the market in a slow release sachet, to make this biological solution for harmful Thrips even more effective and labour-saving. Soft fruit growers in [...] Anso-Mite Plus to be available well before spring this year. ‘The request for a longer-lasting and more target-oriented version of Anso-Mite came from [...] begins to drop, the second species becomes available as an alternative ‘fuel’ for the predatory mites . We have also established that Amblyseius andersoni is

• Effective Spider Mite Control on Ornamentals

  April 10, 2019

  been used for effective spider mite control, but with the added use of Spical Ulti-Mite, control is greatly improved. Use Spical Ulti-Mite for: two-spotted [...] Spical Ulti-Mite sachet improves spider mite control on ornamental plants For early control of two-spotted spider mite , and other mite pests, Koppert [...] glasshouse crops. This patented biocontrol system is the perfect environment for N. californicus to establish its population. The sachets are hung within the