• Whitefly

  damage to the leaves and stunting of growth. They can also transmit plant viruses from one plant to another. Recognize whitefly Whiteflies can be identified [...] important to confirm their presence and take appropriate measures to control their population. Whitefly damage The damage caused by whiteflies can be recognized [...] plant is shaken, the adults fly up, and then return to the undersides of leaves. How to prevent whitefly To prevent whitefly infestations in crops, there are

• Pollination checklist Natupol Fly

  is below 15 ˚C. The outcome will be unpredictable and will often take longer than a week. In the event of having to use Natupol Fly at a temperature below [...] crops that produce very little pollen. The Natupol Fly Checklist shows how to achieve the best pollination results. Download poster The emergence of Natupol [...] ml of pupae per square metre as standard. Modify this quantity in relation to the number of flowers per square metre. Protect the pupae from direct sunlight

• World Soil Day 2022

  December 2, 2022

  strategies to promote healthy soil: - Adopting long term sustainable soil management practices - Protecting the soil-food web - Committing to nutrient recycling [...] Adding organic matter to the soil instead of artificial fertilisers is the only way to protect our future, and help plants to become stronger and healthier [...] occurring chemical elements are essential to plants. Soils supply 15. Agricultural production will have to increase by 60% to meet the global food demand in 2050

• Pollination

  Lucilia sericata flies , offers a multitude of benefits to growers around the world. These flies prove to be efficient pollinators, finding their role in a diverse [...] of pollen from the anthers of the flower to the stigma of the flower. If the pollen is transferred from anther to stigma on the same flower it is called [...] one flower to the stigma of another flower on the same plant or on another plant. Many flowers require insects such as bumblebees or flies to transfer the

• Enhance Your Aphid Control With Hoverfly Allies Rophoria & Syrphidend

  March 13, 2024

  In response to the growing challenges posed by aphid infestations, Koppert are pleased to introduce two new products to its aphid control product portfolio: [...] capabilities, prove to be efficient dispersers, covering large areas with ease from relatively few release points. Their unique ability to locate aphid hotspots [...] Sphaerophoria rueppellii , is able to thrive in a wider range of temperatures compared to its counterpart, Syrphidend . Adapted to warmer and drier conditions

• Apple scab

  reduce overwintering inoculum to prevent severe epidemics. Cultural practices Use scab-resistant cultivars when possible Prune to ensure good air circulation [...] integrated approach combining cultural practices, monitoring, and biological support. Management should aim to limit primary (ascospore) infections in [...] management, regular monitoring, and integrated management measures are essential to limit disease development and protect fruit quality and tree health. Damage

• Aphids

  Aphilin Aphidalia How to prevent aphids To prevent aphid infestations in crops, you can take several preventative measures: Practice good crop hygiene Keep [...] enables prompt action to prevent infestations from spreading. Sticky traps can be strategically placed throughout the growing area to capture flying aphids [...] insects that belong to the superfamily Aphidoidea. There are over 4,000 species of aphids that have been described, and they can be found in a variety of

• Airobug – “the aerial application system”

  January 6, 2021

  insects wasn’t practical. This was due to the new design and installation of the raised benches in the blocks”. “We have found the Airobug is able to distribute [...] reliable and efficient system for the application of biological control products to our crops. We have used Koppert natural enemies for a number of years at our [...] labour costs. Koppert engineers visited the site and tailor-made the Airobug to meet our facility’s specifications. The engineers were very supportive throughout

• Pollination under artificial lights

  December 18, 2018

  beginning to drop, growers in the higher latitudes of the Northern Hemisphere are paying special attention to their growing lights. High time to focus on [...] out a useful manual and informative poster that feature its best practices with regard to pollination under artificially lit conditions. As one of the world’s [...] graphically, also offers guidelines so that growers are able to avoid some of the pitfalls when it comes to installing and operating hives in their greenhouses

• Maize

  These kernels are often incorrectly referred to as seeds. Maize kernels often serve as starch in cooking practices. Nowadays, maize is extensively cultivated [...] cultivated all over the world. When it comes to numbers and volumes; there is more maize produced every year (in terms of weight) than of any other grain.