• ‘Knowing & recognizing’ now available in 4 languages

  December 18, 2018

  Koppert Biological Systems’ revised and updated reference book on pests, disease and their biological solutions – has been translated into Dutch, French [...] so it’s important that information concerning the prevalent pests and diseases is accessible to other parts of the world in different languages. ’As both [...] growers increases around the world. For effective control of pests and diseases through the use of biological control agents, knowledge of their biology

• Cerall.. a powerful weapon against Fusarium, Tilletia caries and Septoria nodorum

  July 13, 2021

  Septoria nodorum are serious threats. These diseases harm the seeds of various crops. New crops run the risk of disease, even at sowing. Arable farmers now have [...] effect on various fungal diseases • On the roots of the crop, the bacterium competes for space and nutrients with the crop diseases, inhibiting their development [...] have a powerful weapon against fungal diseases: Cerall , available from Koppert Biological Systems. Cerall protects seed used for sowing. It is based on

• How to prevent Fusarium in pepper crops: Protect your plants with Trianum

  November 20, 2024

  to 50%. Therefore, taking preventive measures is crucial to avoid this disease. Trianum as a preventative measure One preventive measure is the timely [...] This biological fungicide protects plant roots against a wide range of diseases, including Fusarium. After applying Trianum, its spores germinate, and [...] Trianum has proven effective in numerous other crops against soil-borne diseases, in greenhouse crops such as cucumbers for instance.

• Leafhoppers

  addition, leafhoppers can transmit plant pathogens, increasing the risk of disease spread within greenhouse and field crops. Effective leafhopper control is

• Grey mould

  for grey mould Provide sufficient ventilation in greenhouse crops Remove diseased plants or plant parts in a closed plastic bag In tomato: prune with a knife [...] walls and makes it harder for the fungi to enter the leaves Prevent plant diseases by optimizing plant potential and crop resilience.

• Getting a head start - The importance of scouting in winter

  January 31, 2025

  principle to scout for diseases is to understand what a healthy plant looks like. This is specifically key to identifying seedling diseases. Plants communicate [...] just about preparing for planting; it is also a critical time for pest and disease management. Effective scouting during these months is essential for early [...] communicate in colour and growth, so when scouting for seedling diseases look for yellowing, wilted, stunted, or dead plants. In general, certain weather and soil

• Blueberry

  Aphidalia Spidex Boost Blueberry diseases Blueberry crops can be susceptible to various fungal and bacterial diseases, including powdery mildew , leaf [...] vital role in blueberry crop protection , addressing the numerous pests and diseases that can impact the health and productivity of these plants. IPM focuses [...] preventing them from causing significant damage to the crops. Blueberry diseases such as Botrytis , Phytophthora and other fungal pathogens can cause serious

• Flies

  in greenhouse and field crops, where they disturb plant growth, spread diseases and affect crop hygiene. Their larvae can damage roots and growing media [...] instance Fusarium sp. And Botrytis sp. Adults can also spread pathogens from diseased to healthy plants. Frass deposited on leaves or flowers in ornamental crops

• Sciarid flies

  the larvae and adults transferring fungal diseases, such as Fusarium, Botrytis and Verticillium, from diseased to healthy plants. Direct damage is the immediate

• New Leaf Plants back Koppert biocontrol

  June 9, 2021

  chemical pesticides and using biological methods for the control of pests and diseases.” Biocontrol plays a pivotal role in New Leaf Plant’s successful IPM strategy [...] Trachelospermum and Wisteria . “It is imperative that we manage pests and diseases in a preventative and pro-active way, in order to meet the high plant standards [...] use of biostimulants as the primary defence strategy against pests and diseases,” explained Nicole. “With Koppert’s technical support, we have evolved