• Leaf stripe

  death of the leaf. The leaf splits at the end which makes it look shredded. This is typical for this disease. Infected plants may be stunted and heads may [...] Infected seeds can look healthy and do not necessarily show symptoms of infection. Soil temperature during seedling emergence is critical for infection. Soil [...] most conducive for this disease and infection does not occur at soil temperatures above 15 °C. How to prevent Leaf stripe Produce seed in semi-arid environments

• Vidi Fortum

  from 3-5 litres/ha Applications should be repeated a number of times Consult a Koppert advisor or a recognised distributor of Koppert products for advice [...] strategy for your situation Compatibility Can be tank mixed with most soluble fertilisers and pesticides. However, test any mix on a small surface for unexpected [...] 5-20°C/41-68°F. Storage conditions In a cool dark place Avoid direct sunlight Protect against freezing Recommended for you Plant Health

• Natutec Drive takes centre stage

  January 6, 2021

  participating in the Natutec Drive video footage, which has resulted in a first class marketing video, due in part to Clarke’s help and support in this work [...] or Swirski Mite, into a hopper, then onwards via a series of tubes, on a flow of air. The application process is controlled from a touch-screen inside the [...] “This is a first-class piece of machinery which exemplifies our superiority in the field of biocontrol-related innovations. We are a long way in front,”

• Nematodes significantly reduce Tuta larvae

  small in order to maximize their effect. When the moment comes, we apply them 3 times at a 5-day interval. We spray them on the tomato canopy at a dosage [...] its first greenhouses in the ‘90s for growing tomatoes using innovative production techniques. ‘Today, this allows us to offer a consistent quality that [...] adds. Joint search for solutions ‘Since the arrival of Tuta absoluta in our areas, we have had problems controlling this pest chemically in our tomato crops

• Ornamental Breeder at Floranova Relies on Biological Control

  July 22, 2022

  joint-venture in India for the production of warm-climate crops. In Norfolk 4,000m 2 of heated and unheated glass and polytunnels are used to grow a wide range [...] programme, or if we have a very severe issue we need to get on top of.” Thrips are a prominent pest for Peter The biggest pest issue for Floranova is thrips [...] having flies crawling over a dense population is very effective.” Because Floranova is only usually pollinating a few plants in a small area, it uses Koppert’s

• Bacterial spot

  fruits. The specks grow into brown spots that look like scab. These spots may be surrounded by a halo. In pepper, the spots on the leaves are also round [...] Xanthomonas vesicatoria is a bacterium that causes bacterial leaf spot on peppers and tomatoes. Damage symptoms Xanthomonas vesicatoria in tomato causes small [...] raised and look like cracked scab. Life cycle and appearance of Bacterial spot Xanthomonas vesicatoria survives on volunteer tomato plants in the field

• Capsanem

  sachets of 250 million in a box. 2,500 million – 10 sachets of 250 million in a box. Developmental stage Infective third-stage larvae (L3). Concentration 86% [...] Capsanem can be used for biological control of various insect pests in protected and outdoor crops. It is effective in a wide temperature range. Capsanem [...] and temperature). Consult a Koppert advisor or a recognised distributor of Koppert products for advice on the best strategy for your situation. Environmental

• Macrocheles robustulus

  about 0.3 x 0.2 mm in size and pearly white. Best conditions for use of Macrocheles robustulus For optimal results the soil has to be moist, rich in organic [...] Macrocheles robustulus is a species of predatory mite known for its role in biological pest control , particularly in agricultural and horticultural settings [...] found in high numbers in greenhouses in soil which has been enriched with compost. As natural enemies of various pests, Macrocheles robustulus plays a vital

• Chrysanthemum

  species derive from East Asia. Especially in China a wide range of varieties and cultivars has been developed for commercial propagation and production. The [...] that are produced for commercial, horticultural purposes. Traditionally, yellow is the main colour of this flowering plant. Nowadays, a wide range of other [...] The chrysanthemum ( Chrysanthemum spp. ), also called mum or chrysanth, is a flowering plant that belongs to the genus Chrysanthemum of the family of Asteraceae

• Aphids

  videos Take a look at the video or go to our Youtube channel to see our aphid control products in action. More aphid control videos Recommended for you Ephedrus [...] that have been described, and they can be found in a variety of habitats throughout the world. Aphids form a single, very large group of insects: the super- [...] the other. For a large part of the season an aphid population consists of viviparous females. As reproduction is asexual, the progeny of a single female