• Spidex Vital lives up to its promises

  each time and have to build up the necessary populations three times. This is always a critical and tense moment on cucumber farms like mine. And as spider [...] less keen on it. Spidex Vital still has to prove itself in such dry conditions. I want to see what happens. However, it is a new product and Koppert may [...] already using the predatory mite Phytoseiulus persimilis and Sjaak himself has always used it. However, Sjaak recently made the switch to Spidex Vital

• Mealybugs and scales

  beetles and lacewings help reduce mealybug and scale populations by attacking both larvae and adults. Pheromone traps support early detection and population [...] wingless and immobile, and covered with a hard scale (armoured scales and soft scales) or with waxy threads (mealybugs). They suck the sap of plants and are [...] Biological control of mealybugs and scales Mealybugs and scale insects are persistent pests that feed on plant sap, weakening crops and producing honeydew that

• Turf and grass

  About Used for lawns and sports fields, such as stadiums, golf courses, horse-racing tracks, athletic grounds, cricket pitches and football fields, turf [...] sporting grounds around the world. It is also prized as a ground cover for recreational purposes such as green urban areas and private gardens.

• Crop Monitoring and Scouting

  monitoring and scouting In the world of agriculture and horticulture, the phrase "knowledge is power" couldn't be truer. Crop monitoring and scouting are [...] insights into the health and growth of their crops, enabling them to take proactive measures and optimize their yield. Crop monitoring and scouting is the systematic [...] identification and prompt action. By employing insect traps, such as sticky traps and pheromones, growers can promptly detect the presence of pests and respond

• Spider mites and other mites

  spider mites and other mites Spider mites and other mite species can rapidly infest greenhouse and field crops, feeding on plant cells and causing leaf [...] weeds and other plants that may serve as a host for mites, and implementing a rigorous cleaning and disinfection program for all tools, equipment, and surfaces [...] mite eggs, larvae, nymphs and adults. Predatory bugs and gall midges complement this activity by seeking out mite hotspots and reducing outbreaks quickly

• Pea blight, leaf and pod spot

  blight) and lesions of stems, leaves, and pods (pea leaf spot and pea pod spot). Damage symptoms Ascochyta pisi causes spots on leaves, stems and pods of [...] the primary leaves. The fungus is seed borne and thus also causes post- and pre-emergence damping off and dwarfing. Other Ascochyta species may also infect [...] Life cycle and appearance of Pea blight, leaf and pod spot Ascochyta pisi hardly survives in the soil or on crop residues because of its poor saprophytic

• Nurturing soil and water for a sustainable tomorrow

  December 5, 2023

  Soil and water constitute the medium in which plants grow and derive essential nutrients. The role of soil extends beyond being a mere substrate; it regulates [...] withdraw 70% of the world's freshwater and cover 20% of croplands (FAO, 2023). The soil's health and water quality and availability are intricately connected [...] soil degradation. It targets key soil threats, aligning with Koppert's mission to enhance soil health and resilience. By identifying and addressing potentially

• Cultivating Innovation and Sustainability: Koppert's Impact in the AIRTEA Project

  February 28, 2024

  information on innovation, and small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) lack the capacity and information to develop their businesses, on the support side [...] appropriate technologies, and increase their transfer and uptake, thereby enhancing rural livelihoods. Building capacities in ICT and other emerging digital [...] knowledge transfer, and capacity building of R&I value chain actors. By using an inclusive science-led and agribusiness-oriented approach, it promoted the i

• Rainy Woes – Conquering Downy Mildew and Botrytis Naturally

  November 3, 2023

  safe for the environment and workers. It offers both prophylactic and curative control on both downy mildew and botrytis . It reduces reliance on corr [...] combination of high humidity and low temperature. It is prevalent in unheated crops, such as those grown in plastic tunnels and greenhouses where temperatures [...] conditions and climate inside the greenhouse. This is primarily because the development of the two diseases is affected by climate and to a great extent varietal

• How Trianum Helps Rose Growers Defeat Crown Gall and Maximize Crop Performance

  May 7, 2025

  , Sclerotinia spp. and Microdochium spp., but also to improve root system development, nutrient uptake and plant growth. Due to its unique formulation [...] efficient nutrient and water uptake by the plant is seen in a vigorously growing crop that can support more yields and better quality. It is for this reason [...] solid phase compounds (e.g. Rock Phosphate, MnO 2 , Fe 2 O 3 , and Metallic Zinc), and in some cases chelate various plant nutrient compounds. Further