• Cotton leafworm

  green with a brownish head. In the last larval stage, they are 35 to 45 mm long. Coloration varies from grey to reddish or yellowish, with a median dorsal [...] covers the eggs with brownish-yellow hairs from her abdomen to make them less conspicuous and to protect them from desiccation. The cotton leafworm (Spodoptera [...] in the ear. Life cycle and appearance of Cotton leafworm Each adult female of the cotton leafworm (Spodoptera littoralis) can lay up to 3,000 eggs. Each

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• Common bean

  been cultivated already for a very long time. Wild varieties often tend to grow upwards, however many types are identified as ‘bush beans’ or ‘pole beans’ [...] beans’, depending on how they grow. Kidney beans, pinto beans, navy beans and wax beans belong to this group. Recommended for you The cost-saving potential [...] referred to as the string bean, field bean, flageolet bean, French bean, garden bean, green bean, haricot bean, pop bean, or snap bean) is a herbaceous

• Phytophthora blight

  sporangia. For germination on above-ground plant parts, leaf wetness is required. Dispersal is by wind and rain causes the pathogen to be returned to the soil [...] content of the soil or substrate is higher than normal or optimal for crop growth. How to prevent Phytophthora blight Apply hygiene measures, like cleaning [...] Great Famine was a period of mass starvation caused by this disease which ravaged potato crops throughout Europe during the 1840s. Life cycle and appearance

• Boost Soil Health Naturally: Inside the Koppert Soil Health Program

  June 16, 2025

  fungi and bacteria, leading to their quick elimination. How it works: NoPath has a broad range of modes of action that make it a holistic antifungal and [...] Grow Better, Naturally Ready to improve your soil health the natural way? Talk to a Koppert consultant today to create a tailor-made solution that suits [...] pathogen-free soil, creating a safe environment for beneficial organisms to thrive. NoPath’s unique formulation helps to suppress multiple metabolic and

• Mealybugs and scales

  ornamental crops, the mere presence of mealybugs is sufficient to render the product unfit for sale. A very small population can thus cause considerable loss of [...] patches to appear on leaves and fruit. This can eventually kill the leaf. Life cycle of mealybugs & scales Mealybug & scale control videos Take a look at [...] leads to sooty mould. Infestations reduce plant vigor, fruit quality and overall yield. Effective control of mealybugs and scales is essential to maintain

• Damping-off

  turns brown. A typical symptom of a Pythium infection is the easy stripping of the skin from the root cortex with a finger nail. Life cycle and appearance [...] considered a ‘weak pathogen’, meaning that it can usually only affect plants that are in a sub-optimal condition or suffer from stress, caused for example [...] appearance of Damping-off Pythium belongs to the Oomycetes, a separate group of microorganisms and is therefore not a real fungus. It survives as oospores, resting

• Spidex

  cap to open the dosage hole Sprinkle material on leaves or pour into Diboxes Make sure the material remains on the introduction site for at least a few [...] weekly intervals. Consult a Koppert advisor or a recognized distributor of Koppert products for advice on the best strategy for your situation. Environmental [...] product can be stored for 1-2 days. Storage temperature 8-10°C/47-50°F. Storage conditions In the dark, bottle horizontally. Recommended for you Phytoseiulus

• Potato/tomato psyllid

  are attached to a strand which connects them to the surface of leaves and can be found on the underside and leaf edge. Hatching occurs three to seven days [...] Overview It is a pest of huge economic importance, which initially affected potatoes and in recent years has become a problem for other Solanaceae crops [...] and tobacco. The potato psyllid was considered a minor pest until it was found to be responsible for serious crop damage, both directly and indirectly

• Rainy Woes – Conquering Downy Mildew and Botrytis Naturally

  November 3, 2023

  must-knows Beneficial nematodes for biological pest control Growing for the Future—Koppert joins FreshCrop to plant trees for a Greener Tomorrow Healthy Soils [...] drench or spray. It’s a natural fungicide that has a growth stimulation effect on the crop. Get In Touch Today Recommended for you How Koppert Kenya is Empowering [...] avoiding them providing conducive conditions for the occurrence of a pandemic in the crop. Therefore, as you prepare for the rainy season, downy mildew and botrytis