• Damping-off

  the easy stripping of the skin from the root cortex with a finger nail. Life cycle and appearance of Damping-off Pythium belongs to the Oomycetes, a separate [...] flagellae, which enable the spores to move through water. The zoospores are chemically drawn to the growing roots of young plants and move towards them [...] soil or substrate in the absence of plants. Many species are entirely saprophytic, so these do not harm plants. How to prevent Damping-off Use resistant

• Partners with Nature

  October 11, 2018

  October in 2014, after almost 50 years of Koppert’s dedication to the production and development of natural enemies to control the most common pests in both [...] Koppert Mission Movie to find out more. The world population is projected to hit 9 billion people by 2050. The big question remains to be, how do we produce enough [...] as look forward to interact with our growers. No matter what part of the world we operate, this goal remains the same. This clarity of mission crystallized

• Tomato leafminer

  tomato leaf miner (Tuta absoluta), a major pest of field- and greenhouse-grown tomatoes, belongs to the family of Gelechiidae . It is oligophagous, feeding mainly [...] In case of serious infection, leaves die off completely. Mining by the caterpillar causes malformations. Damage to fruit allows fungal diseases to enter [...] enter, leading to rotting fruit before or after harvest. Life cycle and appearance of Tomato leafminer The female moth of the tomato leaf miner ( Tuta absoluta

• Mycotal

  amount of Mycotal For optimal effectiveness combine with an adjuvant such as Addit or Squad Mix with 3-4 litres of water (15-20°C) per 500 gram of Mycotal [...] with the required amount of water Empty the slurry into the spray tank and stir thoroughly Add the correct amount of adjuvant to the Mycotal spray solution [...] soft fruit in protected cultivation. Mode of action After spraying Mycotal, the spores germinate and grow to hyphae that penetrate the pest's body cavity

• Nopath

  biochemical processes in cells of fungi. This disturbance leads to the death of these cells. Visual effect Progress of disease stops or slows down. Pack [...] Fill the tank with half of the required amount of water Add the required amount of Nopath Stir well Add the remaining amount of water while maintaining [...] Rhizoctonia solani . Registration of targets can vary per country. Crops Applicable in a wide range of crops. Mode of action The essential oils disturb

• Macrocheles robustulus

  structure. The minimum temperature for successful use of Macrocheles robustulus is 15°C (59°F). How to use Macrocheles robustulus The predatory mite Macrocheles [...] used for the control of the following pests: Sciarid flies (fungus gnats) Thrips Lyprauta larvae The predatory mites feed on larvae of sciarid flies , thrips [...] insects. The mites appear in and on the soil and at the base of plant stems. Feeding behaviour of Macrocheles robustulus Predatory mites pierce their prey

• Plant Disease Management

  disposing of diseased plant material is essential to prevent the spread of pathogens. This practice is particularly important in containing the spread of diseases [...] biological disease control? Biological control of plant diseases is a method used to manage and reduce the impact of plant diseases by utilizing beneficial organisms [...] the use of living organisms to suppress or control plant pathogens, which are microorganisms that cause diseases in plants. The primary goal of biological

• Stratiolaelaps scimitus (Hypoaspis miles)

  soil and at the base of plant stems. The reduction of the infestation level occurs at a slow but steady rate. Feeding behaviour of Stratiolaelaps scimitus [...] adults prey mainly in the upper 1-2 cm of the soil. Adult females consume up to 4.5 thrips pupae per day. Life cycle of Stratiolaelaps scimitus Stratiolaelaps [...] structure. The minimum temperature for successful use of Stratiolaelaps scimitus is 15°C/59°F. How to use Stratiolaelaps scimitus The predatory mite Stra

• Plant Health

  resilience: the role of plant compounds Defense mechanisms through complete compounds The degree of plant resilience is linked to its ability to form structurally [...] contributes to minimal susceptibility to opportunistic pathogens. Stored energy, lipids, and secondary metabolites Surplus photosynthetic energy leads to the storage [...] transfer sugars to the root system, stimulating the soil food web. This interaction releases essential minerals, enabling the formation of complete proteins

• Koppert Kenya present at International Flower Trade Exhibition (IFTEX) 2016 in Nairobi

  October 11, 2018

  anniversary edition of the International Flower Trade Expo (IFTEX) will be held in Nairobi-Kenya from Wednesday the 8th to Friday the 10th of June 2016. According [...] indeed look forward to hosting growers at our stand B5.08 . This year we are extending our specialist know-how and consultancy services to growers who will [...] According to the event organizer -HPP, the exhibition has now reached the top 3 of the world’s biggest specialized international cut flower trade exhibitions