• Introducing NoPath for the Management of Diseases

  October 12, 2018

  on plant essential oils. It is used for the management of fungal and bacterial diseases, particularly Downy mildew and Botrytis in various crops. It is [...] mildew. We normally start drenching NoPath in both soil and hydroponics greenhouses at least two months before the onset of the long rains and short rains [...] is a preventive, curative and eradicative product which is safe for humans and the environment. The half-day programme consisted of presentations from Koppert

• Top diseases in roses - Powdery Mildew

  February 17, 2023

  Powdery mildew Use resistant cultivars whenever available Extra Silicon and/or Calcium nutrition hardens the cell walls and makes it harder for the fungi to [...] diseases by optimizing plant potential and crop resilience. Use alternative biorational solutions for preventive and curative control of powdery mildew Solutions [...] resistance and the plant's immune system are strengthened and the crop becomes healthier and more resilient. Overall, the plants’ tolerance, and resistance

• Integrated Pest Management

  sticky traps and pheromones, growers can promptly detect the presence of pests and respond accordingly. The use of insect traps can also be an effective [...] integrating both biological and chemical methods can enhance pest management, but it's essential to follow guidelines for compatibility. You can check the [...] reliance on chemical pesticides, which can have adverse effects on both crops and the environment. Beneficial insects and biological control One of the key

• Limonica

  It remains active and able to predate and reproduce in both cooler and warmer conditions. For further information, please contact with your Koppert advisor [...] advisor. Combined use Can be combined with Orius spp. and whitefly parasitoids. Do not combine with other generalist predatory mites ( Amblyseius swirskii [...] possible after receipt. If necessary, the product can be stored for 1-2 days. Storage temperature 12-14°C/54-57°F. Storage conditions In the dark, provide

• Tobacco whitefly

  retarded. In full sunlight, leaves can wilt and fall. Such leaf damage can in turn influence the development of fruit and lead to a reduction in yield. The [...] high level of resistance to many insecticides and its propensity for the transmission of viruses. Life cycle and appearance of Tobacco whitefly The tobacco [...] need a lot of protein for growth, and thus consume a large quantity of plant sap. This contains a high proportion of sugar, and the excess is excreted

• Black sigatoka disease

  size and turn brown with light grey centres. These spots enlarge further and the tissue around the lesions turns yellow and dies. Lesions merge and the [...] hampered. Life cycle and appearance of Black sigatoka disease Black sigatoka ( Mycosphaerella fijiensis ) produces both ascospores and conidia. The ascospores [...] res with new conidia or grow across the surface and infect adjacent stomata. Both types of spores can germinate within two or three hours under humid

• Towards a chemical-free future in agriculture: The vision of grower Koen

  traditional and organic agriculture come together. Koen shares his personal experiences and insights about the future of agriculture, where traditional and organic [...] practices complement each other, and how organic and traditional farming are getting closer together. "The mix between traditional and organic is actually quite [...] certain traditional methods can no longer be applied. "10 years ago, organic farming was miles ahead in terms of sustainability and environmental friendliness

• Natutec Mini-Airbug

  Use the Natutec Mini-Airbug for the distribution of natural enemies in the crop. The Mini-Airbug can be used for full-field distribution, specific hot [...] with chargers Belt bag for the battery Adjustable dosing pot and mixing pot The Mini-Airbug is also available for use on trolleys and is then delivered with [...] dry and dust-free area. The Airbug can be stored in the supplied case. Always store the batteries in the chargers when not in use. Recommended for you

• Meet Capirel! An effective addition to your arsenal in the fight against thrips!

  October 8, 2025

  meaning they can be applied both cold and warm seasons. They perform well when daily temperatures exceed 10°C, with an optimum between 14 to 26°C, with the [...] Steinernema feltiae , widely used for the control of various insect pests such as thrips . For growers, one of the main incentives to use nematode products is [...] the added advantage that they can also be used from as low as 5°C, meaning that cold night temperatures will not harm them. In addition, the Steinernema

• Deltatrap

  by insects and/or debris Dosage Use two or four traps per hectare for every species of moth to be monitored Use one trap per 500 - 1000 m² for mealybug Combined [...] Use the Deltatrap for monitoring and trapping male moths and mealybugs in protected and outdoor crops in combination with a species-specific pheromone [...] pheromone. Pests Moths and mealybugs . Crops Protected and outdoor crops. Mode of action The Deltatrap needs to be used in combination with Pherodis pheromone