• Pumpkin, squash and gourd

  depends on species, variety and local jargon. The fruits of the Cucurbita species are usually large and fleshy, but their size can vary substantially. Wild [...] Wild fruit species can be as small as 4 centimetres (1.6 inch) and some commercial specimens can weigh more than 300 kilograms (660 lbs). Recommended for [...] About Cucurbita or gourd is a genus of herbaceous vines belonging to the gourd family, Cucurbitaceae . Cucurbits, as they are also know, are indigenous

• Thrips: A tiny pest with big consequences

  February 9, 2023

  larvae, pupae, and adults. The evasion of the immune system is mediated by the expression of Mcl1 proteins, the secretion of destruxins A and E, the production [...] spots on the leaves and brown marks on flower buds. This has the potential of causing significant yield losses and the visual damage caused has huge negative [...] production of trehalase, and the expression of faith genes involved in the cycle cell, allowing rapid multiplication and differentiation of hyphae in the host’s

• Spider mites and other mites

  spherical and laid on the underside of leaves or on other parts of the plant. The number of eggs laid by a single female can vary, and they can hatch within [...] control of spider mites and other mites Spider mites and other mite species can rapidly infest greenhouse and field crops, feeding on plant cells and causing [...] They are found in a wide variety of habitats, from forests and grasslands to horticultural and agricultural crops. Plant mites can be a significant pest

• Horiver – the most effective sticky trap for mass trapping

  October 11, 2018

  market are identical. Effective thrips control starts with careful selection of sticky traps of impeccable quality. As a rule of thumb, a good sticky trap should [...] sampling records, growers can get an indication of when a pest typically starts to invade the greenhouse and when peaks in its activity can be expected. Horiver [...] before the pest can multiply and cause serious damage. Keep accurate records and change the traps regularly in order to get the most out of them.

• Pea blight, leaf and pod spot

  Ascochyta pisi is a fungal plant pathogen that causes A scochyta blight on pea (leaf blight or pea blight) and lesions of stems, leaves, and pods (pea leaf [...] leaf spot and pea pod spot). Damage symptoms Ascochyta pisi causes spots on leaves, stems and pods of peas. The spots on leaves and pods are round, on the [...] also causes post- and pre-emergence damping off and dwarfing. Other Ascochyta species may also infect peas. Ascochyta pinodes causes Ascochyta blight, which

• Keep Thrips under Control: Plenty of Options with our Comprehensive IPM package for Management of Thrips.

  September 10, 2024

  continues the path of organic cultivation A dive into organic hop farming and biological crop protection Rainy Woes – Conquering Downy Mildew and Botrytis Naturally [...] Thrips can cause severe problems for growers in many crops. Combating this pest is, therefore, an important focal point in the field of biological control [...] Koppert has developed a wide range of products to help you tackle thrips. You don't have to go into the battle alone! When tackling a pest such as Thrips

• At a glance: Allies in the fight against Whitefly

  August 19, 2024

  Towards a chemical-free future in agriculture: The vision of grower Koen Chula Brand is a pioneer in biological pest control in papaya Thrips: A tiny pest [...] RollerTrap Application for effective Mass trapping of various flying pests Whitefly infestation can increase at lightning speed in your crop, but there’s [...] offers several biological solutions that you can use to Combat whiteflies. The following is a brief overview of the key allies in the fight against whitefly

• Air blowers to distribute and apply beneficials

  distribute and apply beneficials Blowing systems Koppert's blowing systems are especially developed for effective and efficient distribution of natural enemies [...] material up to a distance of 10-12 metres from the Airobug. Airbug The Airbug is a hand-held blower used for both full field distribution and for specific hot [...] release of Nutari, Artefeed and Entofood in vegetable cultivations. The air flow from the fan guarantees the even distribution of this material up to a distance

• Know Your Enemy - A closer look at Whiteflies

  August 14, 2024

  ped legs and antennae and actively seek a suitable spot on the leaf to feed. Once they find a feeding spot, they remain there for the rest of their larval [...] Trialeurodes vaporariorum, and the tobacco whitefly , Bemisia tabaci. In outdoor crops whiteflies cause significant damage, variety of crops such as tomato, [...] cabbage, potato and citrus. Life Cycle Adult females live up to six weeks, and can produce up to 200 eggs, usually laying them on new plant growth on

• Stop the spread of Botrytis with NoPath

  March 26, 2025

  NoPath is a natural plant based on plant essential oils for use in a wide range of crops including ornamental crops and vegetables. How it works Mode of action [...] processes in cells of harmful disease-causing fungi. This disturbance leads to the death of these cells. Visual effect Progress of disease stops or slows [...] spores of Botrytis germinate easily and quickly in wet conditions and at high humidity. If the foliage is wet for longer than six hours, the chances of germination