• Rainy Woes – Conquering Downy Mildew and Botrytis Naturally

  November 3, 2023

  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 [...] from the violet and brown patches on the leaves. The leaves later turn yellow and fall off. On the underside of the leaves, you often see a greyish mould [...] thrives on a combination of high humidity and low temperature. It is prevalent in unheated crops, such as those grown in plastic tunnels and greenhouses

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

  February 28, 2024

  past 2 years, Koppert has proudly partnered with the AIRTEA project, fostering a transformative journey that intertwines innovation, resilience, and sustainable [...] agricultural practices. As a key partner in the project, Koppert assumed a vital role, delivering climate-smart agricultural solutions and championing the cause [...] job creation, and rural livelihoods in Eastern Africa, and have barely reached the marginalized rural population, especially youth and women. The traditional

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

  May 7, 2025

  from their 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. [...] conditions. Trichoderma harzianum T-22 grows in a wide temperature range (10-34°C), at a pH between 4 and 8, in many types of growing media. Effect on Nutrition [...] effects of 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

• Biological crop protection: pest and disease control with minimal to no resistance risks

  June 17, 2025

  builds up a tolerance and becomes resistant to a specific chemical, making the product ineffective. Resistance can occur when a grower repeatedly uses a product [...] with the same mode of action. A mode of action is how a crop protection solution controls a pest or disease. For example, if a pesticide blocks only one [...] Pest or pathogen resistance is increasingly becoming a significant challenge in agriculture worldwide. Resistance happens when a pest or disease builds

• Pherodis

  for a maximum of 6 weeks Dosage In general two or four dispensers per hectare. Combined use Use in combination with a suitable trap. Storage time 2 years [...] when stored in a freezer (-18°C), and 1 year when stored in a refrigerator (4-6°C). Storage temperature Preferably in a freezer (-18°C), and always at te [...] pheromones or lures to attract male moths, beetles , mealybugs and flies to traps. Pests Different species of moths , beetles , flies and mealybugs .

• Thripex

  rates typically range from 50-100 per m2/release. Releases should be repeated if necessary. Consult a Koppert advisor or a recognized distributor of Koppert [...] Application Turn and shake the bottle or bucket gently before use Bottle: Push the centre of the cap to open the dosage hole Bucket: Use a spoon to distribute [...] Sprinkle material on leaves or put small heaps on rockwool slabs Make sure the material remains on the introduction site for at least a few hours after introduction

• Swirski-Mite

  rates typically range from 25-300 per m2/release. Releases should be repeated if necessary. Consult a Koppert advisor or a recognized distributor of Koppert [...] Pests Young larvae of various thrips species and eggs and larvae of whitefly . Crops Do not use in tomato. Mode of action Predatory mites use their piercing [...] Application Turn and shake the bottle gently before use Push the centre of the cap to open the dosage hole Sprinkle material on leaves or pour into Diboxes

• Spical Ulti-Mite

  between 13 and 32°C (55 and 90°F) and is sensitive to relative humidity below 60%. Combined use Can be combined with Phytoseiulus persimilis and Feltiella [...] depends on climate, crop and pest density and should always be adjusted to the particular situation. Start introduction preventively or as soon as the first [...] 000 sachets per ha and hang them evenly spaced in the crop. Release should be repeated after 4-6 weeks if the pest is not controlled. Consult a Koppert advisor

• Horiver Wetstick

  monitoring use one Horiver Wetstick per 200 m 2 For trapping in hotspots use one Horiver Wetstick per 2 to 20 m 2 For trapping Tuta absoluta use at least one [...] areas near doors, gable ends and lateral ventilation openings Attach traps to wires or sticks at max. 30 cm above the crop and adjust height when plants are [...] ground for young plants and 50 cm above the ground for mature plants Replace the traps when largely covered by insects and/or debris Dosage For monitoring

• Horiver Drystick

  insects and/or debris Dosage For monitoring use one Horiver Drystick per 200 m 2 For trapping in hotspots use one Horiver Drystick per 2 to 20 m 2 Notes [...] areas near doors, gable ends and lateral ventilation openings Attach traps to wires or sticks at max. 30 cm above the crop and adjust height when plants are [...] the glue gets saturated earlier with insects or dust and debris The silicone cover paper is perforated and can be removed in sections if required for monitoring