• Phytophthora blight

  causes water-soaked lesions with vague borders and white fluffy fungal growth on the leaves. The centre is grey-brown with a light-green edge. On the stem [...] Zoospores are spores with flagellae which enable them to move through water. Infection is usually from the root to the foot, but direct infection of the foot [...] overwintering spores), sporangia (special structures which can either germinate directly or produce zoospores), chlamydospores (thick-walled mycelium cells which

• Swirski-Mite Plus

  humidity below 60%. Combined use Can be combined with Orius spp. and whitefly parasitoids. Do not combine with other generalist predatory mites ( Neoseiulus [...] Application Hang sachets in sheltered locations in the crop, not exposed to direct sunlight Sachets already have an exit hole Hold sachets by the cardboard [...] accumulation. Recommended for you Keep Thrips under Control: Plenty of Options with our Comprehensive IPM package for Management of Thrips. Amblyseius swirskii

• Downy mildew of rose

  mildews, sporangia often germinate directly and the germ tubes infect the plants either through the stomata or directly by penetrating the cuticula. For [...] germination. Inside the plant, the pathogens produce haustoria, small organs with which the pathogen can take up nutrients from the living plant cells. The [...] the season new overwintering oospores are produced and buried in the soil with crop residues. Some species, including Peronospora sparsa overwinter in living

• Swirski-Mite LD

  humidity below 60%. Combined use Can be combined with Orius spp. and whitefly parasitoids. Do not combine with other generalist predatory mites ( Neoseiulus [...] Application Hang sachets in sheltered locations in the crop, not exposed to direct sunlight Sachets already have an exit hole Hold sachets by the cardboard [...] accumulation. Recommended for you Keep Thrips under Control: Plenty of Options with our Comprehensive IPM package for Management of Thrips. Amblyseius swirskii

• Potato/tomato psyllid

  pest until it was found to be responsible for serious crop damage, both directly and indirectly, the latter causing the greatest concern and proving difficult [...] Liberibacter is considered a quarantine pest. Damage symptoms The main direct damage, caused by potato psyllid nymphs when feeding, is known as ‘psyllid [...] Lifecycle and appearance of the potato/tomato psyllid The eggs are egg-shaped with a bright orange-yellow colour. They are attached to a strand which connects

• Flies

  can cause damage to crops both directly and indirectly. The type of damage depends on the species of the flies. Direct damage is the immediate result of [...] while traps and attractants reduce adult populations and support monitoring. With Koppert’s biological solutions for flies, professional growers can achieve [...] moist substrates that is rich in organic matter. Although they cause little direct damage to plants, they are often a problem due to their large number. Larvae

• Leaf miners

  Leaf miner damage Leaf miners cause damage to plants both directly and indirectly. The most direct damage is caused by the larvae mining the leaf tissue which [...] Sticky traps help monitor adult activity and support timely intervention. With Koppert’s biological solutions for leaf miners, professional growers can [...] tunnels. Feeding spots made by adult females can also reduce yield, although with the exception of ornamental crops, this is usually of less significance.

• Integrated Pest Management

  throughout their growth cycle. This involves a close inspection of plants for signs of pests and diseases. This practice proves invaluable for early issue i [...] guidelines for compatibility. You can check the compatibility of pesticides with beneficial organisms in our Side Effects App.

• Caterpillars

  Control: Plenty of Options with our Comprehensive IPM package for Management of Thrips. Keep Thrips under Control: Plenty of Options with our Comprehensive IPM [...] Control: Plenty of Options with our Comprehensive IPM package for Management of Thrips. Keep Thrips under Control: Plenty of Options with our Comprehensive IPM [...] and field crops. Their feeding reduces photosynthesis, weakens plants and directly affects yield and quality. Effective caterpillar control is therefore essential

• Koppert Present at Biocontrol Africa and NewAG International Conference 2018, Nairobi

  October 12, 2018

  ended the session with a call for all present to partner with Koppert in its endeavours. The highlight of the dinner event, was the signing of the CABI and [...] the biological companies not to work alone but in partnerships, including with governments, for greater impact. In the second session of the programme, [...] s; and Precision Agriculture. Koppert was represented in this conference with a presentation on biological seed dressing of cereals -the case of Panoramix