• Potato/tomato psyllid

  which are very harmful to the affected crops. Lifecycle and appearance of the potato/tomato psyllid The eggs are egg-shaped with a bright orange-yellow colour [...] colour. They are attached to a strand which connects them to the surface of leaves and can be found on the underside and leaf edge. Hatching occurs three [...] tobacco. The potato psyllid was considered a minor pest until it was found to be responsible for serious crop damage, both directly and indirectly, the latter

• Breeding Beauty: How United Selections Protects Innovation with 100% IPM

  February 9, 2026

  ensures the program is sustained 30 days a month . Protecting Innovation, The Koppert Way Over time, United selections has expanded the area under Koppert’s [...] Fred admits honestly. “But the real question is — does it work? And does it reduce other costs?” For United Selections, the answer was yes . In breeding [...] not a constraint here but an enabler of innovation. United Selections is a good example proving that biological pest control is not a trend, it is a system

• Why Panoramix is Best for Your Seeds

  February 8, 2019

  Mix for about five minutes until a uniform dressing is achieved Leave the seeds to dry in a cool place (away from the sun) for about 20-30 minutes before [...] applied directly to the seeds before planting. To obtain the best results, the seeds should be sown immediately after treatment. The unique liquid formulation [...] guarantees a uniform dressing. Panoramix delivers the following benefits : It improves crop vigour and makes the crop more resilient It boosts the plant’s

• Beneficial nematodes for biological pest control

  January 15, 2025

  skin. The nematodes then release the pathogenic bacteria they carry with them. These bacteria kill the insect and digest it from the inside. The nematodes [...] nematodes feed on the tissues of the dead insect and reproduce in large numbers. The pest insect dies within a few days. The nematodes that emerge then start [...] with the naked eye. Great care and precision needs to go into the production of these ‘little heroes’ that are bred for the biological control of a host

• Bugs

  wings flat over their body when at rest. The wings overlap each other exposing the scutellum, a prominent triangular region of the thorax between the wing [...] What are bugs? Heteropteran bugs form a group in the order Hemiptera , a highly diverse group of insects, containing both harmful and beneficial species [...] and puncture holes. The most obvious damage is the deformation of growing points. They also cause tissue damage and deformed growth as a result of toxic

• Horiver Rollertrap

  through the center opening of the roll which will allow the Rollertrap to spin freely while unrolling At the beginning and end of each run, cut the trap [...] cm longer than the support structure. Wrap the extra around the support and secure with staples or clips. It may be necessary to secure the Rollertrap [...] gnats. Mode of action Insect pests are attracted to the colour of the sticky trap and get caught in the glue. Presentation Polyethylene ribbon coated with

• Trichoderma harzianum

  harzianum grows faster on the surface of the root than soil borne pathogenic fungi, which get no change to establish themselves on the roots. Competition for [...] Induced resistance: Trichoderma harzianum reinforces the defence mechanism of the parts of the plant above the ground, so-called induced system resistance (ISR) [...] harzianum has the capacity to make certain 'fixed' nutrients such as manganese and iron available for the plant to absorb. As a result, it provides a natural

• Proactive management of Downy mildew & Botrytis in Flowers

  November 19, 2018

  Downy mildew manifests itself on the leaves in yellow, green or white patches on the upper surfaces. On the undersides, these areas are covered with white [...] known, on the other hand, generally attacks above the ground parts including flowers, buds, canes and growing tips. Under favourable conditions, the spots [...] reliable technical support that I get from the Koppert team" – Kenneth Mbae - The Production Manager, Waridi Ltd "The type of rose that we grow is inherently

• Cyclamen mite

  smaller than usual. In cyclamen, the flowers are damaged and leaf growth is inhibited. In hedera, a mite attack can cause baldness in parts of the stem. [...] become brown near the base. Life cycle and appearance of Cyclamen mite The life cycle of the cyclamen mite ( Phytonemus pallidus ) has the following stages: [...] used for walking. The males are smaller than the females and their hind legs are modified and used to transport pharate females. Eggs of the cyclamen mite

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

  May 7, 2025

  comparison area. The same study also showed a notable increase in the total number of harvestable stems and a general increase in the stem length profile [...] each factor will depend on the kind of pathogen present, the ratio of pathogens to the biocontrol agents, the strains and the host plant. Kenyan rose growers [...] Crown Gall in roses does not only reduce the stress on the crop that results from competition for nutrients within but also eliminates the breeding site for