• Whitefly

  comparable in outline. Whitefly damage The larvae need a lot of nutrients for growth, and thus consume a large quantity of plant sap. This contains a high [...] feeding on plant sap can affect the physiology of the plant, as a result of which growth is retarded. In full sunlight, leaves can wilt and drop. Such leaf [...] leaf damage can in turn influence the development of fruit and lead to a reduction in yield. By sucking plant sap and secreting honeydew, whitefly reduces

• Crop Monitoring and Scouting

  scouting are crucial practices that can determine the success or failure of a harvest. These essential techniques provide growers with insights into the health [...] thrive. Digital scouting apps In the digital age, scouting is aided by mobile apps that can catalog and analyse data in real time. These tools streamline [...] the scouting process and make it more efficient. Using a crop scouting tool in horticulture can lead to more effective, sustainable, and profitable crop

• Predatory mites

  Resilient pest management: Predatory mites can build up a population in the crop and control pests for a long period of time. Reduced pesticide dependence: [...] are similar to the adults in appearance, but smaller in size. Predatory mites are typically measuring only a millimeter in length. Their bodies are often [...] chemical pesticides. Koppert is the pioneer in the development of predatory mite solutions, starting in 1967 with the rearing of the predatory mite Phytoseiulus

• Mealybugs and scales

  females are wingless and immobile, and covered with a hard scale (armoured scales and soft scales) or with waxy threads (mealybugs). They suck the sap of [...] whilst others are gall-formers. A few species can also transmit harmful viruses. Mealybugs inflict damage on the crop in various ways: nymphs and females [...] fruit are concerned, these often drop off; plant sap is low in proteins and rich in sugars. In order to gain an adequate intake of protein, mealybugs must

• Leaf miners

  leaf tissue which can lead to desiccation, premature leaf-fall and cosmetic damage. In (sub)tropical areas this can lead to burning in fruit such as tomato [...] beneficial nematodes target pupae in the soil. Sticky traps help monitor adult activity and support timely intervention. With Koppert’s biological solutions [...] species in this family, only eleven are truly polyphagous. The species that cause most damage all belong to the genus Liriomyza and are very common in temperate

• Biological seed treatment

  Biological substances are applied to the seed in a powder form or as a liquid. An even layer covers the whole seed. In this way, the beneficial ingredients are [...] treatment acts as a biostimulant: a treated crop becomes stronger and grows better; The treatment enhances crop yields while helping plants to fight off [...] nutrients in the root system and increases nutrient uptake; The enhanced root and shoot growth means that the early growth rate is optimized and that both the

• Biological Pest Control

  infestations in a greenhouse. Augmentative biological control can provide rapid results and is particularly useful when natural enemies are insufficient in the [...] keep pest populations in check. Augmentative biological control Augmentative biological control is a method of pest management that involves the periodic [...] referred to as biocontrol, is a method of managing pests using natural predators, parasitoids, or pathogens. This approach partners with nature to maintain the

• General Conditions Koppert

  this interest. In addition, the Buyer is obliged to compensate Koppert in full for the losses Koppert suffers as a result of a fall in the exchange rate [...] this in writing. In the event of force majeure with reason Koppert shall be entitled to suspend the performance of the agreement or to dissolve, in whole [...] thereof to which the damage relates, in case of a shortcoming attributable to Koppert, other than as a result of exceeding a delivery term. This choice will

• Beneficial nematodes

  are a group of parasitic nematodes that have a unique relationship with insects. These nematodes are natural predators of various insects and play a crucial [...] bodies, and they come in a variety of sizes, ranging from microscopic to several inches in length. Nematodes play various roles in ecosystems. Some are [...] resistance Can be applied with regular spray equipment Compatible with most pesticides Leaves no residue How do nematodes work? Beneficial nematodes use a fascinating

• Bacterial wilt, brown rot

  solanacearum is a quarantine organism in Europe and considered a bioterrorist organism in the United States. It is a commonly found soil-inhabitant in tropical [...] solanacearum is a plant pathogenic bacterium. It is a soil-borne disease and colonises the xylem, causing bacterial wilt and brown rot in a very wide range [...] Quarantine measures are in place, including a five-year ban on using a field for potato cropping after infection of potatoes from that field has been established