• Equinox Farm Takes Soil Health Management To the Next Level With NatuGro Program

  January 8, 2026

  The farm needed: • A way to rejuvenate aging crops • A solution to restore soil balance (biological, physical, and chemical aspects) • A program backed by [...] stands for Natural Growing and is a system approach that enables you to cultivate your crop in a more natural manner. As a result, the input of chemical [...] who joined Equinox over 8 years ago. With over 14 years of agronomy and crop protection experience, Harrison’s mission has been to strengthen the farm’s

• Knowing & recognizing

  Koppert - A knowledge company The use of biological control is not a simple process, it has become a complex system in which many aspects need to be considered [...] recognized by Koppert for over 50 years. Recent scientific discoveries concerning beneficial microorganisms have led to new practical solutions for growers [...] recognizing also includes new biopesticides and biostimulants that increase the plant’s resilience to stress and help the plant to grow better and remain

• Beneficial nematodes for biological pest control

  January 16, 2025

  show that it is possible to use them on leaves as well. This development opens up a world of new possibilities for biological control. High-tech production [...] large numbers. The pest insect dies within a few days. The nematodes that emerge then start their search for a new host. Beneficial nematodes are an important [...] purpose. They are selectively applied to combat a wide range of pests. ENTONEM ( Steinernema feltiae ) is used to combat thrips larvae and pupae and larvae

• Aphids

  cucumber mosaic virus (CMV) in cucumber. How to get rid of aphids Horiver Disc Chrysopa-E How to prevent aphids To prevent aphid infestations in crops, you [...] has a low protein content but is rich in sugars. Aphids therefore need to extract large quantities of sap in order to get sufficient protein. As a consequence [...] form a single, very large group of insects: the super- family Aphidoidea, belonging to the order Hemiptera . The aphids discussed here all belong to the

• Fusarium wilt

  General Fusarium is a group of soil-borne fungi with many different species. Fusarium is widespread and can infect a range of host crops. Many species are considered [...] not be suitable for planting for many years to come. Life cycle and appearance of Fusarium wilt Fusarium oxysporum has many different formae speciales which [...] Fusarium oxysporum life cycle, is similar to that of most Fusarium species. Fusarium overwinters for many years in the soil and on crop residues of infected

• Fusarium spp.

  Fusarium spp. is a group of soil-borne fungi with many different species. Fusarium is widespread and can infect a range of host crops. Many species are considered [...] spp. Fusarium is a group of soil-borne fungi with many different species. Fusarium is widespread and can infect a range of host crops. Many species are considered [...] best-known. The mycotoxins are toxic to mammals so maximum levels have been determined. Fusarium sambucinum (a.k.a. F. sulphureum ) causes dry rot of potato

• Cucumber

  About The cucumber ( Cucumis sativus ) is a popular, extensively cultivated plant that belongs to the gourd family of Cucurbitaceae . The cucumber originates [...] cultivation history goes back some 3000 years and it is now being produced on most continents. The cucumber plant is a creeping vine that grows up trellises [...] inches long and 10 cm or 3.9 inches in diameter. Cucumbers develop from flowers and their seed develop within the fruit, therefore in botanical terms they are

• Bacterial wilt, brown rot

  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 [...] conditions are more favourable. This makes it more difficult to recognize infected fields. How to prevent Bacterial wilt, brown rot Use disease free propagation [...] 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

• Partners with Nature

  April 5, 2016

  inseparably connected and continue to grow. To represent this new direction as an organization a redefined mission was borne to channel the way: Koppert Biological [...] October in 2014, after almost 50 years of Koppert’s dedication to the production and development of natural enemies to control the most common pests in [...] Koppert Mission Movie to find out more. The world population is projected to hit 9 billion people by 2050. The big question remains to be, how do we produce enough

• Top diseases in roses - Powdery Mildew

  February 17, 2023

  the plants’ tolerance, and resistance to powdery mildew are enhanced. Talk to a Koppert consultant in your area to guide you on the integration of biorational [...] their bag of tricks to defend against fungal diseases such as Powdery mildew Powdery mildew is a fungal disease that is caused by many different genera of [...] makes it harder for the fungi to enter the leaves To reduce the chances of powdery mildew in greenhouses, it is advised to first ventilate by only opening