• 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 [...] with the necessary information to understand the interaction between pests, diseases and their natural enemies. It explains how they spread in the crop, the [...] des and biostimulants that increase the plant’s resilience to stress and help the plant to grow better and remain healthier. Koppert believes that sharing

• Nopath

  damage Notes Nopath can cause damage to young plants. Test the sensitivity of the plants on a small scale, prior to full treatment. Precautions The concentrated [...] irrigation: Make sure Nopath does not remain in the irrigation system during the night but ends up in the substrate instead Use disinfectants regularly to keep [...] Application via spraying: Spray as a full canopy spray using standard spraying equipment with high pressure. Use a fine nozzle of less than 300 microns

• Botrytis

  Botrytis cinerea) is considered a weak pathogen, only infecting weakened or damaged plants. How to prevent Grey mould Make sure the crop grows regularly [...] Remove diseased plants or plant parts in a closed plastic bag In tomato: prune with a knife and not by hand, to avoid rugged, irregular wound surfaces In [...] then provide a large amount of inoculum Extra Silicon and/or Calcium nutrition hardens the cell walls and makes it harder for the fungi to enter the leaves

• Parasitic wasps

  wasp laying its eggs inside or on a host pest. Here's how it works: Egg laying: A female parasitic wasp seeks out a suitable host pest. The choice of host [...] ensuring a higher yield and product quality. Environmental sustainability : Parasitic wasps provide a natural and environmentally responsible solution to pest [...] decreases. This, in turn, creates a more balanced ecosystem in the crop, which can enhance overall crop health and resilience. A diverse ecosystem often means

• Tomato

  Recommended for you How Koppert Kenya is Empowering Small-holder Farmers Through Biological Innovation Equinox Farm Takes Soil Health Management To the Next Level [...] IPM package for Management of Thrips. At a glance: Allies in the fight against Whitefly Know Your Enemy - A closer look at Whiteflies [...] Level With NatuGro Program Meet Capirel! An effective addition to your arsenal in the fight against thrips! The cost-saving potential of biological crop

• 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 [...] Most Fusarium species only make asexual spores. Some also produce ascospores. The Fusarium oxysporum life cycle, is similar to that of most Fusarium species [...] small wounds, for example where lateral roots branch off from the tap root. How to prevent Fusarium wilt Remove or destroy crop residues Choose resistant cultivars

• Beneficial nematodes

  caterpillars , and weevil and beetle larvae. Its ability to adapt to different temperatures makes it a good choice for controlling caterpillars in various crops [...] What are nematodes? Nematodes, commonly referred to as roundworms, are a diverse group of worms belonging to the phylum Nematoda. Nematodes are characterized [...] no residue How do nematodes work? Beneficial nematodes use a fascinating strategy for parasitizing and killing their host insects. Here's how they work:

• Fusarium spp.

  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 [...] 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 [...] pink sporulation becomes visible. Fusarium solani is a complex of many species, who collectively have a very broad host range. F. solani causes foot and/or

• Diglyphus isaea

  from the mine by making a round hole through the upper epidermis. These round holes are the evidence that a parasitic wasp rather than a leaf miner has come [...] Diglyphus isaea is a small parasitic wasp belonging to the family Eulophidae within the order Hymenoptera . It is widely recognized for its role as a biological [...] products Miglyphus Expand all items How to use Diglyphus isaea The parasitic wasp Diglyphus isaea is available in a bottle ( Miglyphus ). Release parasitic

• 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 [...] off. How to manage Powdery mildew Use resistant cultivars whenever available Extra Silicon and/or Calcium nutrition hardens the cell walls and makes it harder [...] 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 the screen