• Flies

  are mostly found in the soil. The spotted wing drosophila, Drosophila suzukii , has recently developed into a major pest on soft fruits in Europe and North [...] shore flies are mainly a problem in greenhouses. Their larvae live in the ground and prefer moist substrates that is rich in organic matter. Although they [...] Sticky traps Beneficial nematodes and predatory mites target fly larvae in the soil, while traps and attractants reduce adult populations and support monitoring

• Precautionary measures for product allergies

  and take them home in a closed plastic bag. Moistening the clothes in the bag prevents allergens and other particles from dispersing in the air when you [...] Exposure and precautionary measures Depending on the way in which you are exposed to the substances in these products, there are specific precautionary measures [...] (pollen, bran, or other volatile substances in your surroundings). You would need to take an allergy test to determine which substance you are allergic

• Tomato leafminer

  place in the soil or on the surface of a leaf, in a curled leaf or in a mine. If they leave the mines they build silk cocoons on the leaflets or in the soil [...] done by the tomato leaf miner ( Tuta absoluta) are the blotch-shaped mines in the leaves. Caterpillars prefer leaves and stems, but they may also occur [...] attacked as soon as they are formed but the larvae only feed on green fruits. In case of serious infection, leaves die off completely. Mining by the caterpillar

• Bedding plants

  They are easily divided in four different categories: Hardy annual plants which are planted directly into the soil already early in the season: sunflower [...] perennial plants used in gardens and parks. There is a wide range of plants especially produced to demonstrate coloured flowers in spring and summer. They [...] eschscholzia Tender annual or perennial plants are planted in a protected environment in late winter: begonia, chrysanthemum, arguranthemum, lobelia,

• Citrus

  . Theses trees thrive in a consistent sunny, humid environment with fertile soil and adequate rainfall or irrigation. Today, in the United States, the [...] About Citrus is a genus of flowering trees and shrubs in the Rutaceae family. This includes any small tree or spiny shrub, including the lemon, lime, orange [...] regions of Asia and the Malay Archipelago. Some citrus species have been present in the Mediterranean basin for centuries. Since citrus originates from these

• Koppert Kenya proud supporter of Rhino Charge 2016

  September 6, 2016

  Charge 2016 edition lived up to its reputation -to be an exciting test of mettle. Founded in 1989, the annual off-road motorsport competition seeks to mobilize [...] overall and 3rd in the Victor Ludorum (Fundraising + Event). This was quite an impressive feat considering that their last finish was in 2008! Importantly [...] efforts of Rhino Ark- a Kenyan charitable trust. The organization is engaged in various crucial activities which are geared towards protecting Kenya’s watersheds

• Growing for the Future—Koppert joins FreshCrop to plant trees for a Greener Tomorrow

  October 17, 2024

  In an era where climate change threatens both agriculture and our environment, sustainability has become more than just a buzzword—it’s an urgent call [...] tree planting initiative at Purko Sheep Ranch, marking a significant moment in our ongoing efforts to protect the environment and support local communities [...] ecosystem from absorption of carbon dioxide, oxygen production, prevention of soil erosion, and promotion of biodiversity. For Koppert, however, this initiative

• Bacterial soft rot, bacterial stem rot

  survive as epiphytic bacteria on various plants or in the soil in low densities. It has also been found in the gut of insects, possibly spreading from decaying [...] also be found as secondary pathogen in plants that are infected by other pathogens. The bacteria that causes black leg in potato is a different subspecies [...] extensive bacterial rots (bacterial soft rot, bacterial stem rot). Damage symptoms In tomato, Erwinia carotovora subsp. carotovora or Pectobacterium carovora causes

• False codling moth

  leucotreta ) is native to sub-Saharan Africa and is found in all citrus production areas in Southern Africa. It also occurs on some of the Indian and Atlantic [...] Damage and symptoms Larval penetration holes in the fruit can only be found through thorough inspection. In green citrus fruit the peel around the penetration [...] it exist the fruit and drops to the ground where it pupates in the top layer of the soil. The moths emerge after a couple of weeks. The life cycle varies

• Cottony soft rot

  Sclerotinia sclerotiorum ) overwinters as sclerotia and mycelium in dead and living plant material in or on the ground. Sclerotia germinate at temperatures between [...] mycelium grows on the lesions, giving this disease its name cottony soft rot. In the mycelium, big, dark sclerotia are formed. They can easily be seen with [...] between 13 and 15 °C. Germination and infection mostly take place at high soil water content over a prolonged period of time. The sclerotia germinate directly