• Nopath

  Spray or drench immediately after preparation Application Nopath can be applied via drench or drip at the base of the plant around the roots or sprayed [...] Compatibility Nopath is compatible with foliar fertilizers except those containing calcium. Find out which products are compatible or contact your local [...] litre/100 litre water Always check the product label for more information Consult a Koppert advisor or a recognized distributor of Koppert products for advice

• Aphids

  growth, curling or distortion of the leaves, yellowing, or discoloration. They may also excrete a sugary substance called honeydew, which can attract other [...] black, brown, pink, or red, depending on the species and their stage of development. Some species may have distinctive markings or stripes on their bodies [...] of growth hormones. As a result, the plant’s growth is retarded, giving rise to deformed leaves, or even, if the infestation occurs early enough in the

• IPM app

  healthy crop is paramount, while there is also a growing demand for sustainable food production and increased pesticide restrictions. Scouting is a significant [...] locations Add treatments and check efficacy Easy communication via one portal For more information Optimized Scouting with Koppert iPM Pest and disease management [...] significant part of pest management which can assist the grower to make timely decisions and apply precision treatments. Koppert Biological Systems, Inc. has

• Fall Armyworm

  General The fall armyworm is a polyphagous pest that is indigenous throughout the Americas. Recently, it has been found in Africa too. The caterpillars [...] generally disperse in a radius of about 500 km (300 miles) before oviposition, which is sufficient for them to move from seasonally dry habitats to wet habitats [...] s of fall armyworms feed on the leaves, stems and reproductive parts of more than 100 plant species causing major damage to cultivated grasses, such as

• Broad mite

  spots, or brown stripes forming a fine network on the leaves. In case of a more serious infestation, this network becomes so dense that there is no more [...] adult, but is slightly smaller and has only three pairs of legs. The emerging adult mite is roughly 0.2 mm long, oval and broad, and pale yellow or yellow-green [...] substances that disturb local growth. Leaf feeding is mainly concentrated on the underside near the leaf stalk, which tends to cause the leaf to turn brown and

• Diglyphus isaea

  weekly intervals or until control is achieved. At low temperatures (<20°C/68°F) it might be better to use Minusa. Consult a Koppert advisor or a recognized [...] instars: the first is colourless and transparent, the second is yellow and semi transparent with a brown fat body, and the third larval instar is blue-green. [...] Diglyphus isaea Diglyphus isaea is a small parasitic wasp belonging to the family Eulophidae within the order Hymenoptera . It is widely recognized for its role

• Potato/tomato psyllid

  nymphs when feeding, is known as ‘psyllid yellows’, which results in delayed growth, weakness in the new leaves, chlorosis/reddening or purple colouration [...] colour and whitish wings, which become transparent over time, and their bodies become a dark brown or black colour with white or yellow lines and a distinctive [...] Overview It is a pest of huge economic importance, which initially affected potatoes and in recent years has become a problem for other Solanaceae crops

• Herbs

  Herbs are actually all plants which are used as food ingredient, natural medicine or fragrances. They often have savory or aromatic characteristics and [...] flavouring dishes or food products. In the culinary world, there is a strict difference between herbs and spices. Herbs are the leafy green or flowering parts [...] parts of a plant, which can be used fresh or dried. Spices derive from other parts of herbal plants and are often dried seeds, berries, roots, bark and fruits

• Cucumber

  some 3000 years and it is now being produced on most continents. The cucumber plant is a creeping vine that grows up trellises or other supporting frames [...] sativus ) is a popular, extensively cultivated plant that belongs to the gourd family of Cucurbitaceae . The cucumber originates from South Asia, more particularly [...] elongated, cylindrical fruit that may become as long as 60 cm or 24 inches long and 10 cm or 3.9 inches in diameter. Cucumbers develop from flowers and their

• Beneficial nematodes

  management and are becoming more and more popular in orchards and outdoor vegetable crops. Steinernema carpocapsae : This species is known for its effectiveness [...] matter in soil or water, and are essential for nutrient recycling. Others are called parasitic nematodes, infecting plants, insects, animals, or humans. There [...] nematodes is a straightforward process that ensures they come into contact with the target insects. Nematodes can be applied by foliar or soil application