• Protect your plants from Thrips with Horiver-TR®

  June 23, 2016

  imminent danger for a flower grower as the presence of thrips in the crop. Thrips are still a major pest in a many greenhouse crops in Kenya. Thrips damage [...] Monitoring as a tool It is important to monitor the population levels of thrips for successful pest management. Most insects have the ability to detect and [...] able to reduce chemical pesticide sprays. Horiver-TR, the blue sticky trap cards from Koppert, have proven to be quite valuable to many growers in Kenya

• Swirski-Mite Plus

  Sachets in cardboard box. Carrier Bran. Application Hang sachets in sheltered locations in the crop, not exposed to direct sunlight Sachets already have an [...] hang them evenly spaced in the crop. Release should be repeated after 4 weeks if the pest is not controlled. Consult a Koppert advisor or a recognized distributor [...] whitefly . Crops Do not use in tomato. Mode of action Predatory mites multiply in the sachet and disperse into the crop over a period of several weeks. Predatory

• Two-spotted spider mite

  ) is a pest of many crops throughout the world. Despite their small size, they are capable of very rapidly doing severe damage, due to their great reproductive [...] the most important species in greenhouses and many outdoor crops. Damage symptoms Larvae, nymphs and adults cause damage to the host plant by feeding on [...] yellow, and in many plants the damage can also be seen on the upper surface of leaves as small yellow dots. The destruction of cells results in reduced p

• General Conditions Koppert

  claim for payment of this interest. In addition, the Buyer is obliged to compensate Koppert in full for the losses Koppert suffers as a result of a fall [...] profit shall be for the account of the Buyer. 6.6 I f the Buyer does not meet its payment obligation in full within the term referred to in article 6.1 [...] unable to meet its obligations on account of circumstances beyond its control, it shall immediately orally inform its Buyer thereof and confirm this in writing

• Phytophthora blight

  water content than is optimal for crop growth. Phytophthora overwinters in roots, infected tubers and bulbs or in the soil in different stages: as oospores [...] spores with flagellae which enable them to move through water. Infection is usually from the root to the foot, but direct infection of the foot also occurs [...] produced in the sporangia. For germination on above-ground plant parts, leaf wetness is required. Dispersal is by wind and rain causes the pathogen to be returned

• Anagyrus vladimiri

  according to the instructions Hang the bottle in the crop, out of direct sunlight Deploy in or near the mealybug colonies Leave bottles in the crop for at least [...] Consult a Koppert advisor or a recognized distributor of Koppert products for advice on the best strategy for your situation. Best conditions for Anagyrus [...] Anagyrus vladimiri is a parasitic wasp belonging to the Encyrtidae family. This parasitic wasp is particularly effective for mealybug control, a common pest affecting

• Potato/tomato psyllid

  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 [...] and tobacco. The potato psyllid was considered a minor pest until it was found to be responsible for serious crop damage, both directly and indirectly [...] ‘zebra chip’ in potatoes Indirect damage causes the most harm, since the consequences are wide-ranging and there are no ‘solutions’ or ‘cures’ for the problems

• Consumers

  around the world to combat pests and diseases in a natural and sustainable way. In this way, we hope to make an active contribution to a sustainable society [...] with safe food in sufficient quantities to feed a rapidly growing population. Producing our natural enemies and microbiological solutions is a knowledge-intensive [...] growers and farmers. In order to provide you with the best possible service as a consumer, we have drawn up a list of frequently asked questions. We hope

• Know Your Enemy - A closer look at Whiteflies

  August 14, 2024

  management are key to success in managing Whiteflies. Get in touch with our experts for tailor-made solutions for Whitefly management for you. [...] and antennae and actively seek a suitable spot on the leaf to feed. Once they find a feeding spot, they remain there for the rest of their larval development [...] plant In contrast to the greenhouse whitefly , which prefers to reside inside the plant, the tobacco whitefly spreads out over the plant in its entirety

• Macrolophus pygmaeus

  bug is present in a crop in large numbers, it can contribute substantially to the control of these pests. Although plant sap is necessary for Macrolophus [...] pygmaeus to develop well, it is insufficient for full development of a population. When females are only able to feed on plant sap, they lay far fewer [...] and a weak crop. More delicate types of tomato are more susceptible to damage. In tomato there may be fruit deformations during setting, and in gerbera