Rainy Woes – Conquering Downy Mildew and Botrytis Naturally

patches on the leaves. The leaves later turn yellow and fall off. On the underside of the leaves, you often see a greyish mould. This disease thrives on a [...] like grey powder on leaves, flowers, fruit, or the stem. The fungus penetrates the plant cells with a pollen tube, kills them, and feeds on the contents of [...] of these dead cells. Botrytis causes grey-brown spots on leaves, stems, fruits, and flowers. These grow into larger spots, after which the characteristic

Plant Disease Management

plants is vital. Keep a close eye on their health and appearance. Look for any unusual signs, such as yellowing leaves, wilting, unusual growth patterns [...] impact of plant diseases by utilizing beneficial organisms. This method relies on the use of living organisms to suppress or control plant pathogens, which [...] diseases in plants. The primary goal of biological control is to reduce the damage caused by these pathogens while minimizing the use of chemical pesticides

Crop Protection

crop protection solutions. No chemical residues Biologicals leave little to no residues on crops. This enhances food safety and reduces the risk of pesticide [...] resilience while minimizing adverse effects on ecosystems and human well-being. Biological crop protection relies on nature's own mechanisms to control pests [...] protection provides effective pest and insect management without relying solely on chemicals. Predatory insects , predatory mites , parasitic wasps , beneficial

Eastern Orchards’ Success With Koppert’s Sustainable Avocado Farming Solutions

skin to lay their eggs. Once hatched, the larvae feed on the fruit flesh, damaging it and leaving it susceptible to fungal infections and rotting. After [...] revealed a remarkable capture rate—one lure had trapped over 50 fruitfies on a single sticky card in less than a week- an unprecedented number compared [...] pest management program, Eastern Orchards has significantly reduced fruit damage, improving both yield quality and marketability. From Pest Control to Soil

La Hacienda Fresh increases crop profitability thanks to biological control

agrochemical applications have decreased considerably by up to 40%, depending on the cycle," he said. Hacienda Fresh and Koppert have been implementing a [...] Together they have managed to control pests such as spider mites , thrips , aphids and mealy bugs . José Manuel Tafoya, junior production manager, the release [...] and the reduction of agrochemical applications have had a positive impact on their crops. "Koppert products are easy to implement, as long as we go hand

Plant Pests

Stop the spread of Botrytis with NoPath

to germinate. Easy entry points for infection are wounds on fruit, e.g. as a result of damage by wind. Create the right conditions How do you stop Botrytis [...] dries quickly after irrigation or spraying by opening the windows or switching on the fans. This ensures sufficient air flow and prevents the humidity from [...] the crops – ensure generous planting distances between plants and remove leaves. This will help the crop to dry faster after wet weather, such as a rainstorm

Amblydromalus limonicus

open the dosage hole Carefully sprinkle material on leaves Make sure the material remains on the leaves for at least a few hours after introduction Can [...] limonicus preys on several other small organisms such as spider mites and tarsonemid mites. They can also feed on pollen and take fluids from leaves, which is [...] Amblydromalus limonicus lays 3.7 eggs per day on young eggs, 1.2 eggs per day on older eggs and 3.3-3.4 eggs per day on crawlers and nymphs. It consumes about

The Silent Threat to Kenya’s Avocado Industry: How Koppert is Leading the Fight Against Persea Mite (Oligonychus perseae).

export avocado in Kenya. 1. Feeding Damage: Circular chlorotic spots along midribs and veins on the undersides of leaves are initially observed. The spots [...] Distribution of Persea Mite It was first described in 1975 from specimens found on Mexican avocado plant material intercepted in Texas. It Spread from Mexico [...] ways including seedlings, harvesters, traders (Middlemen) etc. Persea Mite damage: The Hass variety is known to be the most susceptible to this pest, and

Nopath

latter by the plant may cause damage Notes Nopath can cause damage to young plants. Test the sensitivity of the plants on a small scale, prior to full treatment [...] Use Nopath to cure fungal diseases on various parts of the plant. Diseases The fungal diseases Pythium spp., Botrytis spp. , Fusarium oxysporum , Downy [...] applied via drench or drip at the base of the plant around the roots or sprayed on the plant canopy. Do not apply Nopath with fogging or low volume mist devices