• Cottony soft rot

  dead and living plant material in or on the ground. Sclerotia germinate at temperatures between 4 and 26 °C with an optimum between 13 and 15 °C. Germination [...] formed. They can easily be seen with the naked eye and look like rat droppings. The symptoms may occur on stems but also on leaves, fruits and pods. Root [...] wilting and death of plants. Life cycle and appearance of Cottony soft rot Cottony soft root ( Sclerotinia sclerotiorum ) overwinters as sclerotia and mycelium

• Anagyrus vladimiri

  which development can occur is 13°C/55°F; the highest temperature is 38°C/100°F. Citripar should be combined with Cryptobug or Cryptobug-L for effective control [...] crop for at least two weeks Carry out adequate ant control The dosage of Citripar depends on climate, crop and mealybug density and should always be adjusted [...] particularly effective for mealybug control, a common pest affecting various crops. The natural enemy Anagyrus vladimiri is used for the control of the following

• Koppert is investing in smarter scouting

  June 17, 2019

  insight into the system for integrated crop protection that they use for their crops,’ explains Tom Vroegop, a Product Manager for Monitoring & Application [...] The scout-app can identify whitefly , thrips , Sciaria, and Nesidiocoris tenuis. It is also possible to manually enter sticky trap and crop data in the [...] towards other crops and further increasing the number of clients who are testing the app. The scout-app will be available after summer (for now the Netherlands

• Parasitic wasps

  fluids, which can be important for their reproduction. It's important to note that not all species of parasitic wasps engage in host feeding, and the primary [...] consistent and long-term pest control. These beneficial insects persistently hunt down and parasitize pest species, providing ongoing protection for crops [...] Biodiversity and ecosystem balance: The introduction of parasitic wasps into commercial growing environments can promote biodiversity, as the use of harmful

• Consumers

  Even though they cannot be seen with the naked eye, these products – which can be used above ground and underground – have the potential to do incredible things [...] beneficials and pollinators, microbial products such as bacteria and fungi form a third pillar for the sustainable production of plants and crops. Even [...] They combat diseases and pests, strengthen crops, and improve the absorption of nutrients. Their development calls for high-quality and costly scientific

• Happy Women’s Day!

  August 8, 2022

  our planet and the people I get to work with inside and outside of Koppert. I love being a partner with nature and having the opportunity and ability to [...] Technical Advisor for Gauteng and North West shares: “Yes, you have to prove yourself, but do not be intimidated – be confident in the knowledge and skills that [...] healthier, safer, and more productive. With a long list of MSc degrees, our team is using their skills and education to assist, advise and educate others

• Biological solutions offer multiple benefits

  November 8, 2022

  approaches work. ‘Farmers can see for themselves that they are better and more effective. They work properly and result in healthier and more resilient crops [...] nematodes, bacteria, and fungi, to tackle diseases and make crops more resilient and more productive. These include Fusarium and the Sclerotinia fungus [...] protocol for large-scale crops.’ Sound basis for roll-out We have also spent the past few years gathering experience in the development and use of sustainable

• Trianum-P improves open field pepper production in Portugal

  which the fruit and vegetable product present the physical and organoleptic characteristics of the variety, free of pests and diseases and free of pesticides [...] has proven to be a good solution that eliminates the need to use pesticides to control diseases at the soil level in industrial crops. For this reason, [...] crops for processing in Portugal, a country where this biological fungicide has been registered since 2018 in its two formulations (Trianum-P and Trianum-G)

• Biological crop protection boosts yield and profitability with longer spraying windows and zero residue risks

  February 22, 2024

  crop quality, and ultimately, higher prices and turnover. Efficient labour and logistics Labour availability is an increasing problem for many growers around [...] Enhancing profitability Market demand for fruit and vegetables can fluctuate throughout the harvesting season. Being flexible in harvest allows growers to [...] advantages. No chemical residues and no pre-harvest intervals will offer flexibility for growers and will help them to be in control of their moment of harvest

• Trianum-P Leaflet

  more root hairs, so that water and nutrients can be taken up better. This leads to a stronger and more uniform crop and better yields. This effect is stronger [...] in making a wide variety of plants more productive and resilient to biotoc and abiotic stressors. Using Trianum maximizes the establishment of beneficial [...] Convenient incorporation into planting media and furrows • Allows for even distribution through planting media • Used at planting