• Biological solutions offer multiple benefits

  November 8, 2022

  experience on multiple continents. Building on this foundation, we’re now scaling up and intensifying development, including in Europe. This will help our [...] for potatoes, a product that is based on the Trichoderma harzianum fungus. ‘This product is highly effective on soil diseases. We’re also developing new [...] years. Eleven years ago, we decided that we’d start to focus on outdoor crops as well, as this is an area in which sustainable solutions can make a big difference

• HyFood takes habanero to another level with biological control

  they help ecosystems and offer a qualified product to consumers. To achieve this, the implementation of an integrated pest management system supported by [...] philosophy, HyFood needed to minimize its agrochemical applications. To achieve this, the implementation of an integrated pest management program was necessary [...] Ramirez, pest monitoring supervisor, the willingness of Koppert consultants in this process was vital. "It has been a very good experience because we have acquired

• Pepper

  pepper plant (genus Capsicum ) belongs to the nightshade family Solanaceae. This plant genus includes all varieties of peppers, including the mild bell pepper [...] ng seedlings in a greenhouse environment. Plant height can vary depending on species and variety. Tall varieties grown in commercial greenhouses are supported

• The five main benefits of Integrated Pest Management

  January 7, 2024

  pest scenarios enables the customization of strategies based on specific conditions. This flexibility enhances economic efficiency by tailoring pest management [...] minimizing the impact on non-target species. Once bio-control solutions are applied, these beneficials become part of your crop system. This means implementing [...] interventions, IPM not only optimizes resources but also cuts down on pesticide costs. Its focus on sustainability ensures long-term benefits, making it a key

• Say “Tata!” to Tuta

  September 29, 2023

  everywhere for the last twelve years. This tropical moth particularly likes tomatoes grown in nice and warm conditions. But this moth is a true nuisance that is [...] of concealment. So, be extra alert if this moth decides to visit your greenhouse or farm. In order to tackle this pest effectively, it is essential to keep [...] keep the following things in mind: In warm countries, this moth lives freely in nature, but this moth has also become a pest in heated greenhouses. In

• Koppert is investing in smarter scouting

  June 17, 2019

  scout-app, which will automatically identify and count the pests on sticky traps. This will utilize smart technology such as image recognition powered by [...] generated data will then be displayed in an online dashboard. This dashboard is based on a map that growers can customize to suit their needs, giving them [...] Koppert Biological Systems is working on a groundbreaking innovation that will change the world of scouting. The scout-app will automatically analyse Horiver

• Trianum-P improves open field pepper production in Portugal

  excellent results in pepper crops for processing in Portugal, a country where this biological fungicide has been registered since 2018 in its two formulations [...] we decided to introduce new means that help protect the roots. It was in this way that we first learned about Trianum-P, a biological solution with which [...] product, authorized for organic farming and that it does not leave residues on fruit. Trianum is aligned with the positioning of the company which is very

• Predatory mites

  predatory mites feed on them by piercing their prey's body and extracting their bodily fluids, causing their death. As predatory mites feed on pests, they also [...] Neoseiulus californicus ( Spical ) are specialized in feeding on spider mites. They both prey on spider mites at every stage of their life cycle. Predatory [...] that preys on the identified pest. Consult with a Koppert advisor or supplier if you're unsure. Release timing: Timing is essential and depends on factors

• Tobacco aphid

  crop and its fruit sticky. Black fungal moulds ( Cladosporium spp.) grow on this honeydew, contaminating fruit and ornamental crops and rendering them unsuitable [...] young aphids are born as developed nymphs. They immediately start to feed on plant sap and grow rapidly. Aphids moult four times before reaching adulthood [...] brown-black head and thorax and a reddish abdomen. There is a dark brown spot on the abdomen and several transverse black bands across the body. The antennae

• Hop

  ingredient in making beer. Although frequently referred to as hops “vine”, this plant is technically a bine. Bines have stout stems with stiff hairs to aid [...] inches a week, and even 50 ft tall in one season. They are typically trained on strings up to 25 ft tall. The hop is native to the temperate Northern Hemisphere