Mini-Airbug for maximum control
From 1 July 2009, Koppert Biological Systems will be launching a new blower which can be used to quickly and effectively release natural enemies in vegetable crops and ornamentals: the Mini-Airbug. This handy device can be used to achieve a concentrated distribution of predatory mites over the entire crop up to a distance of 1.5 to 2 metres, or for the control of local hot-spots.
Koppert participates in OFA Short Course
This year Koppert will participate in the OFA Short Course, as previous years. You can find us on booth 934. The OFA Short Course is recognized as the premier educational and trade show event in North America. The 2009 OFA Short Course will be the 80th event – featuring nearly 1440 trade show booths, approximately 500 exhibiting companies, and more than 130 educational sessions. It will attract an estimated 10,000 floriculture professionals to Columbus, Ohio July 11 to 14. We look forward to welcoming you!
Tuta absoluta, a dangerous leaf mining moth in tomato crops
Tuta absoluta is a very harmful leaf mining moth with a strong preference for tomatoes. It also occurs on eggplants, sweet peppers as well as potatoes and various other cultivated plants. It also occurs on weeds of Solanaceae family (Solanum nigrum, Datura spp.). Tuta absoluta can cause 50-100% yield reduction on tomato crops and its presence may also limit the export of the product to several destinations. Prevention and proper management of the pest are crucial. Chemical control often fails due to the resistance of Tuta absoluta against many pesticides, but also because a big part of its development takes place inside the plant or the soil, out of reach of pesticides.
