• In control of aphids and thrips: Koppert showcases biological crop protection solutions at Bejo Open Days 2025

  August 28, 2025

  Orius predatory bug, a natural predator of thrips, is used in combination with banker plants, Lobularia, and is a great alternative to control thrips in [...] reliable biological crop protection solution is the lacewing larva ( Chrysopa ), a voracious predator of aphids. These pierce their prey and suck out body [...] d spider mite , Tetranychus urticae , is by far the most important species in many outdoor crops. Spical-Plus is a predatory mite helps growers control

• Angular leaf spot

  most important, but also all types of vascular tissue of the crown can be infected, creating a look similar to that of a Phytophthora fragariae infection [...] and form a secondary source of infection. They are dispersed by rain, irrigation water or handling of the plants. Infection of the plants happens both passively [...] lesions on the underside of the leaf. They enlarge to angular spots, often limited by the small veins. The distinctive feature is the way the lesions look

• Hop

  About The hop is a small genus of flowering plants in the family Cannabaceae. Hops are the female flowers (seed cones, strobiles) of the plant and are [...] strings up to 25 ft tall. The hop is native to the temperate Northern Hemisphere where currently the most acreage of production occurs. Although these [...] life cycle, with the continued popularity of microbrews across the globe, genetics for flavoring have dictated how long these plants stay in the ground. They

• Onion fly

  symptoms to watch out for. The wilting or yellowing of onion leaves is one of the most obvious signs of onion fly damage. Small tunnels made by the larvae [...] antiqua ) infestations. Steinernema feltiae is a beneficial nematode species that is effective natural enemy of onion fly larvae. These nematodes are applied [...] application of nematodes is critical for their success, so it's important to carefully follow the instructions when using this strategy of onion fly control

• Blight of pepper

  rapidly when the water content of the soil or substrate is higher than normal or optimal for crop growth. How to prevent Blight of pepper Apply hygiene measures [...] General Phytophthora capsici is an oomycete plant pathogen that causes blight and fruit rot of peppers and other important commercial crops. Damage symptoms [...] Plants wilt and the crown leaves drop off. Life cycle and appearance of Blight of pepper Phytophthora species are very destructive organisms belonging

• Pepino mosaic virus

  use of cross-protection with a mild strain, such as V10 . What is V10? V10 is a mild strain of Pepino Mosaic Virus used in a controlled way to protect plants [...] What is Pepino Mosaic Virus (PepMV)? Pepino Mosaic Virus (PepMV) is one of the most economically significant viral diseases in greenhouse tomato production [...] strains of PepMV, with varying levels of aggressiveness, but all can cause significant economic losses if not properly managed. Key symptoms of Pepino Mosaic

• Bacterial spot

  development is favoured by temperatures between 24 and 30 °C and high precipitation due to rain, fog or overhead irrigation. Infection is through stomata [...] copper-containing pesticides. How to prevent Bacterial spot Use clean propagation material and disease-free seed Remove sources of inoculum such as dead leaves [...] and crop debris Avoid waste piles in the vicinity of the greenhouse or field Resistant cultivars of pepper are available and should be used Prevent plant

• Koppert and Certhon build groundbreaking high-tech moth breeding facility

  January 14, 2026

  Rodenrijs. The innovative 3,500 m² production hall is being realized in collaboration with Certhon’s state-of-the-art climate technology and represents a world [...] crucial role in Koppert’s biological production chain. “This is our first production facility of this scale and complexity,” says Bram Klein, Project Leader [...] Smart climate technology for a living system Certhon is responsible for the design and realization of the complete climate installation, including air handling

• Black root rot of cucurbits

  but little else is known about the life cycle. The fungus is dispersed by water, air and soil particles. How to prevent Black root rot of cucurbits Test [...] stripes. The disease is usually restricted to a few of the roots but in severe cases all roots may be infected. At the final stage of the disease, only vascular [...] kill the plants. In case of a less severe infection, the vines may wilt at a late stage of the crop, but when water supply is in any way limited during

• Brown root rot, corky root rot

  more and more destruction of the root system and subsequent loss of vigour and further wilting. Life cycle and appearance of Brown root rot, corky root [...] lycopersici is a fungal plant pathogen, infecting tomatoes and aubergine. It causes brown root rot and corky root rot. Damage symptoms The first signs of this [...] looking plants in localized areas of the greenhouse or field. The affected plants may wilt. Also, interveinal chlorosis of leaves and premature defoliation