• Wheat bunt

  sporidia infect the wheat seedlings even before emergence and the fungi grow inside the plants to the growing tip. The fungi grow between the plant cells and [...] types are distinguished. The filiform basidiospores fuse in the middle with a basidiospore of the other mating type so that H-shaped structures are formed [...] (bunted) heads are slender and remain green longer than healthy heads. The glumes are opened either on some or on all spikelets, showing the bunt (smut spore)

• Caterpillar control with nematodes

  skin. The nematodes then release the pathogenic bacteria they carry with them. These bacteria kill the insect and digest it from the inside. The nematodes [...] leaf surface does not stop the nematodes. Depending on climatic conditions, nematodes survive on the leaf surface for many hours to several days. Correct [...] beneficial nematodes Beneficial nematodes or entomopathogenic nematodes are mainly known for the biological control of soil pests such as thrips pupae, and larvae

• Citrus thrips

  It is the second instar larvae that are responsible for most of the feeding damage, this stage can last 4-6 days. The larva will move towards the shady [...] cycle lasts 20 days during October and November. When food is suboptimal and the weather is colder, the life cycle can be 45 days. Eggs are laid in soft leaf [...] area of the tree to pupate, if a suitable site is not found, the larva will drop to the ground to pupate. Citrus thrips does not enter diapause during winter

• Our new branding: inspired by nature

  January 13, 2022

  above and underground. The natural shapes and colours of the new Koppert brand express the connectivity with nature, and the unlimited solutions which [...] ‘Our mission to contribute to the health of people and the planet by partnering with nature has led us to where we are today: a solid purpose-driven [...] With offices in thirty countries, our solutions are being used in 100 countries all over the world. Over the years, our family company has evolved from a

• Koppert scales up for European agriculture: ‘Biological solutions offer multiple benefits’

  October 24, 2022

  spent the past few years gathering experience in the development and use of sustainable solutions in the agricultural industry in other parts of the world [...] protection products for the horticultural industry. Partners with nature – that’s our “pay-off” and what we represent.’ ‘Following the development and int [...] Fusarium and the Sclerotinia fungus. Even back then, we saw the potential these “microbials” could offer for agricultural crops. They are easier to scale

• Boost your cherry flowers for a good production

  March 11, 2021

  quality and healthy yield. The flower buds, formed in the fall, are swelling and ready to open. During the short flowering period the crop experiences a tremendous [...] supports the fruit set of the plant. Veni Calcium supplies the plant with readily available calcium that is needed for the cell wall formation during the cell [...] Top fruit crops are close to flowering. Now is the time to choose the right strategy for a strong fruit set. A strong fruit set is all important for a

• Corn rootworm

  year. The pest overwinters in the soil in the egg stage. Egg hatching start in the middle of May and continues until the begin of July, with the presence [...] feeding, although it is the former that causes the most extensive damage. The larvae feed on the rootlets and dig tunnels in the larger roots. This leads [...] of the female flowers, can cause flower abortion and, in the case of heavy infestations, significantly reduce the number of seeds. During the milk and

• Capsanem

  ) Mode of action The nematodes enter the pest and release symbiotic bacteria into the pest's body cavity. These bacteria convert the host tissue into a [...] and reproduce inside the host. This kills the pest within a few hours to days after infection. Visual effect Infected pests are generally difficult to [...] Nematodes Preparation Remove the sachets from the box and keep them at room temperature for 30 minutes Empty the contents of the sachets into a bucket containing

• Tobacco aphid

  on the abdomen and several transverse black bands across the body. The antennae are 0.7-1.0 times the body length, reaching to the siphunculi. The body [...] although they are also capable of dispersing through the crop by walking. The tobacco aphid tends to form denser colonies, closer to the top of the plant, than [...] from the plant and disturb the balance of growth hormones. As a result, the plant’s growth is retarded giving rise to deformed leaves or, if the infestation

• Thripor-I

  encourage mating Make sure the material remains undisturbed at the introduction site for a few hours after application Dosage The dosage of Thripor-I depends [...] should always be adjusted to the particular situation. Start introduction as soon as the first thrips are detected in the crop. Introduction rates typically [...] of action The predatory bugs actively search for prey. With their piercing mouthparts, they extract the contents of their prey, leaving the empty skin