• Fruit Fly Attractant the best luring substance to combat Drosophila suzukii

  January 17, 2018

  suzukii fruit fly. The trap is red, which is the colour that strongly attracts the fruit fly. In addition, the opening of the trap is designed in such a way [...] that the Drososan trap is more effective than standard traps. Koppert's Fruit Fly Attractant, for use in the Koppert Drososan trap, is the most effective luring [...] fruit fly, which originates from southeast Asia.Fruit Fly Attractant allows fruit growers to considerably reduce the infestation level. That is important

• Advancing biological crop protection in outdoor crops in partnership with growers

  September 12, 2023

  that growers in Brazil are spraying more as a result of the diminishing effect and availability of chemicals, which increases the cost of production. As [...] how they operate is so important. Growers in the north of the country have different needs than those in the south. The climate is different, the soil [...] the value of our solutions in the field. With this mindset, Koppert Brazil is growing the adoption of biological crop solutions in agriculture. By partnering

• Attracker

  better control. Crops All crops. Mode of action Attracker is a solution of several sugars which lures thrips from their shelter places. When adding Attracker [...] Attracker to an insecticide spray solution, insects are more exposed to the product leading to increased control. Pack size 5 and 10 litre container. Formulation

• Blue mold

  circle around the centre is the area where sporulation has not started yet, surrounded by a water-soaked ring where the white mycelium is not visible yet. Life [...] in some crops injured or aborting fruits may get infected during cropping. The fungus can infect the fruits through insect wounds or other damage on the [...] General Penicillium italicum is a common post-harvest disease and plant pathogen, causing blue mold. Damage symptoms Penicillium italicum typically infects

• Keep them cool!

  July 12, 2018

  al factors which can have big impact on pollination performance. That is the reason why we developed best practices guidelines to limit or prevent these [...] unnecessary energy into controlling the hive’s micro-climate. It gives them more time for pollination,’ says Remco Huvermann. ‘The effect of the outside [...] place it in a cool spot. For extreme ambient temperatures, the best practice is to help the colonies to keep cool during the hottest times of the day and

• Koppert actively participates in the legal cannabis market

  December 18, 2019

  crops. This is why there is a substantial demand for the products and knowledge Koppert can provide. The market for legally produced cannabis is growing at [...] the growers. ‘Cultivation of this crop in this way is relatively new, which means a lot of knowledge is being exchanged between the Koppert subsidiaries [...] related to cannabis cultivation. ‘Rapid growth is occurring in all areas. The centre of legal production is currently in Canada and the United States of

• Grapevine powdery mildew

  (Erysiphe necator) is closely synchronized with the vine growth stages and environmental conditions. Understanding its lifecycle is essential to implementing [...] Grapevine powdery mildew (Erysiphe necator) is a widespread fungal disease that poses a serious threat to commercial viticulture worldwide. The pathogen [...] most other grapevine pathogens, it does not require free water (such as rain or dew) to infect, making it a persistent threat throughout the entire growing

• The Koppert Outdoor Experience Centre: an innovative meeting place to discover biological crop protection solutions

  August 24, 2023

  Experience Centre are thriving. Pest and disease pressure is well under control, and weed pressure is manageable as well. However, the wet and dark weather [...] slower development of crops like soybeans, which prefer warmer conditions. The parsnips, carrots, and chicory, in which Trianum-G was applied, are looking great [...] protection solutions in outdoor crops come to life. The Outdoor Experience Centre is a collaboration with De Bruycker Agro, a fully operational 100-hectare farm

• Freezing tolerance in blueberries

  May 6, 2020

  of Koppert, energy in the plant is the main target. The result is more regrowth, more generative buds per branch and more flowers per bud. Higher numbers [...] freezing point is also lowered if the cell contains more ions . This can be achieved by multiple minerals like potassium, calcium, sodium, nitrate or magnesium [...] second, maybe even more important difference. Because the treated plants show more regrowth in the summer and fall, plants can be pruned more aggressive in

• World Soil Day - Soil, where food begins

  December 5, 2022

  year’s theme is: ‘Soils: Where Food Begins’. Throughout the world, soil nutrient loss is a major degradation process threatening nutrition. It is recognized [...] Agriculture Organization of the United Nations holds a ‘World Soil Day’ during which it aims to raise awareness of the importance of maintaining healthy ecosystems [...] management Adding organic matter to the soil instead of artificial fertilizers is the only way to protect our future, help plants to become stronger and healthier