• Potato tuber moth

  symptoms The damage caused by the larvae is that of mines in the leaves and / or weakening of the stem, which can break. The feeding paths of the caterpillars [...] multiply during storage. This is a big problem when the tubers are used as seeds, because the pest moves to re-infest or infest a field where there was [...] 4-6 days. The larvae are white or light brown, with a brown head, and as they mature their coloration changes to pink or green; its larval cycle lasts from

• Nurturing soil and water for a sustainable tomorrow

  December 5, 2023

  commitment to environmentally friendly agricultural practices. However, more data is needed to showcase their effectiveness for sustainable practices to gain [...] the benefit of future generations. Soil and water constitute the medium in which plants grow and derive essential nutrients. The role of soil extends beyond [...] nourish beneficial fungi and bacteria, creating a vibrant soil food web that is fundamental for human sustenance. Overuse of artificial fertilizers disrupts

• Melon

  term "melon" is used for the plant, but also to identify the fruit. Botanically speaking, the melon (the fruit) is actually a berry, or more specifically

• Aphipar-M

  Application Spread the material on rock wool slabs or in Diboxes Make sure the material remains dry and is not moved from its introduction site for at least [...] aphids . The next generation of parasitic wasps develop inside the aphid, which converts into a leathery mummy. The adult parasitic wasp emerges through [...] /release. Releases should be repeated at least 3 times. Consult a Koppert advisor or a recognized distributor of Koppert products for advice on the best strategy

• Biocontrol: proven success in row crops

  October 18, 2024

  clay granules that can be sprinkled over or mixed with the soil or substrate, Trianum-G , or through a powder that is dispersible in water, Trianum-P . The [...] safer and more productive row crops. Protection against soil-borne diseases Trianum, Trichoderma harzianum T-22, thrives in various crops and is specifically [...] verticilloides incidence. Currently we are also testing a new bioactivator, which is based on Ascophyllum nodosum . This product works well alongside Trianum

• Biocontrol in agriculture: a strategy for chemical residue-free growing

  March 21, 2024

  Biological crop protection , or biocontrol, is a natural and sustainable approach to managing pests and diseases in agriculture. Instead of relying on [...] are used as crop protection methods. One significant advantage of biocontrol is the absence of chemical residues in agricultural produce, presenting a host [...] lity. During the past thirty years, world citrus exports have grown with more than 120%, whereas fruit & vegetable exports have seen a growth of 280%.

• Mirical – optimal whitefly control with revolutionairy release system

  Mirical ( Macrolophus pygmaeus ) is now provided on compostable corrugated cardboard strips in cardboard tray making Mirical a more sustainable product than ever [...] innovations, the ferocious predatory bug Macrolophus pygmaeus ( Mirical ) is now stronger and better able to establish and develop itself in the crop: [...] one Each tray of Mirical contains ten strips carrying the predatory bugs , which disperse when they are hung in the crop. The strips can easily be distributed

• Pollination under artificial lights

  September 24, 2018

  vegetables. The best practices and advice it now shares with growers is based on more than 30 years’ experience in the field and valuable growers’ feedback [...] d advice through its more than 200 consultants worldwide, as well as sharing regular news online and in the mainstream media, is one of Koppert Biological [...] Biological Systems’ core values. The manual which features research results that are presented graphically, also offers guidelines so that growers are able to

• Our new branding: inspired by nature

  January 13, 2022

  evolves as well: ‘To make our world more sustainable, we need ways of growing that are both safe and healthy. Our goal is 100% sustainable agriculture. We [...] with nature. ‘Nature is where we draw all of our inspiration from, where our solutions find their origin. Obviously, our new identity is rooted in nature,’ [...] reflects that mission and values. This will ensure that what we stand for is reflected consistently in how we communicate,’ says Chief Strategy Officer

• Cryptolaemus montrouzieri

  beetle Cryptolaemus montrouzieri is a species of beetle belonging to the family Coccinellidae. The beneficial insect is a small but highly effective predator [...] use of Cryptobug and Cryptobug-L is 16°C/61°F. However, as Cryptolaemus montouzieri favors high temperatures, Cryptobug is most effective at temperatures [...] mealybugs, this species is known to be a polyphagous predator. Sometimes other insects related to mealybugs are eaten, such as soft scales or aphids . However