• Following Swirski, Spical undergoes revolutionary upgrade

  November 26, 2018

  control of spider mite in vegetable, fruit and ornamental crops. Ulti-Mite is a sachet that is highly resistant to drought and moisture in greenhouses, under [...] robustness of the system, Spical Ulti-Mite can yield even greater results in these places in particular.’ Thanks to its resistance to moisture and drought, Spical [...] revolution in crop protection More Ulti-Mite products are scheduled to follow Swirski Ulti-Mite and Spical Ulti-Mite, which can be used in addition to

• Smaller green leafhopper

  fruit crops like for instance apple, cherry, plum and blackberries. It occurs in Europe, North Africa, and Asia. Damage symptoms On white grape varieties, [...] damaged leaves are brown and dry at the margins, red further inwards and green in the centre. Life cycle and appearance of Smaller green leafhopper Adult smaller [...] vineyards. From there, they migrate into the vineyards soon after bud burst in spring. Adults and nymphs live on the lower surface of the leaves where they

• Silver-Y moth

  greenish to black pupa, either in leaves which are woven together with silk threads, or in a suitable hiding place spun somewhere in greenhouse material. [...] appears in northern parts of Europe until November, migrating back to southern Europe for the winter months. The moths can fly 2,000 to 2,500 km. In temperate [...] plant, usually separately but sometimes in small groups. These eggs are a greyish white, suffused with a blue-grey in the middle and they have irregular surface

• Trianum-G

  a spp. and Microdochium spp. In addition, Trianum-G promotes plant growth and uniformity. Crops Trianum-G can be used in most crops. Mode of action The [...] recommended dosage for each crop and situation Consult a Koppert advisor or a recognized distributor of Koppert products for advice on the best strategy for your [...] conditions. Trichoderma harzianum T-22 grows in a wide temperature range (10-34°C/50-93°F), at a pH between 4 and 8, in many types of cultivation media and on

• Biodiversity: Research into our positive impact on nature

  May 23, 2022

  farming by 2030. This policy is in potential very beneficial for the market position of biological control industry. However, in practice the market introduction [...] Market Access Manager, Evert Hamblok. Biodiversity research in progress Monitoring biodiversity in order to prove the overall positive impact our solutions [...] Eveline has been working on the topic at Koppert for the past year. Our resent research conducted resulted in a strategy and a definition. The definitions

• Aphid control: partner with nature to keep improving solutions for growers

  March 26, 2020

  ​At Koppert Biological Systems we do everything possible to ensure that our products reach growers in the best possible condition and ready to do their [...] their valuable work upon arrival. In our series on 'Koppert Quality' we now focus on the biological control of aphids . Aphids present growers with an increasing [...] increasing number of problems and Koppert is continuously working to find sustainable solutions to control a wide range of these small bugs which feed by

• Tomato looper

  random objects and on tomato fruit, often in a bunch of ripening tomatoes, however, it can also be found in the soil. The pupa has a pale green body, with [...] family of Noctuidae . It is a tropical and subtropical species originating in the Mediterranean and northern Africa. The larva is highly polyphagous and [...] northerly countries and is now one of the most frequently found pest species in greenhouses. Damage symptoms The tomato looper (Chrysodeixis chalcites) is

• Tomato leaf miner

  crop damage in many parts of the world, including North Africa, Europe and northern Asia. In warmer regions, the insect is found outdoors but in temperate [...] occurs in greenhouses. The tomato leaf miner has been found in greenhouses for decades, but has become a common pest since the 1960’s, particularly in sweet [...] cosmetic damage. In (sub-)tropical areas this can lead to burning in fruit such as tomato and melon. Loss of leaves also reduces yield. In full-grown plants

• Natupol Excel – Bee Vision: nominated for FRUIT LOGISTICA Innovation Award 2017

  December 30, 2016

  world. Koppert intends to make a contribution to this, in the broad sense, together with our customers and other parties in the chain. Koppert has expressed [...] designed to help bumblebees navigate in these and other unfavourable conditions. ‘Introducing colours and changes in the print in special coatings on the Natupol [...] expressed this "drive" in their mission: Koppert contributes to better health of people and the planet. In partnership with nature, we make agriculture healthier

• Whitefly

  retarded. In full sunlight, leaves can wilt and drop. Such leaf damage can in turn influence the development of fruit and lead to a reduction in yield. By [...] Biological control of whitefly Whiteflies are common pests in greenhouse and field crops, feeding on plant sap and transmitting harmful viruses. Their [...] mites Predatory bugs Beneficial fungi Sticky traps Parasitic wasps are key in reducing whitefly populations by parasitizing larvae and host feeding. Predatory