• Trial results onion fly and bean seed fly

  tissues of the dead insect and reproduce in large numbers. The pest insect stops feeding soon after being [...] for a new host. Unique Formulation Soluble, biodegradable, and a long shelf [...] , and reduced crop quality. Capirel nematodes for bean seed fly After discovering

• Intensified blueberry production requires more pollination

  8 May 2025

  12 Bumblebee hives 3 - 5 6 - 8 Honeybee hives 2 - 3 3 - 4 Table: Increase in pollinator introductions Trials soon underway in UK and Poland Koppert’s [...] the impact of a higher density and activity of bumblebees in the crop when compared to traditional practices [...] and be in a position to demonstrate the growers' return on investment,” Huvermann

• Asian soybean rust

  plants becoming completely defoliated Dark reddish-brown lesions later in the season Occasionally symptoms on petioles, stems and cotyledons Susceptible [...] lesions with fewer pustules. Life cycle of Asian soybean rust Survival and inoculum In regions where temperatures remain suitable, infected host plants [...] conditions are required for spores to germinate and form infection structures. Disease development is

• Koppert at GreenTech Amsterdam 2025

  9 May 2025

  presents a new innovation: Natutec Airobreez – a handheld blower developed for the effective and gentle distribution of natural enemies in covered crops [...] With a phased roll-out of Koppert One in the course of 2025 and 2026 in other key markets including US, Canada, France [...] Trends in AI & Robotics." This session explores how robotics and AI are transforming

• Powdery mildew of tomato

  capacity, leading to premature defoliation, stunted plant development, and a sharp drop in both marketable yield and fruit quality. Early detection [...] developing tomato clusters directly to intense solar radiation, resulting in sunscald, poor color uniformity, and unmarketable fruit. Fruit may ripen [...] neolycopersici relies on active mycelium to survive between cropping cycles in greenhouse tomato plants or alternative hosts outdoor. Infection and

• Nezapar

  Mode of action Adult female parasitic wasps of Trissolcus basalis lay an egg in a host egg. Larvae develop inside the host egg, and after pupation the adult [...] after receipt. If necessary, the product can be stored for 1-2 days. Storage temperature 8-10°C/47-50°F. Storage conditions In the [...] 2023 Nezapar: preventive use is the best approach Nezapar – A safe and natural solution for destructive stink bugs Welcome Nezapar, so long stink

• Downy mildew of lettuce

  most economically important diseases affecting lettuce production worldwide and can occur in both field-grown and protected cultivation systems. The pathogen [...] , the disease can spread rapidly through a crop, reducing marketable yield and crop quality. Severe infections can result in extensive leaf damage, making [...] lettuce leaves. Under cool, humid conditions and in the presence of leaf moisture, spores germinate rapidly, forming an

• Embracing the Future Forward sustainability strategy

  6 August 2024

  concerns loom large and the urgency for sustainable practices becomes increasingly apparent, many [...] capturing the essence of this movement. His voice resonates with passion and purpose, expressing a profound commitment to ushering in a future defined [...] Koppert exemplify this ethos, embodying a legacy of over 50 years steeped in innovation and dedication to driving sustainability forward. It’s a purpose

• Encarsia formosa

  populations in various agricultural and horticultural settings. This parasitic wasp, native [...] but rely on nectar and honeydew produced by other insects for their sustenance. Their presence in [...] that it is formed immediately beneath and in contact with the whitefly pupal cuticle, whereas in other Encarsia

• Diglyphus isaea

  to effectively target and suppress these pests makes it an invaluable tool in sustainable agriculture [...] the leaf miner larva and then lays a single egg (occasionally more) next to it. In general, the wasp [...] 0.3 x 0.1 mm, and is transparent white in colour. It lies alongside the paralyzed leaf miner