• Fusarium spp.

  be seen when the stems are cut. In banana, whole plantations may die, and the soil may not be suitable for planting for many years subsequently. F. gra [...] sambucinum (a.k.a. F. sulphureum ) causes dry rot of potato. The rot is dark and wet at first. The lesions are irregular and sharp-edged. In cavities, pink [...] different Fusarium species is similar. Fusarium overwinters for many years in the soil, and on crop residues of infected plants, as chlamydospores (thick

• Consumers

  and diseases in a natural and sustainable way. In this way, we hope to make an active contribution to a sustainable society, with safe food in sufficient [...] peppers are often propagated in greenhouses. By the time a delicious little tomato reaches your plate, it has already had a very long journey. The plant [...] bumblebee is a close relative of the honeybee. In 1987, it was established that bumblebees could prove extremely useful in greenhouses for the purpose of

• Thripex-Mini

  search for and feed on their prey. Application For Hanging Baskets – insert sachets into the center of the container at time of hanging. Installing in the [...] possible after receipt. Failure to do so can have a negative impact on their quality. In case you do need to store Thripex Mini, please follow the instructions [...] exit hole. Place sachets in sheltered positions on the crop (no direct sunlight). Measures improving the moisture balance in the sachets, such as placing

• Buxatrap

  the trap and fix the canisters in the trap Application Place the trap on a stick at a height of 1.5 metres Replace the pheromone capsules every eight weeks [...] trees Mode of action The Buxatrap needs to be used in combination with Pherodis pheromone dispensers. The dispensers release a species-specific sex pheromone [...] hanging string. Preparation For each Buxatrap two Pherodis dispensers need to be used Place the Pherodis pheromone dispensers in the canisters Assemble the

• Plant Health

  suppressive effects on certain pathogens. Amino acids: building blocks for plant performance Amino acids, as biostimulants, support plant growth in stressful conditions [...] pivotal roles in maintaining optimal plant growth. A balanced metabolite profile, comprising primary and secondary metabolites, is essential for resilience [...] essential minerals, enabling the formation of complete proteins crucial for plant growth. A well-established soil food web contributes to minimal susceptibility

• Plant Pollinator interactions in high temperatures

  hand. A humidity of 85% is fine for pollination in a semi-closed greenhouse, while a humidity of more than 80% starts to impede pollination in a conventional [...] implications for yield and quality. It is essential to point out that exposure to maximum temperatures of more than 30° C for a couple of hours has a negligible [...] negligible effect on pollination. However, a full day above 30° C has an immediate effect on pollination. If the temperature reaches 40° C for one hour, there

• Leaf miners

  target pupae in the soil. Sticky traps help monitor adult activity and support timely intervention. With Koppert’s biological solutions for leaf miners [...] 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 [...] vegetable crops, however, a considerable quantity of foliage can be lost before the harvest is affected. The size of a leaf tunnel depends on the stage of development

• Fusarium wilt

  be seen when the stems are cut. In banana, whole plantations may die and the soil may not be suitable for planting for many years to come. Life cycle and [...] similar to that of most Fusarium species. Fusarium overwinters for many years in the soil and on crop residues of infected plants as chlamydospores (thick walled [...] or takes place as infection of the roots at the root tip or in small wounds, for example where lateral roots branch off from the tap root. How to prevent

• Caterpillar control with nematodes

  efficiently in a liquid layer, a dry leaf surface does not stop the nematodes. Depending on climatic conditions, nematodes survive on the leaf surface for many [...] mornings are suitable timings for application. An adjuvant is recommended. Check the Entonem and Capsanem product page for detailed advice on application, handling [...] caterpillars . Our nematode products can be used in conventional, organic or zero residue growing methods in a wide range of crops; fruits, vegetables and

• Anso-Mite Plus

  not controlled. Consult a Koppert advisor or a recognized distributor of Koppert products for advice on the best strategy for your situation. Environmental [...] rust mites. Crops Do not use in tomato. Mode of action Predatory mites multiply in the sachet and disperse into the crop over a period of several weeks. Predatory [...] white. Adults are about 0.5 mm in size. Predatory mites are usually found on the lower surface of the leaves, often in the corner of the main vein and