• Bacterial wilt, brown rot

  until conditions are more favourable. This makes it more difficult to recognize infected fields. How to prevent Bacterial wilt, brown rot Use disease free [...] solanacearum is a plant pathogenic bacterium. It is a soil-borne disease and colonises the xylem, causing bacterial wilt and brown rot in a very wide range [...] measures are in place, including a five-year ban on using a field for potato cropping after infection of potatoes from that field has been established Prevent

• Bacterial canker of tomato

  greenhouse structures Use a crop rotation in field crops of at least two years and alternate with a non-host crop Apply deep-ploughing to stimulate the decay [...] the infected area, with a substantial buffer zone. Replanting can only take place after thorough disinfection has been proven to the authorities. Potato [...] crop of the affected field and potatoes from other fields on the farm, are labelled as ‘suspect’ that year. On the infected field no potatoes or other

• Knowing & recognizing

  Koppert - A knowledge company The use of biological control is not a simple process, it has become a complex system in which many aspects need to be considered [...] Get the growers’ guide to biological crop protection Knowing and recognizing does exactly what it implies. It empowers you with knowledge about the pest’s [...] with the necessary information to understand the interaction between pests, diseases and their natural enemies. It explains how they spread in the crop, the

• Vici Routz GR

  When to use Vici Routz GR? Vici Routz GR is a natural product for soil application. It contains Phosphobacteria, soil probiotics and prebiotics which act [...] tolerance, disease resistance which results in healthy crop and higher yield. How does Vici Routz GR work? Vici Routz GR improves the overall soil health by [...] Note : Percentage of actives are subject to vary or change depending upon storage condition and exposure to heat and sunlight.

• Beneficial nematodes

  is known for its effectiveness against pests such as wireworms, various caterpillars , and weevil and beetle larvae. Its ability to adapt to different t [...] What are nematodes? Nematodes, commonly referred to as roundworms, are a diverse group of worms belonging to the phylum Nematoda. Nematodes are characterized [...] no residue How do nematodes work? Beneficial nematodes use a fascinating strategy for parasitizing and killing their host insects. Here's how they work:

• Working at Koppert

  preferably filled internally. Koppert feels it is important that its staff continue to develop and urges its employees to make use of internal and external training [...] employees have many opportunities to develop their careers. Koppert is recognized as a training company in many fields. To develop your career within the [...] important. The company is developing fast, so we are keen to draw people who will play a role in its further growth. There is much room for personal input

• Tea spider mite

  gradually spreads to entire leaf. Youngs leaves are also equally affected. Infested leaves become reddish bronze and spider mite infested fields can be identified [...] identified from a long distance as patches. Infestation results in reduced photosynthetic activity of leaves, subsequently leaves wilt and defoliation occurs [...] winter. The life cycle is shorter (10-12 days) during summer period and it takes longer period of 28 days in colder weather. Tea spider mites completes

• Rancho Los Pinos is nature's ally

  biological control and natural pollination programs. A long and increasingly sustainable road to learning and success The partnership between Koppert and [...] Pinos, they have set out to continue implementing policies and technology to minimise environmental impact. This has allowed them to grow and strengthen their [...] them to increase the productivity and profitability of their crops. The ongoing collaboration between farmers and Koppert lives up to one of its core values:

• Southern blight

  reduction of the stand, meaning it is very often necessary to replant, which increases the crop's production costs. How to prevent southern blight Life cycle [...] the fungus needs to grow saprophytically on organic substrate before acting as a pathogen. Injuries make a host more susceptible, but it can invade via direct [...] drought predominate. It was first observed in tomato crops in Florida in 1892, and it has been regularly reported as causing rotting to the root and stem

• Caterpillars

  cycle of caterpillars Caterpillar control videos Take a look at the video or go to our Youtube channel to see our caterpillar control products in action [...] name ‘leafroller’ refers to the fact that the caterpillars often live in rolled-up leaves. Although some species are restricted to a single crop, most are [...] can rapidly decimate a plant. Very small caterpillars are not able to chew and therefore graze the underside of leaves. This causes a window effect where