Product catalogue EN 2019 We contribute to the better health of people and the planet www.koppert.com
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Table of contents Mission . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Koppert Biological Systems . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Biological pest management 1 . Whitefly . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2 . Aphid . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3 . Spider mite . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4 . Sciarid fly & shore fly . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5 . Thrips . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6 . Leaf miner . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7 . Other pests . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Diseases and disease suppression in the soil . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4 6 8 10 12 13 14 16 18 20 Plant growth promotion . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Seed treatment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21 24 Seed protection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Associated products . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25 26 Pollination . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30
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Koppert’s mission Koppert Biological Systems contributes to the better health of people and the planet . In partnership with nature, we make agriculture healthier, safer and more productive . We provide an integrated system of specialist knowledge and natural, safe solutions that improves crop health, resilience and production . Koppert Biological Systems Partners with Nature
Koppert Biological Systems Koppert Biological Systems produces sustainable cultivation solutions for food crops and ornamental plants . Together with growers and in partnership with nature, we work to make agriculture and horticulture healthier, safer, more productive and resilient . We achieve this by using natural enemies to combat pest infestations, bumblebees for natural pollination, and biostimulants that support and strengthen the crops both above and underground . Restoring and protecting vital ecosystems in a natural way is the basis for healthy crops and a balanced environment . Add our quality know-how and consultancy services to this and you will understand why an increasing number of growers regards us as a partner with whom they can realize their ambitions . Research & Development The ongoing attempt to discover and utilize natural principles forms the backbone of Koppert’s activities . Koppert’s strength lies in its ability to turn this knowledge into practical applications which contribute to finding solutions to prevailing problems . In recent years, Koppert’s extensive know-how in microorganisms, biostimulants and pheromones has inspired countless solutions that have improved plant resilience to the point that diseases hardly stand a chance . Koppert’s Research & Development has frequently been the source of biological solutions which were subsequently adopted worldwide . It is thanks to the company’s great perseverance that a whole variety of specific mites can now be introduced to combat a large number of infestations . Similar ground-breaking discoveries with regard to pollination solutions have provided the basis for enormous production efficiency and quality improvement in many crops . Continuous innovations have led to state of the art versatile bioreactors that facilitate reliable and efficient production of a wide range of beneficial microbes and entomopathogenic nematodes . 6
Worldwide production and distribution of solutions Solutions are only applicable and useful if they can be effectively reproduced and distributed . Koppert and its partners have been able to perfect this over the past few years . Koppert has a holistic approach to plant growth and plant health, and develops solutions for all the relevant elements . Our core disciplines • Biological pest control • Natural pollination • Resilient cultivation • Seed treatment • Application techniques and monitoring Knowhow and knowledge sharing Although Koppert is primarily known for its products, the company is essentially a knowledge company . With our strong R&D base, we believe that sharing knowledge and training staff is an important step towards achieving sustainable agriculture and horticulture . More than 450 professional consultants ensure that dealers and growers are supported in handling their challenges on a daily basis . Besides operational advice, they devote much time and effort towards communicating their basic knowledge concerning nature and its solutions . Koppert offers a variety of courses and works closely with universities around the world . Koppert is convinced that knowledge is an important element for success . 7
1. Biological pest management: Whitefly Greenhouse whitefly (Trialeurodes vaporariorum) and tobacco whitefly (Bemisia tabaci) are major pests in many vegetable and ornamental crops . Due to its high resistance to most insecticides, tobacco whitefly poses a particular threat to many crops . Damage symptoms • Larger larvae secrete honeydew while feeding, on which mold develops . Larvae also produce large amounts of wax on and around their dorsal surface . These substances soil the crop and reduce production and quality . • Both whitefly adults and larvae extract food from the plant . This influences the plant’s physiological processes, and can reduce growth . • Viruses may also be transmitted . Method of control Parasitic wasps: the female adult wasps parasitize the developing whitefly larvae . Predatory bugs: adults and nymphs actively search for whitefly larvae on which to feed . Solutions Delphibug • Predatory beetle Delphastus catalinae • Primary target: glasshouse/greenhouse and tobacco whitefly • Packaging: adults bottled with inert carrier material Enermix • Parasitic wasps: Encarsia formosa & Eretmocerus eremicus (combination product) • Primary target: glasshouse/greenhouse and tobacco whitefly in the 2nd till 4th larval stage • Packaging: parasitized whitefly pupae on cardboard strips En-Strip • Parasitic wasp: Encarsia formosa • Primary target: glasshouse/greenhouse and tobacco whitefly in the 3rd and 4th larval stage • Packaging: parasitized whitefly pupae on cardboard strips Ercal Parasitic wasps: the female adult wasps parasitize the developing whitefly larvae . Predatory bugs: adults & nymphs actively search for whitefly larvae on which to feed . • Parasitic wasp: Eretmocerus eremicus • Primary target: glasshouse/greenhouse and tobacco whitefly in the 2nd and 3rd larval stage • Packaging: parasitized whitefly pupae on cardboard strips or bottled with inert carrier material ‘ Koppert offers me good natural enemies and good advice. That really helps me.’ Mariusz Sałek, Cucumber grower, Poland 8
Delphibug En-Strip Ercal Limonica Mirical Mycotal Swirski-Mite (Plus) Limonica Addit • Predatory mite: Amblydromalus limonicus • Primary target: glasshouse/greenhouse and tobacco whitefly eggs and larvae + various thrips species in 1st and 2nd larval stage • Packaging: nymphs and adults bottled with inert carrier material Mirical • Predatory bug: Macrolophus pygmaeus • Primary target: broad spectrum including glasshouse/greenhouse and tobacco whitefly • Packaging: adults and nymphs bottled with inert carrier material Montdo-Mite (Plus) • Predatory mite: Transeius montdorensis • Primary target: glasshouse/greenhouse and tobacco whitefly eggs and larvae + young larvae of various thrips species • Packaging: bottle or sachets with all stages of predatory mites Mycotal • Entomopathogenic fungus: Lecanicillium muscarium • Primary target: whitefly larvae & side effect on thrips larvae • Packaging: wettable powder in bag in box • Adjuvant for improved effect of different chemical and biological products, such as Mycotal Swirski-Mite (Plus) • Predatory mite: Amblyseius swirskii • Primary target: glasshouse/greenhouse and tobacco whitefly eggs and larvae + young larvae of various thrips species • Packaging: nymphs and adults bottled (SwirskiMite) and all stages of predatory mites in sachets (Swirski-Mite Plus) with inert carrier material Swirski-Mite LD • Predatory mite: Amblyseius swirskii • Primary target: glasshouse/greenhouse and tobacco whitefly eggs and larvae + young larvae of various thrips species • Packaging: all stages of predatory mites with inert carrier material in sachets Swirski Ulti-Mite • Predatory mite: Amblyseius swirskii • Primary target: glasshouse/greenhouse and tobacco whitefly eggs and larvae + young larvae of various thrips species • Packaging: all stages of predatory mites in a 100% industrial compostable foil sachets For additional information regarding introduction rates, chemical usage, etc. consult your local Koppert representative or visit www.koppert.com Important! Only use products that are permitted in your country or state. 9
2. Biological pest management: Aphid Aphids are a big problem in the agricultural sector . They can cause severe damage to several crops . Problematic aphids occurring in greenhouses are peach potato aphid (Myzus persicae), cotton aphid (Aphis gossypii), potato aphid (Macrosiphum euphorbiae), and glasshouse potato aphid (Aulacorthum solani) . Aphipar Aphipar-M Damage symptoms • Nymphs and adults feed on plant sap . Feeding from certain species halts growth, causing curled leaves . Sometimes yellow spots appear . • Aphids excrete honeydew, which attracts mold . Mold not only soils the crop, but reduces photosynthesis which can stunt growth and reproduction . • Toxic substances can be transmitted into the plant . • Plant-pathogenic substances, particularly viruses, can be transmitted into the plant . Parasitic wasps: female wasps parasitize aphids . The parasitized aphid swells and hardens into a leathery-coloured mummy, from which a new parasitic wasp emerges . Predatory bugs: Adults and nymphs actively search for mites on which to feed . Predatory lacewing: larvae actively search for aphids on which to feed . Method of control Looking for trouble? Aphiscout finds it! 10
Aphidalia Aphidend Aphilin Chrysopa Ervipar Aphiscout Solutions Aphipar • Parasitic wasp: Aphidius colemani • Primary target: cotton, tobacco and peach potato aphids • Packaging: mummies bottled with inert carrier material Aphipar-M • Parasitic wasp: Aphidius matricariae • Primary target: Tobacco and peach potato aphid • Packaging: mummies bottled with inert carrier material Aphidalia • Predatory beetle: Adalia bipunctata • Primary target: various aphid species • Packaging: larvae mixed with inert carrier material in cotton bag Aphidend • Predatory gall midge: Aphidoletes aphidimyza • Primary target: various aphid species • Packaging: pupae bottled with inert carrier material Ervipar • Parasitic wasp: Aphidius ervi • Primary target: potato, glasshouse potato and tobacco aphids • Packaging: mummies bottled with inert carrier material Ervibank • Banker plant system • For production of parasitic wasps or hoverflies • Packaging: growing barley with grain aphids Chrysopa • Predatory lacewing: Chrysoperla carnea • Primary target: various aphid species • Packaging: larvae bottled with inert carrier material Aphilin • Parasitic wasp: Aphelinus abdominalis • Primary target: potato and glasshouse potato aphids • Packaging: mummies bottled with inert carrier material Aphiscout • A mix of the parasitic wasp species: Aphidius colemani, Aphidius ervi, Aphelinus abdominalis, Praon volucre and Ephedrus cerasicola • Primary target: most commonly occurring aphids • Packaging: cardboard cylinder with honey water For additional information regarding introduction rates, chemical usage, etc. consult your local Koppert representative or visit www.koppert.com Important! Only use products that are permitted in your country or state. 11
3. Biological pest management: Spider mite Spider mites are a major pest in many crops . Their great reproductive capacity enables them to cause enormous damage in a short period of time . In many protected crops the two-spotted spider mite (Tetranychus urticae) is the most common pest . Mirical-N Spical (-Plus) Spidend Spidex Damage symptoms Solutions • Spider mite larvae, nymphs and adults feed on the underside of leaves and cause yellow spots . In severe cases, yellowing of most of the leaf may occur . This results in decreased plant growth and production . Eventually, the crop may die from the infestation . • Nymphs and adults produce webbing that can cause cosmetic damage to the crop . If large numbers of spider mites are present, plants may be completely covered with webs . Methods of control Mirical-N • Predatory bug: Macrolophus pygmaeus • Primary target: broad spectrum including twospotted spider mite • Packaging: nymphs bottled with inert carrier material Spical (-Plus, Ulti-Mite) • Predatory mite: Neoseiulus californicus • Primary target: two-spotted and fruit tree red spider mites • Packaging: adults bottled (Spical) or all stages of predatory mites in sachets (Spical-Plus, Spical UltiMite) with inert carrier material Spidend Predatory mites: adult predatory mites and nymphs actively search for their prey and suck them dry . Predatory bugs: adults and nymphs actively search for mites on which to feed . • Gall midge: Feltiella acarisuga • Primary target: various species of spider mites • Packaging: pupae attached to leaves in plastic container Spidex • Predatory mite: Phytoseiulus persimilis • Primary target: two-spotted spider mite • Packaging: adults bottled with inert carrier material For additional information regarding introduction rates, chemical usage, etc. consult your local Koppert representative or visit www.koppert.com Important! Only use products that are permitted in your country or state. 12
4. Biological pest management: Sciarid fly & shore fly Sciarid flies (Sciaridae) and shore flies (Ephydridae) are pests, especially in young plant material . They can cause damage to seedlings, rootstock and cuttings of many plant species . In the cultivation of mushrooms they can be very annoying and can cause both direct and indirect damage . These flies are often found in moist, organic environments . Entonem Macro-Mite Scia-rid Damage symptoms Solutions • Direct damage can occur to young and/or weak plants in moist, organic environments, when larvae feed on the plants’ roots . This reduces the uptake of water and nutrients, causing the plants to die . Strong plants are only affected at very high levels of infection . • Indirect damage is caused when larvae transmit mites, nematodes, viruses and fungal spores . Adult sciarid flies can also transmit various fungal spores . Larval feeding sites are also potential routes of fungal infection . Methods of control Scia-Rid • Entomoparasitic nematode: Steinernema spp . • Primary target: mushroom fly larvae, fungus gnat larvae • Packaging: third stage nematode larvae in an inert carrier material Entomoparasitic nematodes: the nematode enters a fly larvae through a body opening, feeds and kills larvae within a few days . Predatory mite: adults and nymphs feed on eggs and small larvae . Entomite-M • Predatory mite: Stratiolaelaps scimitus • Primary target: eggs, larvae and pupae of fungus gnats • Packaging: all stages bottled with inert carrier material Macro-Mite • Predatory mite: Macrocheles robustulus • Primary target: eggs, larvae and pupae of sciarid flies, thrips pupae, Lyprauta larvae • Packaging: all stages in cardboard tube with inert carrier material For additional information regarding introduction rates, chemical usage, etc. consult your local Koppert representative or visit www.koppert.com Important! Only use products that are permitted in your country or state. 13
5. Biological pest management: Thrips Western flower thrips (Frankliniella occidentalis) and onion thrips (Thrips tabaci), are major pests in many protected crops . The larvae feed on all above ground parts of the plant and are extremely mobile . Damage symptoms • Thrips cause damage to the plant by piercing and sucking out cells on the leaf surface . This causes silver-gray spots on the leaves, with dark green spots (excretions) and reduces plant production . At high infection levels, leaves may even wither . • The most problematic virus transmitted by thrips is tomato spotted wilt virus (TSWV) . Methods of control Entonem • Entomopathogenic nematode: Steinernema feltiae • Primary target: thrips pupae and larvae • Packaging: third stage nematode larvae in an inert carrier material Limonica • Predatory mite: Amblydromalus limonicus • Primary target: various thrips species in 1st and 2nd larval stage and glasshouse/greenhouse and tobacco whitefly eggs and larvae • Packaging: nymphs and adults bottled with inert carrier material Macro-Mite • Predatory mite: Macrocheles robustulus • Primary target: thrips pupae + eggs, larvae and pupae of sciarid flies, Lyprauta larvae Predatory mites: adult predatory mites actively search for their prey and suck them dry . Predatory bugs: adults and nymphs pierce thrips larvae and adults with their sucking mouthparts and suck out the contents . • Packaging: all stages in cardboard tube with inert carrier material Mycotal Solutions Entomite-M • Predatory mite: Stratiolaelaps scimitus • Primary target: thrips eggs and larvae • Packaging: all stages with inert carrier material in bottles or buckets • Entomopathogenic fungus: Lecanicillium muscarium • Primary target: whitefly larvae • Packaging: wettable powder in bag in box Addit • Adjuvant for improved effect of different chemical and biological products, such as Mycotal 14
Entomite-M Entonem Limonica Macro-Mite Swirski-Mite Plus Mycotal Lurem-TR Attracker Swirski Ulti-Mite To lure insects from sheltered places in the crop • Solution of several sugars • Packaging: container Swirski-Mite (Plus) • Predatory mite: Amblyseius swirskii • Primary target: young larvae of various thrips species and glasshouse/greenhouse & tobacco whitefly eggs and larvae • Packaging: nymphs and adults bottled (SwirskiMite) and all stages of predatory mites in sachets (Swirski-Mite Plus) with inert carrier material Swirski-Mite LD (Long Duration) • Predatory mite: Amblyseius swirskii • Primary target: young larvae of various thrips species and glasshouse/greenhouse and tobacco whitefly eggs and larvae • Packaging: all stages of predatory mites with inert carrier material in sachets Montdo-Mite (Plus) • Predatory mite: Transeius montdorensis • Primary target: glasshouse/greenhouse and tobacco whitefly eggs and larvae + young larvae of various thrips species • Packaging: bottle or sachets with all stages of predatory mites Lurem-TR • Dispenser with aromatic luring substance for thrips For additional information regarding introduction rates, chemical usage, etc. consult your local Koppert representative or visit www.koppert.com Important! Only use products that are permitted in your country or state. Thripor • Predatory bug: Orius laevigatus, Orius insidiosus or Orius strigicollis • Primary target: various species of thrips larvae and adults • Packaging: adults and nymphs bottled with inert carrier material • Predatory mite: Amblyseius swirskii • Primary target: glasshouse/greenhouse and tobacco whitefly eggs and larvae + young larvae of various thrips species • Packaging: all stages of predatory mites in a 100% industrial compostable foil sachets Thripex(-Plus) • Predatory mite: Neoseiulus cucumeris • Primary target: thrips in 1st larval stage • Packaging: all stages of predatory mites with inert carrier material in bottles, buckets (Thripex) or sachets (Thripex-Plus) Meet the revolutionary Spical Ulti-Mite sachet. 15
6. Biological pest management: Leaf miner There are four leaf miner species which are common pests: the tomate leaf miner (Liriomyza bryoniae), the American serpentine leaf miner (Liriomyza trifolii), the pea leaf miner (Liriomyza huidobrensis and Liriomyza strigata) . Under natural conditions, the larvae of these species are well parasitized by several natural enemies . Problems with leaf miners have increased as a result of the use of broad-spectrum pesticides: natural enemies are killed and leaf miners develop resistance . Damage symptoms • Larvae cause mines . This can lead to cosmetic damage, leaves drying out or even early defoliation . The latter may affect the yield . • Female adults cause feeding marks where they feed . This causes cosmetic damage to the plants . Indirect damage occurs when fungi or bacteria enter the feeding areas . Methods of control Solutions Miglyphus • Parasitic wasp: Diglyphus isaea • Primary target: various species of leaf miner larvae • Packaging: adults in bottle Minusa • Parasitic wasp: Dacnusa sibirica • Primairy target: various species of leaf miner larvae • Packaging: adults in bottle Parasitic wasps: female adult parasitic wasps lay eggs next to the leaf miner larvae; killing the larvae and using it as a food source during development . Miglyphus Minusa For additional information regarding introduction rates, chemical usage, etc. consult your local Koppert representative or visit www.koppert.com Important! Only use products that are permitted in your country or state. 16
7. Biological pest management: Other pests Agricultural crops are exposed to a large variety of pests . As not all pests occur routinely and in large-scale infestations, the destructive potential of such insects should not be ignored . Plant damage from mealy bugs, vine weevils and caterpillars can be very serious . Mealy bug Vine weevil Damage symptoms • Mealybug nymphs and adults feed on plant sap . This feeding reduces growth and causes deformation and/or yellowing on the leaf . Sometimes defoliation can occur . This can reduce yield or cause cosmetic damage . Infested flowering plants often drop their flowers . • Vine weevil adults are only active at night . They take semi-circular bites from the edges of leaves . This notching decreases the ornamental value of the plant . Larvae cause the most damage when feeding on root hairs and the stem base . • Caterpillars mainly feed on the undersides of the leaves . The upper layer (epidermis) remains undamaged . If caterpillars mature, they disperse on the plant . They cause small holes in the leaves initially, which become larger . Some species also attack fruits or flowers . The large amount of excrement from caterpillars soils the crop . Caterpillar Solutions Capsanem • Entomoparasitic nematode: Steinernema carpocapsae • Primary target: various caterpillars and tipulid larvae • Packaging: third stage nematode larvae in inert carrier material Citripar • Parasitic wasp: Anagyrus pseudococci • Primary target: citrus mealybugs and vine mealybugs in 2nd and 3rd larval stage and adult stage • Packaging: mummies bottled with inert carrier material Cryptobug • Predatory beetle: Cryptolaemus montrouzieri • Primary target: various mealybug species • Packaging: adults in box 18
Capsanem Citripar Cryptobug Cryptobug-L Larvanem Palmanem Cryptobug-L • Larvae of predatory beetle: Cryptolaemus montrouzieri • Primary target: various mealybug species • Packaging: larvae in bottle Larvanem • Entomoparasitic nematode: Heterorhabditis bacteriophora • Primary target: vine weevil larvae and other soildwelling grubs • Packaging: third stage nematode larvae in inert carrier material Palmanem • Entomoparasitic nematode: Steinernema carposapsae • Primary target: the palm moth (Paysandisia archon) and red palm weevil (Rhynchophorus ferrugineus) • Packaging: box with 2 x 25M or 2 x 250M nematodes Sportnem-T • Pathogenic nematode: Steinernema carpocapsae • Primary target: number of turf pests, especially the larvae of crane flies and letherjackets • Packaging: box with 10 x sachets with 250M nematodes Sportnem-H • Pathogenic nematode: Heterorhabditis bacteriophora • Primary target: turf pests, such as chafer grubs • Packaging: box with 10 x sachets with 250M nematodes For additional information regarding introduction rates, chemical usage, etc. consult your local Koppert representative or visit www.koppert.com Important! Only use products that are permitted in your country or state. The larvae of Cryptolaemus montrouzieri (Cryptobug-L) have a voracious appetite and are particularly successful at tackling mealybug hot-spots. 19
Diseases and disease suppression in the soil A healthy plant is the basis for high production . However, cultivation conditions for crops are seldom optimal . Harmful fungi, viruses and bacteria can attack at any time . These weaken the crop and put it under more stress . Trianum allows crops to grow healthily, resulting in increased uniformity and reduced wastage from substandard plants . Soil-borne diseases Cultivation conditions for crops are seldom optimal . If the capacity for disease suppression is low and the plants are heavily laden, harmful micro-organisms in the root environment in particular can severely disrupt the growth of the crop . A number of common and problematic soil-borne diseases are Pythium, Fusarium, Phytophtora, Rhizoctonia and Sclerotinia. Solutions Trianum • Fungus • Protects your plants against soil-borne diseases and gives your crop vitality and vigour • Packaging: wettable powder in bag within cardboard outer (Trianum-P) or granules in bag (Trianum-G) Trianum increases the resistance of plants to stress caused by diseases, sub-optimal feeding and watering regimes or climatic conditions, and increases nutrient uptake. 20
Plant growth promotion for better plant resilience Our products contain a mix of plant growth promoting components that are beneficial for the crop . Beneficial micro-organisms can restore biological balance in the soil or promote shoot growth and plant health . Biostimulants have an effect on the physiological processes of the plant stimulating root growth, boosting plant metabolism and stress tolerance . Vidi Funda: restores the biological balance in the soil • Composition: plant-based raw materials and seaweeds . 7 .5% N in organic form, soft ground patentkali (potassium sulphate with magnesium; 4% K2 O) and soft ground rock phosphate (2% P2O5) . The product is low in salt and chlorine, and contains no urea . • Effects: restores the biological balance in the soil and makes the crops more tolerant to abiotic stress . • Packaging: bag Vidi Fortum: promotes shoot growth and plant strength • Composition: cold-pressed water extract from seaweeds and humic acids . It also contains large quantities of organic elements such as enzymes and various sugars . • Effects: stimulates shoot growth and the biological activity around the roots, resulting in higher nutrient uptake, visibly healthier crops and better growth performance . Essential nutrition become more easily available to the plant . • Packaging: plastic container 21
Plant growth promotion for better plant resilience (continued) Vidi Parva: stimulates root growth and generative growth • Composition: a cold-pressed water extract made from plant-based raw materials and micro-elements • Effects: stimulates root growth, which makes it ideal for application during the early growth phase . Also encourages a more generative growth behaviour which, depending on the crop and variety, translates into extra growth of flower parts, induction of fruit setting and strengthening of apical dominance . • Packaging: plastic container Vidi Terrum: boosts plant metabolism and stress tolerance • Composition: a cold-pressed water extract from plant-based raw materials with high concentrations of amino acids and peptides . • Effects: stimulates plant metabolism resulting in better internal uptake of nutrients in the plant . Increases the flower and the pollen quality and improves plant vitality and tolerance to abiotic stress . • Packaging: plastic container Vidi Fol: is a 100% natural product based on humic and fulvic acids • Composition: humic and fulvic acids • Effects: the unique formulation increases the tolerance of plants to abiotic stress (temperature, humidity, light) • Packaging: plastic container For additional information regarding introduction rates, chemical usage, etc. consult your local Koppert representative or visit www.koppert.com Important! Only use products that are permitted in your country or state. 22
‘ We are seeing plants that perform better in all aspects thanks to Koppert products that make the plant more resilient.’ The Stolk brothers: Corstiaan, Aart, and Jan-Pieter
Seed treatment The very best that you can give to your seeds . A concentrated liquid seed dressing, Panoramix was developed especially for large, arable crops, such as maize and wheat . The product contains a mix of plant growth promoting micro-organisms that are beneficial for the crop . These protect the seeds, strengthen the seedling and promote growth and development of the root system, and the fully grown crop . Panoramix Maize • Composition: Mycorrhiza, Trichoderma spp . and Bacillus spp. • Effects: more robust and more uniform crop which is less vulnerable to pathogens found in the soil . Drought resistance leading to better yields . Profuse root growth and greater nutritional value in crops . Panoramix improves yield while lowering the input of fertilizers . • Packaging: plastic container Panoramix Wheat • Composition: Mycorrhiza, Trichoderma spp . and Bacillus spp. • Effects: more robust and more uniform crop which is less vulnerable to pathogens found in the soil . Drought resistance leading to better yields . Profuse root growth and greater nutritional value in crops . Panoramix improves yield while lowering the input of fertilizers . • Packaging: plastic container For additional information regarding introduction rates, chemical usage, etc. consult your local Koppert representative or visit www.koppert.com Important! Only use products that are permitted in your country or state. Panoramix. Power up your plants. 24
Seed protection In cereal farming, seed and soilborne fungi, such as Fusarium, Tilletia caries, and Septoria nodorum are serious threats . These diseases harm the young plants of various crops . New crops run the risk of disease, even in the sowing stage . Cerall and Cedomon are entirely natural products that protect the seed used for sowing . Cerall • Composition: naturally occurring soil-dwelling bacterium Pseudomonas chlororaphis, strain MA342 • Effects: effective against several types of seedborne diseases in wheat, rye, and triticale such as Fusarium, Tilletia caries (common bunt), and Septoria nodorum (leaf spot disease) • Organically certified • Packaging: ready-to-use water based formulation in bag in box or jerry can Cedomon (Germany, Switzerland and Austria) • Composition: naturally occurring soil-dwelling bacterium Pseudomonas chlororaphis, strain MA342 • Effects: effective against several types of seedborne diseases in barley, spelled and oats such as Fusarium, Tilletia caries (common bunt), and Septoria nodorum (leaf spot disease) • Organically certified • Packaging: ready-to-use oil based formulation in bag in box or jerry can 25
Associated products In addition to the full line of beneficial insects, microbes and biostimulants, Koppert has developed an array of supportive products and materials to ensure growers are reaching the full potential of their biological pest control and pollination programs . Full-scale biological pest control and natural pollination Natural enemies Advice Monitoring Microbiological solutions Information ‘ Our permanent consultant at Koppert visits us regularly. We walk through the crop, we look at the current status, we discuss the strategies, and we make decisions on measures to be taken where required.’ Tammy Ingersoll, Tomato Grower, USA 26
Pherodis pheromones Sachets with pheromone capsule(s) with species specific sex pheromone . To be ordered seperately: Deltatrap Horiver Deltatrap Pheromones are available for different pests: Pest monitors and traps Horiver & Rollertrap Sticky traps/ribbons to monitor and trap insects Available colours: • Yellow: monitors infestations for various flying insects • Blue: only monitors thrips • Black: monitors Tuta absoluta • Red: monitors fruit flies Available sizes: • Horiver Small: 10 cm x 25 cm • Horiver Medium: 20 cm x 25 cm • Horiver Large: 40 cm x 25 cm • Rollertrap: 5 cm x 100 m, 10 cm x 100 m, 15 cm x 100 m, 15 cm x 150 m, 15 cm x 500 m or 30 cm x 100 m Pheromone traps To monitor and trap moths or mealybugs • Deltatrap PE: 1 delta trap + sticky insert • Deltratrap PE Refill Kit: 10 sticky inserts • Tutasan Watertrap • Adoxophyes orana • Agrotis segetum • Agrotis ipsilon • Anarsia lineatella • Autographa gamma • Cacoecimorpha pronubana • Cameraria ohridella • Ceratitis capitata • Chilo suppressalis • • • Chrysodeixis chalcites Clepsis spectrana Cossus cossus • Cryptophlebia leucotreta (Thaumatotibia leucotreta) • Cydia funebrana • Cydia pomonella • Cydia pyrivora • Cydia splendana • • Dacus oleae • • Cylas formicarius elegantul Duponchelia fovealis Eupoecilia ambiguella • Euzophera punicaella • Grapholita lobarzewskii • Grapholita molesta • Helicoverpa armigera • Heliothis virescens • Keiferia lycopersicella • Lacanobia oleracea • Lobesia botrana • Mamestra brassicae • Musca domestica • Operophtera brumata • Opogona sacchari • Ostrinia furnacalis • Ostrinia nubinalis (EZ-strain) • Pandemis heparana • Pectinophora gossypiella • Phtorimaea operculella • • • Planococcus citri • Plodia / Ephestia • • • Rhagoletis cerasi • Rhynchophorus ferrugineus • Riptortus clavatus • Sesamia nonagrioides • Spodoptera exigua • Spodoptera littoralis • Spodoptera litura • Symmetrischema tangolias • Synanthedon myopaeformis • Synanthedon pyopaefo • Synanthedon tipuliformis • Tecia solanivora • Thaumetopoea processionea • Thaumatotibia leucotreta (Cryptophlebia leucotreta) • Trichoplusia ni • Tuta absoluta • Plutella xylostella Prays oleae Phyllonocyter corylifoliella Phyllonorcyter blancardella Vitacea polistiformis • Zeuzera pyrina 27
Associated products (continued) Diagnostic tools & product applicators Knowledge • Knowing & Recognizing: a hardcover book with detailed descriptions of the biology of glasshouse pests and their natural enemies, diseases and microbiological solutions • Horiver field guide: pocket guide for identification of insects captured on sticky traps Web applications • IPM app: consists of a scout app with an intuitive interface, and an online dashboard . While the scout app allows growers to introduce data directly, the dashboard gives insights into pest issues for analysis of the problem, treatment and management . • Side effect app: with this application growers can easily find how harmful various pesticides are for the organisms . Pest identification • Magnifying lens: 10x loupe Product applicators • Dibox: hanging applicator box • Biotag: suspension system for Aphidend bottles Blowers Releasing beneficials can be a time-consuming process . The use of blowers is an effective method for the simple and efficient dispersal of natural enemies . Blowers such as the Airobug and the Airbug/Mini-Airbug can be used indoors and outdoors to distribute natural enemies over the crop like a ‘protective blanket’ . This greatly enhances the efficacy of the beneficial . With the blower you can save up to 80% in labour hours compared to the traditional method of release . The blower also makes it possible to release multiple natural enemies at once . For distribution of beneficials over the crop: • Airbug: at least 3 metres • Airobug: at least 10 metres • Mini-Airbug: max . 2 metres Ask your advisor about the possibilities for your company . 28
Our blowers deliver savings in labour of around 80% compared with manual introduction.
Pollination Successful fruit set is essential in many horticultural and agricultural crops . Pollination, the key to fruit setting, is usually carried out by insects, animals, or by mechanical means . Historically, honeybees have been considered to be the best pollinators of agricultural and horticultural crops . However, in the late 80’s it was discovered that bumblebees are far more effective than honeybees under many conditions . Bumblebees can be used effectively for the pollination of a variety of protected and open field crops . Why bumblebees? • Bumblebees are highly effective in pollinating crops in glasshouses/greenhouses, polytunnels and outdoor crops • Bumblebees are less sensitive to low temperatures and low light intensity • Bumblebees are more inclined to stay in the crop and they visit more flowers per minute • Bumblebees are more inclined to work in adverse weather conditions • Bumblebees are non-swarming and less aggressive • Bumblebees do buzz pollination Products Koppert delivers different Bombus species that are indigenous to the area where they are applied • Bombus terrestris • Bombus canariensis • Bombus impatiens • Bombus ignitus Natupol is available in different types: • Depending on surface and crop • With or without insulation • Potential effective period varies per type Natupol • Natupol is perfect for a wide range of crops, grown on surfaces bigger than 2000 m² and with approximately 25-35 flowers per m² per week (for example round and plum tomatoes) • Active workers, viable queen, developing brood • Packaging: cardboard box • Target: tomato, eggplant, sweet pepper Natupol Smart • Used in smaller greenhouses up to 1000 m² or tunnels . Alternatively, in bigger size greenhouse with crops that have less then 25 flowers per m², such as beef tomato, melon or various seeds crops . • Active workers, viable queen, developing brood • Packaging: cardboard box • Target: beef, cherry, round tomatoes, peppers and eggplants Natupol Excel • Natupol Excel is specially developed for crops with a high amount of flowers per m² and is well suited for crops with 35-60 or more blossoms per m² per week • Active workers, viable queen, developing brood • Packaging: cardboard box • Target: cherry or snack tomatoes, (straw)berries and for crops grown under artificial light or in warmer environment ‘ We believe blindly in Koppert’s hives, we can trust that once we open them in the greenhouse we will have pollination and fruit set granted.’ Antonio Gutiérrez Soto, Tomato grower, Spain 30
Natupol Natupol Smart Natupol Excel Natupol Booster Tripol Quad Natupol Seeds Natupol Fly Natupol Booster • Active worker bees, viable queen, strongly developed brood • Packaging: patented, environmentally friendly, and weatherproof cardboard box with extra ventilation • To be used for: open field crops with a flowering period of between one and four weeks, such as fruit with pips (apples, pears, kiwis, etc .), stone fruits (plums, cherries, apricots, etc .), soft fruits (strawberries, raspberries, blackberries), cucurbits (melons, pumpkins, courgettes, etc .), seedproducing crops (rapeseed, radishes, onions, etc .) and fodder crops (clover, alfalfa, etc .) Tripol • Active workers, viable queen, developing brood • Packaging: 3 hives enclosed in a weather resistant corrugated plastic outer box with insulation • Target: soft and topfruit crops such as apple, pear, cherry, strawberry, blueberry, raspberry, red currant, kiwi, etc . Quad (Canada and USA) • Active workers, viable queen, developing brood • Packaging: 4 hives enclosed in a weather resistant corrugated plastic outer box For additional information regarding introduction rates, chemical usage, etc. consult your local Koppert representative or visit www.koppert.com Important! Only use products that are permitted in your country or state. • Target: open field crops such as blueberry, cranberry, apple, pear, cherry, strawberry, melon, squash, pumpkin, etc . Natupol Seeds • Unrivalled efficiency and reliable pollination for small-scale isolated crops covering 1 to 25 m2 • Packaging: 6 hives in a tray • Target: small-scale isolated crops Natupol Fly • Lucilia sericata • Packaging: pupae in bucket • Used for difficult or very small pollination applications in seed crops Wireless beehome • Wireless remote-controlled system in which the flight holes in the hives can be opened and closed as required Hive support • Pole mounted aluminum shelf for Natupol hive 31
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