• The How and Why of IPM

  April 4, 2019

  triangular relationship, and each of the three sides of the triangle must receive the same amount of attention: You strengthen and protect the crop. You tackle [...] mean, exactly? And how do you apply this method successfully? We'll tell you what you need to know! The main idea behind IPM is that the greenhouse or field [...] You need a plan for the entire growing season. Waiting and just responding to an emerging infestation is not the right approach and has too little effect

• Combating food loss and waste: Taking action to transform food systems

  September 28, 2023

  Food loss and waste represent pressing challenges within the global food system, perpetuating humanitarian crises, economic strains, and environmental [...] between 691 and 783 million individuals experienced hunger in 2022 (FAO, 2023). While food is lost or wasted within every part of the chain, the harm inflicted [...] weather conditions and soil-borne pathogens. Addressing food loss and waste is pivotal in transforming agrifood systems by enhancing food availability, bolstering

• IPM: The Answer to the Challenges of the Future

  April 18, 2019

  gaining ground. And we're not surprised. After all, IPM helps keep diseases and pests under control, with minimal impact on people and the environment. IPM [...] summary of the major reasons for the switch from chemicals to integrated pest management. Many chemical products are not good for nature and the environment [...] employees. In short, IPM keeps everyone happy and is an answer to the challenges of the future! Learn More about the Benefits of IPM

• Spot the caterpillar!

  June 28, 2023

  Caterpillars are the larvae of butterflies and moths, and there are as many as 150,000 species worldwide. The group is very uniform in appearance and behavior [...] species and sizes. Some stand out from the foliage, but most are the same color as the plant from which they live. They’re also masters of hide-and-seek. [...] pairs of real legs and up to five pairs of false legs (prolegs). The prolegs have small hooks that the caterpillar uses to hold onto the plant. Not sure which

• Condition of the Crop the best Indicator of the Effect of Trianum

  August 10, 2020

  colonize the roots of the plant and keep pathogens at bay. And that's not all: they also stimulate root growth and the absorption of nutrients. The impact [...] seen in the quality of the crop. A better balance in the soil means that treated plants generally grow better, have greener and firmer leaves, and are more [...] vital. Leaf and fruit analyses also show that treated plants contain more sugars and more mineral nutrients that are difficult to absorb. That's more than

• Global awareness of food loss and waste reduction

  September 29, 2021

  Contact The first UN International Day of Awareness of Food Loss and Waste will be held on 29 September, recognizing the fundamental role that food production [...] reducing food loss even before it gets to the consumer. Just think of the beneficial mites and other insects, microbials and natural pollination and their [...] plays in promoting food security and nutrition in the fight for Zero Hunger and against Climate Change. Globally, more than 14% of food produced is lost

• The various stages of the spider mite

  March 4, 2023

  Vital Spical: The Effective Weapon Against All Types of Spider Mite Spical predatory mite: a true all-rounder If you put the spider mite under the microscope [...] become darker. The larvae develop into nymphs, which have eight legs. We distinguish two different nymph stages in the spider mite. The adult spider mite [...] size, and their bodies are oval in shape. Males are smaller and narrower, with a slightly pointed back. They are also slightly more mobile than the females

• Fusarium opens the door to other diseases and pests

  June 29, 2022

  potatoes if there are also nematodes in the soil. The nematodes puncture the tubers, creating little wounds that allow the fungi to penetrate. In other crops [...] resilience keeps crops healthy and productive and can be even more effective if growers ensure that their plants have the best conditions for growth. But [...] resilience. This opens up the door for other diseases and pests to strike. Plants have a natural resistance to diseases and pests, which is essential as

• Koppert's beneficial nematodes: new look and ready for the future

  April 5, 2023

  vegetables, and outdoor vegetables such as leafy greens, onions, carrots, and beans. And the carefully developed formula and packaging simplify the transition [...] to produce food more sustainably and have to cope with the fact that chemicals fail or are simply not available anymore. Sophisticated and safe As partners [...] handle them and those who consume them. As a result, nematodes contribute to the better health of people and the planet. Improved formula The answers to

• The advantages of Trianum

  December 17, 2021

  disease, improves growth, and results in a stronger and more resilient crop. And which grower wouldn't want that? The most significant advantages of Trianum [...] nutshell: The Trianum Trichoderma fungi compete with pathogenic fungi. The principle is very simple: the space that Trichoderma takes up on the roots is [...] ensures that nutrients become more easily available for the crop. A symbiotic balance is created between Trichoderma harzianum T-22 and the plant. The plant