Cucumber grower Kees Hendriks (Qcumber) explains how his plant protection strategy has moved from integrated to ‘almost’ biological, using fewer and fewer chemicals. He has been using Trianum for the
Control caterpillars with beneficial nematodes Beneficial nematodes or entomopathogenic nematodes are mainly known for the biological control of soil pests such as thrips pupae, and larvae of sciarid
Trianum, Koppert's biological fungicide that contains the exclusive T-22 strain of Trichoderma harzianum , has achieved excellent results in pepper crops for processing in Portugal, a country where th
Sjaak van Dijk’s father was already using the predatory mite Phytoseiulus persimilis and Sjaak himself has always used it. However, Sjaak recently made the switch to Spidex Vital . His initial experie
Floricultura is a big name in the international orchid market. The company produces young plants of the Phalaenopsis, Cymbidium, Cambria, and Miltonia varieties. ‘These form the starting material for
Mealybugs Don't Stand a Chance Powerful weapons are needed to deal with a mealybug infestation. Introducing the new heroes in the battle: the larvae and adults of the predatory beetle Cryptolaemus mon
Effective pollinators Bumblebees are known to be easy, efficient and reliable pollinators. These are the benefits of bumblebees: Bumblebees provide maximum insurance for optimal pollination , due to t
Every day, Koppert helps growers and farmers around the world to combat pests and diseases in a natural and sustainable way. In this way, we hope to make an active contribution to a sustainable societ
Pests Especially for potato aphid ( Macrosiphum euphorbiae ) and glasshouse potato aphid ( Aulacorthum solani ). Ervipar also parasitizes tobacco aphid ( Myzus persicae var. nicotianae ). Mode of acti
Trichoderma harzianum Rifai strain T-22, which when applied to seeds, transplants or other propagative material, or to soil or planting mixes, grows onto plant roots as they develop and provides prote