• Nematodes significantly reduce Tuta larvae

  wanted to offer safe and sustainable products to our customers,’ Zoboli continues. ‘It is better to use them when the larvae are small in order to maximize [...] per hectare. We prefer to apply them in the evening so that the leaves stay wet for longer and the nematodes have more time to reach their targets. We [...] allows us to achieve the maximum effectiveness. The crops are now strong and healthy and the Tuta absoluta is not such a big problem anymore thanks to the

• High-tech Insect Production

  January 12, 2021

  and requirements? How large should the departments be and how should the layout and logistics routing be designed? What is needed to rear insects and what [...] order to meet the requirements for cooled air. ‘Cooled air is generated sustainably by heat pumps,’ he adds. ‘This cooled air is transferred to the rearing [...] transferred to the greenhouses and halls, and will soon also be transferred to the office building.’ This same principle has been applied to the units,

• Embracing sustainability brings value

  July 17, 2024

  operations. It adds value, bolsters our bottom line, and enhances long-term viability,’ asserts Maes. Koppert strives to offer solutions to farmers and growers [...] direction, but this journey now needs to gather momentum to carry us forward into the future,’ Maes emphasizes. Key to this strategy is the recognition of [...] Forward' global sustainability strategy, aiming to integrate sustainability into all aspects of day-to-day business and decision-making. ‘We have been

• Scia-Rid

  few hours to days after infection. Visual effect Infected pest insects in the root zone turn yellow to brown but may be difficult to find, due to rapid d [...] rate cone nozzle types Continuous mixing should take place to prevent nematodes sinking to the bottom of the spray tank Avoid sprayers equipped with c [...] on biological solutions As a general rule for tank mixing, always add the nematodes to a fully filled tank containing the compatible product Check the Koppert

• Entonem keeps young orchids free from fungus gnats

  ‘Nothing can be allowed to go wrong during the propagation phase; our buyers operate a zero-tolerance policy. To make it possible for them to start with a clean [...] perfectly.’ It is important to apply it correctly, he says. ‘It’s a careful balancing act; you need to keep the spray solution moving to ensure that the composition [...] given the chance to develop, they start eating the young roots. This can considerably slow down plant growth. It adds another four weeks to the 25 weeks and

• Successful biocontrol in potatoes

  August 3, 2023

  potato production,' Cyrille adds. 'We hope to introduce it to potato and seed potato growers in France, Belgium and the Netherlands soon. Koppert is becoming [...] countries. We are now working on expanding the registration to introduce this natural fungicide to potato producers in Central Europe for healthier plants [...] wireworms in Italy with success, according to Cyrille. 'The wireworm pressure is often high and difficult to detect since it is a soilborne pest. Therefore

• Premium quality around the world

  March 17, 2023

  extremely strict safety standards that apply to international freight,' Job adds. Supply security It all comes down to total quality control, with smart forecasting [...] attention to handling, storage, and shipping conditions. It takes a great deal of knowledge and technology and strict adherence to protocols to control the [...] quality and leave nothing to chance. Our commitment to our customers is embodied in the peace of mind we offer them, thanks to our premium quality products

• Biodiversity: Research into our positive impact on nature

  May 23, 2022

  IPM: The Answer to the Challenges of the Future Sustainable Cultivation Goes Much Further than Pests and Natural Enemies IPM: The Path to a Successful Approach [...] locations, soils, crops and years. Nevertheless, it is important for us to show to our stakeholders the positive impact our solutions have on biodiversity [...] ty. We are partner with nature for biodiversity Our natural solutions add up to the number of natural organisms within agro-ecosystems and trigger natural

• Spider mites and other mites

  as little as one to two weeks. This rapid development contributes to their ability to multiply rapidly and cause significant damage to plants if left u [...] pairs of legs. During this stage, the larvae start to feed on plant sap and undergo molting to transition to the next stage. Nymph: After the first molt, the [...] effective way to keep plant mite populations under control. Mite control videos Take a look at the video or go to our Youtube channel to see our mite control

• Cucumber

  Aphids and How to Protect Your Crop Increase in Thrips Infestation Demands More R&D Just How Compostable are Ulti-Mite Sachets? Insight to the Production [...] in cucumber cultivation to ensure the health and productivity of cucumber crops. Cucumbers are exceptionally susceptible to a range of formidable pests [...] characterized by their waxy and mealy appearance, have the potential to cause significant damage to cucumber plants. The citrus mealybug is one of the species that