• Pollination

  flower. If the pollen is transferred from anther to stigma on the same flower it is called self-pollination. Cross pollination, is the transfer of pollen [...] flies , offers a multitude of benefits to growers around the world. These flies prove to be efficient pollinators, finding their role in a diverse array [...] production. What makes them stand out is their seamless compatibility with bumblebees, creating a dynamic synergy in pollination efforts.

• Event to Raise Global Plant Health Awareness

  December 16, 2019

  experts in the field of science, agriculture, related businesses, relevant NGOs and a variety of motivators from around the world. The event is expected [...] scientific publishing and microbial services. CABI is an international not-for-profit organization based in London. [...] Wageningen University will be organizing an international event under the banner of ‘Plant Health, Agriculture & Bioscience’ at the World Forum in The Hague

• An impressive range of predatory mite solutions thanks to continuous research and innovations

  July 17, 2024

  for Koppert to grow and make biological control a mainstream method in a growing number of crops. There is a world to win out there, and we are confident [...] products has set a standard in the sector that is difficult to beat.’ The innovative biocontrol solution that came onto the market more than half a century ago [...] emerging from the sachet is often five-fold,’ René explains. Humidity resistance is another factor considered as it extends the season in which the predatory

• Operation Mealybug

  June 25, 2018

  out their prey, but are not guaranteed to remain in the same spot where they were applied. Koppert therefore now supplies them in the larval stage, under [...] 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 [...] infestation. Trials in potted plants and other crops have demonstrated that Cryptobug-L is at least as effective as chemical treatments in dealing with mealybugs

• Spical: The Effective Weapon Against All Types of Spider Mite

  October 12, 2020

  Panonychus citri ) is not only a problem in citrus fruits but also in tree nursery crops, such as Skimmia. Spical is a perfect part of a biological control [...] you can almost guarantee that the two-spotted spider mite will rear its ugly head. A big advantage of the predatory mites in Spical , is that you can use [...] spider mite ( Panonychus ulmi) is a pest in apple, pear, plum, cherry, rose, raspberry, and blackberry cultivation. There’s often a biological balance with naturally

• Free Webinar series; Implementing Plant Empowerment

  May 19, 2020

  follow in the next three weeks on Wednesdays. Registration is possible as of today. The road map to sustainable cultivation Plant Empowerment is a new unique [...] of Plant Empowerment is described in the book; Plant Empowerment, the basic principles . This book is well received worldwide and is currently being translated [...] t. They also learn how to grow crops in a sustainable way by using the natural growing power and resilience of a plant. The first webinar will be held

• Diamond back moth

  xylostella) is suggested to have its origin in Europe, South Africa or East Asia, but is now present wherever its cruciferous hosts exist and it is considered [...] the most universally distributed lepidopteran species. It is highly migratory and wind-borne adults can travel long distances to invade crops in other regions [...] near the bud. In cauliflower and broccoli, pupation may occur in the florets. Initially, the pupa is pinkish-white to pinkish-yellow and changes to brown

• Spider mites and other mites

  in Pest Control Predatory mite pioneers: A journey of biocontrol innovations The Swirski-Mite Revolution: A Game-Changer in Pest Control A life-long passion [...] breakthrough in large-scale production of a complex predatory mite Certainty in the quality of every sachet and bottle of our predatory mites A turning point [...] Sachets? Swirski-Mite Plus, Now in Even Better Shape Infestation Levels in Tomato Crops: A Look at the Top Four Koppert Involved in New Project Aiming for Sustainable

• Tree specialist Wolterinck: Control of oak processionary caterpillar with Entonem

  Wolterinck BV in Beltrum, the Netherlands, is a specialist in tree care and weed control and works on behalf of local authorities and governmental bodies [...] Wolterinck BV is a staunch advocate of Entonem against the oak processionary caterpillar. Ivo de Groot continues, ‘The product has a guaranteed firm, preventive [...] The product is our preferred method over products based on Bacillus thuringiensis , which can only be used on trees with leaves. Nematodes are a better solution

• Trianum-P

  Sclerotinia *, Sclerotium * and Thielaviopsis . *Not registered for use in California. Pests Trianum-P is a biological nematicide for control of plant-pest [...] closed when not in use. Avoid direct sunlight. Trianum-P improves open field pepper production in Portugal Trianum effectively controls Pythium in cucumber [...] ty Trianum-P is registered for sale in the following U.S. states and territories: AL, AR, AZ, CA, CO, CT, DC, DE, FL, GA, IA, ID, IL, IN, KY, LA, MA, MD