Operation Mealybug

covered and outdoor crops. As for Cryptobug , it thrives from a minimum temperature of 16°C and is at its most effective at temperatures between 25° - 28°C/77° [...] mealybugs difficult to control with chemicals, particularly in dense crops where it is hard to reach them. They can therefore survive the chemical applications [...] Cryptobug-L is a powerful biological tool in the fight against mealybug - it's the best weapon! Advantages of Cryptobug against mealybugs Ready to go:

Two-spotted spider mite

Preventing spider mites in your crop involves several strategies. Firstly, it is important to maintain good plant health through regular irrigation and [...] cannot enter your greenhouse by implementing hygienic measures. Moreover, it is essential to monitor your crop regularly for signs of spider mites, so

Municipality Doetinchem: Entonem nematodes managing oak processionary caterpillar

built-up area was so high that preventive management became necessary. ‘We think it is important to maintain the biodiversity in the centre, and public opinion [...] contact options within the built-up area. For the optimal effect, we did it twice.’ Entonem an important link Van Rijswijk is confident that the use of

100% Sustainable Agriculture

Growing in a sustainable manner with respect for our future generations makes it even more challenging. You are not alone: Koppert wants to help you find the [...] principle in everything we do! Pioneering is not new to Koppert. In fact, it’s in our DNA. Fifty years ago our founder was the first to introduce a natural [...] product portfolio and holistic approach to crop health and resilience is unique; it offers an integrated approach to today’s progressive farmers. With the combination

Common bean

pop bean, or snap bean) is a herbaceous annual plant. Botanically speaking, it belongs to the legume family Fabaceae , together with other Phaseolus species

Outdoor crops pollination advice

protection Safeguard the hive against strong winds by placing it in a sheltered spot or securing it in place with weights or other stabilizing measures. Chemical [...] during warm periods. Ensure sufficient shade for the hive by positioning it in the shadow of the crop or providing additional cover. Read more about

Phytoseiulus persimilis

used commercially in greenhouses and Koppert’s very first product in 1967. It is a specialist predator of spider mites and can control spider mite infestations [...] only effective against spider mites that produce a large amount of webbing. It can move within the web with ease. This has the advantage that an outbreak [...] outbreak is quickly and effectively dealt with, but the disadvantage is that it disappears rapidly in the absence of suitable prey. When prey is in short supply

How to protect bumblebees from heat

rise, it is crucial to ensure effective pollination to support crop production and maintain high yields for growers. To ensure a positive result, it is crucial [...] great. We advise growers to protect the hive from direct sunlight and to place it in a cool spot. There are various methods available for growers to do so:

Cabbage looper

Trichoplusia is not only a damaging pest in crucifers, their favourite host, it can also be found in crops such as tomato, pepper, some cucurbits, soybean

Neoseiulus californicus

control of spider mites . Although Neoseiulus californicus prefers spider mites it can also feed on other food sources such as other mites, thrips or pollen [...] temperatures, lower humidities and pesticides than Phytoseiulus persimilis . It can survive longer than Phytoseiulus persimilis when spider mites are scarce [...] Neoseiulus californicus is a selective predator of Tetranychid mites, i.e. it prefers to feed on spider mites but can also feed and survive on other prey