• Successful biocontrol in potatoes

  August 3, 2023

  nematodes, a subgroup of the nematode group that only parasitize and kill insects.They are totally different organisms to the notorious parasitic nematodes [...] pesticides work poorly on the soil. Our nematodes have the added benefit of being able to move in the soil profile and are able to actively hunt for pests [...] nematodes control the pests and the natural fungicide controls the diseases. Together they have a winning act!' Cyrille points out that these are beneficial nematodes

• Deltatrap

  sex pheromone which lures the males of the particular pest into the trap. Once in the trap they get stuck in the glue and are easy to detect, count and [...] sticky insert at the bottom of the trap, with the sticky surface facing upwards Fold both edges at the base of the triangle upwards Place the Pherodis capsule [...] capsule in the middle of the sticky insert at the bottom of the trap Application Hang the traps approximately 10 cm above the crop in a location where they

• Grower Koen - Embracing biological crop protection in agriculture

  a conscious choice. Inheriting the farm from his parents, Koen had the opportunity to continue the business. While the trend towards organic farming was [...] organic farming marks the path to the future. "You grow into it a bit," notes Koen. With the growing availability of knowledge and the number of biological [...] with Koppert The use of biological crop protection presented challenges, but Koen embraced the change and emphasizes that the effectiveness of products

• Koppert At Cultivate 2026

  June 1, 2026

  d ally against pests in ornamentals The top ten pests in roses Keeping thrips under control: plenty of options! Help, whitefly! Now what? What is Biological [...] crops across the country. Drawing from their wealth of practical knowledge they devise creative strategies for managing some of the most troubling pests [...] This is the most aggressive predatory mite commercially available. Even in cooler temperatures Limonica feeds on thrips of all sizes, like the larger larval

• Aphids and How to Protect Your Crop

  April 3, 2020

  have become a severe problem in the agricultural and horticultural sectors. As aphids are able to reproduce asexually and are notorious virus vectors, they [...] quickly become one of the most threatening greenhouse pests. For a long time, in crops where natural enemies had been released against other pests, aphids [...] aphids could be controlled effectively by means of selective chemical pesticides, with few adverse effects on biological controls. However, due to increased

• Biological seed treatment

  available to the seed when it requires them. What are the benefits of biological seed treatment? Biological seed treatment has beneficial effects on the growth [...] substances are applied to the seed in a powder form or as a liquid. An even layer covers the whole seed. In this way, the beneficial ingredients are available [...] growth, resilience of the plant, abiotic stress, the development of the root system, and the productivity of the crop. Positive attributes of microbials depending

• Trianum is a true all-rounder

  December 13, 2022

  a preventative effect against various soil-borne diseases. This fungus targets the roots of the crop and feels especially at home on the roots of young [...] After applying Trianum, the spores germinate, and the mycelium colonizes the plant's roots. This is of great help to the crop, as the mycelium competes with [...] for the crop. As a result, the roots and the parts of the plant above ground develop better, resulting in a stronger and more vital crop. And what better

• Spidex Vital lives up to its promises

  using the new product are positive. ‘I’ve known Phytoseiulus my whole life,’ the cucumber grower begins. On his three-hectare farm in Pijnacker, the Netherlands [...] after the first deliveries were released, he had a closer look at the crop. ‘It was clear that the predatory mites were distributed throughout the crop [...] hot-spots, the beneficials search more effectively and as they lay their eggs earlier, the population develops more rapidly.’ A sense of calm on the farm The

• Predatory mites

  First, identify the specific pest species infesting your plants. Different predatory mites are effective against different pests, so knowing the target pest [...] essential to know where the pest is, how severe the infestation is and to identify the pest. Select the right predatory mite: Choose the appropriate species [...] areas. The larvae have three pairs of legs. Depending on the predatory mite species larvae are active or inactive. Once the larva has moulted to the protonymph

• Aphilin

  emerges through a hole at the rear of the mummy. The first mummies are noticed in the crop around 2 weeks after the first introduction. Host feeding also [...] also has an effect on the peach potato aphid ( Myzus persicae ) and other aphid species. Mode of action Adult parasitic wasps emerge from the mummies and [...] their eggs in aphids . The next generation of parasitic wasps develops inside the aphid, which converts into a leathery mummy. The adult parasitic wasp emerges