• Grower Koen - Embracing biological crop protection in agriculture

  increasingly critical. Society expects more and more that agriculture is environmentally friendly and responsible. And that the vegetables consumers eat are safe [...] of agriculture, where traditional and organic practices complement each other, and how organic and traditional farming are getting closer together. "The [...] traditional and organic is actually quite pleasant," he explains. He emphasizes that his approach stemmed from both practical considerations and a conscious

• Beneficial nematodes

  weevils , and other insect larvae. They are commonly used in greenhouse and nursery pest management and are becoming more and more popular in orchards and outdoor [...] The bacteria secret toxins and antimicrobial compounds that kill the host insect within a few days. The host becomes immobile and eventually dies due to the [...] white grubs, and root weevils . They are used in turfgrass management and for controlling pests in several vegetable crops, blueberries, and other soft fruit

• Towards a chemical-free future in agriculture: The vision of grower Koen

  increasingly critical. Society expects more and more that agriculture is environmentally friendly and responsible. And that the vegetables consumers eat are safe [...] traditional and organic agriculture come together. Koen shares his personal experiences and insights about the future of agriculture, where traditional and organic [...] practices complement each other, and how organic and traditional farming are getting closer together. "The mix between traditional and organic is actually quite

• Governance

  , responsible and accountable We are committed to establishing clear responsibilities and accountabilities, fostering transparency, and instilling a culture [...] into our corporate culture via our robust code of conduct, ensuring that ethical and sustainable practices are upheld at every level of our operations.

• Anthurium

  are surrounded by four stamens and they have many pistils. These flowers are both bisexual and protogynous, which means that the spadix is going through a [...] About The anthurium is a flowering, perennial plant and has beautiful, long lasting flowers that come in a variety of colors. However, the ‘flower’ is [...] anthuriums which are larger than the standard ones and their spathe has a more prolonged shape that comes in two or more colors.

• Blackberry

  About The blackberry is an edible fruit that originates from a wide range of species belonging to the genus Rubus that is part of the family of Rosaceae , [...] but also from hybrids within the Rubus subgenus, and hybrids between the Rubus and Idaeobatus subgenera. The blackberry is actually not a berry botanically [...] botanically speaking. It is a so-called aggregate fruit that consists of small kernels.

• Caterpillar control with nematodes

  pests such as thrips pupae, and larvae of sciarid flies and several beetles . Research and field experience however show that beneficial nematodes are also [...] Laboratory and field experience show that Entonem and Capsanem are significantly effective against a variety of caterpillars . It also shows that while nematodes [...] Check the Entonem and Capsanem product page for detailed advice on application, handling and storage. Get in contact Nematodes and chemicals Nematodes

• Encarsia formosa

  whitefly populations in various agricultural and horticultural settings. This parasitic wasp, native to temperate and subtropical regions, has become an important [...] species ( En-Strip ) and in combination with Eretmocerus eremicus ( Enermix ). Open package carefully inside the greenhouse Bend and tear off the strips [...] sunlight The dosage of En-Strip or Enermix depends on climate, crop and whitefly density and should always be adjusted to the particular situation. Start i

• Biological Pest Control

  a sustainable and effective long-term strategy for pest management. Additionally, as consumers and retail increasingly favour organic and environmentally [...] between pests and their predators. Instead of introducing new organisms, this method involves creating conditions that encourage the survival and activity of [...] planting specific flowers that provide shelter for beneficial insects like ladybugs and parasitic wasps . By preserving and nurturing these natural predators

• Control Bean Seed Fly with Beneficial Nematodes

  host plants. Larvae hatch and tunnel into the soil, feeding on seeds and roots of young plants, causing patchy emergence and crop loss. The rapid damage [...] resowing, saving growers both time and money, and sparing them the frustration of replanting. Furthermore, he notes that biological control aligns perfectly [...] recognizes the potential and efficacy of these beneficial nematodes in protecting his sweet corn crop. Bean seed fly control and organic farming practices