• A legacy of sustainability: Stolk Brothers and Koppert’s shared vision

  February 17, 2025

  various crops—from lettuce to tomatoes, and eventually to their current specialty: anthuriums. For Pieter Stolk, the transition to biological crop protection [...] For Stolk Brothers, predatory mites form the foundation of their biological crop protection strategy. “We started with predatory mites and have since incorporated [...] maintaining a strong population of predatory mites throughout the entire crop cycle.” This shift has led to more resilient plants and a more sustainable

• Beneficial Nematodes against Horticultural Pests

  Beneficial nematodes in horticultural crops Which nematode controls which pest best? This is an overview of the nematode-pest combinations that have [...] Protected Vegetables Pest Larva Adult Fungus gnats / Sciarids Bradysia spp. Tomato leafminer Tuta absoluta Entonem * Entonem Western flower thrips Frankliniella [...] biological control of many pests, keeping fruits, vegetables and ornamental crops free of pests while minimizing chemical residues. In optimal circumstances

• How a little predatory mite laid the foundation for biocontrol today

  June 5, 2024

  noticed that chemical sprays were ineffective against the mites in his cucumber crop and set out to find a natural solution. One that would last for a very long [...] . He was very persistent when it came to the experiments in his cucumber crop and soon neighbour growers and others became curious about what he was doing [...] almost 10,000 hectares of horticulture that specialized in greenhouse grown tomatoes, cucumbers, bell peppers and a range of flowers. ‘We had a great location

• Acadian label

  APPLICATION RATES: VEGETABLE CROPS SPECIFIC APPLICATION RATES: FIELD CROPS CROP APPLICATION RATES AND GENERAL RECOMMENDATIONS CROP APPLICATION RATES AND [...] stress. SPECIFIC APPLICATION RATES: FRUIT CROPS CROP APPLICATION RATES AND GENERAL RECOMMENDATIONS CROP APPLICATION RATES AND GENERAL RECOMMENDATIONS [...] STRESS PERIODS SUCH AS CHILL, HEAT OR DROUGHT. GENERAL CROP APPLICATION RATES Woody Perennial Crops (Trees, Vines, Bushes, etc.): Apply 32 to 96 ounces of

• Pollination Under Artificial Lights

  October 4, 2018

  Natupol Excel Bombus impatiens or Bombus vosnesenskii Pollination checklist tomato With daylight hours shortening and temperatures beginning to drop, growers [...] that our growers are going to make good use of our advice so that their crops will benefit.’ When growing lights were introduced into greenhouses in Europe

• Aphids

  field crops, causing plant stress, virus transmission and yield loss. Effective aphid control is essential for maintaining healthy, productive crops. Biological [...] aphids To prevent aphid infestations in crops, you can take several preventative measures: Practice good crop hygiene Keep the growing area clean and free [...] Lacewings These beneficial insects target aphid populations and provide ongoing crop protection throughout the growing season. With Koppert’s biological solutions

• FytoFert S

  Fytofert S grapes brochure FytoFert S - Row Crops Brochure Fytofert S corn brochure FytoFert S - Specialty Crops Brochure Fytofert S SDS FytoFert S FPL Ap [...] Crops Canola, Cereals, and corn Learn more about FytoFert™-S Pack size: 2 x 2.5 gal Presentation: Liquid Concentration: 40% Free Sulfur Downloads Fytofert [...] volume of water to ensure thorough coverage. For specific recommendations on crop and production practices, contact your local Koppert representative. Dosage:

• Apple

  helpers Koppert introduces nematode solutions for agricultural pests Integrated crop management: the key to sustainable business operations Economical and Better [...] Innovation Caterpillar control with nematodes Aphids and How to Protect Your Crop

• Hop

  Grower Koen - Embracing biological crop protection in agriculture A dive into organic hop farming and biological crop protection

• Common bean

  to this group. Recommended for you Trianum can hold its ground Integrated crop management: the key to sustainable business operations Advanced biocontrol [...] with Spidex Vital Keep a Close Eye on Thrips Aphids and How to Protect Your Crop