RedStar places trust in Natutec Scout

is responsible for plant protection at the company's six locations in Voorne-Putten. In total, this amounts to a 28-hectare area. Jan has used the Natutec [...] infestation is developing.’ A lot of time saved This trend in level of infestation pressure is now visible in easy-to-understand graphs. ‘It's about that line. [...] Is it going up? Down? Or is it staying the same? That's what I want to see,’ says Jan. ‘In addition, our scouts and I save an enormous amount of time

How to protect bumblebees in cold

even more critical. Here are some key tips to ensure bumblebee colonies thrive in low temperatures: Warmth is key Place the hives in the warmest part of the [...] bumblebees and their performance. Right climate for bumblebee pollination in greenhouses In tunnels or greenhouses, the morning temperature needs to rise quickly [...] place the hives above the crop. Managing humidity in winter While dehumidifying tunnels/greenhouses in winter, it's essential to keep an eye on the bumblebees

Koppert is Investing in Smarter Scouting

The Koppert scout-app

Nematodes established solution for Nesidiocoris in France

beneficial nematode Capsanem in combination with an adjuvant to tackle Nesidiocoris . Tests were run by Koppert Spain in breeding cages in Almeria, demonstrating [...] ng the interest in the method that we have validated in the field. The results are very clear. It is very effective on the larvae. The nematodes also act [...] by producers in the South of France, but also, more recently in the north. ‘We had reached a technical impasse with this bug, especially in the “zero residue”

Beneficial nematodes to control pests in outdoor crops

pests that are difficult to control and when chemicals fail or are simply not available anymore. These beneficial nematodes are resuspended in water and [...] used in agriculture. But… you are not spraying a conventional pesticide, you are spraying a solution full of life! Using beneficial nematodes in fruit [...] While plant parasitic nematodes are a common soil pest that affect plants, entomopathogenic nematodes play an important role in the biological control of many

The journey of sustainable citrus farming in agriculture

to know Balbino Garre Martínez, a grower with over 35 years of experience in citrus and livestock farming. Balbino, along with his two brothers, operates [...] techniques and the embrace of biological control measures, farmers like him are shaping a more responsible agricultural industry. Balbino's experience serves

Increase in Thrips Infestation Demands More R&D

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Spidex Vital: Your Vital partner in spider mite control

n is present, so when applied in hotspots the adults are followed up by the growing nymphs and also Spidex eggs that are present will hatch amidst the [...] is now delivered in a new formulation; with a greater impact on spider mite control: Spidex Vital Spidex Vital: Your Vital partner in spider mite control [...] our predatory mites have an energetic start and are better capable of travelling the given distance. In a bottle of Spidex Vital a more diverse population