• Entonem for Effective Control of Thrips in Ornamentals

  October 3, 2018

  biocontrol organisms and ensure that no visible residue is left on the leaves or fruit of the crop. After a long trajectory of research and development, Koppert [...] nematodes , Steinernema feltiae , have been a growers' tool for effective biological control of thrips and sciarid flies for over 50 years. Therefore [...] development of the new gel fomulation for its nematode products, including Entonem . This formaulation increase the shelf life of these highly effective biocontrol

• Treatment of bumblebee stings and allergies

  person. The stinger of a bumblebee or a wasp has no barbs. This means that the worker and queen can withdraw their stinger and are able to sting again. Honeybees [...] approximately 1% of cases), an allergic reaction against the injected venom can develop. The response to a bumblebee sting can differ per incident, and per person [...] Reactions and treatments Usually a bumblebee sting leads to a non-allergic , local reaction: swelling, itchiness and redness at the site of the sting.

• Effective Biological Control: Keep a Close Eye on Everything

  April 9, 2019

  thrips and whitefly are often first seen on the sticky trap. By counting regularly and keeping track of the results, you can maintain a good picture of whether [...] males) love. You can use these traps to monitor whether a particular insect is present, and some types of pheromone traps can play a role in pest control [...] development of a pest. For example, mealy bugs , spider mites , and other mites never appear on sticky traps. And this also applies to fungi, of course. For

• The How and Why of IPM

  April 4, 2019

  attackers, and the natural enemies are of crucial importance. There's actually a kind of triangular relationship, and each of the three sides of the triangle [...] same amount of attention: You strengthen and protect the crop. You tackle diseases and pests. You strengthen and protect the population of natural enemies [...] selecting strong, resilient crops and varieties. As a grower, you can also improve the resilience of crops below and above the soil surface in various

• Spical: The Effective Weapon Against All Types of Spider Mite

  October 12, 2020

  Swirski-Mite: the do’s and don'ts in a nutshell Want to know whether Spical will be effective? Check, check, and double-check! The use of Swirski-Mite brings [...] favorite food of the predatory mite in Spical , whose appetite for all species of spider mites means it can be used in many crops. It’s an effective biocontrol [...] sorts of species and sizes. Most spider mites (and there are 1,200 different species) make characteristic, small webs – usually on the underside of the leaf

• Isarid: The Foundation of a Good IPM Program

  first line of defense. That is why Isarid can be considered a foundation product. If a grower has a limited biological-control budget and can start with [...] through finished crops. It can be used as a drench, a sprench, or a foliar spray. In propagation, a drench or sprench can put the material into the growing [...] maintain a larger population of spores in the crop environment. Instead of waiting for pest pressure to climb and then reacting, growers establish a standing

• Using Casea for a healthier and safe asparagus

  Koppert is a pioneer when it comes to the selection and breeding of beneficial nematodes for the biological control of many pests. Having introduced them [...] recently been taken to apply them successfully in a broad spectrum of agricultural crops. A growing number of farmers are now using this natural solution that [...] ruined his crop. For growers, one of the main incentives to use beneficial nematodes is the diminishing role and performance of chemical crop protection products

• Spidex: dos and don’ts in a nutshell

  November 29, 2021

  Spical: The Effective Weapon Against All Types of Spider Mite Effective Biological Control: Keep a Close Eye on Everything Effective Control of Spider Mite [...] Mite and Thrips Biocontrol for Spider Mites Spidex is a powerful natural enemy of the spider mite. At least, it can be. The result that you get largely depends [...] Take the following tips on board, and you can be assured of an optimal result. Dos Keep an eye on things so that you can spot spider mite in your crop early

• Nurturing soil and water for a sustainable tomorrow

  December 5, 2023

  systems withdraw 70% of the world's freshwater and cover 20% of croplands (FAO, 2023). The soil's health and water quality and availability are intricately [...] diseases and pests As we celebrate World Soil Day 2023, the resonance of this year's theme, 'Soil and Water,' echoes the profound interdependence of these [...] for the benefit of future generations. Soil and water constitute the medium in which plants grow and derive essential nutrients. The role of soil extends

• Spidex offers a solution for dozens of crops

  February 3, 2023

  persimilis is a strong predatory mite that can thrive in multiple conditions. This means that you can use Spidex in a wide variety of crops, including [...] Spidex: dos and don’ts in a nutshell Ten facts about spider mites Advanced biocontrol of spider mite with Spidex Vital Spical: The Effective Weapon Against [...] is used globally in a wide range of food and ornamental crops. Spidex is a biological control product based on the predatory mite Phytoseiulus persimilis