Beneficial nematodes for bean seed fly control

While plant parasitic nematodes are a common soil pest that affect plants, entomopathogenic nematodes play an important role in the biological control [...] of beneficial nematodes like Capirel, is key to controlling bean seed fly infestations and minimizing crop damage. The beneficial nematodes proved to be [...] Beneficial nematodes control bean seed fly ( Delia platura ) by infecting the fly's larvae in the soil. When applied to the affected area, the nematodes actively

Koppert introduces nematode solutions for agricultural pests

Municipality Enschede: Entonem nematodes against oak processionary caterpillar

The Municipality of Enschede started using nematodes for the first time in the spring of 2021 to try to halt the spread of the oak processionary caterpillar [...] processionary caterpillar for the Municipality of Enschede. ‘We use Koppert’s nematode product Entonem in locations where we find a range of unusual butterflies [...] other caterpillars . We’ve treated a total of 2600 to 3000 oak trees with nematodes.’ Maintenance of biodiversity The municipality also used pheromone traps

Municipality Doetinchem: Entonem nematodes managing oak processionary caterpillar

distributor Mertens and decided that in spring we would start using Koppert’s nematode product Entonem . A major advantage is that the bycatch of other caterpillars [...] which is a great benefit to biodiversity. In mid-April, we started using nematodes at locations with significant contact options within the built-up area [...] ’ Entonem an important link Van Rijswijk is confident that the use of nematodes helps to reduce the level of infestation. ‘By using Entonem and extracting

Beneficial nematodes to control pests in outdoor crops

pests with beneficial nematodes While plant parasitic nematodes are a common soil pest that affect plants, entomopathogenic nematodes play an important role [...] few days. Application of nematodes Beneficial nematodes should be applied with water. Once resuspended in water, the nematode suspension can be dispersed [...] solution full of life! Using beneficial nematodes in fruit orchards The incorporation of beneficial nematodes into fruit orchards has yielded great results

Beneficial nematodes; the natural move towards biological crop protection

Koppert's beneficial nematodes: new look and ready for the future

Steinernema carpocapsae

Steinernema carpocapsae nematodes Steinernema carpocapsae is a species of beneficial nematode commonly used in biological pest control . These microscopic [...] and horticulture. How do Steinernema carpocapsae nematodes work? Steinernema carpocapsae nematodes control pests through a process called parasitism. [...] host, Steinernema carpocapsae nematodes penetrate the pest's body through natural openings. Once inside the pest, the nematodes release symbiotic bacteria

Steinernema feltiae

Steinernema feltiae nematodes Steinernema feltiae is a species of beneficial nematode commonly used in biological pest control . These microscopic roundworms [...] agriculture and horticulture. How do Steinernema feltiae nematodes work? Steinernema feltiae nematodes control pests through a process called parasitism. When [...] host, Steinernema feltiae nematodes penetrate the pest's body through natural openings. Once inside the pest, the nematodes release symbiotic bacteria

Heterorhabditis bacteriophora

horticulture. How do Heterorhabditis bacteriophora nematodes work? Heterorhabditis bacteriophora nematodes control pests through a process called parasitism [...] Heterorhabditis bacteriophora nematodes enter the pest's body through natural openings. Once inside the pest, the nematodes release symbiotic bacteria, typically [...] days. The nematodes then feed and reproduce within the cadaver of the dead host, resulting in the emergence of a new generation of nematodes that can continue