Koppert is Investing in Smarter Scouting

The Koppert scout-app

Beneficial nematodes to control pests in outdoor crops

sure if the product you intend to use is not harmful to our nematode products check the side effect database. You only have to fill in the name of the nematode [...] are resuspended in water and dispersed over the crop by using spraying/irrigation systems most commonly used in agriculture. But… you are not spraying [...] openings. The nematodes then release pathogenic bacteria they carry with them. These actions kill and liquify the insect from the inside. The nematodes

RedStar places trust in Natutec Scout

In the past year, Koppert has greatly improved the Natutec Scout app. The new version was tested by RedStar — the Netherlands' largest producer of exclusive [...] First of all, the scanning function was made much more powerful, he says. ‘In the past, when the sticky traps were read for whitefly , the results were [...] chance of errors Lastly, the ease of use has been improved. Jan says the following on that: ‘I load the app, the map appears on the screen, and I can immediately

IPM: The Path to a Successful Approach

Amazone Plants continues the path of organic cultivation

plants. In the end, everything more or less turned out fine – the plants in 12 cm pots were sold in 14 cm pots in the summer, and the plants in 14 cm pots [...] complex. The plants in the propagation phase enter the processing hall every nine weeks. During the nine week period that the plants are in the greenhouse [...] always a strong population in the greenhouse crop and control of the thrips is maintained at the right level. The method works fine in this automated production

Spidex: dos and don’ts in a nutshell

Spidex Vital: Your Vital partner in spider mite control

spider mite from the field to develop the eggs. This will increase the population in your crop. Download trial results Proof of predation The Phytoseiulus [...] travelling the given distance. In a bottle of Spidex Vital a more diverse population composition is present, so when applied in hotspots the adults are [...] observed. FAQ You can find everything you need to know about Spidex Vital here. On this page you find listed questions and answers about Spidex Vital in general

Grower Koen - Embracing biological crop protection in agriculture

chemical pesticides The increasing interest, especially from governmental bodies, in organic farming marks the path to the future. "You grow into it a bit [...] a conscious choice. Inheriting the farm from his parents, Koen had the opportunity to continue the business. While the trend towards organic farming was [...] smaller. In 15 years, I expect there will be no difference at all, especially due to the rapid increase in effective organic methods." Limitation in usage

Investing in thrips control: always a good idea

Don Sanchez Fresh innovates with biological control in avocados

pests and diseases in crops such as raspberries, led them to make the decision to implement this tool in the production of Hass avocado. The result has been [...] Based in Michoacán, Mexico, this family business started using biological control in its raspberry production when it successfully controlled the white [...] Although biological control is not yet common in avocado production in Mexico, more and more growers are exploring the development and implementation of natural