• The How and Why of IPM

  August 18, 2021

  IPM is that the greenhouse or field forms an ecosystem. The mutual relationships between crops, their attackers, and the natural enemies are of crucial [...] relationship, and each of the three sides of the triangle must receive the same amount of attention: You strengthen and protect the crop. You tackle diseases [...] everywhere today. But what does it mean, exactly? And how do you apply this method successfully? We'll tell you what you need to know! The main idea behind

• Spider Mite Control: The Essential Guide

  damage to the host plant by feeding on plant tissue and plant sap, primarily on the underside of leaves where they pierce the cells and suck out the contents [...] and as the chlorophyll is removed, the leaf, and eventually the whole plant, may die. Nymphs and adults of spider mites produce webbing in which the mites [...] mites Spider mites are common pests that affect a wide range of crops. The two-spotted spider mite ( Tetranychus urticae ) is by far the most important species

• IPM: The Path to a Successful Approach

  August 18, 2021

  resources to help you during your journey on the road to success. Getting started, step by step But all these tips mean you are confronted with lots of [...] of choices. How do you, as a grower, make the right choices? The step-by-step plan below is the perfect guide! First establish your objective. Do you want [...] is well versed in the field of IPM. Work with the consultant to draw up a plan. After all, IPM relies heavily on a system approach. The basic approach is

• Fusarium opens the door to other diseases and pests

  June 27, 2022

  g to potatoes if there are also nematodes in the soil. The nematodes puncture the tubers, creating little wounds that allow the fungi to penetrate. In [...] Fusarium infection can still cause the plant to weaken, opening the door to parasites that target weakness, such as the pathogen Pythium . But there is a [...] devastating impact on plant resilience. This opens up the door for other diseases and pests to strike. Plants have a natural resistance to diseases and pests

• Why We Do, What We Do

  May 4, 2018

  Future Generations The world population will continue to grow rapidly in the coming years and will exceed the 9 billion mark by the year 2050. It is a [...] and diminishes the biodiversity. In our view, the present production systems are coming to an end. This is why we have to go back to the basic principles [...] provide all these people with healthy and safe food in the future. Natural resources are limited. The use of chemical crop protection products and artificial

• Get the growers’ guide to biological crop protection

  August 18, 2021

  does exactly what it implies. It empowers you with knowledge about the pest’s lifecycle and its many phases, as well as giving you the ability to recognize [...] recognize the pest or disease you are up against by means of detailed illustrations and close-up photographs. The knowledge gained will equip you to find [...] find the best sustainable solutions. First published 25 years ago and revised in 2003, the latest edition comprises 443 pages, 700 photographs, and dozens

• Koppert Actively Participates in the Legal Cannabis Market

  December 20, 2019

  licenses for the legal production of cannabis. This is due to the proven positive health effects resulting from the use of cannabis, as well as the liberalization [...] countries that have legalized the cultivation of cannabis. However, the challenge now is finding the best way to serve the growers. "Cultivation of this [...] between the Koppert subsidiaries in these countries. In addition to natural enemies, we are investigating in the potential of Trianum and the NatuGro product

• Amazone Plants continues the path of organic cultivation

  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 [...] become noticeable once the plants are in the hall. Fantastic results with Swirski-LD The main pests are the Western flower thrips , aphids (predominantly [...] established in 2010. During the initial few years, the anthurium company owned by Lex Scheffers and Fred van Zijl did not immediately have the wind at its back

• Spidex Vital Go: the ultimate multi-hotspot performer

  March 31, 2025

  ensuring a sustained and consistent release throughout the crop during 2 weeks. By applying the sachets at the first sign of spider mite presence or hotspot formation [...] straightforward: simply hang the sachets near the first signs of spider mites or distribute them evenly across the crop during early infestations. Spidex [...] mites continue to protect the crop for a longer period of time. Targeted application: Fewer predatory mites are lost by falling to the ground compared to loose

• Transforming crop protection: the rise of predatory mites

  September 8, 2025

  - without the downsides of chemicals. The influence of the Spanish research department in Almería and Águilas, now extends beyond Spain. What started as [...] beyond From greenhouses to open fields, the success of Swirski-Mite opened the door to other applications. The team developed protocols for controlling [...] mites now form the backbone of protocols tackling invasive pests like Thrips parvispinus and Scirtothrips in peppers. The power of mites and the role of research