• Effective Biological Control: Keep a Close Eye on Everything

  April 9, 2019

  Biological control is much more effective if you have a clear picture of what is happening. You should establish whether the infestation is getting worse or [...] whether a particular insect is present, and some types of pheromone traps can play a role in pest control. The use of attractants in this application is aimed [...] systematically keeping track of how the situation is developing – is therefore crucial. In fact, this is the cornerstone of effective biological control

• A life-long commitment to help growers thrive with sustainable growing practice

  December 10, 2024

  that biological solutions work required a shift from a curative mindset to a preventive approach — aiming at a natural balance in their crops and how to [...] different crops. Our consultants have a long training period and their knowledge is continually updated.’ While Rianne is a specialist in our macro-organisms [...] up in a farming family, Rianne's father was a pioneer in using biological solutions for his crops. He also devoted half of his land to creating a tiny forest

• Towards a chemical-free future in agriculture: The vision of grower Koen

  ies to adapt my farm to a future where chemical methods will gradually disappear. I believe that the agricultural sector has a natural interest in such [...] l and organic is actually quite pleasant," he explains. He emphasizes that his approach stemmed from both practical considerations and a conscious choice [...] decided to find a balance between both approaches. This way of working allows him to gain experience in using biological crop protection . As a result, he acquires

• A legacy of sustainability: Stolk Brothers and Koppert’s shared vision

  February 17, 2025

  plants and a more sustainable growing process. The road to chemical-free horticulture Looking ahead, Pieter sees a future where horticulture is entirely [...] to partner with Koppert is the company’s reliability and dedication to growers. “Koppert is more than just a supplier; they’re a partner in our journey [...] that a chemical-free plant is actually the healthier choice. If a predatory mite leaves behind some residue, it’s proof that biological control is working—but

• Caterpillars: a growth explosion in the life of butterflies and moths

  June 30, 2023

  When a caterpillar is fully grown, it stops eating and looks for a suitable place to pupate, the process by which it uses its silk glands to make a cocoon [...] cause huge damage to crops. Of some species, a few dozen caterpillars can launch such a vicious attack on a plant within twenty-four hours that it’s no [...] cocoon out of threads. The cocoon may be in a corner where leaves overlap or in other places. The leaf rollers use a leaf to conceal themselves and pupate.

• Better insights and digital advice with Natutec Scout

  ‘The map of our greenhouses, which is programmed into the app, allows us to see where an infestation is and how it is evolving. It also allows us to see [...] level of infestation and can see at a glance whether or not the natural enemies are keeping things under control. There is intensive remote contact with the [...] work. Although, with just two whitefly per square metre or a few thrips in your plant, there is little to be concerned about – and little sense in the software

• Perfect Potted Hydrangeas for Super-Strict Customers

  December 6, 2019

  Albert Heijn. Potted hydrangea cultivation is complex. Once the cutting material has arrived from Portugal, there is a propagation period. Then, when the shoots [...] hopeful that the government will take a leading role in this; a valuation based on environmental impact would to me be a better place to start." New issues [...] y, the topped plants have to spend at least 1000 hours in a cold store. After that, there is the finishing process before delivery to customers. "IKEA

• Hop

  as hops “vine”, this plant is technically a bine. Bines have stout stems with stiff hairs to aid them in climbing. They are a vigorous grower with the ability [...] About The hop is a small genus of flowering plants in the family Cannabaceae. Hops are the female flowers (seed cones, strobiles) of the plant and are [...] extend up to 20 inches a week, and even 50 ft tall in one season. They are typically trained on strings up to 25 ft tall. The hop is native to the temperate

• Feltiella acarisuga

  of the spider mite population. Where there are large, localised concentrations of spider mite, Feltiella acarisuga is a good control agent. The adults [...] grown larva is about 2 mm long. At the end of the last larval stage, the larva spins a white cocoon near a leaf vein and pupates within it. By closely monitoring [...] spider mite . Feltiella acarisuga is a key component in integrated pest management (IPM) strategies, offering growers a sustainable solution for spider mite

• Lesser house fly

  decaying matter. They can tolerate a wide range of moisture levels and are adapted to stay near the surface of near-liquid waste. Depending on temperatures [...] cases, large fly populations can even represent a public health concern for the communities surrounding a farm. Damage symptoms While the lesser house fly [...] are considered a serious pest because: The males form swarms above the ground at head height inside barns and hen houses, making them a particularly annoying