Environmental sustainability

we mitigate the use of harmful chemicals and reduce pollution, thereby preserving the integrity of our ecosystems. Our efforts extend to climate change [...] sources and implementing emission reduction strategies, we contribute to global efforts to combat climate change and safeguard the health of our planet for [...] healthy horti and agro-ecosystems. Furthermore, our commitment to biodiversity extends to fostering healthy soil ecosystems, which serve as the foundation

Spider mites and other mites

as little as one to two weeks. This rapid development contributes to their ability to multiply rapidly and cause significant damage to plants if left u [...] pairs of legs. During this stage, the larvae start to feed on plant sap and undergo molting to transition to the next stage. Nymph: After the first molt, the [...] effective way to keep plant mite populations under control. Mite control videos Take a look at the video or go to our Youtube channel to see our mite control

Pepino mosaic virus

e fruits. Moreover, some tomato varieties are more susceptible to quality losses due to PepMV than others and climate also has an impact. In general, when [...] plants are sure to follow. PepMV can survive in plant debris and on contaminated surfaces for several weeks, remaining infectious and ready to infect new plants [...] plants. How to prevent Pepino mosaic virus Pepino mosaic virus is highly infectious and mechanically transmitted. Possible ways of mechanical transmission

Hop

grower with the ability to 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 [...] Although frequently referred to as hops “vine”, this plant is technically a bine. Bines have stout stems with stiff hairs to aid them in climbing. They are [...] hop is native to the temperate Northern Hemisphere where currently the most acreage of production occurs. Although these plants have a very long life cycle

Trianum-P improves open field pepper production in Portugal

consumer zero residue. Trianum has proven to be a good solution that eliminates the need to use pesticides to control diseases at the soil level in industrial [...] fungi that considerably reduce their productivity and profitability. To optimize the use of Trianum-P in industrial crops, Koppert Portugal has carried out [...] introduction of mechanical harvesting, we were forced to change our way of producing and we decided to introduce new means that help protect the roots. It

Vine mealybug

on grapevines, but also on figs and pomegranates. Control Vine Mealybug How to get rid of vine mealybug Life cycle and appearance of Vine mealybug The [...] Planococcus ficus Vine mealybug General The vine mealybug Planococcus ficus belongs to the family Pseudococcidae, and is also known by the names Mediterranean vine [...] egg sac (ovisac) containing from 300-500 eggs. The nymphs are very similar to the adult female, even if they are smaller. The prepupa and pupa stages are

An unexpected solution: the story of Fernando Rodríguez and Koppert's predatory mites

How Fernando Rodríguez’s vision on sustainable production led him to Koppert - Original Stories

Nematodes significantly reduce Tuta larvae

and sustainable products to our customers,’ Zoboli continues. ‘It is better to use them when the larvae are small in order to maximize their effect. When [...] Reduction of chemicals ‘Using biological control methods, we have been able to significantly reduce the amount of chemicals used in our greenhouses. Società [...] beneficials, we decided to use the nematode Steinernema feltiae in the spring of 2020. The results were good and there was no residue.’ Using nematodes systemically

Municipality Doetinchem: Entonem nematodes managing oak processionary caterpillar

important link Van Rijswijk is confident that the use of nematodes helps to reduce the level of infestation. ‘By using Entonem and extracting the nests as a curative [...] necessary. ‘We think it is important to maintain the biodiversity in the centre, and public opinion is quite sensitive to spraying here. We worked in consultation [...] caterpillars is much lower, which is a great benefit to biodiversity. In mid-April, we started using nematodes at locations with significant contact options

Integrated Pest Management

often referred to as IPM, is a sustainable and environmentally responsible approach to pest management. It employs a combination of strategies to prevent and [...] pests and respond accordingly. The use of insect traps can also be an effective way to control pests without resorting to chemicals. Mass trapping techniques [...] natural enemies to control pest populations. Predatory mites , parasitic wasps and beneficial nematodes are examples of beneficial organisms used for biological