Aphidend

should be repeated at weekly intervals until control is achieved. Consult a Koppert advisor or a recognized distributor of Koppert products for advice [...] should always be adjusted to the particular situation. Start introduction as soon as the first aphids are detected in the crop. Introduction rates typically [...] effectivity decreases significantly at higher temperatures. As gall-midges are active at night, it is crucial to keep the night temperature above 12°C/61°F,

Less use of chemical pesticides due to Natutec Scout

Scout at Schreurs, explains: “Scouting is very important within this cultivation. This is why we not only conduct a weekly count of all sticky traps but [...] the necessity for chemical pesticides,'' as aptly summarized by Henri Volgering. Data-driven IPM Natutec Scout is a scouting tool for crops designed for accurate [...] has been utilizing the crop scout app for a considerable time now, yielding positive outcomes. ''Scouting is more efficient, simple and clearer compared

Beneficial nematodes for bean seed fly control

control of many pests. Meet Frank Keijzer, the owner of a 57-hectare organic arable farm and is growing a wide variety of crops, including onions, carrots, sweetcorn [...] fly. The bean seed fly ( Delia platura ) is a common pest that can cause significant damage to crops such as onion, radish, and cabbage. Bean seed fly [...] like Capirel, is key to controlling bean seed fly infestations and minimizing crop damage. The beneficial nematodes proved to be effective, as the larvae

Atheta

have a very short life expectancy and therefore need to be introduced to the crop as soon as possible after receipt. Failure to do so can have a negative [...] Atheta? Atheta is most effective when introduced preventatively, prior to the establishment of pest populations. How does Atheta work? Atheta is a soil-dwelling [...] with an aggresive appetite that is attracted to the decomposing of biological matter where their prey is typically found. As they can travel readily within

Beneficial nematodes

less than a millimeter, play a crucial role in the biological control of agricultural pests. Despite their tiny size, these nematodes have had a significant [...] nematodes, often referred to as entomopathogenic nematodes or beneficial nematodes, are a group of parasitic nematodes that have a unique relationship with [...] control, often referred to as entomopathogenic nematodes or beneficial nematodes, are microscopic roundworms that serve as natural agents for biological

Sustainable Development Goals

the world a blueprint towards achieving a better and more sustainable future for all. At Koppert, we believe that sustainable development is essential [...] Global Goals, we need to work together. That is why we are open to building relationships, externally as well as internally. Fostering partnerships with academia [...] essential for the future of our planet. As a leading provider of biological solutions for agriculture and horticulture, we recognize the important role we play

Miglyphus

using the dead larvae as food. Adult females also kill young leaf miner larvae by using them as a food source. This is known as host feeding. Visual effect [...] should always be adjusted to the particular situation. Start introduction as soon as the first mines are visible in the crop. Introduction rates typically [...] at weekly intervals or until control is achieved. At low temperatures ( Environmental conditions Diglyphus isaea is most effective at temperatures between

Bugs

holes. The most obvious damage is the deformation of growing points. They also cause tissue damage and deformed growth as a result of toxic substances that [...] Hemiptera Bugs What are bugs? Heteropteran bugs form a group in the order Hemiptera , a highly diverse group of insects, containing both harmful and beneficial [...] their body when at rest. The wings overlap each other exposing the scutellum, a prominent triangular region of the thorax between the wing bases. This dis

Hop

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 a vigorous grower [...] 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

Steinernema feltiae

kill the host within a few days. They are often applied to the soil as a biological control method to target pest larvae, offering a natural and environmentally [...] Koppert representative for specific advice Spray the solution as soon as it is prepared and within a short timeframe. Do not store mixed suspensions Best conditions [...] s can be applied using an airblast sprayer, a vehicle-mounted spray unit, a backpack sprayer or through a sprinkler system To avoid blockage, all filters