• Crop Monitoring and Scouting

  or failure of a harvest. These essential techniques provide growers with insights into the health and growth of their crops, enabling them to take proactive [...] the systematic observation of crops throughout their growth cycle. This involves a close inspection of plants for signs of stress, pests, diseases. This [...] detect the presence of pests and respond accordingly. Benefits of crop monitoring and scouting One of the most critical aspects of crop scouting is pest

• Stratiolaelaps scimitus (Hypoaspis miles)

  , and adult. Stratiolaelaps scimitus is a large mite with a body length of up to 1 mm. The body is pale with a clearly visible brown dorsal shield, brown [...] soil and at the base of plant stems. The reduction of the infestation level occurs at a slow but steady rate. Feeding behaviour of Stratiolaelaps scimitus [...] Introduction rates typically range from 100-500 per m2/release. Consult a Koppert advisor or a recognized distributor of Koppert products for advice on the

• Amblydromalus limonicus

  limonicus is a species of predatory mite known for its role in biological pest control . Amblydromalus limonicus is a natural enemy of various pests like [...] recommended to suppress high densities of thrips and whitefly. Key advantages of Amblydromalus limonicus: Targets multiple life stages of thrips and whitefly [...] are employed as part of integrated pest management (IPM) strategies, offering a sustainable and environmentally friendly alternative to chemical pesticides

• Plant Health

  resilience: the role of plant compounds Defense mechanisms through complete compounds The degree of plant resilience is linked to its ability to form structurally [...] Embracing a systems approach for sustainable agriculture Recognizing the negative impacts of food production, growers are transitioning to a more holistic [...] proteins crucial for plant growth. A well-established soil food web contributes to minimal susceptibility to opportunistic pathogens. Stored energy, lipids

• Protected vegetables

  management. Instead of resorting to chemical solutions, biocontrol leverages the power of living organisms to control and mitigate pest populations. These [...] ensuring a successful harvest. Disease management involves a combination of preventive measures, cultural practices, and, when necessary, the use of fungicides [...] stay ahead of potential crop damage. Learn more Bumblebee pollination of vegetable crops Bumblebees play a crucial role in the pollination of vegetable

• Beneficial nematodes for bean seed fly control

  Meet Frank Keijzer, the owner of a 57-hectare organic arable farm and is growing a wide variety of crops, including onions, carrots, sweetcorn, pumpkins, beans [...] challenge This year, Frank encountered a significant challenge due to the cold and wet conditions at the beginning of the crop cycle. Ideal conditions for [...] discovering the first larvae of the bean seed fly, Frank decided to use Capirel . Integrated pest management, including the use of beneficial nematodes like

• Nematodes established solution for Nesidiocoris in France

  showing up in crops from February onwards, which is really early. Nesidiocoris tenuis is a bug that has been a problem in France for a good 10 years. It [...] close to Nesidiocoris . Therefore, Capsanem must be aimed at the top of the plant and run-off must be avoided. We honed our recommendations to try to affect [...] still is, using many of Koppert’s IPM solutions, including Capsanem to control the Nesidiocoris pressure. ‘We produce five hectares of tomatoes, through direct

• Trial results onion fly and bean seed fly

  Meet Frank Keijzer, the owner of a 57-hectare organic arable farm and is growing a wide variety of crops, including onions, carrots, sweetcorn, pumpkins, [...] Since 1986, many years of experience have gone into the selection, production and quality control of our beneficial nematodes. Each of the nematodes produced [...] Koppert has been selected to target specific pest insects. How does it work? After application, the nematodes set out in search of their prey. They can actively

• Manual Wireless Beehome

  exposed to damp, prolonged periods of intense sunshine, and violent jolts. Ensure that the system is not exposed to condensation and water dripping from gutters [...] timers). The components of the Wireless BeeHome system can vary according to the country of sales. For instance, there are 2 types of transmitters: 1 for EU [...] in a dry spot in the shade (as a preventative action, pay attention to potential damp problems by avoiding points in the greenhouse where drops of water

• Koppert’s microbial solutions for sustainable food production

  October 15, 2020

  wellbeing of the ecosystem as a whole. Much research still needs to be done. We at Koppert are aware of the immense potential that the invisible world of bacteria [...] risk of suffering hunger by the end of 2020.” The report says there are now calls for a “profound change of global food and agricultural systems…to increase [...] Under the cloud of a global pandemic and changing climate, crop resilience has become a vital factor in our struggle to produce food with shrinking resources