• International Day of Plant Health: Protecting plant health with sustainable solutions

  May 12, 2023

  economic losses for farmers and communities. In fact, up to 40 percent of global food crops are lost each year due to plant pests and diseases. As a leading provider [...] call on everyone to join us in our mission to promote plant health and create a healthier, more sustainable future for all. We invite you to learn more about [...] the materials we use for clothing and shelter. However, plant pests and diseases pose a significant threat to plant health, leading to reduced crop yields

• Parasitic wasps

  chemicals decreases. This, in turn, creates a more balanced ecosystem in the crop, which can enhance overall crop health and resilience. A diverse ecosystem often [...] control pests in agriculture. This process involves the parasitic wasp laying its eggs inside or on a host pest. Here's how it works: Egg laying: A female parasitic [...] host pest is typically killed in the process. Host feeding In addition to parasitization, some parasitic wasps also engage in host feeding. This behavior

• Flowering and Pollination – One of the Most Critical Blueberry Growth Stages

  May 30, 2022

  set fruit in a 2-3-week window, during which the plant experiences a tremendous hormonal shift to support this reproductive phase. In addition to the standard [...] extracts, in a plant-based form for rapid assimilation, and Veni Calcium is easily absorbed by the plant due to its unique composition - using a foliar [...] needs to support this hormonal shift, the plant will start to suffer and become stressed, making it an attractive food source for insects and diseases. Third

• Target pests of beneficial nematodes in Top Fruits

  Beneficial nematodes in Top Fruits Top Fruits Crop Apples / Pears When to apply Where to apply Targeted pest instar(s) Cydia pomonella Autumn/Spring [...] Dose 1,5 billion/ha Beneficial nematodes A biological & effective solution to help control hazardous pests in agricultural crops While plant parasitic [...] nematodes play an important role in the biological control of many pests. Even more for pests that are difficult to control and where chemicals fail or

• Once Again Koppert and CABI Collaborate

  October 8, 2018

  Know-How and Knowledge Sharing is Just One Pillar of Koppert's Mission for a Sustainable Future. Following the success of an earlier collaboration in Kenya [...] Kenya in March this year in which CABI ( Centre for Agriculture and Biosciences International ) and the Koppert Foundation stepped up their efforts to combat [...] valuable to both organizations as it would promote vital food security in parts of the world where it was needed most. ‘CABI has a strong presence in Africa

• 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 [...] representative/distributor for more information Spray in the evening (or morning in some cases) allowing nematodes to work for several hours within the optimal [...] killing them, providing a natural and environmentally friendly method of pest management in agriculture and horticulture. How to apply Steinernema feltiae

• Orius insidiosus

  rock wool slabs, leaves and/or in application boxes ( Dibox ) Apply in groups of at least 50 insects in order to establish a population and encourage mating [...] Orius insidiosus Orius insidiosus is a generalist predator but has a preference for thrips . In addition, it feeds on a variety of small arthropods such as [...] insidiosus is used for the control of the following pests: Thrips How to use Orius insidiosus The predatory bug Orius insidiosus is available in bottles ( Thripor-I

• Target pests of beneficial nematodes in Soft Fruits

  nematodes in Soft Fruits Soft Fruits & Grapevine Crop Blueberries, Strawberries, Raspberries, Grapevine Cranberry When to apply Where to apply Targeted [...] nematodes play an important role in the biological control of many pests. Even more for pests that are difficult to control and where chemicals fail or [...] not available anymore. Beneficial nematodes can be used to tackle a broad spectrum of pests in top and stone fruits, like apples and peaches, potatoes

• Beneficial microorganisms

  positive effects to their environment, including various biological systems and organisms. These microorganisms play a crucial role in biological pest control [...] harnessed for pest control through applications like biopesticides, where they are introduced to target pests, providing an eco-friendly alternative to chemical [...] damage. This can lead to the insect's death. Spore production: As the insect succumbs to the fungal infection, the fungus continues to grow. Eventually, it

• Steinernema carpocapsae

  applied using a watering can, an airblast sprayer, through a sprinkler system, with a backpack sprayer, or a vehicle-mounted spray unit To avoid blockage [...] representative/distributor for more information Spray in the evening (or morning in some cases) allowing nematodes to work for several hours within the optimal [...] applied to the soil or sprayed onto plant foliage as a biological control method, offering a natural and environmentally friendly approach to pest management