• Sustainable Development Goals

  order to get closer to realizing our mission and vision and contribute to the Global Goals, we need to work together. That is why we are open to building [...] and the economy. How do we contribute to SDGs? Our day to day activities align with several of the SDGs, particularly those related to sustainable agriculture [...] role we play in contributing to the UN’s Sustainable Development Goals Through our commitment to sustainability, we strive to make a positive impact on the

• Spidex: dos and don’ts in a nutshell

  November 29, 2021

  possible, make sure to store it in a cool and dark place. Do not store the product for longer than three days! Do you know how to use Spidex in your crop [...] powerful natural enemy of the spider mite. At least, it can be. The result that you get largely depends on how you use Spidex . Take the following tips on [...] scouting is the most important aspect, and will help you to keep up and ensure that you use Spidex at just the right time. You should ideally use Spidex on

• Predatory mites

  swift response is required due to a pest invading your crop, enabling you to introduce a substantial number of predatory mites at once. Examples of predatory [...] target pest is crucial. Scouting is essential to know where the pest is, how severe the infestation is and to identify the pest. Select the right predatory [...] of your crop consultant for the frequency of releases. Video: How to use predatory mites How many predatory mites do I need? The dosage and frequency of

• Keep a Close Eye on Thrips

  May 21, 2020

  you also need to be alert to deformities, damaged spots, silvery spots, and excrement in the crop. Time to sound the alarm? Or not... How many adult thrips [...] some time already. At high temperatures, a week and a half passes between the hatching of an egg and the adult insect flying around. At low temperatures [...] in the right places It's therefore important to spot the thrips infestation as early as possible, and to detect the larvae too. After all, the sooner you

• Sciarid flies

  minute (0.1 to 0.25 mm) and yellowish white in colour. They are laid on the ground surface close to plant roots. The larvae can grow to 5 to 12 mm in length [...] constitute the family of Sciaridae. The species that cause most damage to crops belong to the genera Bradysia and Lycoriella . Lycoriella species are mainly [...] in greenhouses throughout the world. Although they generally do little harm to healthy plants, sciarid flies are particularly problematic in cuttings and

• Aphidoletes aphidimyza

  significantly at higher temperatures. As gall-midges are active at night, it is crucial to keep the night temperature above 12°C/61°F, to ensure optimal [...] following pests: Aphids Aphidoletes aphidimyza is available at Koppert as Aphidend . How to use Aphidoletes aphidimyza The predatory gall midge Aphidoletes [...] the aphids, and the aphid species. The time required to consume an aphid can vary from a few minutes to several hours, depending on the age and nutritional

• Amblydromalus limonicus

  alternative to chemical pesticides. Amblydromalus limonicus is valued for its effectiveness at relatively low temperatures and is especially recommended to suppress [...] rates. Under fluctuating conditions, such as 16 hours at 16 °C and 8 hours at 10 °C, it continues to suppress pest populations effectively. This makes A [...] slightly larger. The larvae of Amblydromalus limonicus have to feed. If they do not have access to food, they develop very slowly and the mortality is high

• Rhizoctonia solani

  taproot is reduced to a thread. Reddish-brown lesions occur on the root just below the soil surface. A white collar of fungal mycelium occurs at the base of the [...] fusion site die. To complicate matters further, subgroups can be distinguished within AG’s. The different AG’s are more or less specific to the pathogenicity [...] isolates are pathogenic, many isolates are purely saprophytic soil inhabitants. How to prevent Thanatephorus cucumeris Sterilize the soil or substrate (chemical

• Environmental sustainability

  Climate change mitigation At the core of our sustainability initiative lies a commitment to environmental stewardship. Recognizing the interconnectedness [...] 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

• Beetles

  Life cycle of beetles Beetle control videos Take a look at the video or go to our Youtube channel to see our beetle control products in action. More beetle [...] feeding on leaves, roots, or fruits, leading to reduced growth and yield loss. Effective beetle control is essential to maintain healthy and productive crops [...] ladybirds contribute to the control of aphids . Beetles undergo a complete metamorphosis, that is, the larvae do not resemble the adult at all, and must pass