• Predatory insects

  January 1, 1970

  reduces the environmental impact associated with the use of synthetic chemicals, safeguarding the overall ecosystem. Reduced need for chemicals The use of [...] control agents. Female gall midges lay their eggs on plant leaves, and when the larvae hatch, they feed on aphids. Gall midges are considered beneficial insects [...] populations, gall midges contribute to the overall health of plants and help maintain a balanced ecosystem without the need for chemical pesticides. Koppert offers

• Sustainable Cultivation Goes Much Further than Pests and Natural Enemies

  August 18, 2021

  already restraints on its use due partly to the CO2 emissions of this industry as well as the climate policies in place in many parts of the world,’ says Peter [...] presenting his view on the future at the headquarters of Koppert Biological Systems in Berkel en Rodenrijs, the Netherlands. The interactions between [...] much further for us, too. We have already made good progress with the use of microorganisms, both in the soil and above ground. Look at the success of a

• Pollination

  January 1, 1970

  improve the quality and shelf-life of these products. Pollination is the transfer of pollen from the anthers of the flower to the stigma of the flower. [...] from the anther of one flower to the stigma of another flower on the same plant or on another plant. Many flowers require insects such as bumblebees or flies [...] If the pollen is transferred from anther to stigma on the same flower it is called self-pollination. Cross pollination, is the transfer of pollen from

• Scia-Rid

  January 1, 1970

  Nematodes Preparation Remove the sachets from the box and keep them at room temperature for 30 minutes Empty the contents of the sachets into a bucket containing [...] 15-20°C/59-68°F) Stir well and leave the contents to soak for five minutes Stir again and pour the contents of the bucket into the half-filled spray tank (except [...] ). Mode of action The nematodes enter the pest and release symbiotic bacteria into the pest's body cavity. These bacteria convert the host tissue into a

• Ten facts about Fusarium

  December 9, 2021

  in wilting and rotting areas that you can see at the base of the plant, the stem, or on the fruit. The most common type, Fusarium oxysporum , comprises [...] fungus that manifests in many different ways. The symptoms of the disease caused by this fungus, which causes the disease Fusarium wilt , vary widely and are [...] inside the plant vessels resulting in the wilting that is characteristic of this infection. This fungus is incredibly hardy and can survive in the soil,

• Ten Facts About Thrips

  August 18, 2021

  help you determine the identity of the intruders. 4. Thrips sucks plant juices from the upper leaf and/or flower cells, resulting in the characteristic s [...] weapon in its arsenal: the pupae are often in the soil. This stage can be tackled with parasitic nematodes. 9. The thrips don't like the cold and will rest [...] When laying eggs, the female damages the plant. Such damage can lead to a deformation. 7. Action is needed: if measures are not taken, the thrips population

• An impressive range of predatory mite solutions thanks to continuous research and innovations

  September 3, 2024

  is to work towards the better health of people and the planet; to help growers and optimize cultivation and reduce the impact on the environment. This is [...] effective and labor-saving. ‘The feeder mites in the sachets ensure the predatory mites have a snack on their way to their destination. The number of predatory [...] ‘Our drive is still the same as when my grandfather and father founded this company with the introduction of the first predatory mite for biological control’

• Release Spical predatory mites as soon as possible!

  February 2, 2023

  we keep the temperature as low as possible to ensure the predatory mites are ‘at rest’, consume little energy, and have a comfortable journey. On arrival [...] If you can’t release the predatory mites in your crop immediately, you can store them for one or two days at most. You must store the packaging horizontally [...] active. Be quick It’s important to release them into the crop as soon as possible. After all, the predatory mites have to spend their short lives eating

• A legacy of sustainability: Stolk Brothers and Koppert’s shared vision

  March 17, 2025

  structured, but the essence of the company—the accessibility, the shared commitment to sustainable growing—remains.” Predatory mites: the backbone of a [...] specialty: anthuriums. For Pieter Stolk, the transition to biological crop protection was both a necessity and a calling. “In the early 90s, my father and [...] matters too.” A future built on collaboration One of the key reasons Stolk Brothers continues to partner with Koppert is the company’s reliability and dedication

• Sportnem-T

  January 1, 1970

  Nematodes Preparation Remove the sachets from the box and keep them at room temperature for 30 minutes Empty the contents of the sachets into a bucket containing [...] 15-20°C/59-68°F) Stir well and leave the contents to soak for five minutes Stir again and pour the contents of the bucket into the half-filled spray tank (except [...] effects on biological solutions As a general rule for tank mixing, always add the nematodes to a fully filled tank containing the compatible product The product