• Koppert introduces nematode solutions for agricultural pests

  November 21, 2022

  hunt for harmful pests are now available for outdoor crops. Leading biocontrol producer Koppert introduces these nematode solutions specifically for agricultural [...] the growing resistance to pesticides means that growers are looking for alternative solutions for controlling pests in their crops. In response to the growing [...] crops, such as lettuce and baby leaves. Suitable for conventional and organic growers The good news for growers is that they can apply these two biocontrol

• Nematodes established solution for Nesidiocoris in France

  early. Nesidiocoris tenuis is a bug that has been a problem in France for a good 10 years. It causes significant damage, particularly to tomatoes, and [...] macroorganism, there's no waiting period. These are major assets on our farm, which has been practising IPM for as long as it has existed in France. We saw [...] and hydroponic cultivation, in Châteaurenard near Marseille, and have done for four generations. We have to control Nesidiocoris because it is very strong

• Sized for Success: Introducing the 125k Entomite-M for Cost-Efficient IPM!

  November 30, 2023

  opportunities for labor savings vs applying to individual containers by hand. Entomite-M is a key component in IPM programs around the world for Fungus Gnat [...] control, as well as for Western Flower Thrips ( Frankliniella occidentalis ). While nematodes like Entonem ( Steinernema feltiae ) are the undisputed heavyweight [...] weekly basis for best results. This is where Entomite-M really shines. Growers typically rely on "Strats" to thrive in potting media for weeks and even

• Perfect Potted Hydrangeas for Super-Strict Customers

  December 6, 2019

  and more stringent requirements are making crop protection across all crops that bit more complicated. Potted hydrangeas are no exception, and here too, biology [...] hydrangeas looking so good." The Netherlands-based plant nursery grows tomatoes and peppers and produces potted hydrangeas , mostly for retailers including [...] troublesome pests in Van Geest’s potted hydrangeas are thrips , aphids , and spider mites . Thrips are tackled once at the start of cultivation using a

• Webinar Fit Roots for Plant Health

  March 2, 2020

  on water and energy balance. You can register for this webinar until March 12. Click here to register for the webinar. We published a whitepaper about this [...] Tuesday March 17, 2020 Where: Online Duration: 60 minutes Subject: Fit roots for Plant Health Time: 9am or 3pm (CET) Cost: Free What will you learn during [...] importance of soil conditions (temperature, moisture content, O 2 , EC, pH) for the water and nutrient balance of plants Insight into the mechanisms of plant

• A life-long passion for predatory mites

  November 26, 2024

  difference for these growers as it ensures the predatory mites are able to walk straight into the crop where they are most needed, unharmed and vital, for a prolonged [...] ecosystem for them, with additional prey mites to feed them, thus maximizing the reproduction of the mites. We are now looking at adapting the sachet for different [...] potential for our predatory mites in agriculture. Working on large-scale farms means that we are continuously working with new technologies for the safe

• A life-long passion for predatory mites

  September 30, 2024

  difference for these growers as it ensures the predatory mites are able to walk straight into the crop where they are most needed, unharmed and vital, for a prolonged [...] ecosystem for them, with additional prey mites to feed them, thus maximizing the reproduction of the mites. We are now looking at adapting the sachet for different [...] potential for our predatory mites in agriculture. Working on large-scale farms means that we are continuously working with new technologies for the safe

• International series ‘Plants for Life, Plants to Survive’

  January 22, 2021

  economic incentives for producers and produce crops that are inherently resistant to possible infections, eliminating the need for pesticides. They produce [...] greater than that above ground. Together with climate, these organisms are responsible for the decay of organic matter and the cycling of both macro- and mi [...] advocate for practices that promote soil health. She has been focused on the connection between healthy soils, healthy food and healthy people for the last

• Beneficial nematodes for bean seed fly control

  of using beneficial nematodes for pest control, emphasizing that it's a cost-effective solution that prevents the need for costly reseeding and saves growers [...] While plant parasitic nematodes are a common soil pest that affect plants, entomopathogenic nematodes play an important role in the biological control [...] cold and wet conditions at the beginning of the crop cycle. Ideal conditions for bean seed seed fly. The bean seed fly ( Delia platura ) is a common pest that

• Koppert’s microbial solutions for sustainable food production

  October 15, 2020

  "Microbes are essential for the overall functioning and wellbeing of the ecosystem as a whole. Much research still needs to be done. We at Koppert are aware [...] finite resources? In the search for answers, Koppert Biological Systems, a world leader when it comes to innovative solutions for agriculture and horticulture [...] which we are facing in agriculture and horticulture these days." "There would be no life on earth without bacteria, fungi and viruses – they are vital to