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

  January 22, 2021

  both macro- and micro-nutrients back into forms that plants can use. Healthy soil means healthy food and, in the end, healthy animals and people. Two [...] of nutrient dense food, clean air and water, more ecosystem services, and health for people and their animals. Not to mention that you have an environmental [...] systems can regenerate producer profitability and create economic incentives for producers and produce crops that are inherently resistant to possible

• Koppert Collaborates with Valto to Control Harmful Tomato Virus

  October 10, 2018

  Transmission is often through plant sap when working with tomato plants and by using infected materials like clothing and tools. ‘You can compare V10 to a flu [...] heart of the Dutch fruit and vegetable growing region and closely linked when it comes to finding natural solutions to pests and diseases. While Koppert [...] moment for V10 to arrive into the US. Twofold protection Valto’s product, V10, is composed of two mild variants of the Pepino Mosaic Virus (VX1 and VC1)

• Properly scouting for spider mite helps to avoid surprises

  July 5, 2022

  constantly alert, and proper scouting is crucial. Using sticky traps for spider mite is of little use, as the mites are not attracted to them. Even if there’s [...] on how you use Spidex. Take the following tips on board, and you can be assured of an optimal result. Advanced biocontrol of spider mite with Spidex Vital [...] Biocontrol for Spider Mites A spider mite outbreak requires rapid action, and the earlier you deal with it, the better. This requires you to be constantly

• What is Biological Control?

  September 15, 2020

  natural control is insufficient. Early biocontrol Biological control is a common practice in agriculture and, for centuries, it was the only way to control pests [...] greenhouse vegetable growers began to realize this was not the way to continue and introduced the use of natural enemies to control pests. Since greenhouse [...] Management IPM: The Path to a Successful Approach IPM: The Answer to the Challenges of the Future The How and Why of IPM Finish Clean with an IPM Based Program

• Nurturing soil and water for a sustainable tomorrow

  December 5, 2023

  However, more data is needed to showcase their effectiveness for sustainable practices to gain global traction. A shift in mindset and an effective global [...] food loss and waste: Taking action to transform food systems Big impact starts small Trianum can hold its ground Fusarium opens the door to other diseases [...] measures to safeguard these precious resources for the benefit of future generations. Soil and water constitute the medium in which plants grow and derive

• The Pest is Gone, but What Happened to the Good Guys?

  April 24, 2019

  This strategy can be used for predatory bugs and predatory mites. These types of natural enemies can survive on pollen, for example. But without their [...] were ‘hired’ to work. Standing army The rapid disappearance of useful insects is sometimes a disadvantage – especially if your intention is to build up a [...] the difference can be as much as a factor of ten! To stimulate the development of predatory bugs and mites, we feed them with prey mites or moth eggs

• Want to Tackle Diseases and Pests in Roses?

  July 14, 2020

  you need to catch early . Caterpillars In order to know the type of butterfly you are dealing with when faced with caterpillars , it is useful to set out [...] mainly works with high temperatures and humidity. Focus on plant resilience It is becoming more and more apparent that crop resilience is a crucial factor [...] outside, you can use parasitic wasps ( En-Strip , Ercal ), preferably as a preventative measure. Furthermore, NOFLY WP™ is a good option for tackling whitefly

• HyFood takes habanero to another level with biological control

  without the use of agrochemicals and has allowed them to comply with the legal framework for entry into the U.S. market, one of the most important and demanding [...] level. Looking for a reliable partner To be consistent with its philosophy, HyFood needed to minimize its agrochemical applications. To achieve this, the [...] we have acquired knowledge and skills to be able to identify pests such as whitefly , red spider mite and thrips in time and release in a timely manner

• What is Thripex Plus?

  May 30, 2018

  cucumeris is part of an integrated pest management (IPM) program that the grower or nursery used to defeat pests. One reason to use an IPM program is to reduce [...] spot for it and water it accordingly. This is how Koppert Biological Systems “Partners with Nature” to contribute to better health of people and the planet [...] panic the pouch is harmless to you, your loved ones, and your pets. The reason for the pouch is that it has been fighting off pests that want to feed off your

• Fusarium opens the door to other diseases and pests

  June 29, 2022

  susceptible to diseases and pests. Drought, stress, and insufficient nutrition can cause a plant to become weak, but aggressive fungi such as Fusarium can also [...] This opens up the door for other diseases and pests to strike. Plants have a natural resistance to diseases and pests, which is essential as there wouldn't [...] infection can sometimes create conditions for other pathogens to strike. But it also works the other way around: there are pests that make it easier for the