• Top Reasons to Use Biological Control in Berries

  August 18, 2021

  For a Cleaner, Safer Berry Food Safety Fewer pesticide applications delivers a cleaner, safer berry to the final consumer. Worker Safety 100% safe for [...] Cost The cost of biological control per season is comparable to and often lower than chemical control. Eco-friendly Companies can capitalize on marketing an [...] quickly and effectively even in areas that chemicals are unable to reach. Resistance Management Biological control helps to avoid the risk of resistance

• NatuGro in strawberry

  by up to 10 percent. With a proprietary combination of micro-organisms, bio-stimulants and tailored advice more than 85% of growers who have tried the [...] guarantee. If a grower doesn’t make at least two dollars for every dollar spent on NatuGro, he will not be charged.“ The NatuGro system consists of the following [...] 50 years experience and a lot of R&D efforts The ongoing attempt to discover and utilize natural principles forms the backbone of Koppert’s activities. Koppert

• Pollination checklist outdoor

  during the flowering period. For instance, position the hive on a crate or on a stack of stones. Flowering weeds may be visited by bumblebees in addition [...] released into the same crops. Position a bumblebee hive at least 100 metres away from a honeybee hive, out of the sight of the honeybees. This is necessary because [...] insects and may also have long-term effects. Discuss the matter with your advisor. Consult the list of side effects, on paper or via the Internet . This list

• Grey mould

  part of the foot rot complex, which causes rotting of the foot and may cause death of the plants. In cucumber and tomato the fungus causes lesions on pruning [...] not grow into larger grey-brown lesions. The symptoms on fruits, flowers and on various parts of potted plants often only become visible during and after [...] cells and then uses the content of the plant cells as nutrients. On the infected area, new spores are formed within a few days. Under circumstances un

• Biosolutions for Cannabis

  right at home under the glow of HPS lights, works with a partner in the Midwest. It’s the best type of visit—no pests, lots of beneficials, and beautiful [...] To solve a problem, the Koppert Consultant arrives on-site for a no cost up-close look. Subtle nuances can be lost via email or phone, and a face-to-face [...] experts increase the chances of passing with a sustainable approach. Quality assurance checks verify the caliber of product. If a problem appears after shipping

• Beneficial nematodes for bean seed fly control

  Meet Frank Keijzer, the owner of a 57-hectare organic arable farm and is growing a wide variety of crops, including onions, carrots, sweetcorn, pumpkins, beans [...] nematodes Frank highlights the benefits of using beneficial nematodes for pest control, emphasizing that it's a cost-effective solution that prevents the need [...] frustration of replanting. He also stresses the importance of proper mixing and application, as Capirel contains living organisms and should be applied on moist

• Wireless Beehome

  This has a negative effect on pollination . Mode of action Each Wireless Beehome receiver can open or close the hive entrance of a Natupol hive on set times [...] controlled by a signal from the climate computer or a timer connected to the central transmitter. Presentation The Wireless Beehome system consists of a receiver [...] receivers in the greenhouse and a distance of around 100/150 meters depending placement and greenhouse construction. The moment of opening and closing the hive

• Nematodes significantly reduce Tuta larvae

  maximize their effect. When the moment comes, we apply them 3 times at a 5-day interval. We spray them on the tomato canopy at a dosage of 3 billion per [...] Steinernema feltiae and after the first cycle of three nematode treatments, we saw a reduction of Tuta in the crop of more than 80%. The large infestation which [...] ‘Today, this allows us to offer a consistent quality that is safe and sustainable all year round on our 14 hectares of high-tech greenhouses and other

• RedStar places trust in Natutec Scout

  traps and immediately see how the level of infestation is developing.’ A lot of time saved This trend in level of infestation pressure is now visible in [...] ’ Lower chance of errors Lastly, the ease of use has been improved. Jan says the following on that: ‘I load the app, the map appears on the screen, and [...] amounts to a 28-hectare area. Jan has used the Natutec Scout app since its market launch. Last year, Koppert asked him to test a number of improvements

• World Soil Day – Soils, where food begins

  December 5, 2022

  Agriculture Organization of the United Nations holds a ‘World Soil Day’ during which it aims to raise awareness of the importance of maintaining healthy ecosystems [...] not impact on soil life. In this we are a partner of the UN’s Sustainable Development Goals. Did you know that? 95% of our food comes from soils. 18 naturally [...] improve soil health. Held on 5 December, this year’s theme is: ‘Soils: Where Food Begins’. Throughout the world, soil nutrient loss is a major degradation process