• Whitefly – small pest, big problem

  February 2, 2023

  damage in vegetable, fruit, and ornamental crops. To minimize the impact, it’s important to be able to recognize damage as quickly as possible. The larvae [...] whitefly has been considered a major problem in several world regions. Worse still, you only need a few whiteflies to cause damage to your vegetable, fruit, [...] whitefly need protein to grow, which they obtain by extracting sap from plants. The sap contains a variety of sugars; the excess is secreted as honeydew

• Embracing sustainability brings value

  July 17, 2024

  asked which one is closest to his heart, Maes responded, ‘Biodiversity is a fundamental aspect of sustainability, but it’s becoming a buzzword these days [...] been on a sustainability journey for more than 55 years already,’ Maes points out. ‘But it’s not only our products that need to be sustainable; it’s our [...] producing crops; it's about fostering a relationship with nature to ensure a healthier, safer, and more productive future. This sentiment echoes through the words

• Ask your crop advisor about Acadian

  your crop advisor if Acadian is right for you. Millions of crops face stunted growth every year. Acadian can help. This biostimulant can be applied throughout [...] season and is convenient for fighting bad weather flare-ups like drought and salinity. Find Your Distributor The Acadian advantage Easy to use with a complex [...] greater water and nutrient uptake Contains natural chelators (which bind to micronutrients), enhancing the bioavailability and transport of nutrients

• Amazone Plants continues the path of organic cultivation

  describes biological plant protection as a godsend. ‘It is going very well indeed. It would be unthinkable if we still had to keep using chemical products. After [...] netting at a good rate over a longer period. This means that there is always a strong population in the greenhouse crop and control of the thrips is maintained [...] wind at its back but the business started to take off in 2015. In 2019, the tomato nursery also owned by Van Zijl was converted, before being added to the

• Protect Crops Against Redheaded Flea Beetle

  January 16, 2025

  end crops. Beetles come in waves so as soon as just a few adults show up you know you’re going to get a lot more—and soon. Adult beetles have stronger resistance [...] from Koppert are proven to be an effective one-two punch to break the life cycle before an infestation can occur. Capsanem is a nematode that attacks promptly [...] BioSolution. This is a service Koppert offers free of charge to regular customers, so please don’t hesitate to ask! Download the PDF Click Here to find your nearest

• Lift Off for Koppert Innovation

  January 14, 2020

  vehicles – a method that is labor-intensive and prone to human error. The vulnerable biological solutions are sensitive to handling and need to be dispersed [...] Koppert’s latest innovation – a multi-carrier release system attached to the underside of the drone - now makes it possible to disperse beneficial organisms [...] Aerial Vehicle Intelligence”, to be our chosen company to supply the most capable and highly skilled drone pilots. UAV-IQ is an agricultural technology

• Pepper

  harvest from 2-3 months in the field to 8-9 months in a greenhouse environment. Recommended for you Trianum can hold its ground Whitefly – small pest, big [...] bell pepper and hot peppers in jalapeno and habanero. The pepper plant is native to tropical America. Pepper plants are perennials, but are typically grown [...] The pepper plant (genus Capsicum ) belongs to the nightshade family Solanaceae. This plant genus includes all varieties of peppers, including the mild

• Artificially lit crops pollination advice

  bees to fly only when there is sufficient daylight (e.g., between 10:00 a.m. and 3:00 p.m.). If the energy screen remains closed for a full day, it's better [...] can be used to ensure good pollination conditions. As bumblebee may face orientation problems when insufficient daylight occurs (particularly 4 to 10 weeks [...] growers can enable bumblebees to fly during periods of adequate daylight. On average, bumblebees are allowed to fly between 10:00 a.m. and 2:00 p.m. (4 weeks

• Cryptolaemus montrouzieri

  beetle Cryptolaemus montrouzieri is a species of beetle belonging to the family Coccinellidae. The beneficial insect is a small but highly effective predator [...] montrouzieri prefers mealybugs, this species is known to be a polyphagous predator. Sometimes other insects related to mealybugs are eaten, such as soft scales [...] larvae resort to cannibalism under these conditions. At a temperature of 21°C, during the whole period of its development to adult beetle, a larva eats more

• Natutec Drone Release System

  Release System to quickly release natural enemies over large areas. Mode of action The Natutec Drone Release System contains a reservoir which can be filled with [...] pattern the drone starts its flight to apply natural enemies fully autonomously, with a performance of 8 hectares per hour (measured in strawberries). Volume [...] height, product and circumstances. Application To be operated by trained drone pilots. Recommended for you Enhancing the efficiency of biocontrol applications