• Sustainable Cultivation Goes Much Further than Pests and Natural Enemies

  August 18, 2021

  The Role of Technology in Biological Control The role of technology in biological control is set to grow even further; that's the prediction of Peter Maes [...] institutes.’ Nevertheless, the technology used in the research is becoming ever cheaper. ‘Take the genome, for example. Around ten to fifteen years ago, performing [...] days, it is more affordable. If you have the scope to invest in the latest technologies, you can take care of much more yourself than you used to be able

• Aphilin

  emerges through a hole at the rear of the mummy. The first mummies are noticed in the crop around 2 weeks after the first introduction. Host feeding also [...] also has an effect on the peach potato aphid ( Myzus persicae ) and other aphid species. Mode of action Adult parasitic wasps emerge from the mummies and [...] their eggs in aphids . The next generation of parasitic wasps develops inside the aphid, which converts into a leathery mummy. The adult parasitic wasp emerges

• Casea

  inside the host. This kills the pest within a few hours to days after infection. Visual effect Infected pest insects in the root zone turn yellow to brown [...] 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 [...] rule for tank mixing, always add the nematodes to a fully filled tank containing the compatible product The product is safe for most beneficial insects

• Swirski Ulti-Mite

  in the crop, not exposed to direct sunlight Sachets already have an exit hole Hold sachets by the cardboard strip at the top, to avoid damaging the predatory [...] multiply in the sachet and disperse into the crop over a period of several weeks. Predatory mites use their piercing mouthparts to extract the contents of [...] after 4 weeks if the pest is not controlled. Consult a Koppert advisor or a recognized distributor of Koppert products for advice on the best strategy for

• Great Results in Combating Grubs in Blueberries

  March 19, 2019

  feed on the larvae of this pest. We didn’t want to disturb the cooperation that nature offers us. Fortunately, our climate is not conducive to the development [...] n occurs from the middle to the end of July, but every year you have to carefully observe the moment of flight of adult beetles.’ In the first year of [...] e from the nature that surrounds it, says Jerzy Wilczewski: ‘This is why we wanted our crop protection to be biological, to avoid affecting the surrounding

• New Approach Significantly Reduces Aphids in Soft Fruits

  March 21, 2019

  proved to be a good decision. ‘In the spring, I can use artificial lighting to better tailor the climate to the needs of the crop. And in both the spring [...] with, but the aphids continued to spread. The gall midge needed just a little too much time to build up its population in order to keep the entire greenhouse [...] used for raspberries is never empty and I can ensure that the biological balance is carried on to a new crop cycle. This is an advantage, although pests

• World Soil Day

  December 3, 2020

  know what knowledge needs to be applied to protect the soil. “Today’s youth is educated about sustainable solutions next to the conventional practices. That [...] degradation is crucial to our well-being. Fertile soils are invaluable for our future and health. Adding organic matter to the soil nourishes the beneficial [...] mindset and an effective global governance approach is needed to support the adoption of sustainable land use and soil management practices.” The UN’s Sustainable

• Entonem

  inside the host. This kills the pest within a few hours to days after infection. Visual effect Infected pest insects in the root zone turn yellow to brown [...] 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 [...] rule for tank mixing, always add the nematodes to a fully filled tank containing the compatible product The product is safe for most beneficial insects

• Flies

  directly and indirectly. The type of damage depends on the species of the flies. Direct damage is the immediate result of larvae feeding on root hairs and tender [...] recently invaded Europe and the Americas where it is causing serious damage to many soft fruit crops. Fly damage Flies can cause damage to crops both directly [...] Their larvae live in the ground and prefer moist substrates that is rich in organic matter. Although they cause little direct damage to plants, they are often

• 100% Sustainable Agriculture

  that is the guiding principle in everything we do! Pioneering is not new to Koppert. In fact, it’s in our DNA. Fifty years ago our founder was the first [...] health and resilience is unique; it offers an integrated approach to today’s progressive farmers. With the combination of the right macro- and microbiological [...] generation is introducing this valuable legacy of knowledge and experience to the field of Agriculture. Working together with farmers We look at the problems