• Effective Biological Control: Keep a Close Eye on Everything

  April 9, 2019

  to focus on the top or on the older leaves or flowers. In some cases, it is useful to concentrate on the top of the leaves, and in others the bottom. Good [...] Biological control is much more effective if you have a clear picture of what is happening. You should establish whether the infestation is getting worse or [...] whether the beneficials feel at home and are reproducing or not. Monitoring – systematically keeping track of how the situation is developing – is therefore

• Biodiversity: Research into our positive impact on nature

  May 23, 2022

  where at one hand the transition to sustainable agriculture is being embraced by policy, on the other hand legislation is restraining the transition towards [...] IPM: The Answer to the Challenges of the Future Sustainable Cultivation Goes Much Further than Pests and Natural Enemies IPM: The Path to a Successful [...] essential that biodiversity is something we treasure and promote. ‘Biodiversity is declining worldwide due to the loss of habitats, the use of pesticides in

• Rhyzobug FAQ

  Apply in the evening. What is the best application time related to the pest level? As soon as the pest is detected. How do I apply the Rhyzobius lophanthae [...] positive. Who can apply the product into the crop and is it safe to use? Everyone is able to apply Rhyzobug. It is safe for the user and no permits are [...] lophanthae into the field? Open the cap of the tube and tap the ladybird adults on the plants. On which crops can Rhyzobug be used? Rhyzobug can be used in both

• Koppert Biological Systems present at GreenTech 2018

  May 15, 2018

  at the RAI Amsterdam, Netherlands. You can Register here for your free visit or click on the registration button below. GreenTech GreenTech is the place [...] in the horticulture industry. It will provide you with concrete answers to essential questions when it comes to technology and innovation for the production [...] Knowledge and innovation in the field of organic agriculture will be in the spotlight for three days. GreenTech Summit The GreenTech Summit will be held

• Effective Control of Spider Mite and Thrips

  July 6, 2020

  particular danger if this predatory mite is on the prowl. The predatory mite is a tough one and won’t be fazed if the spider mite makes itself scarce: it can [...] outdoor crops only the curative treatment with Spidex is used, leaving Phytoseiulus to do the job on its own. Except when your climate is warm and dry, then [...] mite assassin and is mainly used curatively. Spical-Plus contains the predatory mite Neoseiulus californicus . The younger stages of the spider mite are

• Increase in Thrips Infestation Demands More R&D

  December 4, 2019

  worryingly, the number of species of thrips around the globe is on the increase, and they are spreading more easily. More worryingly though is the fact that [...] more quickly than in the past. Koppert is also looking at the role that propagators play. "It’s an issue that runs right through the chain," explains Jenette [...] thrips infestation. Infestation by the Western flower thrips is on the increase, and since this particular species is extremely resistant to pesticides

• Trial results onion fly and bean seed fly

  days after the treatment. Beneficial nematodes control bean seed fly (Delia platura) by infecting the fly’s larvae in the soil. When applied to the affected [...] openings. The nematodes then release pathogenic bacteria they carry with them. These actions kill and liquify the insect from the inside. The nematodes [...] Facing the bean seed fly challenge This year, Frank encountered a significant challenge due to the cold and wet conditions at the beginning of the crop cycle

• Natutec_Airobreez_-_Directions_for_Use_-_Koppert.pdf

  on and the speed of the fan increases slowly. No product is blown from the device. 3. When the fan is at full speed, put the power switch in the dose position [...] Description The operator holds the device horizontal and walks between the rows of crops. The device blows the product across the crops. The product is kept in [...] in the reservoir on the side of the device. The bucket ring inside the reservoir continually mixes the product. At the same time, the bucket ring puts