• Grower Koen - Embracing biological crop protection in agriculture

  January 1, 1970

  y critical. Society expects more and more that agriculture is environmentally friendly and responsible. And that the vegetables consumers eat are safe [...] Koppert The use of biological crop protection presented challenges, but Koen embraced the change and emphasizes that the effectiveness of products is still [...] alongside Koppert in the development and application of biological crop protection.| The future Koen's vision of the future of agriculture is hopeful. He believes

• How beneficial nematodes control onion fly

  January 1, 1970

  losses early in the cultivation process. The larval stage is the most dangerous stage for the plants, as the larvae feed extensively. Once the initial host [...] challenge is the Delia antiqua , female onion flies lay their eggs near the base of onion plants. Hatching from the eggs, the larvae crawl behind the leaf sheaths [...] cultivation is often challenged by onion fly ( Delia antiqua ). The larvae of the onion fly can cause significant damage to the roots and bulbs of onions

• Spidex offers a solution for dozens of crops

  February 3, 2023

  vegetable and ornamental crops. It has since been proven that Spidex is an effective solution in various crops, both in the greenhouse and the field. Ph [...] Spider mite is a global problem, but there is a solution – its natural enemy, the predatory mite Phytoseiulus persimilis is used globally in a wide range [...] range of food and ornamental crops. Spidex is a biological control product based on the predatory mite Phytoseiulus persimilis . It is nothing new, having

• Spidex Vital lives up to its promises

  January 1, 1970

  later. ‘As the old crop is always cleared away, I start from scratch each time and have to build up the necessary populations three times. This is always a [...] Spidex Vital has the full potential to develop into a game changer in spider mite control. It changes the rules of the game and is even more in control [...] after the first deliveries were released, he had a closer look at the crop. ‘It was clear that the predatory mites were distributed throughout the crop

• HyFood takes habanero to another level with biological control

  January 1, 1970

  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 [...] One of the key factors for the successful implementation of the biological control program was the training of personnel in pest monitoring and the release [...] face in exporting to the United States is that there is a legal framework that prohibits the use of certain chemical molecules in the crop. We have complied

• How to protect bumblebees from heat

  January 1, 1970

  Placing the hive near the ground on the shade of the crop can keep the temperatures inside the hive lower. Shading Providing effective shading to the top and [...] and the sides of the hive or providing an installation above the central walkway could benefit the bumblebees in high temperatures. Other cooling methods [...] pollination capacity is reduced as their activity is focused on cooling the hive. Above 32°C pollination may stop due to damage to the hive. Bumblebees therefore

• Ask your crop advisor about Acadian

  January 1, 1970

  applied throughout the season and is convenient for fighting bad weather flare-ups like drought and salinity. Find Your Distributor The Acadian advantage [...] your crops run down? Dry and itchy? Are your yields experiencing shrinkage and premature drop? Ask your crop advisor if Acadian is right for you. Millions [...] structure, and root mass, facilitating greater water and nutrient uptake Contains natural chelators (which bind to micronutrients), enhancing the bioavailability

• Environmental sustainability

  January 1, 1970

  initiatives for the past five years. He is leading the company's initiatives in measuring the reducion of pesticide use at growers and expanding sustainability [...] mitigation through the reduction of energy consumption and emissions throughout the supply chain. By embracing sustainable energy sources and implementing emission [...] climate change and safeguard the health of our planet for future generations. Biodiversity conservation Preserving biodiversity is paramount to the resilience

• Natutec biocontrol application devices

  January 8, 2025

  methods. The right system for you Choosing the right system depends on the specific needs of your operations, particularly the surface area and layout of [...] of your growing environment. Select the system that best suits your operations and maximize efficiency and effectiveness of your biological crop protection [...] specialize in the production and supply of biological control products, including beneficial insects such as predatory mites , parasitic wasps , and nematodes

• Beneficial nematodes for bean seed fly control

  January 1, 1970

  soybeans, and spinach. Facing the bean seed fly challenge This year, Frank encountered a significant challenge due to the cold and wet conditions at the beginning [...] an important role in the biological control of many pests. Meet Frank Keijzer, the owner of a 57-hectare organic arable farm and is growing a wide variety [...] , including the use of beneficial nematodes like Capirel, is key to controlling bean seed fly infestations and minimizing crop damage. The beneficial nematodes