• Cotton

  About The cotton boll, a protective casing for the seeds of the cotton plant, is soft and fluffy and is the source of the fibre which is spun into thread [...] genus Gossypium and are part of the mallow family Malvaceae . Cultivation conditions for this important cash crop require plenty of sunshine (no frost), moderate

• Natupol

  l conditions and the amount and quality of pollen. Presentation One standard colony of bumblebees including a queen, workers, brood and sugar water. Downloads [...] depends on environmental conditions. Always consult a Koppert advisor or a recognized distributor of Koppert products for advice on the best strategy for [...] Natupol Excel Start Up can be used for a wide range of crops, grown on surfaces bigger than 2000 m² and with approximately 25-35 flowers per m² per week

• Nematodes significantly reduce Tuta larvae

  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 [...] 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 hectare. We prefer to apply [...] dozens of parasitic nematodes moving inside them,’ Zoboli continues. ‘After this result, we have kept spraying with nematodes every time there was a new wave

• Stratiolaelaps scimitus (Hypoaspis miles)

  soil and at the base of plant stems. The reduction of the infestation level occurs at a slow but steady rate. Feeding behaviour of Stratiolaelaps scimitus [...] , and adult. Stratiolaelaps scimitus is a large mite with a body length of up to 1 mm. The body is pale with a clearly visible brown dorsal shield, brown [...] Hypoaspis miles . It is a soil-dwelling predatory mite occurring naturally in several parts of the world. This predatory mite controls larvae of sciarid flies (fungus

• Grower Koen - Embracing biological crop protection in agriculture

  application of biological crop protection.| The future Koen's vision of the future of agriculture is hopeful. He believes that the reduction of chemical methods [...] decided to find a balance between both approaches. This way of working allows him to gain experience in using biological crop protection . As a result, he acquires [...] path to the future. "You grow into it a bit," notes Koen. With the growing availability of knowledge and the number of biological crop protection products

• Lettuce

  Asteraceae. It is a hardy annual that is easy to cultivate and most often grown for its leaves. It is, however, often plagued on by a number of insect and mammal

• Citripar

  repeated at least 3 times at an interval of 1-2 weeks. Consult a Koppert advisor or a recognized distributor of Koppert products for advice on the best [...] California Mode of action Adult female parasitic wasps parasitize the mealybugs , particularly the second and third larval and adult stage of female citrus [...] the mummified skin of the host and look like swollen mealybug larvae. Empty pupae have an irregular exit hole at the posterior end of the mummy after the

• Control Bean Seed Fly with Beneficial Nematodes

  The bean seed fly ( Delia platura ), a common pest affecting a wide range of crops, can cause significant damage. However, beneficial nematodes offer an [...] solution for biological pest control of bean seed flies , leaving natural enemies unharmed. Wilco Remijn, co-owner of an organic arable farm, recognizes [...] Biological control of Bean seed fly Wilco Remijn, recognizing the need for effective pest control, turned to Koppert's beneficial nematodes, a solution approved

• Trianum-G

  Mode of action The mode of action of Trianum-G is based on the following mechanisms: Competition for space Trianum-G grows faster on the surface of the [...] TREATMENT: Apply Trianum-G from a granular applicator. For best results apply granules using a metering device, such as a Gandy applicator or equivalent [...] recommended dosage for each crop and situation Consult a Koppert advisor or a recognized distributor of Koppert products for advice on the best strategy for

• 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 [...] parasitic nematodes are a common soil pest that affect plants, entomopathogenic nematodes play an important role in the biological control of many pests. Meet [...] challenge This year, Frank encountered a significant challenge due to the cold and wet conditions at the beginning of the crop cycle. Ideal conditions for