• Unprecedented Journey for Future Leaders

  July 24, 2018

  globe are welcome to apply. Application is followed by a selection procedure and by the end of August, 12-15 managers are selected to be part of this first [...] Ridder Group and also the Rabobank, is organizing the first edition of the Pro Manager Mastercourse – Floriculture. The course (28 October to 10 November 2018) [...] 12.30 hrs Central American Time / 20.30 hrs European time (also for African candidates). To participate, register for free here . The second session is

• Koppert at IPPS Louisville

  October 1, 2025

  long-term results. Chris will be attending the sessions and tours, and he’s always happy to discuss IPM or pest control. For more information about the [...] should get more attention . Koppert supports propagators in their efforts to control pests naturally and effectively because we believe the world needs 100% [...] IPPS in the mission to seek and share information and knowledge regarding plant production. Technical consultant Chris Anzell will be representing the Koppert

• Scia-Rid

  few hours to days after infection. Visual effect Infected pest insects in the root zone turn yellow to brown but may be difficult to find, due to rapid d [...] Scia-Rid can be used for biological control of fly larvae in mushroom cultivation. Pests Larvae of sciarid/mushroom fly ( Sciaridae ) and other species [...] can be applied using a watering can, an airblast sprayer, through a sprinkler system, with a backpack sprayer, or a vehicle-mounted spray unit To avoid

• Beneficial nematodes; the natural move towards biological crop protection

  April 5, 2023

  Meet Casea! Beneficial nematodes are increasingly being used to control pests in an extensive range of crops. Our product Casea contains the beneficial [...] a special adaptation for heat and drought resistance since they can be applied up to 34°C. Therefore, they are the best candidates for summer use, for instance [...] an ambushing tactic to combat the pests they target. Ambushing nematodes lie in a soil layer or a leaf and wait for a pest insect to pass by. When the prey

• Rhyzobug – ready to deal with armored scales

  August 20, 2024

  of twigs or larger branches. To prevent this, Rhyzobug can be applied both in greenhouses and in outdoor crops to control a wide range of harmful scale [...] lophanthae – that will help growers control various types of armored scales in their crops. The species is proving to be effective in several crops including [...] friendly and improves biodiversity Controls different species of armored scales effectively Easy to apply Easy to combine with other natural enemies Both

• Swirski-Mite Helps You Stay in Control

  August 18, 2021

  humidity around the leaf – is also very important. Other circumstances, other possibilities As a grower, you are often also a strategist – and fighting pests [...] strategy in every situation. Sometimes responding quickly to a pest is a must, other times you want to slowly build up a standing army of predatory mites that [...] a handy dosing cap, making it very easy to scatter the predatory mites in the crop. Blower dispersion is also an option for some crops. This method is

• Isarid

  Isarid depends on the crop and should always be adjusted to the particular situation. Check the label to find the recommended dosage for each crop and [...] interval of zero (0) days. It can be applied up to and including the day of harvest. Storage time after receipt Adhere to expiration date printed on product [...] spores of Isarid come into contact with the insect pest they attach to the body and begin to grow almost immediately. Once the spore germ tube penetrates the

• Target pests of beneficial nematodes in potato & outdoor vegetables

  every 7 to 10 days, to cover the risk period. Soil Larvae 3 billion/ha Pea moth Cydia nigiricana Apply once caterpillars detected. Repeat 2 to 3 times [...] detected. Apply 2 to 3 times - 3 to 5 days apart. Foliar Larvae 1-2 million/L spray until run off Onions Onion fly Delia antiqua Apply 7 to 14 days after [...] with 7 to 14 days interval. Soil Larvae 1,5 to 3 billion/ha Lettuce Caterpillars Various species Apply once caterpillars detected. Repeat 2 to 3 times

• Mite vs. Mite: Controlling Hop Pests Sustainably

  August 18, 2021

  believes bugs can be more effective than chemicals in controlling them. A 2017 trial in Independence used beneficial arachnids to control two aggressive hop [...] Mite vs. Mite: Controlling Hop Pests Sustainably Hop growers battle pests every year to bring a healthy hop crop to market, but a Netherlands-based firm [...] Results are encouraging and could bring more sustainable solutions to Northwest hop farms. To learn more about the encouraging results visit Oregon Beer Growler

• Finish Clean with an IPM Based Program

  August 10, 2021

  which are used as a highway for nutrients to the plant to help promote strength and growth of the plant. To make a prize winning Poinsettia, Koppert Biological [...] insect introductions are designed to be simple – quicker than insecticide apps! Many compatible pesticides can be used in certain scenarios – this is [...] (IPM) program that starts from the roots, works its way to the foliage, and helps to monitor for invasive pests throughout the growing cycle. There are many