• Municipality Doetinchem: Entonem nematodes managing oak processionary caterpillar

  breaching the monocultures of the oak and stimulating the natural enemies of the oak processionary caterpillar. As already stated, the use of nematodes [...] reduce the level of infestation. ‘By using Entonem and extracting the nests as a curative measure, we can keep the situation manageable for now. In the longer [...] oak trees in the forests and plantations around Doetinchem. Marc van Rijswijk is the spokesman for Buha, the implementing organization for the Municipality

• Written in GrowerTalks: "Cold Chain Management" by Heidi Doering

  January 1, 2025

  article in the January edition of GrowerTalks. In Cold Chain Management Of Biologicals she discusses the critical time between the delivery of biologicals [...] with Koppert for the past decade and is one of the most well-informed plant experts of the day regarding ornamental IPM. Her broad range of experience includes [...] application and troubleshooting. It’s a highly informative treatment of a topic of great importance to growers who want to get the best pest control result for

• Chrysopa

  pests, like mealybugs , Echinothrips and eggs of pest lepidoptera species . Mode of action Larvae of the lacewing attack their prey and suck their body [...] until control is achieved. Consult a Koppert advisor or a recognized distributor of Koppert products for advice on the best strategy for your situation. [...] difficult to find. Chrysoperla carnea is active mainly during the night. The larvae hide during the day. Pack size 1,000; 10,000 larvae. Presentation 500 ml

• Bacilirid

  fertilizers, etc.), observe the most restrictive of the the labeling limitations and precautions of all products used in the mixitures. DO NOT exceed label [...] use as a soil or growing media treatment Apply Bacilirid as a waterbased slurry to soil or growing media for prevention, control, or suppression of plant [...] UT, VA, WA, WV Mode of action Competition for space Bacilirid contains bacteria that colonizes on developing root and shoot systems of plants, preventing

• Enermix

  Depending on the specific situation, it may be better to switch to the use of En-strip or Ercal . Consult a Koppert advisor or a recognized distributor of Koppert [...] carefully inside the greenhouse Bend and tear off the strips opposite to the mounting hole Make sure not to touch the pupae during handling Suspend the cards in [...] in the crop, if possible approximately 75 cm under the plant head Avoid hanging cards at places exposed to direct sunlight Dosage The dosage of Enermix

• Help! How Does Thrips get Into My Crop?

  December 21, 2021

  existence of this route into a greenhouse sometimes leads to discussions or arguments between the grower and the supplier of the plant material. You can [...] home in the upper levels of the crop and in the flowers. Onion thrips ( Thrips tabaci ) is found everywhere, through it prefers the underside of young leaves [...] starts off low down in the crop, on the underside of leaves near the veins. These thrips are also found on weeds in the greenhouse; a good reason to put weed

• Pea

  This popular vegetable is a round seed in the seed pod of the fruit, Pisum sativum . Pods of this plant develop from the ovary of a pea flower and carry numerous [...] numerous peas. The vegetable is a bright green colour, sometimes yellow or purple and widely grown as a cool season vegetable crop. Immature peas are consumed [...] consumed as a vegetable and often canned or frozen. Dry peas are shelled from matured pods.

• Cannabis

  business is the same regardless of the amount of the purchase. They are invested in the strength and success of each individual client over the long term [...] To solve a problem, the Koppert Consultant arrives on-site for a no cost up-close look. Subtle nuances can be lost via email or phone, and a face-to-face [...] is the best way to listen to a grower’s concerns. Managing pests isn’t only about bugs , it also involves the people and procedures that keep the farm

• What is Biological Control?

  September 15, 2020

  produced on a large scale and released ahead of every crop cycle. This was the start of the Koppert Biological Systems. The first natural enemy The first natural [...] Biological control or biocontrol is defined as "the use of a population of one organism to reduce the population of another organisms" (van Lenteren et al. 2017) [...] source of the pest and released in areas where pests needed control. the aim was to achieve the establishment of the natural enemy, as well as maintaining

• Limonica

  Push the centre of the cap to open the dosage hole Carefully sprinkle material on leaves Make sure the material remains on the leaves for at least a few [...] until control is achieved. Consult a Koppert advisor or a recognized distributor of Koppert products for advice on the best strategy for your situation. [...] Pests Larvae of various species of thrips (first and second larval stages); eggs and larvae of greenhouse whitefly ( Trialeurodes vaporariorum ) and tobacco