• Diglyphus isaea

  Liriomyza trifolii ). The female wasp deposits her eggs inside the larvae of the leafminer, where the emerging larvae feed on the host’s internal tissues [...] body, and the third larval instar is blue-green. The full-grown larva usually pupates in the mine some distance from the dead host. Pupal stage: The pupa lies [...] Adult stage: The appearance of the adult is already clearly visible. Pupae are often visible through the leaf. The parasitic wasp escapes from the mine by making

• Trianum effectively controls Pythium in cucumber

  every week on half of his crop – the even rows one week, the odd rows the next. He hangs a sheet of insect netting with Neoseiulus cucumeris every four [...] 2020. Based on the fungus Trichoderma harzianum T-22, the product colonizes the plant’s root system and keeps pathogenic fungi away from the roots. He puts [...] fewer chemicals,’ he explained. The biggest threat to his crop is thrips , especially during the darkest period of the year. ‘Nature basically shuts down

• Pollination Under Artificial Lights

  October 4, 2018

  Pollination checklist tomato With daylight hours shortening and temperatures beginning to drop, growers in the higher latitudes of the Northern Hemisphere are [...] and feature the latest innovations for optimal pollination of greenhouse fruit and vegetables. The best practices and advice it now shares with growers is [...] follow and put into practice. ‘We hope that the guidelines we offer in the manual will ensure that our growers get the best performance out of their Natupol

• A turning point in Almeria: how predatory mites helped transform agriculture

  April 16, 2025

  innovation that keep growers ahead of the game ’. The crisis that changed everything The turning point came during the 2006-2007 season. Supermarkets across [...] control was only for the high-tech greenhouses in the north of Europe. Not for us. ” But things changed. And Koppert was at the heart of that transformation [...] ” Luckily, the groundwork for that change had already been laid. Some early trials with biological solutions were already underway in the nearby mountains

• Less use of chemical pesticides due to Natutec Scout

  inputting all the data into the app, it seamlessly syncs with the computer," the Scout elaborates. "The data is then organized into graphs. This allows for [...] utilization of the 'Heatmap' feature, wherein colors on the company's map indicate the severity of the pest pressure. This feature swiftly and clearly illuminates [...] sessions with previous ones. ''This facilitates the rapid identification of trends and shifts in pest and disease development. Of particular note is the utilization

• Atheta

  easily colonize the area. Dosage The dosage of Atheta depends on climate, crop and pest pressure and should always be adjusted to the particular situation [...] on the day of arrival. If necessary the product can be stored for 1-2 days. Storage temperature 8–10°C / 46–50°F, RH>85%. Storage conditions In the dark [...] species Mode of action The predatory beetles , both adults and larval stages, consume their prey in its entirety. Visual effect The prey is consumed entirely

• Thripex-Mini

  sachets into the center of the container at time of hanging. Installing in the middle of the plants (shaded) and with the bottom edge of the sachet touching [...] improving the moisture balance in the sachets, such as placing the bottom of the sachet on moist substrate, will have a positive effect on the longevity [...] touching the substrate will typically yield the longest release of predators. Sachets already have an exit hole. Place sachets in sheltered positions on the

• Tomato Disease Top 10 Topped by mildew and Botrytis

  May 30, 2019

  cells and lives from the content of the dead cells. The affected areas grow quickly and cause a lot of damage, especially if the stems are also affected [...] range of products to make the plant stronger. Additional fertilization with calcium and silicon, for example, strengthens the cell walls. Application of [...] Trianum strengthens the plant's resistance and provides a certain degree of resistance to the fungus. Powdery Mildew In fact, the method of combating mildew

• Koppert strengthens leadership team and is ready for future growth

  October 21, 2024

  innovation and customer focus with a globally integrated approach, this structure brings customers even closer to the core of the organization. Through reg [...] responsible for the region of South Europe and Middle East Africa, while Jurjen Boeringa is responsible for North Europe. Ready for the future With this restructuring [...] BERKEL EN RODENRIJS, The Netherlands — Koppert, world market leader in biological crop protection , is proud to announce the strengthening of its executive

• New Packaging

  Michigan, and Georgia. The boxes were packaged with temperature data loggers on the inside and outside of the boxes. Plus, we inspected the product at each [...] to humans and the environment for many reasons. Some of which include the materials going into Styrofoam, the hazards for humans during the manufacturing [...] newly-developed foil that meets the required industrial composting standards. The sachets can therefore be disposed of together with the crop waste when it is taken