Using Casea for a healthier and safe asparagus

started applying the beneficial nematodes, I noticed that the damage from the pests had stopped and that the asparagus crop grew healthy and straight as pencils [...] when nematodes are best introduced to the plants as the soil is wet and the solution penetrates better. ‘This product is very easy to apply. In addition, it [...] discard part of the harvest, as was the case before. Casea had done the job very well.’ Easy to use and no residue Beneficial nematodes are a broad spectrum

Fungi and Bacteria Deserve Greater Appreciation!

How to protect bumblebees in cold

pollination and colony quality is also time-sensitive. The longer unfavorable conditions persist, the greater the impact on the bumblebees and their performance [...] critical. Here are some key tips to ensure bumblebee colonies thrive in low temperatures: Warmth is key Place the hives in the warmest part of the tunnel/greenhouse [...] they catch the morning sun. Make sure the hive is in a sheltered environment. Sunlight exposure Position the hives on the side that receives the most sun

Better insights and digital advice with Natutec Scout

s, departments The grower can use the greenhouse editor in the Natutec Scout app to program in the actual layout of his greenhouse. The software then provides [...] 2019 and is very happy with how it works. ‘Scouting with the app is much faster thanks to the scanner’s digital image recognition and the link to the Koppert [...] few thrips in your plant, there is little to be concerned about – and little sense in the software reporting these kinds of measurement. The threshold value

Aphids and How to Protect Your Crop

Beneficial nematodes to control pests in outdoor crops

that are difficult to control and when chemicals fail or are simply not available anymore. These beneficial nematodes are resuspended in water and dispersed [...] pests in top and stone fruits, like apples and peaches, potatoes, and outdoor vegetables as onions, asparagus, and beans. Caterpillars from the oriental [...] nematodes feed on the digested tissues of the dead insect and reproduce in large numbers. The pest insect stops feeding soon after being infested, and dies within

Nematodes established solution for Nesidiocoris in France

Koppert Spain in breeding cages in Almeria, demonstrating the interest in the method that we have validated in the field. The results are very clear. It [...] regulate the bug and have tried several application methods: the small backpack sprayer directed at the head of the plant in a very localized way, and also [...] also the treatment robot, which is used by blocking the lower nozzles so that it acts only on the head and avoids our Macrolophus . Capsanem is a valuable

Biosolutions for Tropicals: Pest Control for Floral and Foliage Crops

resistance and, as a result, makes the remaining pesticides more effective. Timing and selection are important factors, and Koppert has the details to [...] instars or eggs. Even in cooler temperatures, it continues to feed on many kinds of thrips as well as whiteflies and spider mites . In the presence of prey [...] plants resist pests and diseases, recover from setbacks, and thrive without harsh chemicals. Limonica: One Mean Mite Released to the American market a decade

Citripar: user – friendly application and sustainable packaging

Grower Koen - Embracing biological crop protection in agriculture

insights about the future of agriculture, where traditional and organic practices complement each other, and how organic and traditional farming are getting closer [...] considerations and a conscious choice. Inheriting the farm from his parents, Koen had the opportunity to continue the business. While the trend towards [...] organic farming marks the path to the future. "You grow into it a bit," notes Koen. With the growing availability of knowledge and the number of biological crop