• Get the growers’ guide to biological crop protection

  August 18, 2021

  the pest’s lifecycle and its many phases, as well as giving you the ability to recognize the pest or disease you are up against by means of detailed ill [...] illustrations and close-up photographs. The knowledge gained will equip you to find the best sustainable solutions. First published 25 years ago and revised

• Koppert Collaborates with Valto to Control Harmful Tomato Virus

  October 10, 2018

  ‘You can compare V10 to a flu injection,’ explains Valto’s Thorben Looije. ‘It’s used preventatively and needs to be applied to young plants. There are [...] provide just the right platform to launch V10 worldwide. I will be closely involved with passing on our know-how and experience to Koppert’s consultants at the [...] are key to promoting natural crop protection , leading biological solutions producer, Koppert Biological Solutions, is cooperating with Valto to ensure

• Less use of chemical pesticides due to Natutec Scout

  European marshland pyralid ( Duponchelia fovealis ). We aim to be proactive should intervention be required." Precision monitoring of pests and diseases The [...] efficient, simple and clearer compared to previous methods. The app's user-friendliness stands out. Each sticky trap can be individually inserted for every pathway [...] option to manually count and enter the quantities of thrips or whitefly , or opt for automatic counting by scanning the sticky trap," according to Volgering

• When it comes to whitefly, misfortune never comes alone

  December 13, 2022

  that plants cannot fight back. Once a crop has to contend with a virus, it will be more susceptible to other diseases and pests. ‘Obese plants’ Furthermore [...] as a grower, you certainly want to avoid that! A healthy plant is a basis for good growth and production, so it should be no surprise that an attack by a [...] the fact remains that a plant that has been attacked will be less 'happy' and more susceptible to problems such as mold and root diseases. Viruses as a bonus

• Fusarium opens the door to other diseases and pests

  June 27, 2022

  other diseases and pests to strike. Plants have a natural resistance to diseases and pests, which is essential as there wouldn't be any plants otherwise! [...] Even if a crop manages to maintain its defenses, a Fusarium infection can still cause the plant to weaken, opening the door to parasites that target weakness [...] affected by Fusarium become more susceptible to damage from insects. Potatoes Fusarium can be especially devastating to potatoes if there are also nematodes in

• Properly scouting for spider mite helps to avoid surprises

  July 5, 2022

  you to be constantly alert, and proper scouting is crucial. Using sticky traps for spider mite is of little use, as the mites are not attracted to them [...] you’re unlikely to find anything on the sticky traps. It’s logical really – the mites don’t fly. To uncover this pest, it’s important to make regular checks [...] Please note that when the days start to shorten, you will notice the spider mites turn from light brown or yellow to red/brown. This means that they are

• IPM: The Answer to the Challenges of the Future

  August 18, 2021

  also subject to ever tougher demands. You will remain a valued supplier to customers if you are able to grow a healthy crop without being heavily dependent [...] system that can always be adapted to new circumstances. We provide a summary of the major reasons for the switch from chemicals to integrated pest management [...] been dropped in recent years and the development of new chemicals is slowing to a crawl. The result? A shrinking range of chemical control options! The effect

• Initial Experiences: Spidex Vital Lives Up to its Promises

  May 24, 2021

  was the reason for me to try the new product." Crop rotation is a critical time in cucumber farming. The populations need to be built up anew. Spidex Vital [...] have been released and they get right down to doing their job." A tense moment Sjaak van Dijk switched over to Spidex Vital at the start of February. "I [...] cucumbers. The ability of Spidex Vital to tackle spider mites and hot-spots effectively brings a sense of calm to the farm." He states that the weather

• Integrated crop management: the key to sustainable business operations

  September 19, 2022

  that diseases and pests are becoming resistant to certain agents all make it increasingly difficult to achieve that goal. That’s why integrated crop management [...] making the right choices and, if you do need to use chemicals, using selective control products. This helps to create wealth of natural enemies both above [...] which is crucial to achieving good, high-quality yields both now and in the future. Or you could say: integrated crop management is the key to sustainable business

• La Hacienda Fresh increases crop profitability thanks to biological control

  their crops. "Koppert products are easy to implement, as long as we go hand in hand with the consultant to be able to release in a timely manner... we have [...] peppers varies according to region and production conditions. At La Hacienda Fresh, reaching up to 42 weeks has been possible thanks to the reduction of crop [...] pest control has helped us to have a better yield by lengthening the harvest weeks. We have managed to reach 42 weeks thanks to the fact that agrochemical