• Towards a chemical-free future in agriculture: The vision of grower Koen

  a conscious choice. Inheriting the farm from his parents, Koen had the opportunity to continue the business. While the trend towards organic farming was [...] result, he acquires a lot of knowledge and is prepared to fully transition to biological crop protection when the government decides that certain traditional [...] use of chemical pesticides The increasing interest, especially from governmental bodies, in organic farming marks the path to the future. "You grow into it

• In Search of the Relationship Between NatuGro and Nitrogen Release

  February 18, 2020

  Vidi Parva at the start of the cultivation cycle and this is repeated every four weeks. Vidi Terrum is also applied at the start of the cultivation cycle [...] surplus amounts of nitrate when there is an oversupply of nitrogen. It is this nitrate that makes the plant attractive to fungi from the soil and to stinging [...] NovaCropControl is looking into the consequences of lower rates of nitrogen release. The collaboration with NovaCropControl is an obvious choice: the company

• An unexpected solution: the story of Fernando Rodríguez and Koppert's predatory mites

  February 17, 2025

  cultivation in the region, instilled in him from the value of hard work, but also warned him about the challenges of the industry. Despite the difficulties [...] efficiently implement the use of these beneficial organisms. "The Koppert team helped me understand the life cycles of the predatory mites, the optimal times to [...] adapting to the dynamics of pests and their natural predators. "One of the most fascinating aspects of predatory mites is their adaptability. When the pest

• The cost-saving potential of biological crop protection for your IPM strategy

  February 20, 2025

  Biocontrol, on the other hand, often requires less frequent intervention once established. An example of this is the use of a combination of the Orius predatory [...] optimization frameworks all lend to evaluating the efficient use of resources. A significant portion of the current research on biocontrol assessment relies [...] prices, and the costs associated with pesticides or alternative management strategies, to estimate costs and benefits. In some studies, value is defined as

• Experts Needed for International Plant Health, Agriculture & Biosciences Conference in The Netherlands

  December 19, 2019

  and protect the environment. The call for papers comes in the wake of a unique conference that will take place at the World Forum in The Hague from 9 [...] all. Our aim for the conference is to inform and influence all these diverse sectors and create the necessary public awareness for the importance of plant [...] presented at the conference. When submitting your paper, please indicate whether you would be interested in publishing it in the journal. Please share the announcement

• Certainty in the quality of every sachet and bottle of our predatory mites

  April 16, 2025

  worldwide distribution, every step of the process is carried out with rigorous standards. Bertha highlights the importance of the cold chain during transportation [...] certainty to our customers is the first step towards a successful crop protection strategy, and our customers' success is the future for my child and future [...] been dedicated to ensuring the quality of the predatory mites that Koppert produces and imports. Her work involves verifying the quantity, activity, and

• Getting a handle on the spider mite – how can you keep population development under control?

  March 3, 2023

  three days, so the more you can do to lower the temperature, the more you can impair development. Air humidity is also important, as the spider mite like [...] conditions. The spider mite lays more eggs when air humidity is low, so development is faster. Humidifying (e.g., atomization) can, therefore, inhibit the infestation [...] development. The predatory mites , which are the basis for the products Spidex or Spical , multiply even more quickly than the spider mite, which is, of course

• Phil Gerry Featured On Fall IPM Podcast

  July 7, 2025

  Gerry is the featured guest on the Tech On Demand Podcast episode: A Biological Approach to Fall IPM . Phil is a Technical Sales Consultant for the Northeast [...] focus on IPM for crops produced in summer for fall and holiday sales. Phil explains the importance of understanding the compatibility of biological controls [...] spider mites. Bill Calkins is widely known as the editor of Tech On Demand , the email newsletter discussing technical topics in the horticultural industry

• Trianum-G

  Trianum-G is registered for sale in the following U.S. states and territories: CA MI Mode of action The mode of action of Trianum-G is based on the following [...] pathogens Trianum-G grows around the mycelia of the pathogens. The cell walls of the pathogens break down and the pathogens die. Pack size 20 kg bag. Formulation [...] Trianum-G granules to the planting hole and incorporate into the planting soil or soil mix. Dosage The dosage of Trianum-G depends on the crop and should always

• Spinach

  oleracea ) is an edible flowering plant of the Amarantha family that originates in Asia. It is consumed as vegetable and is rich in iron. It is grown as [...] vegetable worldwide and growths to a height of about 30 cm. It is eaten fresh, steamed or boiled and has a high nutritional value.