• Municipality Doetinchem: Entonem nematodes managing oak processionary caterpillar

  January 1, 1970

  breaching the monocultures of the oak and stimulating the natural enemies of the oak processionary caterpillar. As already stated, the use of nematodes is an [...] oak trees in the forests and plantations around Doetinchem. Marc van Rijswijk is the spokesman for Buha, the implementing organization for the Municipality [...] management became necessary. ‘We think it is important to maintain the biodiversity in the centre, and public opinion is quite sensitive to spraying here. We

• Chrysopa

  January 1, 1970

  Natutec Airobug Dosage The dosage of Chrysopa depends on climate, crop and pest density and should always be adjusted to the particular situation. Start [...] Pests Aphids and other pests, like mealybugs , Echinothrips and eggs of pest lepidoptera species . Mode of action Larvae of the lacewing attack their prey [...] prey and suck their body fluids. Visual effect Prey is sucked out, shrivelled skins are difficult to find. Chrysoperla carnea is active mainly during the

• 4 key benefits of biological crop protection

  March 18, 2024

  conditions. One of these challenges is managing pest and disease pressure while maintaining productivity and considering the strict regulations regarding chemical [...] efficiency and reducing bottlenecks in the supply chain. Enhancing profitability Market demand for fruit and vegetables can fluctuate throughout the harvesting [...] can manage pests and diseases close to harvest, leading to increased yields, improved crop quality, and, ultimately, higher prices and turnover. Efficient

• Eggplant

  January 1, 1970

  South Africa and Southeast Asia it is known as brinjal. The eggplant is a member of the genus Solanum and is thus related to the tomato and potato. Botanically [...] melongena ) is a specific species of nightshade and is widely produced for its tasty fruit. In North America and Australia the fruit is called eggplant and in South [...] Botanically speaking however, the eggplant is classified as a berry. The fruit contains many small and soft seeds. These seeds taste rather bitter, because

• Thripex-Plus

  January 1, 1970

  sachets by the cardboard strip at the top, to avoid damaging the predatory mites Dosage The dosage of Thripex-Plus depends on climate, crop and pest density [...] multiply in the sachet and disperse into the crop over a period of several weeks. Predatory mites use their piercing mouthparts to extract the contents of [...] density and should always be adjusted to the particular situation. Start introduction preventively or as soon as the first pest mites are detected in the crop

• CEICKOR Celebrates its 15th Anniversary

  March 5, 2020

  anniversary with the presentation of a book that documents its history and a ceremony where the founders and shareholders will honor the most prominent [...] ago with the founding of the Rapel Agricultural Institute. In 2010, the Mexican subsidiary of the Dutch company Koppert Biological Systems and Rapel partnered [...] companies and suppliers, and they have collaborated to evaluate and validate products, materials and new production techniques. In 2015, the institution

• Almond

  January 1, 1970

  subcontinent. The name also refers to the tree’s edible seed that is nowadays extensively produced around the world. The almond belongs to the genus Prunus [...] About The almond ( Prunus dulcis, syn. Prunus amygdalus ) is a tree species originating in the Middle East as well as in North Africa and the Indian s [...] Prunus and together with the peach, belongs to the subgenus Amygdalus . This particular subgenus distinguishes itself from others because of ridges on the shell

• Gerbera

  January 1, 1970

  About The gerbera belongs to the family of daisies or Asteraceae . The flowering plant is originally from South Africa and grew among others in the Cape [...] cultivars are usually the result of crossing the Gerbera jamesonii with another species from South Africa, the Gerbera viridifolia. The result is generally known [...] Cape Province and Transvaal region. Nowadays, the gerbera is still popular and extensively used as a decorative garden plant or sold as cut flower. Domesticated

• Chrysanthemum

  January 1, 1970

  family of Asteraceae. The plant is originally from Asia and northeastern Europe and the majority of the different species derive from East Asia. Especially [...] About The chrysanthemum ( Chrysanthemum spp. ), also called mum or chrysanth, is a flowering plant that belongs to the genus Chrysanthemum of the family [...] Traditionally, yellow is the main colour of this flowering plant. Nowadays, a wide range of other colours is available such as white, purple and red.

• Clover

  January 1, 1970

  pea family of Fabaceae . The plant is found in many places. The greatest variety of species is found in temperate climates in the Northern Hemisphere. However [...] most popular clover in this respect are the white clover Trifolium repens and the red clover Trifolium pratense . [...] About Clover or trefoil are the common names for plants belonging to the genus Trifolium . This genus consists of around 300 species of plants that are