• Nematodes significantly reduce Tuta larvae

  supplies several high-end supermarkets and we want to offer a constant, safe and sustainable product. As the use of chemicals is under pressure and biological [...] When the moment comes, we apply them 3 times at a 5-day interval. We spray them on the tomato canopy at a dosage of 3 billion per hectare. We prefer to apply [...] Steinernema feltiae and after the first cycle of three nematode treatments, we saw a reduction of Tuta in the crop of more than 80%. The large infestation which

• Using Capirel for healthy fruit orchards

  agriculture and Capirel nematodes helped a lot to control and reduce the pest pressure,’ Michel states. ‘It had a positive effect in the spring and there [...] reports that the benefit of using Capirel nematodes is that it can also be used as a preventive treatment in the autumn to reduce the pest pressure for the following [...] It’s a must have!’ Long shelf life and biodegradable ‘ Capirel does not present any risk for users and the formulation is 100% biodegradable. It’s a natural

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

  December 19, 2019

  Koppert invites you to submit a paper either for oral presentation or as a poster. There are four conference tracks covering a wide range of topics: Threats [...] awareness and support While CABI represents much of the developing world as well as being a world authority on protecting biodiversity, Koppert has the knowledge [...] are also welcome to submit a proposal for a panel of 3 to 5 speakers. PHAB 2020 is also working with Springer Nature to publish a special conference edition

• Trianum effectively controls Pythium in cucumber

  susceptibility to Pythium. ‘My crop gets 20 hours of light a day, which means it requires a lot of water. That larger quantity of water makes the plant [...] plant more susceptible to Pythium. That’s why I needed to use Trianum as a preventative measure against Pythium.’ Less damage, less production loss Since he [...] which makes it susceptible to Pythium. A very acceptable level Kees grows Rijk Zwaan’s variety Skyson RZ, which has a lot of vigour and is suited to exposure

• Webinar Fit Roots for Plant Health

  March 2, 2020

  Koppert Biological Systems and Hoogendoorn Growth Management jointly give a webinar about how to facilitate root health and condition to get the best possible [...] positions, amongst others in Marketing & Sales and R&D. Currently he works as part time Executive Manager for the Koppert Foundation and is engaged in the [...] webinar until March 12. Click here to register for the webinar. We published a whitepaper about this topic on our Information Centre. Read the whitepaper

• Rhyzobug FAQ

  and 1.8 mm wide. They have a brown coloured abdomen covered by hairs. The head is reddish brown. The larvae are grey with a light longitudinal light stripe [...] evening. What is the best application time related to the pest level? As soon as the pest is detected. How do I apply the Rhyzobius lophanthae into the [...] should always be adjusted to the particular situation • Start introduction as soon as the first armoured scales are detected in the crop • Introduction rates

• In Search of the Relationship Between NatuGro and Nitrogen Release

  February 18, 2020

  with a lower dose of fertilizer? Californian strawberry growers who use NatuGro have already seen their production levels increase three years in a row [...] row. And not just by a small amount, but spectacularly so: by 10% to 15% every year. The main reason for this is a higher rate of flower development. More [...] and the stimulating effect of NatuGro is therefore automatically greater. As a result, the successful approach used in California is not easy to copy to

• Pollination Under Artificial Lights

  October 4, 2018

  knowledge As a growing knowledge company, sharing the latest research results and accumulated advice through its more than 200 consultants worldwide, as well [...] brought out a useful manual and informative poster that feature its best practices with regard to pollination under artificially lit conditions. As one of the [...] factors such as coatings, screens and filters in greenhouses that may inadvertently restrict light. It even informs you how to respond in the case of a snowfall

• Koppert introduces Natutec Drive

  December 29, 2020

  and other insects from a tractor or other suitable vehicle. Customized vehicle or on existing farming equipment Natutec Drive is a tool with patented technology [...] various carrier materials from a moving vehicle via ventilated air tubes to the crop. The essential part of Natutec Drive is a ‘box’ with tubes that effectively [...] has taken great care to ensure that the Natutec Drive module can be used as a customized vehicle or on existing farming equipment, no matter what crop

• Advanced biocontrol of spider mite with Spidex Vital

  February 3, 2021

  the searching capacity of the predatory mites covered a greater distance over a longer period as adults were followed up by growing nymphs in an ever-growing [...] info on Spidex Vital Spidex Vital: Your Vital partner in spider mite control A true pioneer in the biocontrol of spider mite, Koppert Biological Systems has [...] and adults, for prolonged and continuous activity in the crop. Trials showed a greater cumulative presence of predatory mites on infested leaves and proof