• Sustainability

  actively contribute to the UN's Sustainable Development Goals. Our sustainability vision also includes operational improvements with the aim to become carbon [...] brings value In a world where the health of people and the planet are increasingly intertwined, the role of agriculture is paramount. It's not merely about [...] isn’t just a concept, it is part of who we are. Since our foundation, we have been on a path to make a positive impact on the world. Our approach involves

• Apple blossom weevil

  What is apple blossom weevil? The apple blossom weevil (Anthonomus pomorum) is an important early-season pest of apple orchards. Adult weevils emerge before [...] flower buds before sealing the opening. Development Larvae develop inside the flower buds, feeding on floral tissues and preventing the blossoms from opening [...] developing buds before laying eggs inside unopened flower buds. The larvae develop within the buds, preventing blossoms from opening and reducing fruit set

• Horiver Drystick

  testudinea) Mode of action Insect pests are attracted to the colour of the sticky trap and get caught in the glue. Presentation Polysterene cards coated with [...] Attach traps to wires or sticks at max. 30 cm above the crop and adjust height when plants are growing Do not place traps in-between the plants as parasitic [...] parasitic wasps will then also be trapped Remove the silicone cover paper from both sides of the trap Replace the traps when largely covered by insects and/or

• Whitefly – small pest, big problem

  February 2, 2023

  (TYLCV) is one of the most serious. The larvae and mature insects can pick up the virus before transmitting it in the adult stage. Even more misery The tobacco [...] fruit, and ornamental crops. To minimize the impact, it’s important to be able to recognize damage as quickly as possible. The larvae of greenhouse whitefly [...] Longer Enough Why Is Thrips parvispinus Changing the Rules of the Game? Thrips parvispinus: The Tiny Pest Growers Can't Afford to Ignore Koppert At Cultivate

• Very few greenhouse crops are safe from whitefly

  July 19, 2022

  whitefly. The problem inside the greenhouse is more acute than outside, as temperatures inside tend to be higher. This stimulates the development of the infestation [...] mean that the whitefly will not see the tomato as a ‘tasty snack’. Recommended for you Why Is Thrips parvispinus Changing the Rules of the Game? Thrips [...] How to control whitefly? Help, whitefly! Now what? The Spread of Whitefly Swirski-Mite: First Aid for Problems with Thrips and Whitefly The Benefits of

• Pumpkin, squash and gourd

  or gourd is a genus of herbaceous vines belonging to the gourd family, Cucurbitaceae . Cucurbits, as they are also know, are indigenous to the Andes region [...] seeds. This fruit is alternately known as pumpkin, squash or gourd. That depends on species, variety and local jargon. The fruits of the Cucurbita species [...] hold its ground Trianum is a true all-rounder Want to know whether Spical will be effective? Check, check, and double-check! The use of Swirski-Mite brings

• Municipality Doetinchem: Entonem nematodes managing oak processionary caterpillar

  became necessary. ‘We think it is important to maintain the biodiversity in the centre, and public opinion is quite sensitive to spraying here. We worked in [...] now. In the longer term, improving biodiversity will have an important role to play – 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 important part of this. Entonem is without doubt an important

• Lift Off for Koppert Innovation

  January 14, 2020

  method that is labor-intensive and prone to human error. The vulnerable biological solutions are sensitive to handling and need to be dispersed in the correct [...] “It has been an exciting journey from the seed of an idea to the testing grounds in California and we can now say that extensive trials of the Natutec mu [...] Aerial Vehicle Intelligence”, to be our chosen company to supply the most capable and highly skilled drone pilots. UAV-IQ is an agricultural technology (“AgTech”)

• Entomite-M

  should always be adjusted to the particular situation. Start introduction preventively or as soon as the first pests are detected in the crop. Introduction rates [...] results the medium has to be moist, rich in organic matter and have a loose structure. The minimum temperature for successful use of Entomite-M is 15°C/59°F [...] of action The predatory mites feed on larvae of sciarid flies , thrips pupae and other soil-dwelling insects. The mites appear in and on the soil and at

• Bugs

  their body when at rest. The wings overlap each other exposing the scutellum, a prominent triangular region of the thorax between the wing bases. This dis [...] nutrients from them, resulting in deformations and puncture holes. The most obvious damage is the deformation of growing points. They also cause tissue damage [...] bugs Bugs can cause extensive damage to greenhouse and field crops by feeding on plant tissues and fruits, leading to deformation, discoloration, and yield