• Trianum-P improves open field pepper production in Portugal

  February 9, 2024

  values that Trianum is a 100% natural product authorized for organic farming and does not leave residues on fruit. Trianum is aligned with the company's p [...] has proven to be a good solution that eliminates the need to use pesticides to control diseases at the soil level in industrial crops. For this reason [...] their productivity and profitability. To optimize the use of Trianum-P in industrial crops, Koppert Portugal has carried out trials with several growers.

• Celebrating real food heroes

  October 19, 2022

  on 16 October to promote global awareness and action for those who suffer from hunger and to highlight the need to ensure healthy diets for all. Food production [...] accelerated climate change, and a rising cost of living. World Food Day is a day on which to think about ways to achieve food security for everyone. ‘Now that [...] maize, as it is one of the most versatile crops which can adapt to almost any climate in the world offering high yields. ‘It is important to focus on sustainable

• Target pests of beneficial nematodes in top fruits

  Even more for pests that are difficult to control and where chemicals fail or are simply not available anymore. Beneficial nematodes can be used to tackle [...] spectrum of pests in top and stone fruits, like apples and peaches, potatoes, and outdoor vegetables as onions, asparagus, and beans. • • • • • Fast-acting [...] cannot build resistance Can be applied with regular spray equipment Compatible with most pesticides Leaves no residue This is an overview of the nematode-pest

• Crop scouting

  crop scouting is its ability to enable early detection and targeted intervention. By identifying problems at their initial stages, growers can implement timely [...] timely and precise solutions, minimizing the risk of yield losses and reducing the need for excessive pesticide or fertilizer use. This not only saves [...] crops, growers can tailor their management practices, including irrigation schedules, fertilization programs, and pest control strategies, to suit the unique

• Municipality Enschede: Entonem nematodes against oak processionary caterpillar

  methods have been used. ‘With that information, and based on the nuisance that we experience, we’ll be able to decide whether to expand the use of nematodes [...] The Municipality of Enschede started using nematodes for the first time in the spring of 2021 to try to halt the spread of the oak processionary caterpillar [...] oak trees with nematodes.’ Maintenance of biodiversity The municipality also used pheromone traps last summer, to help it to determine how many oak processionary

• Trianum effectively controls Pythium in cucumber

  from integrated to ‘almost’ biological, using fewer and fewer chemicals. He has been using Trianum for the past two years in order to protect his plants’ [...] plant protection to biological methods. That’s why I now use fewer and fewer chemicals,’ he explained. The biggest threat to his crop is thrips , especially [...] Whole mats and whole rows had to be rejected, and the fungus would spread through the gutters to adjacent mats. ‘We sometimes lost up to 50% of production

• Target pests of beneficial nematodes in soft fruits

  Even more for pests that are difficult to control and where chemicals fail or are simply not available anymore. Beneficial nematodes can be used to tackle [...] spectrum of pests in top and stone fruits, like apples and peaches, potatoes, and outdoor vegetables as onions, asparagus, and beans. • • • • • Fast-acting [...] cannot build resistance Can be applied with regular spray equipment Compatible with most pesticides Leaves no residue This is an overview of the nematode-pest

• The Benefits of Integrated Pest Management

  April 5, 2019

  protection for you as a grower, for your employees, and for the sales chain. There’s a whole array of benefits! Benefits for you as a grower: IPM is a widespread [...] Reduces Aphids in Soft Fruits More and more growers are opting for a natural approach to pests and diseases, and we're not surprised they are. After all [...] . The risk of exceeding government and retail residue standards is low. This is beneficial to the relationship with your retail customer, as you remain

• 4 key benefits of biological crop protection

  March 19, 2024

  days to several weeks or months. By not having this limitation when using biological crop protection , growers can manage pests and diseases close to harvest [...] leading to increased yields, improved crop quality, and, ultimately, higher prices and turnover. Efficient labor and logistics Labor availability is an increasing [...] Market demand for fruit and vegetables can fluctuate throughout the harvesting season. Being flexible in harvest allows growers to respond to shifts in demand

• Great Results in Combating Grubs in Blueberries

  March 19, 2019

  protection gave us great results. And Larvanem was easy to use ( How-To Use Video ). Our irrigation system was ready to use nematodes, without modifications [...] ‘This is why we wanted our crop protection to be biological, to avoid affecting the surrounding nature with chemicals. We also use light traps to catch [...] fruit is most important for us. And the natural environment of our farms helps us to avoid using chemical methods.’ The farm has been working with Koppert