• What is Biological Control?

  September 15, 2020

  agriculture and, for centuries, it was the only way to control pests. Natural enemies were collected from the original source of the pest and released in [...] against pests and diseases. Vast amounts of pesticides were sprayed before people became aware of the adverse effects on both their health and the environment [...] It was in the late sixties that Dutch greenhouse vegetable growers began to realize this was not the way to continue and introduced the use of natural

• FAQ Nematodes

  temperatures and certainly not outside a host. Only if the nematode is in the host and the temperature is not too low is there a small chance that the nematodes [...] nematode products Entonem and Capsanem are OMRI listed, meaning that this formulation has been reviewed by OMRI against the USA and Canadian organic standards [...] susceptible to nematode infection in both larval and adult stages, some only during the larval stages (and some only as adults). As a general rule, nematodes

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  Customer acknowledges that this shall be the exclusive and sole remedy of the Customer and any third party for any such loss and that in no event shall Koppert® [...] pouch and store as described above. Segregate from food and animal feed. Keep away from children. DISPOSAL Follow any and all local, state, and federal [...] agrees that this product will only be used as instructed on the product label and only for the crop and purpose stated therein. Conditions of Sale and Limitation

• Keeping thrips under control: plenty of options!

  July 24, 2022

  body and begin to grow almost immediately. Lastly, sticky traps and Rollertraps are important tools in ascertaining whether thrips are present, and – in [...] capturing and removing as many flying specimens as possible. First, of course, you have to ensure that the thrips can find the sticky traps and Rollertraps [...] You can choose from two commonly-used species: Swirskii and Cucumeris . The predatory mite that would be most effective within your business depends on

• Free Webinar series; Implementing Plant Empowerment

  May 19, 2020

  unique cultivation method that leads to more yield and better quality. At the same time, resources such as water, energy and nutrients are used more e [...] disease control and natural & artificial lighting. We start on Wednesday, June 3 rd , 2020 at 9am and 3pm – Dutch time (Eastern Time Zone 3am and 9am. The following [...] the natural growing power and resilience of a plant. The first webinar will be held on Wednesday, June 3 rd , 2020 at 9am and 3pm (Netherlands Time). For

• Combating Vine Weevil Successfully

  August 18, 2021

  crops (e.g. rhododendron, cyclamen and azalea), as well as in strawberries and other fruit crops in both temperate and sub-tropical regions. Of course, there [...] strawberries , ornamental crops and various pot plants , etc. Application of the nematodes is safe for the user and fast and effective, when applied in the [...] dependent on the number (dosage) applied and the size of the host population. In this regard, it is important that Larvanem and Entonem be applied on uncovered

• Natutec Drive – ‘In a class of its own!’

  June 8, 2021

  Kingdom and grows a variety of crops. The family-owned agricultural company prides itself on its innovative and sustainable approach to agriculture and uses [...] cultivation and now have 15 acres under strawberries. This is where we have installed Natutec Drive. We have fitted the unit onto our heating pipes and it allows [...] Thripex and Chrysopa really accurately," Angel explains. "The two arms of the tool unfold over the crop to blow the live products accurately and uniformly

• How-to-Use Videos Now Available

  April 4, 2019

  biological pest control and finding other sustainable methods for agriculture and horticulture to better the health of people and the planet. [...] are available in English and Dutch subtitles with additional languges coming in the near future. These videos are to showcase that using biological control [...] control products is not difficult and in some ways much easier than the traditional sprays. Further, this channel can be used as a great tool for growers to

• Show Whitefly a Yellow Card

  August 10, 2021

  With summer temperatures up in the high 70s and high 90s in some places, pests like whitefly are thriving. That's why it's particularly important to show [...] yellow card! Whitefly and many other insects stand no chance against Horiver sticky traps - the most effective sticky trap for detection and mass trapping. These [...] temperatures and help growers trap all types of flying pest insects. They give growers an early indication of the pests in their greenhouses and the opportunity

• Reinforced Hook For All

  July 16, 2018

  with a hook that has a moisture-resistant coating on both sides. As a result, the hook is sturdier and more resistant to moisture, so that the sachets [...] products. Swirski-Mite Plus : for control of whitefly and thrips Swirski-Mite LD : for control of whitefly and thrips Spical-Plus : for control of various spider