Life cycle of aphids

Life cycle of thrips

World Soil Day

commit to proactively improving soil health. Soil life is very complex. “Our soils consist of a myriad of organisms not visible with the naked eye, microorganisms [...] earthworms, to name but a few. A teaspoon of topsoil typically contains a vast range of different species and billions of microorganisms,” Age Tanja, Agronomic [...] alive, Protect soil biodiversity", aims to raise awareness of the importance of maintaining healthy ecosystems and human well-being by addressing the growing

Two-spotted spider mite

on the leaves affects the appearance of the crop. This is of particular concern in ornamental crops. Life cycle of two-spotted spider mite Two-spotted spider [...] Types of Spider Mite Effective Control of Spider Mite and Thrips Everything Still Begins with Swirski Biocontrol for Spider Mites The Importance of Quality [...] ( Tetranychus urticae ) is a pest of many crops throughout the world. Despite their small size, they are capable of very rapidly doing severe damage, due

A life-long passion for predatory mites

packaging and transportation of this increasingly effective solution for biocontrol of specific pest infestations. In recent years, one of the most successful [...] reproduction of the mites. We are now looking at adapting the sachet for different climates and different locations.’ Collaboration is key Staying ahead of the [...] technologies for the safe and effective distribution of our biocontrol agents over large tracts of land,’ De Groot shares. ‘We are now looking at increasing

A life-long passion for predatory mites

packaging and transportation of this increasingly effective solution for biocontrol of specific pest infestations. In recent years, one of the most successful [...] reproduction of the mites. We are now looking at adapting the sachet for different climates and different locations.’ Collaboration is key Staying ahead of the [...] technologies for the safe and effective distribution of our biocontrol agents over large tracts of land,’ De Groot shares. ‘We are now looking at increasing

Amazone Plants continues the path of organic cultivation

Plants are at the top end of the market. Biological plant protection is an additional pillar that supports this position. ‘This type of plant protection is [...] greenhouses. These were used to temporarily store a proportion of the growing plants. In the end, everything more or less turned out fine – the plants in 12 [...] crop and control of the thrips is maintained at the right level. The method works fine in this automated production system, which is, of course, very reassuring

Horiver Drystick

European apple sawfly ( Hoplocampa testudinea) Mode of action Insect pests are attracted to the colour of the sticky trap and get caught in the glue. Presentation [...] Application Place traps in areas with high risk of pest infestation such as areas near doors, gable ends and lateral ventilation openings Attach traps to [...] 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 debris Dosage

Larvanem

Larvanem can be used for biological control of larvae of weevils and other beetles in a wide range of crops. Pests Beetles (Coleoptera): Weevils (Curc [...] size 50 million – 1 sachet of 50 million in a box. 500 million – 2 sachets of 250 million in a box. 2,500 million – 10 sachets of 250 million in a box. D [...] contents of the bucket into the half-filled spray tank (except when tank mixing with a compatible product) Maintain agitation of mixture in the tank (e.g. with

Koppert’s microbial solutions for sustainable food production

130 million people at risk of suffering hunger by the end of 2020.” The report says there are now calls for a “profound change of global food and agricultural [...] their health. People were reminded of the role food plays in their resistance to disease. Within days of the outbreak of COVID-19, buying patterns started [...] wellbeing of the ecosystem as a whole. Much research still needs to be done. We at Koppert are aware of the immense potential that the invisible world of bacteria