• In Search of the Relationship Between NatuGro and Nitrogen Release

  February 18, 2020

  that makes the plant attractive to fungi from the soil and to stinging and sucking pests, such as thrips , spider mites , and aphids .’ A study currently being [...] including nitrogen release, and use of NatuGro? And what level of nitrogen makes the plants more attractive to aphids , for example, and what is the precise reason [...] much of this element and become highly attractive to pests and soil pathogens. Together with NovaCropControl, Koppert is trying to find an optimum balance

• Nurturing soil and water for a sustainable tomorrow

  December 4, 2023

  crop tolerance to abiotic stresses such as drought, heat, and cold. This resilience contributes to the overall adaptability of crops to challenging en [...] monitoring and managing soil health to combat threats such as erosion, contamination, and biodiversity loss. The Soil Monitoring Law aims to establish [...] thriving ecosystems, and the overall well-being of humanity. Recognizing their invaluable roles, we must take proactive measures to safeguard these precious

• Beneficial nematodes to control pests in outdoor crops

  used to tackle a broad spectrum of pests in top and stone fruits, like apples and peaches, potatoes, and outdoor vegetables as onions, asparagus, and beans [...] intend to use is not harmful to our nematode products check the side effect database. You only have to fill in the name of the nematode species, and the database [...] harmful to that particular nematode. Go to the Side Effects App Frequently Asked Questions Want to find out more about beneficial nematodes ? Go to the FAQ

• Using Casea for a healthier and safe asparagus

  protection products. Either they have been removed by international and local authorities, or pests have become resistant to them. In addition, the list of [...] the pests had stopped and that the asparagus crop grew healthy and straight as pencils. I found no damaged asparagus nor did I have to discard part of the [...] was a huge advantage not to have to wait for the pre-harvest interval that applies to chemicals. This product doesn’t leave residues so that my harvest reaches

• Does Swirskii Really Do What it's Intended To?

  June 5, 2019

  getting used to. When using chemical products, you immediately see fewer pests and damage, but IPM requires some patience. The same applies to the use of [...] food and only eat insects that are in their early phase. For whitefly , these are the fresh eggs and the youngest larvae; for thrips , the first and second [...] such as roses and strawberries, growers can only tolerate a very low level of pests – too little for Amblyseius swirskii to eat its fill and produce enough

• International series ‘Plants for Life, Plants to Survive’

  January 22, 2021

  dense food, clean air and water, more ecosystem services, and health for people and their animals. Not to mention that you have an environmental marketing [...] marketing story that consumers like, and food they want to eat. This may sound a bit altruistic, futuristic, and too good to be true. But there are plenty of [...] health To mark the Year of Plant Health , Koppert Biological Systems initiated the webinar series ‘Plants for Life, Plants to Survive’ in December to highlight

• Less use of chemical pesticides due to Natutec Scout

  trap can be individually inserted for every pathway. You have the option to manually count and enter the quantities of thrips or whitefly , or opt for automatic [...] from Koppert, to compare current scout sessions with previous ones. ''This facilitates the rapid identification of trends and shifts in pest and disease d [...] e, and profitable. Natutec Scout provides more precise information about disease and pest populations, enabling the early detection of hotspots and targeted

• Sustainable Cultivation Goes Much Further than Pests and Natural Enemies

  August 18, 2021

  threat to food safety, and both chemicals and artificial fertilizers are products of the petrochemical industry which relies on mineral oil. ‘And we all [...] allow us to cultivate crops in a much more natural and therefore more sustainable way and in many cases actually prevent outbreaks of diseases and pests, [...] yourself than you used to be able to, as long as you have qualified people at your disposal, of course.’ Precision agriculture and horticulture Technology

• Spidex: dos and don’ts in a nutshell

  November 28, 2021

  crop early on. Regular scouting is the most important aspect, and will help you to keep up and ensure that you use Spidex at just the right time. You should [...] possible, make sure to store it in a cool and dark place. Do not store the product for longer than three days! Do you know how to use Spidex in your crop [...] will gain an advantage and the predatory mites will have difficulty catching up. Don’t use too few predatory mites. If you need to intensify the population

• Initial Experiences: Spidex Vital Lives Up to its Promises

  May 24, 2021

  them soon after they have been released and they get right down to doing their job." A tense moment Sjaak van Dijk switched over to Spidex Vital at the [...] February. "I have three crops a year," he tells us five weeks later. "As the old crop is always cleared away, I start from scratch each time and have to build [...] Spidex Vital to tackle spider mites and hot-spots effectively brings a sense of calm to the farm." He states that the weather conditions have been favorable