• Effective thrips control with predatory mites

  productivity and health, and ensure market compliance – without an impact on the environment and human health. Koppert is the pioneer in the development of predatory [...] Thrips are one of the most challenging pests in horticulture and agriculture, causing both direct and indirect damage to a wide range of crops. Their ability [...] sustainable, and commercially viable strategy. Thrips impact on crops Thrips such as Frankliniella occidentalis and Thrips tabaci thrive in greenhouses and covered

• How to protect bumblebees from heat

  the bumblebees in high temperatures. Other cooling methods include Use of defused glass and coating, cooling by outside air and use of soil for cooling [...] The study of climatic and environmental conditions in which bumblebees need to operate in various countries worldwide conducted over a period of 35 years [...] ventilation holes and increased amount of sugar water to support bumblebees in regulating their climate in hot weather conditions. Bumblebee hives with a

• How beneficial nematodes control onion fly

  often challenged by onion fly ( Delia antiqua ). The larvae of the onion fly can cause significant damage to the roots and bulbs of onions and related plants [...] an onion grower in Rutten (NL), is one such grower who has witnessed the positive impact of these beneficial nematodes. The challenge of onion fly infestation [...] the quality and yield of the harvest. If left uncontrolled, these larvae can even kill young seedlings, resulting in production losses early in the cultivation

• Biological seed treatment

  treatment reduces the use of agrochemicals which results in a lower exposure of growers to chemicals and lessens their impact on the environment. The potential [...] stress, the development of the root system, and the productivity of the crop. Positive attributes of microbials depending on the organism. An overview: [...] roots and protect the crop during the entire growing season. Seed treatment increases the availability of plant nutrients in the root system and increases

• Protected vegetables

  crucial role in monitoring and scouting for plant pests in agriculture and horticulture. Rollertraps are used in case large numbers of whiteflies and thrips [...] Common pests in vegetable crops Vegetable pests can inflict serious damage in terms of plant growth and crop yield. The most common pests in vegetable crops [...] mealybugs and scales keeping their populations in check. Predatory mites prey on spider mites and other mites , thrips , whitefly , and eggs of moths. Beneficial

• Fusarium opens the door to other diseases and pests

  June 27, 2022

  devastating impact on plant resilience. This opens up the door for other diseases and pests to strike. Plants have a natural resistance to diseases and pests [...] pathogen Pythium . But there is a solution: by applying Trianum you can stop both Fusarium and Pythium in their tracks. Defense strategies Plants are not [...] not entirely without their own defenses and are capable of producing antibodies that work against Fusarium and other fungi. However, if plants spend too

• Accelerating Change in Food Production

  June 20, 2018

  prevention of pests and diseases by ensuring soil health and biodiversity was crucial. At the close of the conference, Director of EIT Health in Belgium and [...] control agents in horticulture and agriculture, said microbiological solutions would play a major role in food security and safety in the future and that the [...] ion and innovation in this sector for improved food production, nutrition and health. Hosted by Koppert, the conference encouraged the partners of EIT

• Parasitic wasps

  specific pests. They are effective in reducing the population of harmful insects, making them valuable allies in horticulture and agriculture. Unlike chemical [...] ecosystem in the crop, which can enhance overall crop health and resilience. A diverse ecosystem often means fewer imbalances and outbreaks of specific [...] It's important to note that not all species of parasitic wasps engage in host feeding, and the primary method of pest control remains parasitization.

• Plant Disease Management

  disease control? Biological control of plant diseases is a method used to manage and reduce the impact of plant diseases by utilizing beneficial organisms. [...] planting the same crop in the same location year after year. Rotating crops disrupts disease cycles and reduces the buildup of pathogens in the soil. Diseas [...] Removing and promptly disposing of diseased plant material is essential to prevent the spread of pathogens. This practice is particularly important in containing

• Tomato

  crucial role in monitoring and scouting for plant pests in agriculture and horticulture. Rollertraps are used in case large numbers of whiteflies and thrips [...] approaches involve regular and systematic inspection of crops to identify the presence and severity of pests and diseases. Growers use various techniques, including [...] (IPM) in tomato crops Integrated Pest Management (IPM) is of importance in tomato cultivation. Tomatoes are exceptionally susceptible to a range of formidable