• Want to Tackle Diseases and Pests in Roses?

  July 14, 2020

  Aphids The good news is that aphids have all sorts of natural enemies. The best strategy for you to use depends on the type of aphid you encounter. The options [...] out pheromone traps to attract the male butterflies. The damage is caused not by the butterflies, however, but by the caterpillars. These can be tackled [...] you need to catch early . Caterpillars In order to know the type of butterfly you are dealing with when faced with caterpillars , it is useful to set out

• Koppert is Investing in Smarter Scouting

  May 29, 2019

  crops is very important, it is time-consuming and error-sensitive. That is why Koppert is developing the scout-app, which will automatically identify and [...] Quickly Thanks to this, growers only need to use a smartphone to scan the Horiver sticky traps in their greenhouses. The scout-app can identify whitefly , [...] Koppert ‘The dashboard also provides detailed analyses of the situation in the greenhouse and shows the severity of the infestation, enabling growers to act

• Quality is Key at Koppert!

  October 14, 2019

  Once the batch is approved, they are moved from the climate rooms to the packaging department. As of this moment special care is taken to keep the mites [...] for the journey to the growers. The packaging machines are specifically designed to handle living organisms and are constantly examined and improved to reduce [...] Systems everything possible is done to see that products reach their destination ready to do their valuable work in the best condition possible. As Koppert´s

• Top Reasons to Use Biological Control in Berries

  August 18, 2021

  where few miticides are currently available. Cost The cost of biological control per season is comparable to and often lower than chemical control. Eco-friendly [...] eliminating the mite population quickly and effectively even in areas that chemicals are unable to reach. Resistance Management Biological control helps to avoid [...] Food Safety Fewer pesticide applications delivers a cleaner, safer berry to the final consumer. Worker Safety 100% safe for employees and customers. Crop

• Rhyzobug – ready to deal with armored scales

  August 20, 2024

  increased the volume of Rhyzobug from 250 to 500 ladybirds and changed the packaging from a plastic bottle to a more sustainable cardboard tube which is more [...] It reduces the number of pesticide applications Makes it easier to comply with the pesticide blacklist in the value chain Contributes to a healthier end [...] introduction as soon as the first armored scales are detected. You apply it in the evening and tap the beetles directly onto the plants based on 500-3000/ha

• HyFood takes habanero to another level with biological control

  being the United States, a country to which around 99% of the total volume exported is destined. "One of the main challenges we face in exporting to the [...] goal: to produce high-value fruits, where they help ecosystems and offer a qualified product to consumers. To achieve this, the implementation of an integrated [...] partner To be consistent with its philosophy, HyFood needed to minimize its agrochemical applications. To achieve this, the implementation of an integrated

• Koppert Collaborates with Valto to Control Harmful Tomato Virus

  October 10, 2018

  sale of this natural viral solution to the rest of the world. The product is awaiting registration in most of the remaining EU countries and registration [...] viruses has access to tomato growers around the world. The two innovative biological solutions producers are located in the heart of the Dutch fruit and vegetable [...] were needed for the full European registration dossier. The two low risk active ingredients and the product V10 have been approved by the Dutch registration

• When it comes to whitefly, misfortune never comes alone

  December 13, 2022

  look healthy on the outside, the nitrogen is actually hard at work inflating its cells, weakening the plant and creating an 'obese plant.' The result will [...] no surprise that an attack by a pest like whitefly will undermine the crop. The extent will depend on the species and variety, but the fact remains that [...] like whitefly has a direct impact on the resilience of a crop. It's not just the pest's feeding on the crop that is harmful; whitefly also poses a risk

• Initial Experiences: Spidex Vital Lives Up to its Promises

  May 24, 2021

  this type of crop, an even better beneficial is always welcome. That was the reason for me to try the new product." Crop rotation is a critical time in [...] cucumbers. The ability of 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 up to now. But, he says, the summer is yet to come. "Later on in the season, air humidity will fall. Although spider mites

• Less use of chemical pesticides due to Natutec Scout

  according to Volgering. "Upon inputting all the data into the app, it seamlessly syncs with the computer," the Scout elaborates. "The data is then organized [...] pathway. You have the option to manually count and enter the quantities of thrips or whitefly , or opt for automatic counting by scanning the sticky trap," [...] ''This facilitates the rapid identification of trends and shifts in pest and disease development. Of particular note is the utilization of the 'Heatmap' feature