A viable alternative to chemical pesticides: Koppert’s natural enemies effectively control pests in outdoor crops

Pepino mosaic virus

virus started to damage greenhouse tomato crops in Europe. Although the virus only causes major problems in tomato cultivation, other plants of the Solanaceae [...] after infection and can significantly impact the yield and quality of crops like tomatoes. Typical symptoms are: Leaves & stems Nettle-like heads and/or bubbling [...] Necrosis of the stems Fruit Yellow or orange mottling on the tomatoes Flame-like pattern on the tomatoes Cracks and damage to the fruit (splitting open) Symptoms

RedStar places trust in Natutec Scout

RedStar — the Netherlands' largest producer of exclusive taste tomatoes and snack tomatoes. The company is very satisfied with it. ‘We don't really need

A step-by-step guide to whitefly control

Particularly damaging, Bemisia tabaci spreads Tomato Yellow Leaf-Curl Virus (TYLCV), severely impacting tomato crops. Greenhouse whiteflies ( Trialeurodes v [...] two Rollertraps per row, specifically for crops like tomatoes. Strategically position one tape between the crop and another above the plant canopy to enhance [...] the best solutions for your crops, contact one of our crop experts. Together, we can create a plan that optimizes your crop health and productivity. Get

Nematodes significantly reduce Tuta larvae

spread of Tuta absoluta continues to seriously damage tomato crops worldwide, Italian greenhouse tomato grower and technician, Vittorio Zoboli, confirms that [...] our areas, we have had problems controlling this pest chemically in our tomato crops. The problem got worse with the ban on several chemical products, while [...] Steinernema feltiae has significantly reduced these destructive larvae in his crop. ‘This is the first year we have applied Steinernema feltiae and after the

Grey mould

sufficient ventilation in greenhouse crops Remove diseased plants or plant parts in a closed plastic bag In tomato: prune with a knife and not by hand, [...] found fungus in many environments. It survives in plant parts like bulbs and crop residues or as sclerotia (drought- and cold-resistant structures) in the [...] causes rotting of the foot and may cause death of the plants. In cucumber and tomato the fungus causes lesions on pruning wounds. These lesions may encircle

Amazone Plants continues the path of organic cultivation

wind at its back but the business started to take off in 2015. In 2019, the tomato nursery also owned by Van Zijl was converted, before being added to the [...] period. This means that there is always a strong population in the greenhouse crop and control of the thrips is maintained at the right level. The method works [...] all, chemicals put so much strain on the safety of the employees, on the crops, and on the local environment. It has never been a favourite activity of

Natupol Excel

for crops with a high amount of flowers per m² (35-60 flowers) per week, and for crops grown under artificial light or in warmer environments. Crops Crops [...] Crops with >35 flowers/m 2 /week, such as cherry tomatoes and snack tomatoes, (straw)berries. Mode of action After introduction of the hive, worker bumblebees [...] stings Checklist growing lights Manual growing lights Pollination checklist Tomato Application Place the hive on a horizontal platform (avoid inclination,

Consumers

question in this list. Biological crop protection What is biological crop protection ? The idea behind biological crop protection is very simple: natural [...] pollination ? Vegetables such as tomatoes and sweet peppers are often propagated in greenhouses. By the time a delicious little tomato reaches your plate, it has [...] already had a very long journey. The plant first has to form fruit before the tomato can actually start to grow. In nature, insects and other animals take care

Natupol

range of crops, grown on surfaces bigger than 2000 m² and with approximately 25-35 flowers per m² per week. Crops Round, beef and plum tomatoes and other [...] other vegetable or fruit crops. Mode of action After introduction of the hive, worker bumblebees start pollinating the flowers while at the same time collecting [...] Downloads Bumblebee stings Natupol instruction leaflet Pollination checklist Tomato Environmental conditions Natupol Excel Start Up performs best at ambient