• Koppert is Investing in Smarter Scouting

  May 29, 2019

  Application at Koppert ‘The dashboard also provides detailed analyses of the situation in the greenhouse and shows the severity of the infestation, enabling [...] currently in the pre-introduction phase: we are shifting the focus towards other crops and further increasing the number of clients who are testing the app. The [...] another. The dashboard also integrates the application and effects of chemical corrections. ‘This method gives growers good insight into the system for

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

  June 5, 2019

  requires some patience. The same applies to the use of Swirski-Mite , which contains the predatory mite Amblyseius swirskii . The predatory mites in Swirski-Mite [...] are the fresh eggs and the youngest larvae; for thrips , the first and second larval stages. This means that you may still notice adult pests in the beginning [...] even when the natural enemies are working hard to contain the problem. So you may still see the adult whitefly happily flying around during the first days

• Ten facts about Fusarium

  December 9, 2021

  in wilting and rotting areas that you can see at the base of the plant, the stem, or on the fruit. The most common type, Fusarium oxysporum , comprises [...] Disease Top 10 Topped by mildew and Botrytis Condition of the Crop the best Indicator of the Effect of Trianum Trianum's Seven Benefits Fusarium is a [...] fungus that manifests in many different ways. The symptoms of the disease caused by this fungus, which causes the disease Fusarium wilt , vary widely and are

• Adapting Quickly Guarantees ‘Tomato Success’

  April 30, 2019

  thorough preparation for the new season. More than ever before, a good start to the season is half the battle. The end of the crop rotation circle has become [...] system. This is why the new season actually starts at the end of the current cultivation cycle. During the last six weeks before the harvest it is time to [...] e product. The end of the growing cycle is the time for more radical solutions, so you can start the new season with a clean slate and the circle is complete

• World Soil Day – Soils, where food begins

  December 6, 2022

  ongoing investment in the planet Biodiversity: Research into our positive impact on nature IPM: The Answer to the Challenges of the Future Celebrating real [...] Every year, the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations holds a ‘World Soil Day’ during which it aims to raise awareness of the importance [...] Begins’. Throughout the world, soil nutrient loss is a major degradation process threatening nutrition. It is recognized as being among the most critical problems

• Pollination Under Artificial Lights

  October 4, 2018

  growers in the higher latitudes of the Northern Hemisphere are paying special attention to their growing lights. High time to focus on the effects this [...] follow and put into practice. ‘We hope that the guidelines we offer in the manual will ensure that our growers get the best performance out of their Natupol [...] junior product manager. ‘We have looked at all the features on the hive and give advice on how to enhance the work of our bumblebees in poor (day)light conditions

• Combating Vine Weevil Successfully

  August 18, 2021

  tissue from the host into substances that are easy for the nematodes to absorb. The larvae die within a few days. The population development of the nematodes [...] etc. Application of the nematodes is safe for the user and fast and effective, when applied in the right manner. After application, the parasitic nematodes [...] nematodes actively hunt for the larvae and penetrate them. The nematodes then feed on the contents of the larvae, releasing certain bacteria from their intestinal

• Investing in thrips control: always a good idea

  March 6, 2023

  ornamental plants, the main problem is visual damage. This can seriously affect the product's value or even make it unsaleable. The viruses that thrips [...] transmit in vegetable crops are a major threat. The best known are the tomato spotted wilt virus ( TSWV ) and the impatiens necrotic spot virus ( INSV ), but [...] Thrips Swirski-Mite Helps You Stay in Control The How and Why of IPM Using biological beneficials in the fight against thrips can be expensive, but don't

• Successful biocontrol in potatoes

  August 3, 2023

  better results than the chemical pesticide control,' says Global product manager Cyrille Verdun. 'The nematodes control the pests and the natural fungicide [...] are totally different organisms to the notorious parasitic nematodes that attack the plant's root systems. Trials in the biocontrol of pests and diseases [...] beneficial nematodes: new look and ready for the future Trianum is a true all-rounder Premium quality around the world A combination of a biological fungicide

• WARNING: Bumblebees – Keep them Cool this Summer!

  July 2, 2019

  y, for the bumblebees this can mean death from the heat. Therefore, it is important to ensure proper steps are taken by the grower to help the bumblebees [...] ‘The need to keep your busy pollinators cool increases. Keeping an eye on the temperature in the greenhouse is more important than ever for your bumblebees [...] bumblebees are out for the maximum number of pollination hours, and it positively influences the lifespan of a colony. It can make the difference between just