• Beneficial nematodes for bean seed fly control

  role in the biological control of many pests. Meet Frank Keijzer, the owner of a 57-hectare organic arable farm and is growing a wide variety of crops [...] prevents the need for costly reseeding and saves growers from the frustration of replanting. He also stresses the importance of proper mixing and application [...] soybeans, and spinach. Facing the bean seed fly challenge This year, Frank encountered a significant challenge due to the cold and wet conditions at the beginning

• Thripex-Mini

  sachets into the center of the container at time of hanging. Installing in the middle of the plants (shaded) and with the bottom edge of the sachet touching [...] improving the moisture balance in the sachets, such as placing the bottom of the sachet on moist substrate, will have a positive effect on the longevity [...] touching the substrate will typically yield the longest release of predators. Sachets already have an exit hole. Place sachets in sheltered positions on the

• Municipality Doetinchem: Entonem nematodes managing oak processionary caterpillar

  that the use of nematodes helps to reduce the level of infestation. ‘By using Entonem and extracting the nests as a curative measure, we can keep the situation [...] for now. In the longer term, improving biodiversity will have an important role to play – breaching the monocultures of the oak and stimulating the natural [...] oak trees in the forests and plantations around Doetinchem. Marc van Rijswijk is the spokesman for Buha, the implementing organization for the Municipality

• Municipality Enschede: Entonem nematodes against oak processionary caterpillar

  The Municipality of Enschede started using nematodes for the first time in the spring of 2021 to try to halt the spread of the oak processionary caterpillar [...] caterpillar. The municipality’s built-up area has a total of 22,000 oak trees. In the past, the municipality only extracted the nests. But as Petra Klein Breukink [...] She is the project manager of the oak processionary caterpillar for the Municipality of Enschede. ‘We use Koppert’s nematode product Entonem in locations

• Apple

  tree belongs to the rose family and is now cultivated for its fruit all over the world. It is the most common cultivated species of the genus Malus. Currently [...] originate from Asia and Europe and were grown there for thousands of years, before European colonists introduced the tree to North America. The deciduous apple [...] ly there exists also a wide range of bi- or tri-colored cultivars. The skin of the apple is protected by a layer of epicuticular wax. Apples usually have

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

  January 22, 2021

  decay of organic matter and the cycling of both macro- and micro-nutrients back into forms that plants can use. Healthy soil means healthy food and, in the [...] 22, and the upcoming 2 nd session will focus on soil health. When we walk on the ground, we are really walking on the roof top of another world. The amount [...] Life, Plants to Survive’ in December to highlight the importance of plant health and how it is linked to human health. Inspiring In this series, keynote speakers

• Almond

  About The almond ( Prunus dulcis, syn. Prunus amygdalus ) is a tree species originating in the Middle East as well as in North Africa and the Indian s [...] subcontinent. The name also refers to the tree’s edible seed that is nowadays extensively produced around the world. The almond belongs to the genus Prunus [...] Prunus and together with the peach, belongs to the subgenus Amygdalus . This particular subgenus distinguishes itself from others because of ridges on the shell

• Guarantee a Flying Start to Great Pollination

  August 18, 2021

  workers in the unit and safely remove the bees from the field when chemical applications are necessary. Koppert’s technical staff are readily available to answer [...] certified by the Michigan Department of Agriculture to be disease- and pest-free. Koppert QUAD pollination units are light weight, easy to handle, and can be [...] bumblebee colonies enclosed in a weather-resistant outer unit. Quad units are designed with the appropriate ventilation and insulation required to allow

• Outdoor crops pollination advice

  position the hives throughout the plot. The number of hives required depends on the crop and the presence of other pollinating insects. Position the hive [...] sufficient shade for the hive by positioning it in the shadow of the crop or providing additional cover. Read more about bumblebees in heat here. Hive maintenance [...] ensure natural pollination in both indoor and outdoor crops. We will delve into the key principles of outdoor crop pollination and explore practical advice

• Trianum is a true all-rounder

  December 13, 2022

  targets the roots of the crop and feels especially at home on the roots of young plants. After applying Trianum, the spores germinate, and the mycelium [...] result, the roots and the parts of the plant above ground develop better, resulting in a stronger and more vital crop. And what better result could you ask [...] a stronger and more resilient crop, which gives the plant extra support in times of stress. This ensures that the plant is well-prepared and ready to defend