• Properly scouting for spider mite helps to avoid surprises

  July 5, 2022

  control the spider mite with a corrective product that fits with IPM. During the dormant period, it may seem that a problem area in the crop has been fixed [...] little use, as the mites are not attracted to them. Even if there’s a contamination hotspot in the crop, you’re unlikely to find anything on the sticky traps [...] uncover this pest, it’s important to make regular checks of your crop. A good guideline is a weekly check of the entire crop, with particular attention paid to

• Want to know whether Spical will be effective? Check, check, and double-check!

  December 13, 2022

  take a magnifying glass to quickly see how Spical is doing. Spider mites often develop in hot spots, so you should release extra predatory mites in these [...] spots won't simply disappear. While this isn't such a problem for vegetable crops, it can lead to a loss of sales value for ornamental crops. However, if [...] round and sometimes a little colored, whereas predatory mites ' are slightly larger, oval, and translucent. If Spical 's has done a good job, you should

• The How and Why of IPM

  August 18, 2021

  population of natural enemies. But keep in mind: IPM only works well with a systematic, well-considered approach. You need a plan for the entire growing season [...] (Plant Growth Promotion and Crop Resilience Page) is a critical success factor within IPM. After all, if a plant doesn't get sick, you don't have to use any [...] resilient crops and varieties. As a grower, you can also improve the resilience of crops below and above the soil surface in various ways, for example with

• Tomato Disease Top 10 Topped by mildew and Botrytis

  May 30, 2019

  humidity is very high. Wet wounds are also a favourite. Chemical intervention is unavoidable in the event of a serious attack. But before that happens, there [...] prevention is better than cure. In addition to the measures mentioned above, applying sulfur is also a good idea. Keep in mind, however, that some natural [...] must have something in their bag of tricks to defend against the fungal diseases mildew and Botrytis. A multipronged strategy provides the greatest chance

• Release Spical predatory mites as soon as possible!

  February 2, 2023

  predatory mites in the bottles of Spical will decrease sharply while spider mite numbers grow in your crop. They survive a little longer in the Spical-Plus [...] as ever, they do much better in a crop with their favorite food. Storage advice If you can’t release the predatory mites in your crop immediately, you can [...] or two days at most. You must store the packaging horizontally, in a dark place, and at a temperature of no more than 8 to 10°C. Contact our experts

• Koppert Registers New Biofungicide

  November 26, 2019

  integrated in a chemical program, has a comparable efficacy to a full chemical programme. As a standalone product it can often compete with a chemical program [...] been conducted using Noli against Botrytis spp. in a variety of fruits in several countries in Europe and in the United States. The trials have been carried [...] producers millions of euros in production losses worldwide, can now be controlled in an effective and sustainable way with a non-synthetic fungicide that

• Ten tips to effectively tackle whitefly

  March 6, 2023

  present on one plant in a corner, or have they spread throughout the crop? If they’re localized to one plant, you can apply control measures in that spot or remove [...] including pepper and tomato, it’s a safe bet that you’ll receive a visit from whitefly sooner or later. As such, it’s a good idea to initiate preventive [...] Having whitefly in your crop is rightly a major concern, and it’s important to combat this pest as quickly as possible. However, effective biological control

• Free Webinar series; Implementing Plant Empowerment

  May 19, 2020

  t. They also learn how to grow crops in a sustainable way by using the natural growing power and resilience of a plant. The first webinar will be held [...] follow in the next three weeks on Wednesdays. Registration is possible as of today. The road map to sustainable cultivation Plant Empowerment is a new unique [...] Vlaardingen, Netherlands - The Implementation Partners of Plant Empowerment start a free webinar series of four webinars. Participants will learn how to implement

• Nodokare__container___carton__v1.1_24.02.02_B.pdf

  January 1, 1970

  stress. Ideal for use in broadacre and row crop production. DIRECTIONS FOR USE Apply in foliar or soil application systems early in the season and continue [...] and fertilizers. When interaction is unknown, a “jar” compatibility test is recommended. STORAGE : Store in a cool, dry place away from direct sunlight. CAUTION [...] continue throughout the entire growing period. Use NODOKARE™ as a supplement to a well balanced crop management program designed to maximize quality crop production

• Prevent internal spider mite contamination

  December 13, 2022

  contaminates a new crop, and so on. Not to worry – there are several ways to minimize the internal contamination risks. Spider mite occurs in hotspots, and [...] right measures in these hotspots, you can prevent the infestation from spreading to the rest of your organization. It’s only likely to be a real challenge [...] infestation is really bad. However, the following guidelines can take you a long way: Under no circumstances should you move contaminated plant material