• Beneficial Nematodes against Horticultural Pests

  combat a significant variety of pests in a wide range of temperatures, such as the pupae and larvae of thrips, the larvae of vine weevils and several beetles [...] producing nematodes in 1986. Many years of experience have gone into the selection, breeding and quality control of these nematodes. Each of the entomopathogenic [...] However, effectiveness of the nematode solution depends largely on a number of factors; temperature, time of application, larval stage of pest, humidity, a

• Whitefly – small pest, big problem

  February 2, 2023

  (TYLCV) is one of the most serious. The larvae and mature insects can pick up the virus before transmitting it in the adult stage. Even more misery The tobacco [...] more negatives. The larvae of the tobacco whitefly inject enzymes into the plant, causing damage. This can include irregular ripening in tomatoes and peppers [...] peppers, yellowing of flower stems in gerbera, and severe yellowing of the leaves of green beans. Other symptoms include chlorotic spots, falling fruit

• Pollination checklist Growing lights

  sure the hives are not overheated by the lamps and other means, or by the sun in spring and late autumn. The later the lights are turned on, the more [...] pollination. The sun activates the bumblebees 09:00 08:00 Keep the hives closed during one day of snowfall. If possible, remove the snow from the roof. 07:00 [...] you can place them lower in the greenhouse. 13:00 Vertical placement will have a negative effect on the development of the hives. 10:00 1! Bumblebees

• How do you identify a ‘thrips intruder’?

  September 20, 2021

  setosus is very active, while americanus is very lazy. The latter is often found in groups low in the crop, and you will almost never find them on the sticky [...] sticky traps. In short, a busy, striped insect is probably setosus. If you find a slow, striped insect at the bottom of the crop, there is a good chance you [...] length, shape of the antenna, hairs on the head and thorax, pattern on the head and thorax, fringe and hair on the forewings, and pattern on the forewings

• Horiver Wetstick

  Echinothrips americanus Mode of action Insect pests are attracted to the colour of the sticky trap and get caught in the glue. Presentation Polysterene [...] wires or sticks at max. 30 cm above the crop and adjust height when plants are growing Do not place traps in-between the plants as parasitic wasps will then [...] place black traps 15-25 cm above the ground for young plants and 50 cm above the ground for mature plants Replace the traps when largely covered by insects

• Koppert’s microbial solutions for sustainable food production

  October 15, 2020

  alleviate the perils of hunger.” * * World Food Day was proclaimed by the United Nations in 1979. It is the day on which international attention is paid to [...] with the attention now firmly focused on their health. People were reminded of the role food plays in their resistance to disease. Within days of the outbreak [...] methods and this is why we are stepping up the production of microbial solutions worldwide," Peter Maes asserts. "We are convinced that this is the way to improve

• Natutec Airobreez Brochure

  destination in optimal condition. The mortality rate of the natural enemies is kept to a minimum, less than 2%. Uniform & precise distribution The Airobreez [...] as you move through the crop. No loss of material The Airobreez is equipped with a closed dosage system. In combination with the precise distribution [...] Natutec The Airobreez is a member of the Natutec product line, which specializes in application technology for biological crop protection. Products in the

• Botrytis problems often have company

  December 20, 2021

  on a wound, the plant defends itself by creating antibodies. Although plants can fight off the fungus, that point of initial infection is left weakened [...] they create the entry points the fungus needs to strike. Several species of caterpillars , such as Duponchelia , are a good example of this. They cause [...] works the other way around: there are pests that make it easier for the fungus to get a hold. It’s a sinister interaction. Essentially, a crop is an ecosystem

• Rhyzobug Brochure

  Reduces the number of pesticide applications • Reduces the number of active ingredients • Makes it able to comply to the black pesticide list in the value [...] are 500-3000/ ha in several applications depending on infestation rate • Avoid pesticide treatments in the hours after the release of Rhyzobug Packaging [...] Cardboard tube The effect Small scales are consumed entirely. 09-2023 In larger scales, feeding damage is visible as irregular holes in the scale cover

• Koppert Collaborates with Valto to Control Harmful Tomato Virus

  October 10, 2018

  this natural viral solution to the rest of the world. The product is awaiting registration in most of the remaining EU countries and registration processes [...] a substantial percentage of the total production of tomatoes in the Netherlands. ‘V10 has proved its worth during the course of several efficiency trials [...] continue the sale and distribution of its V10 product in the Netherlands, Koppert Biological Systems will be responsible for the distribution and sale of this