• The How and Why of IPM

  April 4, 2019

  know! The main idea behind IPM is that the greenhouse or field forms an ecosystem. The mutual relationships between crops, their attackers, and the natural [...] relationship, and each of the three sides of the triangle must receive the same amount of attention: You strengthen and protect the crop. You tackle diseases [...] protect the 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

• The Importance of Quality at Koppert

  December 3, 2019

  spider mites with the greatest ease, keeping the natural balance in the crop. This is why growers continue to opt for Spidex.” Read the first article here: [...] released. It ensures that the next generations establish themselves well in the crop so they can do their valuable work. With their great appetite they can [...] that Spidex remains at the top of growers’ options when it comes to the most effective biological control of spider mite. "The discovery and commercial

• Swirski-Mite Helps You Stay in Control

  April 29, 2019

  strategies. The regular Swirski-Mite is contained in a bottle with a handy dosing cap, making it very easy to scatter the predatory mites in the crop. Blower [...] These bags contain the predatory mites, food, and bran for protection. The mites reproduce in the bag and move from there into the crop. Ultimately, three [...] if your crop is grown in tunnels, in the open air, or if it's always very humid, Swirski Ulti-Mite is a better solution. It has the same composition but

• Harness the added value of nature's helpers

  November 29, 2022

  natural enemies listed on the page are bred for this purpose, but there are many more beneficials in the open air. Tips to help you get more out of natural enemies [...] What is Biological Control? IPM: The Path to a Successful Approach The How and Why of IPM Integrated crop management: the key to sustainable business operations [...] Over the past ten years, our focus has increasingly shifted to outdoor crops. If you produce outdoor crops, you're at a huge advantage: the open air is

• Trianum effectively controls Pythium in cucumber

  farm covering over six hectares along Hoefslag road in the Dutch village of Pijnacker. Built in 2011, the farm has two sections. Hendriks grows high-wire (two [...] Based on the fungus Trichoderma harzianum T-22, the product colonizes the plant’s root system and keeps pathogenic fungi away from the roots. He puts two [...] on each mat before putting out the new plants in ‘duo’ pots (two plants in one rockwool cube). He decided to do this in response to his crop’s susceptibility

• How to protect bumblebees in cold

  colonies thrive in low temperatures: Warmth is key Place the hives in the warmest part of the tunnel/greenhouse, ensuring they catch the morning sun. Make [...] inside or around the hive to incubate the brood. It's crucial to protect the brood during such conditions to avoid damage Keep in mind that the impact of climate [...] Make sure the hive is in a sheltered environment. Sunlight exposure Position the hives on the side that receives the most sun during cold periods, maximizing

• Spider Mite Control: The Essential Guide

  and as the chlorophyll is removed, the leaf, and eventually the whole plant, may die. Nymphs and adults of spider mites produce webbing in which the mites [...] damage to the host plant by feeding on plant tissue and plant sap, primarily on the underside of leaves where they pierce the cells and suck out the contents [...] become completely covered with webs. The webbing affects the leaves appearance of the crop, which is a high concern in ornamental crops. Natural enemies for

• Increase in Thrips Infestation Demands More R&D

  December 4, 2019

  crops in the Netherlands increased considerably. There was heavy infestation in the key crops of onions (the second most important vegetable crop in the [...] major problem in onion cultivation At the start of July, as agricultural consultant Frank Druyff explains, the thrips infestation in open-field vegetable [...] worryingly, the number of species of thrips around the globe is on the increase, and they are spreading more easily. More worryingly though is the fact that

• Koppert Partners with Nitrasoil in Argentina

  July 19, 2019

  this purchase takes the company into a new sector in the agricultural market: inoculants. With the acquisition of the industrial unit in Argentina and its [...] a Dutch company specialized in biological crop protection , has acquired the Argentine company Nitrasoil. In addition to the physical expansion within South [...] protection products, Koppert intends to expand the range of products it offers, and also meet the needs of farmers in the Southern Cone: Argentina, Uruguay, Paraguay

• IPM: The Path to a Successful Approach

  April 23, 2019

  better meet the requirements of your customers? Call in help: a consultant you trust and who is well versed in the field of IPM. Work with the consultant [...] Natural Enemies IPM: The Answer to the Challenges of the Future Finish Clean with an IPM Based Program The How and Why of IPM The Benefits of Integrated [...] learn what works best in their crop and under their conditions. Experience shows that perseverance leads to results, even in difficult cases. In other words: