• The nematodes are doing their job

  December 14, 2020

  discolor and shrink, which is a good indicator that the treatment has been effective! The level of damage to your crop is also a good indicator of whether [...] host is eaten from the inside out. The bacteria start by liquefying the innards, and then the nematodes slurp up the contents. At the end all that is left [...] left is the shell, which is why you will see the caterpillar or larva turn yellowish brown to brown over time, and shrink. Caterpillars are usually juicy

• Combating food loss and waste: Taking action to transform food systems

  September 28, 2023

  (FAO, 2023). While food is lost or wasted within every part of the chain, the harm inflicted by pests and diseases upon crops is a significant contributor [...] crisis. The FAO estimates that up to 40 percent of global crop production is annually lost to pests, with plant diseases costing the global economy over [...] weather conditions and soil-borne pathogens. Addressing food loss and waste is pivotal in transforming agrifood systems by enhancing food availability,

• Koppert at IPPS Louisville

  October 1, 2025

  fast horses, great bourbon, and horticulture.” Among the tour destinations is the beautiful, exciting Churchill Downs. Conference sessions include a Day

• A viable alternative to chemical pesticides: Koppert’s natural enemies effectively control pests in outdoor crops

  August 4, 2023

  armoured scales in citrus. The result is a product that is both affordable and easy to use," explains Jenette. "Our next step is to conduct trials in other crops [...] and now also in outdoor crops. The use of natural enemies in agriculture is gaining traction. Improved packaging and new application methods are simplifying [...] Research and development The testing and development of several other solutions is still ongoing. "We have developed a new and more cost-effective way to produce

• Acadian Plant Health™ and Koppert Join Forces to Expand Biostimulants Access Across the U.S.

  April 3, 2024

  Health ™ is a biostimulant company with a core focus on sustainable, science-based biological solutions for specialty and broad-acre crops. Acadian is committed [...] knowledge to restore the natural balance in their crops. Our holistic approach is what sets us apart. Improving plant health both above and underground. All

• NODOKARE_SDS_v1.0.pdf

  Federal Regulations This chemical is a pesticide product registered by the Environmental Protection Agency and is subject to certain labeling requirements [...] non-pesticide chemicals. Following is the hazard information as required by the pesticide label. CAUTION. Harmful is swallowed, absorbed thought skin, or [...] for treatment advice. 4.4 If inhaled: Move person to fresh air. If person is not breathing, call 911 or get medical help, then give artificial respiration

• Unprecedented Journey for Future Leaders

  July 24, 2018

  the Rabobank, is organizing the first edition of the Pro Manager Mastercourse – Floriculture. The course (28 October to 10 November 2018) is open to future [...] language during the course is English and floricultural managers from around the globe are welcome to apply. Application is followed by a selection procedure [...] part of this first edition. Participation to the Pro Manager Master Course is free of charge, participants only pay for their own travel costs and lodging

• The use of Swirski-Mite brings great advantages!

  December 13, 2022

  crops. The damage caused by chemical plant protection is often underestimated. However, the fact is that some active ingredients - and certainly the excipients [...] unwanted insects and mites simultaneously. If released preventatively, Swirskii is already in the starting blocks before the problems start. You're fully prepared

• Beneficial nematodes; the natural move towards biological crop protection

  April 5, 2023

  targeted pests. For growers, one of the main incentives to use nematode products is the diminishing role and performance of chemical crop protection products [...] have become resistant to them. In addition, the list of prohibited pesticides is growing. Special characteristics The beneficial nematodes in our product Casea [...] use Beneficial nematodes offer a broad-spectrum biocontrol solution. Casea is sprayed on crops using commonly used spraying or irrigation systems in the

• Pollination checklist Growing lights

  Do not keep a hive closed for longer than one day unless additional pollen is fed to the bees. Bumblebee pollination of preferably at least 4 hours per [...] later the lights are turned on, the more time (overlap with daylight) there is for the bumblebees to pollinate. For pollination, bumblebees need at least [...] opening systems Automatic Opening Systems allow the bumblebees to fly when there is enough daylight present. Wireless BeeHome system (WBH) can be controlled either