• HyFood takes habanero to another level with biological control

  without the use of agrochemicals and has allowed them to comply with the legal framework for entry into the U.S. market, one of the most important and demanding [...] One of the key factors for the successful implementation of the biological control program was the training of personnel in pest monitoring and the release [...] alternatives and found Koppert... at the beginning of the establishment of the biological control tools, their consultants showed us the range of possibilities

• Towards a chemical-free future in agriculture: The vision of grower Koen

  y critical. Society expects more and more that agriculture is environmentally friendly and responsible. And that the vegetables consumers eat are safe [...] traditional and organic agriculture come together. Koen shares his personal experiences and insights about the future of agriculture, where traditional and organic [...] practices complement each other, and how organic and traditional farming are getting closer together. "The mix between traditional and organic is actually quite

• Sized for Success: Introducing the 125k Entomite-M for Cost-Efficient IPM!

  November 30, 2023

  grow the family and add on a new size – 125,000! While we could have just made a bigger container and pumped up the numbers, we went back to the drawing [...] production system and managed to drastically increase the concentration. We're keeping our original formulations but now have the 125k in the same-sized packaging [...] media for weeks and even months after a single introduction. They have a wide range of food sources, even mold, and can be set up for the long term to provide

• Infestation Levels in Tomato Crops: A Look at the Top Four

  June 6, 2019

  10 Topped by mildew and Botrytis Tomato plants are popular targets for a wide range of insects and mites. The pests that cause the biggest problems vary [...] also a useful tool in the battle against whitefly: they can help in the capture and removal of adult whitefly. Aphids and Mealy Bugs And then there are aphids [...] around the world. These mites are tiny spider-like creatures (arachnids) that reproduce very quickly and can quickly become resistant to chemicals. The spider-mite

• Koppert Announces the Promotion of Jeremy Sinift to Hydroponic Crop Team Manager

  September 10, 2020

  in the US. The hydro team’s objective has been, and will continue to be, supporting clients with the highest quality IPM technical assistance, and we are [...] Jeremy will ensure that the hydroponic crop team is perfectly positioned to effectively respond to the demands of today and of the future. Koppert’s ability [...] this together, and Koppert’s mission exemplifies that truth. The ongoing research and development undertaken by our affiliates across the globe continues

• Experts Needed for International Plant Health, Agriculture & Biosciences Conference in The Netherlands

  December 19, 2019

  secure and improve food supply, reduce poverty, and protect the environment. The call for papers comes in the wake of a unique conference that will take [...] conference in the Netherlands World experts on the topics of sustainable horticulture and agriculture, environmental biodiversity and food production are [...] plant health and the future of sustainable horticulture and agriculture. Creating awareness and support While CABI represents much of the developing world

• Economical and Better Biocontrol of Aphids, Mealybugs and Echinothrips

  May 10, 2021

  less need for chemical corrections that may disrupt the total biological system in the greenhouse. The product contains no carrier material, so leaves remain [...] new product marketed under the name, Chrysopa-E , which uses the egg stage of the lacewing, Chrysoperla carnea , instead of the larval stage used previously [...] Chrysopa-E. Both larval and egg phases available While the larval product is supplied in a 6-litre bucket containing 10,000 larvae, the eggs are delivered in

• Mealybugs and scales

  inflict damage on the crop in various ways: nymphs and females extract the sap from the plant, stunting growth and causing deformation and/or yellowing of [...] secretion of the mealybugs, reduces the ornamental value of the affected plants. Fruit and flowers are also fouled, rendering them unfit for sale, and the reduced [...] quantity of honey-dew that causes the damage because of the sooty mould that grows on it. Ants are also attracted by the honeydew. In fact, the honeydew with its

• Spider mites and other mites

  n of the leaves, with the affected areas curling and twisting. This damage is caused by the mites feeding on the plant tissue, which disrupts the growth [...] temperature, humidity, and the availability of food. Here's an overview of the life cycle of plant mites: Egg: The life cycle begins with the female mite laying [...] distinct body segmentation that spiders have. Gall mites and russet mites are so small that they cannot be seen with the naked eye and only have four legs. Tarsonemid

• The cost-saving potential of biological crop protection for your IPM strategy

  February 20, 2025

  example of this is the use of a combination of the Orius predatory bug in combination with the banker plant Lobularia. Trials have shown that a preventative [...] in addition to planting the banker plants and significantly reduces workload during the season. Prevent pest resistance and enhanced long-term sustainability [...] such as crop yields, prices, and the costs associated with pesticides or alternative management strategies, to estimate costs and benefits. In some studies