• Entonem for Effective Control of Thrips in Ornamentals

  August 18, 2021

  replacing the clay matrix (in which the nematodes remain in a dormant state until released) with a gel formulation which significantly lengthens the shelf [...] advantage for the end-user, because the new formula, dissolved in water, is a transparent solution. The former clay medium left a whitish film on the final product [...] years. Therefore , Koppert decided to evolve the product to today's growers needs. Hence, the development of the new gel fomulation for its nematode products

• Flowering and Pollination – One of the Most Critical Blueberry Growth Stages

  May 30, 2022

  few critical periods in the blueberry growth-cycle. The first is bud initiation in the autumn. Before the plant goes into dormancy, the plant is ‘deciding’ [...] generative. The more energy the plant has, the more generative buds are initiated. The generative buds are the ones that produce flowers in spring. Poor [...] growth in the late summer/early autumn will limit the number of generative buds, and, consequently, the yield. Second stage: flowering Flowering is the second

• Spidex: dos and don’ts in a nutshell

  November 28, 2021

  predatory mites. If you need to intensify the population over time, it will cost more money in the long run. Don’t store the product for too long after receiving [...] and don’t store it in the wrong conditions. Use only corrective products that are integrated – check with your consultant or in the side effects list. [...] powerful natural enemy of the spider mite. At least, it can be. The result that you get largely depends on how you use Spidex . Take the following tips on board

• Get the growers’ guide to biological crop protection

  August 18, 2021

  photographs. The knowledge gained will equip you to find the best sustainable solutions. First published 25 years ago and revised in 2003, the latest edition [...] empowers you with knowledge about the pest’s lifecycle and its many phases, as well as giving you the ability to recognize the pest or disease you are up against [...] edition comprises 443 pages, 700 photographs, and dozens of illustrations of the most prevalent pests, diseases and their natural enemies. Read more

• Investing in thrips control: always a good idea

  March 6, 2023

  exactly? In ornamental plants, the main problem is visual damage. This can seriously affect the product's value or even make it unsaleable. The viruses [...] that thrips can transmit in vegetable crops are a major threat. The best known are the tomato spotted wilt virus ( TSWV ) and the impatiens necrotic spot [...] types of viruses. The trouble is that you can't get rid of a viral infection, and the crop can die from it. Investing in safety Investing in prevention and

• 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 [...] 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 [...] every species in every crop. Koppert is, therefore, investing in more R&D in this area. Ornamentals cultivation consultant Jenette Douma cites the situation

• Want to Tackle Diseases and Pests in Roses?

  July 14, 2020

  Aphids The good news is that aphids have all sorts of natural enemies. The best strategy for you to use depends on the type of aphid you encounter. The options [...] attract the male butterflies. The damage is caused not by the butterflies, however, but by the caterpillars. These can be tackled with beneficial nematodes [...] crucial factor in the IPM strategy. You can strengthen plant resilience with the beneficial fungus, Trichoderma harzianum T-22 (Trianum). The product provides

• Swirski-Mite Plus, Now in Even Better Shape

  July 2, 2019

  Manager, Tim Bossinga. ‘The material of the sachet is still the same, but the shape is more elongated and features a new design. The properties and application [...] swirskii to the protected cultivation market in 2006 when these mites instantly became one of the most successful biological control agents in Europe. At [...] solution from Koppert Biological Systems for the effective control of thrips and whitefly in many crops worldwide. The packaging containing predatory mites will

• Top Reasons to Use Biological Control in Berries

  August 18, 2021

  Production Biological control can be used in organic production where few miticides are currently available. Cost The cost of biological control per season [...] destroy their prey. Searching for and eliminating the mite population quickly and effectively even in areas that chemicals are unable to reach. Resistance [...] Food Safety Fewer pesticide applications delivers a cleaner, safer berry to the final consumer. Worker Safety 100% safe for employees and customers. Crop

• Grower Koen - Embracing biological crop protection in agriculture

  a conscious choice. Inheriting the farm from his parents, Koen had the opportunity to continue the business. While the trend towards organic farming was [...] smaller. In 15 years, I expect there will be no difference at all, especially due to the rapid increase in effective organic methods." Limitation in usage [...] usage chemical pesticides The increasing interest, especially from governmental bodies, in organic farming marks the path to the future. "You grow into it a