• Steinernema carpocapsae

  commonly used in biological pest control . These microscopic roundworms are parasitic and are known for their effectiveness in controlling a variety of pests. [...] systems: Pressure-compensated irrigation systems are recommended. If not available, spray or drench applications are recommended. For injection through Dosatr [...] grubs, beetle larvae , and fly larvae . Steinernema carpocapsae nematodes are often applied to the soil or sprayed onto plant foliage as a biological control

• Pollination checklist tomato

  Bumblebees are ideal for the pollination of tomato crops. Koppert's Pollination Checklist indicates how the best pollination results can be achieved. Download [...] The closed flowers provide a precise picture of the situation. Flowers that are open for longer than one day have between one and five bite marks Check the [...] collect pollen, and leave bite marks, but no fruit will grow. Bumblebees are active at temperatures between 8 and 32 degrees Celsius. Their optimum activity

• Nature's Perfect Pollinator

  outdoor pollination. Our hives are easy to use and require low maintenance. Want to know more about our Quad hives and how to use them? Find out more Let [...] your crop reaches the full potential for maximum pollination . Bumblebees are recognized as very efficient and reliable pollinators. Compared to honeybees [...] honeybees, they continue to do their valuable work, even when weather conditions are poor. 3 top reasons to start using bumblebees Maximum assurance, due to their

• Rhyzobug Brochure

  31 32 33 34 Weeks 35 36 37 38 39 40 41 42 R. lophantae How to use How to use • Apply in the evening • Tap beetles directly on the plants or [...] or use D-boxes • Start introduction as soon as the first armoured scales are detected and repeat if necessary • The dosage of Rhyzobug depends on climate [...] adjusted to the particular situation • General outdoor introduction rates are 500-3000/ ha in several applications depending on infestation rate • Avoid

• A life-long commitment to help growers thrive with sustainable growing practice

  December 10, 2024

  In fact, a lot of them are going to disappear over the next three to five years due to more stringent regulations. Growers who are already using biological [...] and contain pests as chemical correction products are phased out. Drones, robotics and blower systems are all in the Koppert pipeline so we can face these [...] "How can we possibly explain to our children and grandchildren that we once sprayed poison on the food we eat and the flowers in our homes?" Rianne asks

• The journey of sustainable citrus farming in agriculture

  farmers like him are shaping a more responsible agricultural industry. Balbino's experience serves as an inspiring example, showcasing how agriculture can

• Botrytis: ten must-knows

  November 15, 2021

  fungus, and there are many species. The fungus is found all over the world and can infect a wide variety of plants. If conditions are unfavorable, the damage [...] soft fruit, petals, and lush leaves. Crops with firm leaves are much less attractive and are therefore at a lower risk. The species Botrytis cinerea can [...] is now officially called Botryotinia fuckeliana . Other Botrytis species are fussier and more specialized. Botrytis cinerea can withstand the cold like

• The Benefits of Integrated Pest Management

  April 5, 2019

  Soft Fruits More and more growers are opting for a natural approach to pests and diseases, and we're not surprised they are. After all, Integrated Pest Management [...] products penetrating the skin. Benefits for the sales chain: The products used are harmless to water, air, and soil. The environmentally friendly cultivation [...] plants, in turn benefiting the overall image of the retail sector. "The How and Why of IPM" Article

• World Food Day 2021

  October 15, 2021

  Koppert Foundation This year’s global theme is: ‘Our actions are our future – better production, better nutrition, a better environment and a better life’ [...] getting back on track to achieving the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). We are a ‘Partner’ for the UN SDGs and actively supporting a number of them. They [...] Is a short interview with Simon Groot - a pioneer in seed breeding - and how he and his company, East West Seed, encouraged small-scale farmers in South

• Want to know whether Spical will be effective? Check, check, and double-check!

  December 13, 2022

  closely, as this is how you can identify both spider and predatory mites . They're usually on the underside of the leaf. The mites are easy to distinguish [...] traces of eggs. Spider mites ' eggs are completely round and sometimes a little colored, whereas predatory mites ' are slightly larger, oval, and translucent [...] strategy is having an effect. Simply take a magnifying glass to quickly see how Spical is doing. Spider mites often develop in hot spots, so you should release