• Insight to the Production of Nematodes

  September 12, 2019

  reduced the ecological footprint of the whole production process. Samples of the solution in the bioreactors are taken every few days to check the purity [...] safeguard the conditions right to the end user. Intensive temperature logging takes place along the route to make sure that the nematodes travel in the best [...] skin. The nematodes then release pathogenic bacteria they carry with them. These bacteria kill the insect and digest the insect from the inside. The nematodes

• HyFood takes habanero to another level with biological control

  exported is destined. "One of the main challenges we face in exporting to the United States is that there is a legal framework that prohibits the use of [...] 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 [...] of 1.8% in volume and 11.4% in economic value, with the main client of Mexican chili being the United States, a country to which around 99% of the total

• The nematodes are doing their job

  December 14, 2020

  ensue; the 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 [...] approach to thrips In addition to the effect on the pests, you should also see the damage to the crop decrease. If treatment with nematodes is successful, you [...] 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 or not the nematodes

• 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 [...] 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 [...] 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

• 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 [...] application remain unchanged, and recent tests with the new packaging show that the emergence of mites is equal to the current Swirski-Mite Plus sachet.´ Efficient [...] Plus is a trusted biological solution from Koppert Biological Systems for the effective control of thrips and whitefly in many crops worldwide. The packaging

• The Benefits of Integrated Pest Management

  August 18, 2021

  enemies in the crop. After application, employees can go back to work in the crop straight away: there is no re-entry time, as with chemicals. The working [...] working environment is safer. Unlike chemicals, there is no danger of products penetrating the skin. Benefits for the sales chain: The products used are harmless [...] diseases in an environmentally friendly way. There is no risk of resistance development. The risk of exceeding government and retail residue standards is low

• Tree specialist Wolterinck: Control of oak processionary caterpillar with Entonem

  Wolterinck BV in Beltrum, the Netherlands, is a specialist in tree care and weed control and works on behalf of local authorities and governmental bodies [...] witnessed the effect of Koppert’s nematode product Entonem on the oak processionary caterpillar. ‘We’ve been using nematodes for years. The product is our preferred [...] only be used on trees with leaves. Nematodes are a better solution for urban areas.’ Wolterinck BV sprays the nematodes when the caterpillar egg casings

• Increase in Thrips Infestation Demands More R&D

  December 4, 2019

  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 [...] crops in the Netherlands increased considerably. There was heavy infestation in the key crops of onions (the second most important vegetable crop in the [...] every species in every crop. Koppert is, therefore, investing in more R&D in this area. Ornamentals cultivation consultant Jenette Douma cites the situation

• IPM: The Path to a Successful Approach

  August 18, 2021

  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 [...] you, as a grower, make the right choices? The step-by-step plan below is the perfect guide! First establish your objective. Do you want to grow entirely [...] system for sustainable cultivation, in which you minimize use of chemicals; that is integrated pest management (IPM) in a nutshell. You can fully adapt this

• Beneficial nematodes to control pests in outdoor crops

  sure if the product you intend to use is not harmful to our nematode products check the side effect database. You only have to fill in the name of the nematode [...] openings. The nematodes then release pathogenic bacteria they carry with them. These actions kill and liquify the insect from the inside. The nematodes [...] enhancing the overall health of the orchard ecosystem. Trials conducted across various regions have showcased the efficacy of these microscopic worms in controlling