• Less use of chemical pesticides due to Natutec Scout

  facilitates the rapid identification of trends and shifts in pest and disease development. Of particular note is the utilization of the 'Heatmap' feature, wherein [...] The time of endless Excel sheets with rows full of scout data about disease and pest pressure is over for good at Scheurs in De Kwakel since they switched [...] Schreurs, explains: “Scouting is very important within this cultivation. This is why we not only conduct a weekly count of all sticky traps but also engage

• Trianum-P Improves Open Field Pepper Production in Portugal

  June 29, 2021

  Sociedade Agrícola Militão, in the town of Ribatejo, in a pepper crop for the processing industry. Pedro Militão is one of the two owners of the company Sociedade [...] positioning of the company which is very conscious of sustainable agricultural practices that respect the environment. "Without a doubt it is a product with [...] to pesticides in vegetable crops for the processing industry, which are very important in Portugal. Around 80% of the total production of vegetables for

• Swirski-Mite Plus, Now in Even Better Shape

  July 2, 2019

  Swirski-Mite Plus is a trusted biological solution from Koppert Biological Systems for the effective control of thrips and whitefly in many crops worldwide [...] Koppert Product 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 [...] new packaging show that the emergence of mites is equal to the current Swirski-Mite Plus sachet.´ Efficient Control of Whitefly and Thrips Koppert introduced

• Want to Tackle Diseases and Pests in Roses?

  July 14, 2020

  control (IPM) of thrips is strongly based on predatory mites . The most effective type of predatory mite depends on local conditions and the type of thrips that [...] 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 in a nutshell [...] Koppert has a wide range of biological pest control products that help keep your crops healthy and vigorous. Here is a list of options. Western Flower Thrips

• Aphids—Go Time Appears in GrowerTalks Magazine

  March 1, 2025

  Jeremy Webber, has an article in the March issue of GrowerTalks. In Aphids—Go Time he discusses key points about the main types of aphids growers are most likely [...] information is critical right now because this is the time to get a biocontrol plan in place, so crops are protected from the very start of the season. [...] production facilities, and was Director of Operations for a large perennial wholesale nursery. He’s shipped a wide range of perennials, shrubs, annuals, and edibles

• 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 [...] may be needed, either of nematodes or of nematodes plus Bacillus thuringiensis -based products. ‘That is effective around ten days in and if the trees have [...] least 30% of their leaf cover, Bacillus thuringiensis can also have a good combatting effect.’ Staunch advocate Wolterinck BV is a staunch advocate of Entonem

• Prevention: the most powerful weapon in the fight against Fusarium

  December 13, 2022

  Fusarium , is found worldwide and can infect many plants. In addition to causing wilting, Fusarium wilt is also responsible for causing rot in fruit and in the [...] a crop is weak, but there are also varieties of this fungus that can devastate entire crops, as was the case in banana cultivation. Prevention is essential [...] The best tip we can give growers is that prevention is better than cure. Fusarium wilt is an incredibly difficult disease to treat. The fungus that causes

• Spidex: dos and don’ts in a nutshell

  November 28, 2021

  can be assured of an optimal result. Dos Keep an eye on things so that you can spot spider mite in your crop early on. Regular scouting is the most important [...] Spidex is a 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 [...] make sure to store it in a cool and dark place. Do not store the product for longer than three days! Do you know how to use Spidex in your crop? You can see

• Investing in thrips control: always a good idea

  March 6, 2023

  other 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 [...] better control strategies. Types of damage What kind of damage do thrips cause exactly? In ornamental plants, the main problem is visual damage. This can seriously [...] control is a must. However, the investment in biological control is offset by a clean crop with low residue levels and higher productivity. In short, investing

• Grower Koen - Embracing biological crop protection in agriculture

  alongside Koppert in the development and application of biological crop protection.| The future Koen's vision of the future of agriculture is hopeful. He believes [...] This way of working allows him to gain experience in using biological crop protection . As a result, he acquires a lot of knowledge and is prepared to [...] organic farming was miles ahead in terms of sustainability and environmental friendliness, but that gap is getting smaller. In 15 years, I expect there will