Best practices

Condition of the Crop the best Indicator of the Effect of Trianum

Trianum is not only effective for combating soil-borne diseases, but that it can also be used preventively to prepare the plant for stressful situations.

Biosolutions for Cannabis

encountered in any crop. Koppert has spent millions in R&D finding the best solutions for this problematic pest. Expertise with Local Knowledge Koppert has [...] arrives on-site for a no cost up-close look. Subtle nuances can be lost via email or phone, and a face-to-face conversation is the best way to listen to [...] bio companies haven’t utilized, like Aphipar-M for Phorodon cannabis aphid. Jordan Seward’s enthusiasm for this crop is difficult to contain! His IPM expert

No Risks for Employees or for the Environment

control for sciarid fly in 2003, as chemicals proved inefficient in combating the larvae of this pest. ‘Sciarid fly has always been a stubborn pest for us,’ [...] who worked at Koppert Mexico for many years. We now work closely with consultant Victor Landín, and I'm incredibly thankful for the support he gives us.’ [...] should be promoting best practices in agriculture and horticulture.’ It is clear that biological crop protection forms a vital aspect for the philosophy and

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

weekly basis for best results. This is where Entomite-M really shines. Growers typically rely on "Strats" to thrive in potting media for weeks and even [...] mold, and can be set up for the long term to provide a stable layer of protection in many different crop production systems. For best results with Entomite-M [...] opportunities for labor savings vs applying to individual containers by hand. Entomite-M is a key component in IPM programs around the world for Fungus Gnat

Webinar Fit Roots for Plant Health

condition to get the best possible plant health . When: Tuesday March 17, 2020 Where: Online Duration: 60 minutes Subject: Fit roots for Plant Health Time: [...] on water and energy balance. You can register for this webinar until March 12. Click here to register for the webinar. We published a whitepaper about this [...] importance of soil conditions (temperature, moisture content, O 2 , EC, pH) for the water and nutrient balance of plants Insight into the mechanisms of plant

Using Casea for a healthier and safe asparagus

pioneer when it comes to the selection and breeding of beneficial nematodes for the biological control of many pests. Having introduced them successfully [...] Vaqueros near Granada, Spain, where he has been growing asparagus on a hectare for the last two years. He had many problems with this crop from the start – [...] particularly with wireworms and caterpillars that ruined his crop. For growers, one of the main incentives to use beneficial nematodes is the diminishing

Natutec Airobreez: Next-Gen Blower Gun For BCA Products

of the Airobreez are designed for long running times—the extra large hopper for less reloading and the durable motor for less overheating or wear down [...] morphed out of a video game, complete with a shoulder strap for wielding it into the crops for battle. A rechargeable battery provides power so there’s no [...] wide carry strap to sling the gun over the shoulder for comfortable transport, and two handle grips for better weight balance. Lightweight construction keeps

Swirski-Mite: First Aid for Problems with Thrips and Whitefly

time makes it easier to scatter them through the crop. Scattering is the best method of dispersal in the case of a rapidly spreading infestation. If the

How to protect bumblebees in cold

of creating the ideal conditions for bumblebees to thrive and optimize their pollination activity. To ensure the best performance of bumblebees, it's crucial [...] it gets colder. Balancing pollination activity and climate To achieve the best pollination results, it's essential to allow the majority of bumblebees to [...] greater the impact on the bumblebees and their performance. Right climate for bumblebee pollination in greenhouses In tunnels or greenhouses, the morning