Spidex Vital lives up to its promises

three-hectare farm in Pijnacker, the Netherlands, the predatory mite has always been a reliable beneficial. ‘I use it to combat spider mite in combination with [...] February. ‘I have three crops a year,’ he tells us five weeks later. ‘As the old crop is always cleared away, I start from scratch each time and have to build [...] was the reason for me to try the new product.’ Pest control starts sooner So far, Spidex Vital has done what Sjaak van Dijk expected of it. A week after the

Using Casea for a healthier and safe asparagus

not need registration in most countries, they require only a short development time to reach a new market. ‘The chemical solutions I used before were no [...] pencils. I found no damaged asparagus nor did I have to discard part of the harvest, as was the case before. Casea had done the job very well.’ Easy to use [...] introduced to the plants as the soil is wet and the solution penetrates better. ‘This product is very easy to apply. In addition, it was a huge advantage

Towards a chemical-free future in agriculture: The vision of grower Koen

allows him to gain experience in using biological crop protection . As a result, he acquires a lot of knowledge and is prepared to fully transition to biological [...] Koppert, I see opportunities to adapt my farm to a future where chemical methods will gradually disappear. I believe that the agricultural sector has a natural [...] was miles ahead in terms of sustainability and environmental friendliness, but that gap is getting smaller. In 15 years, I expect there will be no difference

Better insights and digital advice with Natutec Scout

threshold, it’s a signal to the grower that he needs to take action. This is how Barry Enthoven of Lema Tomaten in Naaldwijk, the Netherlands sees it, manager [...] more promptly. In addition to scouting with the Horiver scanner, we can also enter manual pest counts, so I have two methods available to me.’ Locations, [...] app as a tool. It allows us to take the measures we need to take quickly, based on the advice provided the consultant. You can act more promptly.’ A threshold

Grower Koen - Embracing biological crop protection in agriculture

allows him to gain experience in using biological crop protection . As a result, he acquires a lot of knowledge and is prepared to fully transition to biological [...] Koppert, I see opportunities to adapt my farm to a future where chemical methods will gradually disappear. I believe that the agricultural sector has a natural [...] was miles ahead in terms of sustainability and environmental friendliness, but that gap is getting smaller. In 15 years, I expect there will be no difference

Thrips

larvae are usually pale or transparent in color and have a similar shape to the adults but are smaller and lack wings. One of the most distinctive features [...] larval instars, a pre-pupa and a pupal instar, and finally the adult insect. The eggs are kidney-shaped and have a white or yellow shell. Before a female deposits [...] hairs. How to prevent thrips Preventing a thrips infestation in your greenhouse crop involves several strategies. Firstly, it's important to maintain good

RedStar places trust in Natutec Scout

staying the same or is it going up or down? I want to see that at a glance. If there is an increasing level of infestation, I can then quickly take the [...] This trend in level of infestation pressure is now visible in easy-to-understand graphs. ‘It's about that line. Is it going up? Down? Or is it staying the [...] van Nieuwkerk is responsible for plant protection at the company's six locations in Voorne-Putten. In total, this amounts to a 28-hectare area. Jan has used

Using Capirel for healthy fruit orchards

helped a lot to control and reduce the pest pressure,’ Michel states. ‘It had a positive effect in the spring and there was less need for trapping to reduce [...] 100% biodegradable. It’s a natural, living solution with a long shelf life in the fridge,’ Michel concludes. ‘Yes, I would recommend it to anyone who has problems [...] growers in France are increasingly turning to sustainable nematode solutions to protect their orchards against pests – a living, natural solution for their

BioSolutions_for_Red_Headed_Flea_Beetle.pdf

When to act A better solution As soon as a few adult beetles are observed it’s time Target the Achilles’ heel of the redheaded flea beetle by to act [...] BioSolution strategy to solve problems within the confines of a facility and its labor force. The Koppert BioSolution Package Built by growers for growers [...] BioSolutions for Redheaded Flea Beetle As soon as a few adult beetles appear it’s time to act! Fight this stubborn pest with Capsanem and Isarid™. The

Nematodes established solution for Nesidiocoris in France

cultivation, in Châteaurenard near Marseille, and have done for four generations. We have to control Nesidiocoris because it is very strong in this sector [...] Nesidiocoris tenuis is a bug that has been a problem in France for a good 10 years. It causes significant damage, particularly to tomatoes, and seriously [...] IPM for as long as it has existed in France. We saw that it was effective. We have used Capsanem on several blocks to regulate the bug and have tried