• Cucumber

  (IPM) in cucumber crops Integrated pest management ( IPM ) is of importance in cucumber cultivation to ensure the health and productivity of cucumber crops [...] ensuring the production of high-quality cucumbers for consumers. Pest monitoring and scouting in cucumber Scouting and monitoring are fundamental practices [...] mites and other pest mites , thrips , and whiteflies , which can swiftly devastate entire fields if left unchecked. Concurrently, bacterial and fungal

• How beneficial nematodes control onion fly

  Onions are a common crop worldwide, but their cultivation is often challenged by onion fly ( Delia antiqua ). The larvae of the onion fly can cause significant [...] significant damage to the roots and bulbs of onions and related plants, sometimes even killing seedlings. To combat this threat, growers are using beneficial [...] harvest yield. Effective control of the onion fly ensures that the harvested onion bulbs are free from damage and of high quality, which is essential to

• Trianum effectively controls Pythium in cucumber

  micromol). He sells his cucumbers to some major retailers in the Netherlands and occasionally to customers in Germany. Thrips, spider mites, and whitefly larvae [...] there was a lot of damage and loss of production at the end of cultivation. Whole mats and whole rows had to be rejected, and the fungus would spread through [...] Cucumber grower Kees Hendriks (Qcumber) explains how his plant protection strategy has moved from integrated to ‘almost’ biological, using fewer and fewer

• Spider mites and other mites

  spider mites and other mites Spider mites and other mite species can rapidly infest greenhouse and field crops, feeding on plant cells and causing leaf [...] weeds and other plants that may serve as a host for mites, and implementing a rigorous cleaning and disinfection program for all tools, equipment, and surfaces [...] mite eggs, larvae, nymphs and adults. Predatory bugs and gall midges complement this activity by seeking out mite hotspots and reducing outbreaks quickly

• Natupol - Consistent Quality and Continuous Innovation

  June 10, 2020

  nature to make cultivation and the planet healthier, safer and more productive now and in the future." Quality breeding facilities and worldwide availability [...] aspects; the design and effectiveness of the hive itself, the selection, rearing and vitality of the bumblebees, continuous R&D and innovation, live cargo [...] cargo logistics, and worldwide availability," says Remco. "We operate in a dynamic market and need to respond rapidly to new horticultural and agricultural

• Koppert's beneficial nematodes: new look and ready for the future

  April 5, 2023

  arable vegetables, and outdoor vegetables such as leafy greens, onions, carrots, and beans. And the carefully developed formula and packaging simplify [...] an effective, clean, and safe solution for growers. Since then, we have conducted countless studies and trials to understand and apply nematode behavior [...] nematodes to support and protect crops. Nematodes are alive; they move and hunt their prey instinctively. They can be used above and below ground to protect

• 50 Years of Experience and a lot of R&D Efforts

  November 14, 2019

  the NatuGro system. The beneficial bacteria and fungi, extracts, and acids in these products promote active and diverse soil life, which in turn improves [...] for the last 50 years. It all started when cucumber grower Jan Koppert and his son Peter decided to dedicate themselves to finding an alternative method [...] s , cannabis , hops , protected vegetables , outdoor vegetables and arable crops , and we have R&D centers in every part of the world. Continuous research

• An impressive range of predatory mite solutions thanks to continuous research and innovations

  September 3, 2024

  remains unchanged, and that is to work towards the better health of people and the planet; to help growers and optimize cultivation and reduce the impact [...] to improve and escalate the production, safe transportation and optimal application of our predatory mite products worldwide. The quality and vitality of [...] our contribution and the driving force behind our daily work, R&D investment, and cooperation with dozens of research institutes and universities worldwide

• Increase in Thrips Infestation Demands More R&D

  December 4, 2019

  continents and countries, but thrips march on nevertheless – and not only in ornamentals cultivation, where they cause cosmetic damage and lower ornamental [...] increasing volumes of starting material and semi-finished products being moved back and forth between continents and countries. This makes it much easier [...] France and Spain equally badly affected, primarily by Thrips tabaci (Onion thrips), which caused the most damage. "In a major crop like onions, thrips

• Trial results onion fly and bean seed fly

  organic arable farm and is growing a wide variety of crops, including onions, carrots, sweetcorn, pumpkins, beans, soybeans, and spinach. Facing the bean [...] such as onion, corn and cabbage. Bean seed flies damage crops by laying their eggs near plant bases. Hatching larvae tunnel into the soil and feed on roots [...] Effective control of onion fly (Delia antiqua) Capirel efficacy (% reduction compared to untreated control) against onion fly (Delia antiqua) damage The