Crop Protection

goals of sustainable agriculture, promoting environmental health, food safety, and long-term crop resilience while minimizing adverse effects on ecosystems [...] management Biological crop protection provides effective pest and insect management without relying solely on chemicals. Predatory insects , predatory mites [...] residues Biologicals leave little to no residues on crops. This enhances food safety and reduces the risk of pesticide residues in the food chain, addressing

Maximize pollination in tomato

, and expert tips on how to successfully integrate commercial bumblebees into your tomato cultivation. Let's delve into the world of bumblebee-assisted [...] generate vibrations, aiding in the transfer of pollen. Within one to four hours, the bumblebee's jaw imprints on the flower, commonly known as bite marks [...] occur before the flower closes. The duration of flower openness varies between one to three days, depending on environmental conditions. To evaluate pollination

Thripex-Plus

distributor of Koppert products for advice on the best strategy for your situation. Environmental conditions Neoseiulus cucumeris is most effective at temperatures [...] Pests Young larvae of various thrips species. Crops Do not use in tomato. Mode of action Predatory mites multiply in the sachet and disperse into the crop [...] the top, to avoid damaging the predatory mites Dosage The dosage of Thripex-Plus depends on climate, crop and pest density and should always be adjusted to

Fusarium wilt

turn yellow and wilt, mostly on one side of the plant. Finally, the whole plant wilts. Other symptoms are brown discolouration of the xylem vessels which can [...] appearance of Fusarium wilt Fusarium oxysporum has many different formae speciales which are each selectively pathogenic on a limited number of crops. Even [...] the vessel system of the host plant and spreads upwards inside the plants. The other species are dispersed upwards on the outside of the plant. Most Fusarium

Neoseiulus cucumeris

Eggs are laid on the underside of leaves on leaf hairs or in the axils of main and side veins. They are oval, white and have a diameter of approximately [...] used for the control of the following pests: Thrips Neoseiulus cucumeris mites actively seek out and prey on the first instar larvae of various thrips species [...] before the pest appears. The success of predatory mites in controlling thrips is mainly dependent on the size of the prey larvae. Thrips larvae try to

Nematodes significantly reduce Tuta larvae

Steinernema feltiae and after the first cycle of three nematode treatments, we saw a reduction of Tuta in the crop of more than 80%. The large infestation which [...] year round on our 14 hectares of high-tech greenhouses and other production sites,’ Zoboli adds. Joint search for solutions ‘Since the arrival of Tuta absoluta [...] maximize their effect. When the moment comes, we apply them 3 times at a 5-day interval. We spray them on the tomato canopy at a dosage of 3 billion per

Plant Health

components of humus, improve seed germination, seedling growth, and biomass development of roots and shoots. They also exhibit suppressive effects on certain [...] Over the years, biological pest control has proven effective in managing pests without the drawbacks of chemical pesticides. Beneficial arthropods and insect [...] Fostering plant resilience: the role of plant compounds Defense mechanisms through complete compounds The degree of plant resilience is linked to its ability

Wireless Beehome

has a negative effect on pollination . Mode of action Each Wireless Beehome receiver can open or close the hive entrance of a Natupol hive on set times. One [...] the Wireless Beehome system, the hive entrance of the Natupol hives can be opened and closed automatically on set times. When assimilation lights dominate [...] in the greenhouse and a distance of around 100/150 meters depending placement and greenhouse construction. The moment of opening and closing the hive entrance

Rhyzobug

and other species of armoured scale insects. Mode of action Adults and larvae feed on all stages of armoured scale insects. Visual effect Small scales are [...] beetles directly on the plants. Be aware that adults may not fly away immediately after release. Dosage The dosage of Rhyzobug depends on climate, crop and [...] twice. Consult a Koppert advisor or a recognized distributor of Koppert products for advice on the best strategy for your situation. Environmental conditions

Plant Disease Management

control of plant diseases is a method used to manage and reduce the impact of plant diseases by utilizing beneficial organisms. This method relies on the use [...] Preventing plant diseases Effective prevention of plant diseases involves several key practices. Monitoring Regular monitoring of your plants is vital. Keep [...] and reduces the buildup of pathogens in the soil. Disease-resistant varieties Another vital aspect of prevention is the use of disease-resistant plant