• Integrated Pest Management

  chemical tools to manage pests effectively. This approach is not just about eliminating pests; it's about achieving a balance in the ecosystem. The principles [...] crops and the environment. Beneficial insects and biological control One of the key aspects of IPM is harnessing the power of natural enemies to control [...] detect the presence of pests and respond accordingly. The use of insect traps can also be an effective way to control pests without resorting to chemicals

• Protected vegetables

  natural approach to pest management. Instead of resorting to chemical solutions, biocontrol leverages the power of living organisms to control and mitigate [...] whitefly and thrips. Diseases in vegetable crops There are different types of diseases in vegetable crops that cause harm to the plants and its fruits. Common [...] and plants, aid in cross-pollination, contributing to genetic diversity within the crop population. All about pollination Navigating the Whitefly Battle

• Aphipar

  mummy. The adult parasitic wasp emerges through a hole at the rear of the mummy. The first mummies are noticed in the crop around 10-14 days after the first [...] parasitic wasps emerge from the mummies and females lay their eggs into aphids . The next generation of parasitic wasps develops inside the aphid, which converts [...] bottles. Carrier Wood chips. Application Spread the material on rock wool slabs or in Diboxes Make sure the material remains dry and is not moved from its

• Spical Ulti-Mite

  Presentation Sachets in cardboard box. Carrier Bran. Application Hang sachets in sheltered locations in the crop, not exposed to direct sunlight Sachets [...] already have an exit hole Hold sachets by the cardboard strip at the top, to avoid damaging the predatory mites Dosage The dosage of Spical Ulti-Mite depends [...] always be adjusted to the particular situation. Start introduction preventively or as soon as the first pest mites are detected in the crop. Use at least

• A legacy of sustainability: Stolk Brothers and Koppert’s shared vision

  February 17, 2025

  structured, but the essence of the company—the accessibility, the shared commitment to sustainable growing—remains.” Predatory mites: the backbone of a [...] nearly a century ago. The Stolk Brothers’ journey in horticulture began in 1925 when Pieter Stolk’s great-grandfather purchased land in Bergschenhoek and started [...] lettuce. Over the years, the family’s dedication to innovation and sustainable practices led them through various crops—from lettuce to tomatoes, and

• Tobacco aphid

  of dispersing through the crop by walking. The tobacco aphid tends to form denser colonies, closer to the top of the plant, than the peach potato aphid [...] on the abdomen and several transverse black bands across the body. The antennae are 0.7-1.0 times the body length, reaching to the siphunculi. The body [...] therefore need to extract large quantities of sap to get sufficient protein. The excess sugar is secreted in the form of honeydew, making the crop and its

• Supplementary Feeding for Biological Control: A Complete Guide

  July 24, 2024

  persist longer in the crop. This can provide a big advantage, both in terms of providing food to prevent starvation in low prey situations and in ensuring a [...] source of pollen. The only time it makes sense to place pollen out in peppers is right at the beginning of the crop when there is a gap in flowering and there [...] supplementary food lands on the leaves and has an even dispersal in the crop. Except in the case of Entofood which can be sprinkled on the leaves. Supplementary

• Aphipar-M

  mummy. The adult parasitic wasp emerges through a hole at the rear of the mummy. The first mummies are noticed in the crop around 10-14 days after the first [...] parasitic wasps emerge from the mummies and females lay their eggs into aphids . The next generation of parasitic wasps develop inside the aphid, which converts [...] bottle. Carrier Wood chips. Application Spread the material on rock wool slabs or in Diboxes Make sure the material remains dry and is not moved from its

• Flies

  a look at the video or go to our Youtube channel to see our fly control products in action. The latest news about flies The Ultimate Guide to Fungus Gnats [...] Ephydridae (shore flies). The larvae of these insects generally live on rotting plant material and are mostly found in the soil. The spotted wing drosophila [...] on soft fruits in Europe and North America. Sciarid flies and shore flies are mainly a problem in greenhouses. Their larvae live in the ground and prefer

• Blueberry

  blueberry crops due to several key characteristics. Their large size allows them to collect and transfer pollen effectively from the anthers to the stigma of blueberry [...] methods and reducing the use of pesticides, growers can limit their exposure to harmful chemicals and minimise the negative impact on the environment. Various [...] Beneficial antagonistic fungi which protect the plants against these diseases can be applied to the growing medium when the plants are being grown under permanent