• Eretmocerus eremicus

  better to switch to the use of En-strip or Enermix/Ercal. Consult a Koppert advisor or a recognized distributor of Koppert products for advice on the best [...] eremicus Eretmocerus eremicus is a highly effective parasitic wasp used in biological control programs. This wasp exhibits a fascinating parasitic behavior: [...] involves an egg stage, three larval instars (including a pre-pupal stage after the third instar), a pupa, and finally the adult wasp. Females prefer the

• Trichoderma harzianum

  such as manganese and iron available for the plant to absorb. As a result, it provides a natural and environmentally friendly approach to disease management [...] substrate or applied in furrow at sowing using a granulator Trianum is most effective when used preventive: a good and early colonization of the root system [...] advised to perform regular applications with Trianum-P to keep a high number of change to maintain a solid barrier around the roots.

• Grower Koen - Embracing biological crop protection in agriculture

  decided to find a balance between both approaches. This way of working allows him to gain experience in using biological crop protection . As a result, he acquires [...] ies to adapt my farm to a future where chemical methods will gradually disappear. I believe that the agricultural sector has a natural interest in such [...] emphasizes that his approach stemmed from both practical considerations and a conscious choice. Inheriting the farm from his parents, Koen had the opportunity

• Nematodes significantly reduce Tuta larvae

  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 hectare. We prefer to apply [...] 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 [...] ‘After this result, we have kept spraying with nematodes every time there was a new wave of small larvae and the problem never grew big after that.’ Reduction

• Anthurium

  About The anthurium is a flowering, perennial plant and has beautiful, long lasting flowers that come in a variety of colours. However, the ‘flower’ is [...] obake anthuriums which are larger than the standard ones and their spathe has a more prolonged shape that comes in two or more colours.

• Eggplant

  eggplant is a member of the genus Solanum and is thus related to the tomato and potato. Botanically speaking however, the eggplant is classified as a berry. [...] About Eggplant or aubergine ( Solanum melongena ) is a specific species of nightshade and is widely produced for its tasty fruit. In North America and

• Mealybugs and scales

  recognizable as insects. The females are wingless and immobile, and covered with a hard scale (armoured scales and soft scales) or with waxy threads (mealybugs) [...] species extract their nourishment from roots, whilst others are gall-formers. A few species can also transmit harmful viruses. Mealybugs inflict damage on [...] presence of mealybugs is sufficient to render the product unfit for sale. A very small population can thus cause considerable loss of value. Soft scales

• Rose

  different cultivars. The rose is a woody, perennial plant which usually develops as a shrub, climbing or trailing with a stem that has sharp thorns. The

• Limonica Ulti-Mite

  be repeated after 4 weeks if the pest is not controlled. Consult a Koppert advisor or a recognized distributor of Koppert products for advice on the best [...] action Predatory mites multiply in the sachet and disperse into the crop over a period of several weeks. Predatory mites use their piercing mouthparts to extract [...] Environmental conditions Amblydromalus limonicus performs effectively across a wide range of temperatures. It remains active and able to predate and reproduce

• Mycotal your natural partner for whitefly control

  Mycotal product is a bio-insecticide that contains the blastospores of Akanthomyces muscarius Ve6. Mycotal is a biological solution for a range of pests, [...] will start to build up a population as soon as the conditions are favourable.This can become a serious threat to you crop in a later stage. New research [...] improved quality and shelf life A process of continuous improvement led by our dedicated research team recently produced a newly optimized Mycotal product