• Municipality Enschede: Entonem nematodes against oak processionary caterpillar

  built-up area has a total of 22,000 oak trees. In the past, the municipality only extracted the nests. But as Petra Klein Breukink explains, it was not enough [...] Enschede. ‘We use Koppert’s nematode product Entonem in locations where we find a range of unusual butterflies and moths. As we only do this at an early stage [...] stage, there is no secondary effect on other caterpillars . We’ve treated a total of 2600 to 3000 oak trees with nematodes.’ Maintenance of biodiversity The

• Ulti-Mite: Revolutionizing biocontrol with innovative predatory mite sachets

  Ulti-Mite represents a significant advancement in the packaging of predatory mites , designed to enhance biological pest control across a wide range of crops [...] breeding sachets function like a continuous engine, allowing predatory mites to reproduce within the sachet and gradually emerge over a period of 4-6 weeks. Moisture [...] when applied outdoors. Swirski Ulti-Mite: A secure choice Our first natural enemy utilizing the Ulti-Mite sachet was Amblyseius swirskii , branded as Swirski

• Trianum effectively controls Pythium in cucumber

  susceptibility to Pythium. ‘My crop gets 20 hours of light a day, which means it requires a lot of water. That larger quantity of water makes the plant [...] Trianum, levels of Phythium have decreased dramatically. Up until 2019, there was a lot of damage and loss of production at the end of cultivation. Whole mats [...] which makes it susceptible to Pythium. A very acceptable level Kees grows Rijk Zwaan’s variety Skyson RZ, which has a lot of vigour and is suited to exposure

• Grower Koen - Embracing biological crop protection in agriculture

  towards organic farming was growing, Koen felt that it would be too quick to completely abandon traditional methods. He decided to find a balance between both [...] 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 [...] 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

• Japanese beetle

  north-eastern Asia. It was first observed in the US more than 100 years ago. Although not a pest in Japan, extensive turf, and a lack of natural enemies [...] rapidly build up and spread steadily in the US. In Europe, Popillia japonica was for the first time reported in northern Italy in 2014 where official control [...] actions were taken to prevent further spread. The Japanese beetle is on the A2 list of the European Plant Protection Organization (EPPO). To prevent its

• Nothing beats original

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• Entonem keeps young orchids free from fungus gnats

  young plants in a fine mist. This is followed by a second fine mist to rinse off nematodes that are on the leaves. A while later, I collect a few drops of [...] operate a zero-tolerance policy. To make it possible for them to start with a clean plant, we maximize our use of biological plant protection, with a strong [...] examine this under a microscope to check for the presence of nematodes. If I can see them this means that the spraying was successful.’ A high standard To

• Enhancing the efficiency of biocontrol applications with Natutec Airobreez

  application devices for biocontrol challenging, so finding a compact solution with extensive coverage was essential. With the Airobreez, we’ve accomplished that [...] Airobreez disperses natural enemies both from zero to one meter and within a four-meter radius, setting it apart in the market. Koppert consultant Wim van [...] management significantly. "I would highly recommend it to any grower seeking a reliable, efficient biocontrol application device," Tim concludes.

• Municipality Doetinchem: Entonem nematodes managing oak processionary caterpillar

  Koppert’s nematode product Entonem . A major advantage is that the bycatch of other caterpillars is much lower, which is a great benefit to biodiversity. In [...] infestation with the oak processionary caterpillar within the built-up area was so high that preventive management became necessary. ‘We think it is important [...] reduce the level of infestation. ‘By using Entonem and extracting the nests as a curative measure, we can keep the situation manageable for now. In the longer

• European corn borer

  larva can be seen just before hatching. The eggs are laid in a mass and overlap like tiles on a roof. The average number of eggs per egg mass is 30. The larvae [...] General The European corn borer ( Ostrinia nubilali s), is a severe pest of maize and has also been reported to attack apple, strawberries, peppers and [...] plants. It is present in Europe, North Africa and North America, where it was introduced. Damage symptoms Horizontal rows of holes in the young leaves,