• Crop Protection

  biological crop protection products do not require a pre-harvest interval (PHI) due to the inherent safety. These agents do not pose risks to human health or [...] healthier food products. What is biological crop protection? Biological crop protection, often referred to as biocontrol, is a natural and sustainable approach [...] compromising the environment. What are biocontrol agents? Biocontrol agents refer to products and methods that are based on living organisms or their derivatives

• Better insights and digital advice with Natutec Scout

  app as a tool. It allows us to take the measures we need to take quickly, based on the advice provided the consultant. You can act more promptly.’ A threshold [...] provides a visual indication on the map itself to show how the level of infestation is evolving. Different levels of indication are available – on a location [...] Respond quickly and accurately on IPM A major advantage of the Koppert app is the ability of the consultant to check up on things remotely – for Lema Tomaten

• Spidex Vital FAQ

  from the fact you have to switch your current planning/forecast to the new product number(s), nothing will be different from the way you have been working [...] After years of research, Koppert has managed to develop a new formulation for better control of a number of vital aspects. This results in keeping the s [...] co-developed this product with a partner in our business. They will also supply this formulation of Phytoseiulus persimilis. Is this a different Phytoseiulus species

• Understanding Orius

  July 12, 2024

  diapause. Note: If you are using Thripor curatively, and do not need establishment (cannabis or tropical houseplant growers, etc.), you can use them during [...] been researched to have a significant impact on the longevity (how long they live) and fecundity (how many eggs they lay during a lifetime). Because of this [...] establishment. Note: A curative treatment for Thripor is a weekly or bi-weekly treatment, until your thrips have been eradicated or when you have reached 4 weeks

• Koppert Foundation

  responsibility projects Application You can find more information in English and Dutch on www.koppertfoundation.org . Do you need help with explanation and/or [...] Koppert established the Koppert Foundation on their 50 th anniversary in 2017. This Foundation aims to contribute to sustainable solutions for horticulture [...] and nutrition for those who need it most. Scope Koppert Foundation focuses on three domains: supporting projects for smallholder farmers providing education

• FAQ Nematodes

  first have to look for a host. The effect of treatment is thus strongly dependent on how quickly a nematode has found a host. Is the effect visible? Infected [...] reserves, stay alive in the soil for a few weeks and look for a host. 3. Regulatory Do I need a spray license to apply nematodes? Nematodes are considered [...] need to be packed in a carrier material. This biodegradable carrier material allows a good solubility and a long shelf life for a living product. Is the

• Spider mites and other mites

  control Learn more about What are mites? Plant mites are a diverse group of small arthropods that feed on plant sap. They are found in a wide variety of habitats [...] laid on the underside of leaves or on other parts of the plant. The number of eggs laid by a single female can vary, and they can hatch within a few days [...] plant mites a magnifying glass is needed to detect them. Plant mites are often found in colonies on the undersides of leaves, where they feed on the plant's

• Caterpillars

  more about What are caterpillars? Caterpillars are the larvae of butterflies and moths. Butterflies and moths form the order Lepidoptera, a very large [...] inconspicuously brownish are greyish. Adult butterflies do not damage crops. Most of them feed on nectar. In contrast, the caterpillars have biting and chewing [...] restricted to a single crop, most are polyphagous. Caterpillar damage Caterpillars can cause serious economic damage. Most species feed on leaves and young

• Parasitic wasps

  inside or on a host pest. Here's how it works: Egg laying: A female parasitic wasp seeks out a suitable host pest. The choice of host depends on the specific [...] What are parasitic wasps? Parasitic wasps are small insects that play a crucial role in natural pest control. They are called "parasitic" because they [...] natural and do not harm beneficial insects, animals, or the environment. Benefits of parasitic wasps Using parasitic wasps for pest control offers a range of

• Canadian Thrips in Greenhouses & Grow Rooms

  September 19, 2024

  resembles Broad Mite damage. If you have a severe infestation, you will notice complete defoliation on affected plants and could have a total crop loss. To top [...] airborne in search of a new home. Thrips Identification A formal thrips identification is a great first step in understanding what integrated pest management [...] giving thrips, a variety of strategies to adapt and quickly expand their populations without relying on sexual reproduction. As a result, even a single individual