• Towards a chemical-free future in agriculture: The vision of grower Koen

  emphasizes that his approach stemmed from both practical considerations and a conscious choice. Inheriting the farm from his parents, Koen had the opportunity [...] Limitation in use of chemical pesticides The increasing interest, especially from governmental bodies, in organic farming marks the path to the future. "You

• Fly pollination

  unintentional pollinators. As they move from flower to flower in search of nourishment, they inadvertently transfer pollen from one bloom to another. This accidental [...] wide range of plants, making them valuable in diverse agricultural settings. From fruits and vegetables to nuts and grains and ornamental plants for seed

• Horiver Disc

  Numbers per package 50 pieces Application Remove the silicone cover paper from one side of the trap Place trap around the stem of the plant with the sticky [...] sticky side down, just above the substrate Remove the silicone cover paper from the top side of the trap Replace the traps when largely covered by insects

• Aphipar

  Myzus persicae var. persicae ). Mode of action Adult parasitic wasps emerge from the mummies and females lay their eggs into aphids . The next generation [...] wool slabs or in Diboxes Make sure the material remains dry and is not moved from its introduction site for at least a few days Dosage The dosage of Aphipar [...] preventively soon after planting of the crop. Introduction rates typically range from 0.25-4 per m 2 /release. Releases should be repeated at least 3 times. Consult

• Aphipar-M

  Myzus persicae var. persicae ). Mode of action Adult parasitic wasps emerge from the mummies and females lay their eggs into aphids . The next generation [...] wool slabs or in Diboxes Make sure the material remains dry and is not moved from its introduction site for at least a few days Dosage The dosage of Aphipar-M [...] preventively soon after planting of the crop. Introduction rates typically range from 0.25-4 per m 2 /release. Releases should be repeated at least 3 times. Consult

• Aphidend

  of action Adult gall midges emerge from the pupae and deposit their eggs in the aphid colonies. After emerging from the eggs the larvae consume the aphids [...] first aphids are detected in the crop. Introduction rates typically range from 1-10 per m2/release. Releases should be repeated at weekly intervals until

• Spidex Vital: Your Vital partner in spider mite control

  can start laying eggs after release and don’t needs to get energy from spider mite from the field to develop the eggs. This will increase the population [...] with Spidex ( Phytoseiulus persimilis ) at Koppert more than 50 years ago. From day one this predatory mite formed the foundation of our spider mite control

• Lurem-TR

  kairomone, which is slowly released from the dispenser once opened. This makes adult thrips more active. They appear from their shelters and are more attracted

• A dive into organic hop farming and biological crop protection

  innovation in the face of change, acknowledging the importance of learning from both setbacks and triumphs in this evolving process. Beneficial insects for [...] promising future of organic agriculture For Lukas Locher, the experiences gained from using beneficial insects mark a significant advancement in the toolkit for

• Tobacco aphid

  General The tobacco aphid ( Myzus persicae subsp. nicotianae ) probably evolved from the peach potato aphid in the Far East and is a key pest of tobacco crops [...] and cut flower crops. Damage symptoms Nymphs and adults extract nutrients from the plant and disturb the balance of growth hormones. As a result, the plant’s