• Grower Koen - Embracing biological crop protection in agriculture

  January 1, 1970

  y critical. Society expects more and more that agriculture is environmentally friendly and responsible. And that the vegetables consumers eat are safe [...] Koppert The use of biological crop protection presented challenges, but Koen embraced the change and emphasizes that the effectiveness of products is still [...] alongside Koppert in the development and application of biological crop protection.| The future Koen's vision of the future of agriculture is hopeful. He believes

• Spidex Vital lives up to its promises

  January 1, 1970

  later. ‘As the old crop is always cleared away, I start from scratch each time and have to build up the necessary populations three times. This is always a [...] Spidex Vital has the full potential to develop into a game changer in spider mite control. It changes the rules of the game and is even more in control [...] after the first deliveries were released, he had a closer look at the crop. ‘It was clear that the predatory mites were distributed throughout the crop

• HyFood takes habanero to another level with biological control

  January 1, 1970

  without the use of agrochemicals and has allowed them to comply with the legal framework for entry into the U.S. market, one of the most important and demanding [...] One of the key factors for the successful implementation of the biological control program was the training of personnel in pest monitoring and the release [...] face in exporting to the United States is that there is a legal framework that prohibits the use of certain chemical molecules in the crop. We have complied

• Experience Centre

  January 1, 1970

  of 1,5 hours and is suitable for groups of up to 15 visitors. In the case of bigger groups, the programme can be adapted in consultation. The Experience [...] cultivation. Follow our R&D and production process and discover the importance of miniscule organisms such as predatory mites and beneficial fungi for international [...] Experience Centre and discover the world of sustainable cultivation If you are interested in sustainable cultivation, biological crop protection , and natural

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  January 1, 1970

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• Trial results onion fly and bean seed fly

  January 1, 1970

  openings. The nematodes then release pathogenic bacteria they carry with them. These actions kill and liquify the insect from the inside. The nematodes [...] nematodes feed on the digested tissues of the dead insect and reproduce in large numbers. The pest insect stops feeding soon after being infested, and dies within [...] soybeans, and spinach. Facing the bean seed fly challenge This year, Frank encountered a significant challenge due to the cold and wet conditions at the beginning

• Cryptolaemus montrouzieri

  January 1, 1970

  species such as the citrus mealybug and the long-tailed mealybug . The predatory beetle Cryptolaemus montrouzieri is used for the control of the following pests: [...] control The predatory beetle Cryptolaemus montrouzieri is a species of beetle belonging to the family Coccinellidae. The beneficial insect is a small but [...] larva eats more than 25 second and third instar mealybug nymphs. The larvae of the late third and fourth in stars are the most voracious, consuming up to

• Greenshield

  January 23, 2023

  Larvae develop inside the host egg, and after pupation the adult emerges from the host egg by biting a hole in the lid of the stink bug egg. Visual effect [...] advice on the best strategy for your situation. Environmental conditions Trissolcus basalis is most effective at temperatures between 20°C and 30°C (77 [...] Application Hang carboard tube in a tree in the orchard or crop. Apply as illustrated on label. Dosage The release of Greenshield should be done once stinkbug

• In control with Koppert: Biological crop protection since 1967

  January 1, 1970

  existing IPM and farming strategies and contribute to crop health, resilience, and yield. We recognize that the agricultural industry is under rising pressure [...] Biological crop protection is an effective way to control pests and diseases using natural enemies and beneficial organisms. It offers many benefits, such [...] at our Outdoor Experience Centre The Koppert Outdoor Experience Centre is an extensive demo, located in Dronten, The Netherlands. At this demo field, we

• Rhyzobug

  January 1, 1970

  Buckwheat hulls. Application Apply Rhyzobug in the evening. Open the cap and tap the beetles directly on the plants. Be aware that adults may not fly away [...] after release. Dosage The dosage of Rhyzobug depends on climate, crop and armoured scale density and should always be adjusted to the particular situation [...] Aonidiella aurantii , Aulacaspis spp ., and other species of armoured scale insects. Mode of action Adults and larvae feed on all stages of armoured scale