• How Integrated Pest Management adds value to your crops

  January 7, 2024

  necessary at all.' Main drivers of IPM The need to manage pesticide and insecticide resistance is one of the main drivers of IPM adoption. By following best [...] and the distributor. Leveraging our collective knowledge – of biology, of the business and of the market – is so important. Because in the end, we want [...] preventative measures, as well as conventional plant protection products. 'Growers who begin by optimising the use of biological solutions, by applying the right

• Cryptolaemus montrouzieri

  controlling large populations of mealybugs. Once the supply of mealybugs becomes inadequate, the ladybirds fly off in search of new prey. Sometimes the larvae [...] mealybug Expand all items Best conditions for use of Cryptolaemus montrouzieri The minimum temperature for use of Cryptobug and Cryptobug-L is 16°C/61°F. However [...] between 25°C and 28°C (68 and 82°F). Feeding behaviour of Cryptolaemus montrouzieri All moving stages of Cryptolaemus montriouzieri prey on mealybugs , seizing

• Trial results onion fly and bean seed fly

  Since 1986, many years of experience have gone into the selection, production and quality control of our beneficial nematodes. Each of the nematodes produced [...] biological control of many pests. Meet Frank Keijzer, the owner of a 57-hectare organic arable farm and is growing a wide variety of crops, including onions [...] and Casea effectively decreased the number of onions damaged by onion fly Fertico, Poland, 2023 8 Damaged plants per plot 80 Efficacy (%) 60 40 20 0

• FAQ Nezapar

  essential? To make sure the right amount of Nezapar is introduced to keep track of the development of Nezara. Adjust dosages of Nezapar accordingly. How can I recognize [...] inside host eggs. What is the mode of action and life cycle of Trissolcus basalis? Adult female parasitic wasps of Trissolcus basalis lay an egg in a host [...] pupae in Diboxes; a minimum of 100 Diboxes/ha is recommended. Place the Diboxes at eye level or in the middle of the plant and distribute them evenly in

• Biological Pest Control

  a method of managing pests using natural predators, parasitoids, or pathogens. This approach partners with nature to maintain the balance of ecosystems [...] domestic animals, making them a safer option. Types of biological pest control There are three primary types of biological pest control methods: conservation [...] the presence of natural enemies and beneficial organisms in the environment to maintain a balance between pests and their predators. Instead of introducing

• Laeveld_Agrochem_GROEI_20_-_Winter_2022.pdf

  potassium salt of silicic acid. This is a highly One of the most efficient ways of applying silica to plants is in the form of soluble form of silicon which [...] THE ROLE OF DIFFERENT ELEMENTS ON CARBOHYDRATES IN BLUEBERRY PLANTS Potassium Potassium plays an important role in the regulation of plant cell osmotic [...] over-production of reactive oxygen species (damaging compounds). Phosphorus Phosphorus is a vital component of ATP, the “energy unit” of plants and a deficiency

• GROW article on Koppert participation in Dutch Innovation Mission

  April 19, 2022

  Lentiz Cursus en Consult, Maastricht School of Management, Oost NL, Royal Eijkelkamp, Syngenta, and the University of Twente, to travel across the country linking [...] the exploration of equal cooperation on research and development for both researchers and companies. Travelling through the provinces of Gauteng, Limpopo [...] collaboration in innovation and research regarding plant health.” Frank Enthoven, Managing Director of Koppert South Africa, found the visit to the railway

• Say “Tata!” to Tuta

  September 29, 2023

  moths prefer tomatoes but also have a taste for other members of the nightshade family of plants. They can also feed and survive on potatoes, aubergines, sweet [...] chilense , and Solanum nigrum . The caterpillars of the tomato leaf miner moth live inside the leaves of plants. Since the caterpillars crawl into the leaves [...] and warm conditions. But this moth is a true nuisance that is also a master of concealment. So, be extra alert if this moth decides to visit your greenhouse

• Precautionary measures for product allergies

  doctor. In case of a life-threatening situation call the emergency medical services immediately. A combination of factors The level of sensitivity differs [...] horticulture: demonstration of immediate-type allergic reactivity to freesia and paprika plants. International Archives of Allergy and Immunology, 75(1) [...] or reduce any allergic reactions caused by the type of products mentioned above. Which products are of concern? This concerns the predatory mites , feeder

• Rhyzobug – ready to deal with armoured scale

  October 25, 2023

  help you to control various types of armoured scales in your crops. The species is proving to be effective in a number of outdoor crops that include citrus [...] dying back of twigs or larger branches. To prevent this, Rhyzobug can be applied both in greenhouses and in outdoor crops to control a wide range of harmful [...] beetles directly onto the plants based on 500-3000/ha (for outdoor cultivation) in several applications depending on the degree of infestation.’