• La Hacienda Fresh increases crop profitability thanks to biological control

  making it a benchmark in know-how in the production of peppers. The harvest cycle for peppers varies according to region and production conditions. At La Hacienda [...] pest control has helped us to have a better yield by lengthening the harvest weeks. We have managed to reach 42 weeks thanks to the fact that agrochemical [...] have had a positive impact on their crops. "Koppert products are easy to implement, as long as we go hand in hand with the consultant to be able to release

• Rhyzobug - Ready to deal with armoured scales and long tailed mealybugs

  developed a dedicated page about mealybugs and scales with more information on these pests. How to recognize damage of mealybugs Mealybugs pose a serious [...] on the degree of infestation.’ Everything you need to know To support you in comprehending how our new introduced natural enemy Rhyzobug can support you [...] continuous pursuit to help growers biologically control pests in their outdoor crops, we are excited to introduce the newest member to our family: Rhyzobug

• Chula Brand is a pioneer in biological pest control in papaya

  part of their mission as a producer is to contribute to healthy food in the world and, to achieve this, they must produce food with a lower chemical load. [...] since we went from a conventional management to a more environmentally friendly one. What was the most challenging at the beginning to reach the biological [...] Brand, a leading company in the production and export of papayas, which has managed to control the pests responsible for losses in its production in a safe

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

  too quick to completely abandon traditional methods. He decided to find a balance between both approaches. This way of working allows him to gain experience [...] using biological crop protection . As a result, he acquires a lot of knowledge and is prepared to fully transition to biological crop protection when the [...] opportunities to adapt my farm to a future where chemical methods will gradually disappear. I believe that the agricultural sector has a natural interest

• Aphidius colemani

  spins a cocoon inside the aphid cuticle, causing it to swell. The cuticle turns from a hard, leathery brown to a golden yellow casing, known as a mummy [...] Although many aphids die as a result, many will survive and migrate to other plants to begin new colonies. To avoid becoming covered in their secretions, the [...] available at Koppert as Aphipar . Aphidius colemani products Aphipar Expand all items How to use Aphidius colemani The parasitic wasp is available in a bottle

• Trianum effectively controls Pythium in cucumber

  putting out the new plants in ‘duo’ pots (two plants in one rockwool cube). He decided to do this in response to his crop’s susceptibility to Pythium. ‘My [...] light a day, which means it requires a lot of water. That larger quantity of water makes the plant more susceptible to Pythium. That’s why I needed to use [...] 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 levels

• 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 [...] of infestation exceeds the threshold, it’s a signal to the grower that he needs to take action. This is how Barry Enthoven of Lema Tomaten in Naaldwijk [...] Natutec Scout app to program in the actual layout of his greenhouse. The software then provides a visual indication on the map itself to show how the level of

• The importance of women in Agriculture

  August 15, 2022

  work at two levels to address this discrimination: at government level, we need to help women to ensure that policies promote gender equality; at the individual [...] for more than 26 years and she emphasises that you do not have to compromise your femininity to be successful in agriculture. You do not have to be like [...] into a job with an open mind.” A valuable starting block, or needed reminder, for a career in agriculture. When exploring the possibilities for a career

• Aphelinus abdominalis

  are slightly smaller and their abdomen is a slightly darker colour. A parasitized aphid hardens to become a leathery, black mummy. The adult wasp appears [...] Aphelinus abdominalis is available at Koppert as Aphilin . Aphelinus abdominalus products Aphilin Expand all items How to use Aphelinus abdominalis The parasitic [...] dry and at its introduction site for a few days The dosage of Aphilin depends on climate, crop and aphid density and should always be adjusted to the particular

• Aphids

  mosaic virus (CMV) in cucumber. How to get rid of aphids Horiver Disc Aphidend Aphipar Aphipar-M Aphilin How to prevent aphids To prevent aphid infestations [...] has a low protein content but is rich in sugars. Aphids therefore need to extract large quantities of sap in order to get sufficient protein. As a consequence [...] maintain healthier crops. Aphid control videos Take a look at the video or go to our Youtube channel to see our aphid control products in action. More aphid