• In control with Koppert: Biological crop protection since 1967

  diseases in outdoor crops, like onion, potatoes, winter wheat, pumpkin, beetroot, parsnips and carrot. Our solutions are targeting various pests and diseases [...] crop protection and how it can help you maximize yields? Contact us — we're happy to provide support and additional information. Get in touch Who are we [...] managing pests and diseases in agriculture. We use beneficial organisms such as predatory insects , parasitic wasps , predatory mites , nematodes, and microorganisms

• Don Sanchez Fresh innovates with biological control in avocados

  common in avocado production in Mexico, more and more growers are exploring the development and implementation of natural enemies of pests and diseases [...] producer of avocado, berries and other agricultural crops. Their successful experience with biological control of pests and diseases in crops such as raspberries [...] implement this tool in the production of Hass avocado. The result has been an effective and safe control of thrips , crystalline spider mites and other pests,

• Grower Koen - Embracing biological crop protection in agriculture

  In Dronten lies Koen's farm, where traditional and organic agriculture come together. In an interview, Koen shares his personal experiences and insights [...] the future of agriculture, where traditional and organic practices complement each other, and how organic and traditional farming are getting closer together [...] organic farming was miles ahead in terms of sustainability and environmental friendliness, but that gap is getting smaller. In 15 years, I expect there will

• Trianum-P improves open field pepper production in Portugal

  the fruit and vegetable product present the physical and organoleptic characteristics of the variety, free of pests and diseases and free of pesticides, [...] excellent results in pepper crops for processing in Portugal, a country where this biological fungicide has been registered since 2018 in its two formulations [...] fungicide a safe and effective alternative to pesticides in vegetable crops for the processing industry, which are very important in Portugal. Around 80%

• Spidex Vital: Your Vital partner in spider mite control

  find listed questions and answers about Spidex Vital in general, their application, formulation and packaging, handling and storage, and regulatory issues [...] our growers. As the result of many years of research and fine-tuning, Spidex is now delivered in a new formulation; with a greater impact on spider mite [...] sure our predatory mites have an energetic start and are better capable of travelling the given distance. In a bottle of Spidex Vital a more diverse population

• Attracker

  abamectin (Vertimec) and spinosad (Tracer/Conserve). Precautions Before using Attracker in combination with plant protection products in crops that might be [...] insects are more exposed to the chemical spray and pest control is greatly improved. Pack size 5 and 10 litre container. Formulation Soluble concentrate [...] recommended and/or under incorrect conditions. Storage instructions: Shelf life: see package for expiry date Storage temperature: between 2 ºC and 30 ºC Limited

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

  In Dronten lies Koen's farm, where traditional and organic agriculture come together. Koen shares his personal experiences and insights about the future [...] future of agriculture, where traditional and organic practices complement each other, and how organic and traditional farming are getting closer together. [...] organic farming was miles ahead in terms of sustainability and environmental friendliness, but that gap is getting smaller. In 15 years, I expect there will

• Beneficial nematodes

  weevils , and other insect larvae. They are commonly used in greenhouse and nursery pest management and are becoming more and more popular in orchards and outdoor [...] white grubs, and root weevils . They are used in turfgrass management and for controlling pests in several vegetable crops, blueberries, and other soft fruit [...] cylindrical bodies, and they come in a variety of sizes, ranging from microscopic to several inches in length. Nematodes play various roles in ecosystems. Some

• Aphidoletes aphidimyza

  is available in bottle ( Aphidend ). Open the bottle in the greenhouse Place the bottle directly on the soil or rockwool slabs or hang it in-between the [...] adult gall-midges will leave the bottle and spread The dosage of Aphidend depends on climate, crop and aphid density and should always be adjusted to the particular [...] for its effectiveness in biological pest control , specifically targeting aphids . This beneficial insect is widely employed in integrated pest management

• Tobacco thrips

  appearing in Spain in 2017, France in 2018, the Netherlands in 2019, and Germany by the end of 2021. The tobacco thrips also reached Florida in 2020 and has [...] populations typically start to appear in the spring and peak in the autumn, with minimal presence in the winter. However, in warmer climates, such as the Me [...] China, India, and other Asian countries, as well as several African nations. In Europe, Thrips parvispinus was first detected in Greece in 1998 as a pest