• Premium quality, around the world

  March 7, 2023

  error and take action,’ Job explains. A dedicated customs zone The second requirement – on-time delivery – relies on precise organization: ‘An important [...] solutions. It’s a commitment that goes beyond product quality. After all, no matter where in the world the products are headed, they need to arrive on time and [...] becomes even more complex if a product in the Netherlands needs to arrive in, say, Mexico or Kenya within one or two days. Koppert puts much effort and dedication

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• The How and Why of IPM

  June 7, 2022

  that you do resort to the use of chemicals, make sure that you are informed about the side-effects and the impact it will have on the ecosystem you have [...] enemies, you must work to have sufficient knowledge of diseases and pests on the one hand and the natural enemies on the other. A big part of a holistic [...] Integrated Pest Management (IPM) is a term we see everywhere today. But what does it mean, exactly? And how do you apply this method successfully? There

• Spidex Vital lives up to its promises

  shall see.’ A more robust system Based on his initial experiences, Sjaak van Dijk is pleased with Spidex Vital. ‘It’s a good sign if you have a predatory [...] they create an effective mix. You can see them soon after they have been released and they get right down to doing their job.’ A tense moment Sjaak van Dijk [...] So far, Spidex Vital has done what Sjaak van Dijk expected of it. A week after the first deliveries were released, he had a closer look at the crop. ‘It

• Beetles

  Learn more about What are beetles? Beetles belong to the order Coleoptera, a well-known group of insects that are easily recognizable on account of their [...] aphids . Beetles undergo a complete metamorphosis, that is, the larvae do not resemble the adult at all, and must pass through a pupal instar before reaching [...] Larvae have biting mouthparts and mostly feed on the same food as the adults. The pupae do not make a cocoon and will already display many similarities

• 2023 trial season proves value of biological solutions in outdoor crops

  February 22, 2024

  with a few or even a single hectare to learn what biological crop protection can do for them. Throughout the year, they followed our protocols for a range [...] These small gains add up quickly when you're growing a thousands of plants per hectare and as a result, the return on investment was very positive.’ Defying [...] how much value our products add, in a wide range of conditions that you simply cannot reproduce in the lab. That is what is so powerful about these trials

• RedStar places trust in Natutec Scout

  says the following on that: ‘I load the app, the map appears on the screen, and I can immediately see what whitefly or other pest is doing. If necessary, I [...] really need to scouting for whitefly any more. You photograph the sticky traps, and this immediately tells you how the level of infestation is developing.’ [...] this amounts to a 28-hectare area. Jan has used the Natutec Scout app since its market launch. Last year, Koppert asked him to test a number of improvements

• The importance of women in Agriculture

  August 15, 2022

  and she emphasises that you do not have to compromise your femininity to be successful in agriculture. You do not have to be like a man, but rather work with [...] unique strengths you have as a woman. “Know that you are going to work very hard and prepare yourself with the right training and walk into a job with an open [...] open mind.” A valuable starting block, or needed reminder, for a career in agriculture. When exploring the possibilities for a career in agriculture two

• Rhyzobug FAQ

  lophanthae) What is Rhyzobug? Ryhzobug is a product with the predatory beetle Rhyzobius lophanthae and can be used against armoured scales. What does Rhyzobius [...] wide Pupae What is the fecundity of Rhyzobius lophanthae? On average, females can lay around 600 eggs during their lifespan (at 25ºC). What are the optimal [...] detected. How do I apply the Rhyzobius lophanthae into the field? Open the cap of the tube and tap the ladybird adults on the plants. On which crops can

• Aphids

  ( tobacco aphid ) on various vegetable and ornamental crops. Aphis gossypii ( cotton aphid ), mainly on Cucurbitaceae, but also on chrysanthemums, and [...] length. They have a pear-shaped body with long antennae and two tube-like structures called tubercles on their rear end. Color: Aphids can be a variety of colors [...] are slow-moving and tend to cluster on the undersides of leaves, where they feed on plant sap. They may also be found on stems, buds, flowers and fruit. Damage: