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

  February 22, 2024

  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 [...] of biofungicide Trianum in a wide range of crops. In fields treated with Trianum, there were few early symptoms of Rhizoctonia in potato. Over the next few [...] worth, explains Felipe. In the end, the occurrence of Rhizoctonia in fields treated with Trianum was just 9.4% compared to 19.2% in fields treated with c

• Integrated Pest Management

  What is IPM? Integrated Pest Management, often referred to as IPM, is a sustainable and environmentally responsible approach to pest management. It employs [...] and new information. Integrated Pest Management in agriculture Integrated Pest Management in agriculture is crucial for sustainable farming. It reduces the [...] manage pests effectively. This approach is not just about eliminating pests; it's about achieving a balance in the ecosystem. The principles of IPM Prevention

• Apple blossom weevil

  What is apple blossom weevil? The apple blossom weevil (Anthonomus pomorum) is an important early-season pest of apple orchards. Adult weevils emerge before [...] beneath loose bark, in leaf litter, hedgerows, and other sheltered locations around the orchard. Spring activity As temperatures increase in early spring, adults [...] pupation, new adults emerge in late spring or early summer and feed on foliage before seeking overwintering sites later in the season. Management of apple

• Apple sawfly

  The larvae pupate in spring. 3-4 weeks later adults emerge in spring, typically during apple blossom, and lay eggs individually in open flowers or flower [...] What is apple sawfly? Apple sawfly (Hoplocampa testudinea) is an important early-season pest of apple orchards. Adult sawflies emerge during flowering [...] infect larvae in the soil, helping reduce the population that overwinters. In addition, mass trapping of the adults with Horiver Drystick is an effective

• How Integrated Pest Management adds value to your crops

  January 7, 2024

  pests. Elsewhere in the crop, good mites reproduce and eat bad mites. And in the meantime, the biofungicide Trianum controls pathogens in the soil and actively [...] products are they using and how often? Using what type of equipment?’ explains Guido. 'And we zoom in on the need: Is it a must to prevent any and all damage [...] of damage and is the goal not to eliminate but reduce pests? Afterall, you don't want to spray more than is necessary.’ The next step is to introduce

• Experience Centre

  average 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 [...] at our headquarters on Veilingweg 14 in Berkel en Rodenrijs, the Netherlands. Practical info Our Experience Centre is aimed at target groups linked to a [...] Centre and discover the world of sustainable cultivation If you are interested in sustainable cultivation, biological crop protection , and natural pollination

• Pear blossom weevil

  punctures on swelling buds in autumn Brown, dried flower buds in spring Areas with reduced blossom development Early monitoring in autumn is essential to assess [...] What is pear blossom weevil? The pear blossom weevil (Anthonomus piri) is a destructive pest of pear orchards. Adult weevils emerge from summer dormancy [...] dried blossoms in early spring to reduce pest pressure. Monitoring pear blossom weevil Regular monitoring in late summer and autumn is essential for early

• Bugs

  production. Solutions for bug control Learn more about What are bugs? Heteropteran bugs form a group in the order Hemiptera , a highly diverse group of insects [...] and extracting nutrients from them, resulting in deformations and puncture holes. The most obvious damage is the deformation of growing points. They also [...] leading to deformation, discoloration, and yield loss. Effective bug control is key to maintaining healthy, high-quality crops. Biological control of bugs

• Consumers

  your question in this list. Biological crop protection What is biological crop protection ? The idea behind biological crop protection is very simple: natural [...] and diseases in a natural and sustainable way. In this way, we hope to make an active contribution to a sustainable society, with safe food in sufficient [...] natural enemies, bumblebees, and microbiological solutions is a knowledge-intensive process. In addition, implementing our products requires intensive support

• Knowing & recognizing

  spread in the crop, the damage they can cause, and specific behavioural characteristics. Koppert - A knowledge company The use of biological control is not [...] guide to biological crop protection Knowing and recognizing does exactly what it implies. It empowers you with knowledge about the pest’s lifecycle and [...] find the best sustainable solutions. First published 25 years ago and revised in 2003, the latest edition comprises 443 pages, 700 photographs, and dozens