• Rhyzobug – Your answer to most armoured scale species

  March 29, 2022

  only celebrating a decade of investing in the health, safety, and productivity of South African soil, but we are also moving forward with a value-driven new [...] above and underground. In this pursuit of helping our clients partner with nature, we are excited to introduce the newest member of our team. Rhyzobug ( [...] the company’s founder, Jan Koppert, was a cucumber grower himself 50 years ago, our roots are grounded in working for growers and farmers. We understand

• The five main benefits of Integrated Pest Management

  January 7, 2024

  making it a key player in meeting the demands of the evolving value chain. Choosing IPM is more than a smart move; it's a commitment to a balanced and [...] making it a key player in meeting the demands of the evolving value chain. Choosing IPM is more than a smart move; it's a commitment to a balanced and [...] challenges of each situation. An additional advantage of working with an IPM approach is that growers create a more robust system which is easier to balance

• Trianum effectively controls Pythium in cucumber

  response to his crop’s susceptibility to Pythium. ‘My crop gets 20 hours of light a day, which means it requires a lot of water. That larger quantity of water [...] two grams of Trianium-G on each mat before putting out the new plants in ‘duo’ pots (two plants in one rockwool cube). He decided to do this in response [...] Trianum, levels of Phythium have decreased dramatically. Up until 2019, there was a lot of damage and loss of production at the end of cultivation. Whole

• In control with Koppert: Biological crop protection since 1967

  Pests typically do not develop resistance to natural enemies compared to chemical pesticides. As a result, biological crop protection provides a lasting solution [...] products do not require a pre-harvest interval, giving you greater flexibility when harvesting. This control over the timing of your harvest can lead to higher [...] us — we're happy to provide support and additional information. Get in touch Who are we? Koppert is a global company specializing in biological crop protection

• La Hacienda Fresh increases crop profitability thanks to biological control

  management of pests and diseases, making it a benchmark in know-how in the production of peppers. The harvest cycle for peppers varies according to region [...] as long as we go hand in hand with the consultant to be able to release in a timely manner... we have seen the impact reflected in a safe environment for [...] shelf life, but also in the number of productive weeks and, therefore, in the profitability of the business. The implementation of a biological control program

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

  cultivation) in several applications depending on the degree of infestation.’ Everything you need to know To support you in comprehending how our new introduced [...] tool to control armoured scales and long tailed mealybugs. How to recognize damage of armoured scales Armoured scales can cause severe damage in your crop [...] developed a dedicated page about mealybugs and scales with more information on these pests. How to recognize damage of mealybugs Mealybugs pose a serious

• Grower Koen - Embracing biological crop protection in agriculture

  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 [...] experience in using biological crop protection . As a result, he acquires a lot of knowledge and is prepared to fully transition to biological crop protection [...] ies to adapt my farm to a future where chemical methods will gradually disappear. I believe that the agricultural sector has a natural interest in such

• Better insights and digital advice with Natutec Scout

  editor in the 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 [...] square metre or a few thrips in your plant, there is little to be concerned about – and little sense in the software reporting these kinds of measurement. [...] threshold value works as an alarm bell – as soon as the level of infestation exceeds the threshold, it’s a signal to the grower that he needs to take action

• Nephubug

  have a very short life expectancy and therefore need to be introduced into the crop as soon as possible after receipt. Failure to do so can have a negative [...] citri ) How does Nephubug work? The larvae and adult stage of Nephubug feed on the mealybug. Application Sprinkle material on branches, out of direct sunlight [...] Koppert specialist or a recognized distributor of Koppert products. One to two releases of 1000 – 3000 beetles depending on pest pressure. Handling Biological

• Sticky plate

  greenhouse. How does Sticky plates work? Sticky plates are an essential part of a Delta Trap for the detection of many species of flying pests in greenhouses [...] it possible to detect pests at an early stage. Application Sticky plates How to assemble the trap: Fold the delta trap into a triangle. Lay a sticky trap [...] appropriate place. How to install the trap: Prepare the desired number of pheromone traps. Hang the traps about 10 cm above the crop in a location where they can