• Nutari

  predatory mites Continue to apply during the season, even when pests are present Nutari can be applied by sprinkling on the leaves by hand or with an Air(o)bug [...] provided as alternative food source for predatory mites . This will ensure a standing army of predatory mites in the crop, keeping the target pest on a low level [...] Nutari depends on climate, crop and pest density and should always be adjusted to the particular situation. Start introduction together with the first predatory

• The five main benefits of Integrated Pest Management

  January 7, 2024

  strategies to add value to your business, with biological solutions as a key success factor. Implementing an IPM strategy helps growers to create an e [...] long-term approach to pest management. There are many benefits on implementing IPM into your crop strategy, from economic efficiency to reduced health risks [...] IPM contributes to long-term economic savings by preventing potential pest infestations before they escalate. IPM's adaptability to diverse environments

• RedStar places trust in Natutec Scout

  total, 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 i [...] now visible in easy-to-understand graphs. ‘It's about that line. Is it going up? Down? Or is it staying the same? That's what I want to see,’ says Jan. ‘In [...] ’ The Natutec Scout app can also be used to monitor other pests. Koppert is working on making it possible to scan and recognize them. ‘We can already enter

• A decade of investing in South African soil

  August 24, 2022

  Oosthuizen, Marketing & Technical Manager. From one determined Dutchman with a vision to make the world a better place to now employing 20 staff and growing strong [...] place.” And when it comes to learning from other partners across the world, Frank just laughs! “They must come and learn from us! In South Africa, there [...] possibilities to create sales.” Frank’s passion for the work Koppert does and the values it represents is clear: “I really like the people we get to work with

• In control with Koppert: Biological crop protection since 1967

  Stay updated Want to know more about biological crop protection ? Receive tailored news every month. Subscribe to our newsletter Meet our growers Explore [...] control over the timing of your harvest can lead to higher crop quality and yield. Minimal resistance from pests Biological control agents, such as beneficial [...] management solutions. Pests typically do not develop resistance to natural enemies compared to chemical pesticides. As a result, biological crop protection

• Damping-off

  which are resistant to unfavourable conditions, especially dehydration. Germination of the oospores is stimulated by exudates from roots of a susceptible [...] affect plants that are in a sub-optimal condition or suffer from stress, caused for example by too much water, too high or low temperatures or sudden fl [...] easy stripping of the skin from the root cortex with a finger nail. Life cycle and appearance of Damping-off Pythium belongs to the Oomycetes, a separate

• Parasitic wasps

  targeting specific pest insects. By introducing these beneficial insects, growers can significantly reduce the damage caused by pests, ensuring a higher yield [...] employ two primary methods to control pests: parasitization and host feeding. Parasitization Parasitization is the primary means by which parasitic wasps control [...] body or attaches them to the host's exterior. Larval development: When the parasitic wasp eggs hatch, the newly emerged larvae begin to feed on the host pest

• Tobacco thrips

  challenging pest to manage. The feeding damage from Thrips parvispinus can significantly reduce crop yields and market quality, leading to rejected or downgraded [...] caused by Thrips parvispinus becomes even more severe. Leaves may develop a burned or scorched appearance due to extensive feeding and damage to the leaf [...] Development from egg to adult takes about 36 days at 20 ºC and around 23 days at 25 ºC. Larvae are nearly transparent white or yellowish to orange-yellow

• Aphipar-M

  adjusted to the particular situation. Start introduction preventively soon after planting of the crop. Introduction rates typically range from 0.25-4 per [...] Myzus persicae var. persicae ). Mode of action Adult parasitic wasps emerge from the mummies and females lay their eggs into aphids . The next generation [...] wool slabs or in Diboxes Make sure the material remains dry and is not moved from its introduction site for at least a few days Dosage The dosage of Aphipar-M

• Aphipar

  adjusted to the particular situation. Start introduction preventively soon after planting of the crop. Introduction rates typically range from 0.25-4 per [...] Myzus persicae var. persicae ). Mode of action Adult parasitic wasps emerge from the mummies and females lay their eggs into aphids . The next generation [...] wool slabs or in Diboxes Make sure the material remains dry and is not moved from its introduction site for at least a few days Dosage The dosage of Aphipar