• On the farm with our fly control enthusiasts

  May 19, 2022

  comes to biological control, the proof of the pudding is often in the passion of our agents and testimonies of satisfied clients. We popped-in at Gerrie [...] their experience working with Biopar and Macro-Mite . This team has 15 years of experience with pest control, both chemical and biological. For the past three [...] We were able to help them see great success through guiding them in the use of Biopar in combination with Macro-Mite. We started before the rain season in

• Grower Koen - Embracing biological crop protection in agriculture

  application of biological crop protection.| The future Koen's vision of the future of agriculture is hopeful. He believes that the reduction of chemical methods [...] change and emphasizes that the effectiveness of products is still the most important for him, regardless of whether they are traditional or organic. He [...] approaches. This way of working allows him to gain experience in using biological crop protection . As a result, he acquires a lot of knowledge and is prepared

• Mealybugs and scales

  gain an adequate intake of protein, mealybugs must ingest large quantities of sap, getting rid of the excess sugars in the form of honeydew. Characteristically [...] the honeydew with its sooty mould is usually the first sign of the presence of this type of pest. Among ornamental crops, ferns are particularly sensitive [...] yield. Effective control of mealybugs and scales is essential to maintain healthy and marketable crops. Biological control of mealybugs and scales relies

• Trianum-P Leaflet

  Mode of action The mode of action of Trianum is based on the following mechanisms: • Competition for space Trianum grows faster on the surface of the [...] studied by groups of scientists from around the world and is actually a hybrid of two complementary strains that make a winning formula. One of the strains is [...] grows around the mycelia of the pathogens. The cell walls of the pathogens break down and the pathogens die. • Strengthening of the plant Trianum improves

• Biological solutions offer multiple benefits

  November 8, 2022

  have nominated a number of focus crops for the development of complete solutions – grapes and fruit, for example, are important markets for France, while [...] past few years, we have developed a range of biological solutions for outdoor crops and gathered a wealth of experience on multiple continents. Building [...] number of opportunities for introducing beneficials in outdoor crops as well. Market leader in Brazil The first experiences with large-scale use of microbials

• Say “Tata!” to Tuta

  September 29, 2023

  moths prefer tomatoes but also have a taste for other members of the nightshade family of plants. They can also feed and survive on potatoes, aubergines [...] chilense , and Solanum nigrum . The caterpillars of the tomato leaf miner moth live inside the leaves of plants. Since the caterpillars crawl into the leaves [...] Say “Tata!” to Tuta Important facts about Tuta absoluta The tomato leaf miner Tuta absoluta, which originates from South America, has been popping up

• Koppert is investing in smarter scouting

  June 17, 2019

  will be available after summer. Although the processes of manually scouting crops is very important, it is time-consuming and error-sensitive. That is why [...] ‘The dashboard also provides detailed analyses of the situation in the greenhouse and shows the severity of the infestation, enabling growers to act quickly [...] futureproofing A team of specialists is developing the scout-app together with Koppert’s growers and consultants, and a number of Dutch tomato growers are

• Tobacco thrips

  symptoms of a Thrips parvispinus infestation is crucial for early detection and effective pest management. Deformation of young shoots and leaves One of the [...] multiplication. This thrips species is a serious pest of many cultivated plants, including important ornamentals and sweet peppers. Its short life cycle [...] symptoms of Thrips parvispinus Thrips parvispinus , commonly known as tobacco thrips, is a notorious pest that causes extensive damage to a wide range of plants

• Phytoseiulus persimilis

  per day. Because the development rate of the predatory mite is roughly twice that of the spider mite, the number of predatory mites increases rapidly, and [...] The predatory mite Phytoseiulus persimilis is by far the most important natural enemy of Two-spotted spider mite (Tetranychus urticae) and has been used [...] feed on other prey. Feeding behaviour of Phytoseiulus persimilis Phytoseiulus persimilis feeds on all stages of spider mites , but has a preference for

• Laeveld_Agrochem_GROEI_20_-_Winter_2022.pdf

  potassium salt of silicic acid. This is a highly One of the most efficient ways of applying silica to plants is in the form of soluble form of silicon which [...] to the end of the harvesting process (Figure 1). It is noticeable that roots are important sources of carbohydrates in blueberry plants of various crop [...] and fruit quality. Start of harvest. Two weeks after the start of harvest. Four weeks after the start of harvest. End of harvest. Figure 4: Sugar levels