• Better insights and digital advice with Natutec Scout

  to take action. This is how Barry Enthoven of Lema Tomaten in Naaldwijk, the Netherlands sees it, manager of the 5.5 hectare company owned by Ruud Leerdam [...] major advantage of the Koppert app is the ability of the consultant to check up on things remotely – for Lema Tomaten, that’s the job of Koppert employee [...] the software reporting these kinds of measurement. The threshold value works as an alarm bell – as soon as the level of infestation exceeds the threshold

• Grow your own vegetable garden

  2017 study, nearly 20% of SA households, a total of 6,8 million individuals, experience inadequate access to food. Agriculture is core to every person’s [...] The Food and Agriculture Organisation of the United Nations defines food security as “ a condition within which all people have access to adequate and [...] commercial or emerging farmer. An increase in the involvement of households in agricultural activities for subsistence farming purposes has the potential

• Orius laevigatus

  pest control of thrips . This beneficial insect has been extensively integrated into pest management strategies in various agricultural and horticultural [...] systems. Both adults and nymphs of Orius laevigatus are voracious predators, adept at piercing and feeding on the soft bodies of their prey. The predatory bug [...] conditions for use of Orius laevigatus Optimal temperatures for Thripor-L are above 20°C (68°F), lower temperatures slow down the development of Orius laevigatus

• Koppert is investing in smarter scouting

  June 17, 2019

  one another. The dashboard also integrates the application and effects of chemical corrections. ‘This method gives growers good insight into the system for [...] explains Tom Vroegop, a Product Manager for Monitoring & Application at Koppert ‘The dashboard also provides detailed analyses of the situation in the greenhouse [...] 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

• Aphytis melinus

  introduced to many parts of the world to aid in integrated pest management (IPM) programs. Aphytis melinus is used for the control of the following pests: [...] species of parasitic wasp belonging to the family Aphelinidae . This tiny wasp is widely recognized for its role in the biological control of various scale [...] in case of adverse weather it can be stored for 24-48 hours at 18ºC and in darkness. Best conditions for Aphytis melinus The effectiveness of the parasitic

• Cryptobug

  Pests All stages of many mealybug species. Mode of action Adults and larvae consume the mealybugs completely. Visual effect Mealybugs are consumed entirely [...] distributor of Koppert products for advice on the best strategy for your situation. Environmental conditions The minimum temperature for use of Cryptobug [...] Recommended for you Cryptolaemus montrouzieri The journey of sustainable citrus farming in agriculture Predatory insects Home Protected vegetables Nectarine

• Experience Centre

  through the fascinating world of sustainable cultivation. Follow our R&D and production process and discover the importance of miniscule organisms such as [...] workers do what they do best. Did you know that the vision of bumblebees differs vastly to that of humans and that we use that difference to provide our clients [...] groups linked to agriculture and horticulture. Opening hours: weekdays (Mon - Fri) from 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM. A tour takes an average of 1,5 hours and is

• Leading farmers in climate-smart horticulture

  October 18, 2022

  room is part of the greenhouse and covered in double walled polycarbonate instead of greenhouse film. - Fertigation is the responsibility of the Ridder FertiMix [...] market for sustainable agriculture and technologies such as on water efficiency, climate resistant inputs, biological pest management, post-harvest inspection [...] production and availability of quality food products that are nutritious and safe and allow access to premium markets. Just a few of the innovative technologies

• trial results wireworm control

  Billion/ha - 6 applications Chemical reference: Tefluthrin Chemical reference Casea 1 Billion/ha Chemical reference Average of 4 fields in Italy Since [...] Since 1986, many years of experience have gone into the selection, production and quality control of our beneficial nematodes. Each of the nematodes produced [...] nematodes Results in irrigated potato Wireworms damage in irrigated potato (% of potatoes with holes) 2023, Italy 80 20 60 15 Damage (%) Efficacy (%)

• Aphidius colemani

  populations in various agricultural and horticultural environments. Aphidius colemani is widely used in the biological control of aphids . Aphidius colemani [...] or a recognized distributor of Koppert products for advice on the best strategy for your situation. Best conditions for use of Aphidius colemani The parasitic [...] aphids , even when they are at low density. The behaviour of the female during egg-laying is typical of the Aphidiidae. First the host is examined by drumming