• Koppert is investing in smarter scouting

  June 17, 2019

  number of Dutch tomato growers are testing the innovation in practice. The app is currently in the pre-introduction phase: we are shifting the focus towards [...] Koppert Biological Systems is working on a groundbreaking innovation that will change the world of scouting. The scout-app will automatically analyse Horiver [...] developing the scout-app, which will automatically identify and count the pests on sticky traps. This will utilize smart technology such as image recognition

• Tripar-C_pamphlet_Feb_2022_DIGITAL.pdf

  problems can occur as Tripar-C are target specific and have no adverse effect on other beneficials. • Effective in areas that are difficult to reach with [...] and transport Tripar-C are sent in the pupal stage on parasitized egg sheets – 1 000 parasitized eggs / egg sheet. The egg sheets are placed in an envelope [...] FCM is regularly caught in pheromone traps. Tripar-C are sent in the pupal stage as parasitized eggs on wax paper sheets. These egg sheets must be distributed

• Integrated Pest Management

  for sustainable farming. It reduces the reliance on chemical pesticides, which can have adverse effects on both crops and the environment. Beneficial insects [...] beneficial nematodes are examples of beneficial organisms used for biological pest control . The beneficial organisms prey or parasitize on pests in agriculture [...] achieving a balance in the ecosystem. The principles of IPM Prevention IPM focuses on prevention rather than reaction. It emphasizes practices that deter pests

• Plant Health

  chemical residue standards. Nurturing plant-soil interaction Understanding how plants interact with their environment is crucial. Photosynthesis, the source-sink [...] biomass development of roots and shoots. They also exhibit suppressive effects on certain pathogens. Amino acids: building blocks for plant performance Amino [...] contribute to plant growth and health. Their optimal functioning depends on factors such as humidity, available food sources, pH, and the absence of toxic

• Green peach aphid

  When reproduction is asexual, the young aphids are born as developed nymphs. They immediately start to feed on plant sap and grow rapidly. When reproduction [...] have a dark brown spot on the abdomen and several transverse black bands across the body. Nymphs that develop into winged adults are often pink or red in [...] the crop and its fruit sticky. Black fungal moulds ( Cladosporium spp.) grow on this honeydew, contaminating fruit and ornamental crops and rendering them

• Leafhoppers

  Biological control of leafhoppers Leafhoppers are highly mobile, sap-sucking pests that feed on plant leaves, causing discoloration, stippling and leaf

• The importance of women in Agriculture

  August 15, 2022

  years, as companies are becoming more diverse and are sometimes specifically looking for female candidates. Encouraging news, so how do you get started [...] labour, sales, or science. Excited yet? There really are so many opportunities in agriculture, so if you are considering a career in agriculture or in the agro-food [...] Continuing in our celebration of Women’s Month we chatted to a few women that are passionate about agriculture and helping other women to find their feet within

• Spidex

  cap to open the dosage hole Sprinkle material on leaves or pour into Diboxes Make sure the material remains on the introduction site for at least a few hours [...] g , Natutec Airbug or Natutec Airobug Dosage The dosage of Spidex depends on climate, crop and spider mite density and should always be adjusted to the [...] particular situation. Start introduction as soon as the first pest mites are detected in the crop. Introduction rates typically range from 2-50 per m2/release

• Understanding the importance of scouting for successful IPM in Macadamia Orchards

  September 26, 2024

  recommendations for pest management strategies based on your findings. 8. Follow-up actions Based on your findings, make any necessary adjustments to pest [...] pest activity and the presence of beneficial organisms. The key benefits are: Early detection of pest problems Assessment of biological control efficacy [...] management. Key beneficial organisms targeting pests in macadamia orchards are: Koppert’s Greenshield for stinkbugs Tripar-C and Larvanem for the nutborer

• Koppert_-_Macadamia_Swirski_Ultimite_brochure.pdf

  Phenology Chart How Swirski Ulti-Mite works? Adult predatory mites search for their prey or wait for it to pass by and subsequently feed on their prey. A [...] sachets as soon as possible after receipt Hang sachets in sheltered locations on the crop (no direct sunlight) Sachets can be placed directly into the crop [...] hole) Handle sachets by the cardboard strip at the top; predatory mites are easily damaged Best working conditions The predatory mite is not susceptible