• Caterpillars

  Caterpillar control videos Take a look at the video or go to our Youtube channel to see our caterpillar control products in action. More caterpillar control videos [...] caterpillars. Some species mine in leaves or bore holes into fruit or stems, making them difficult to detect and control. In addition to consumption of the plant [...] caterpillar control is therefore essential for maintaining healthy and productive crops. Biological control of caterpillars combines monitoring and control strategies

• Cut flowers

  various types. Origin, cultivation method and substrate differ greatly. Important types are: Rose: The rose belongs to the genus Rosa from the Rosaceae family [...] has its origins in Asia and North and South America. Some species have developed into large trees, others into small compact shrubs. In recent decades, [...] plants. Most lilies originate from temperate areas in the northern hemisphere, but they also occur in the northern subtropics. Recommended for you Tobacco

• Tripar-C Leaflet

  therefore completely safe to apply in both conventional and organic agricultural systems; • Easy to use and quick to distribute in affected areas. • Requires [...] hatch. • Well-suited to integrate with other control methods such as mating disruption, granulovirus or SIT • The only control strategy of FCM, aimed [...] lifecycle (around 8 days from egg to adult in summer}, ensuring rapid build-up in times of egg laying by its host. Up to three Tripar-C wasps can hatch from

• Happy Women’s Day!

  August 8, 2022

  the opportunity and ability to have a hands-on approach in connecting our clients with better and more sustainable methods in agriculture.” For our Research [...] her love of nature motivated her to work within the agricultural space. “I have always wanted to work in nature. In working for Koppert you are part of [...] like for women in South Africa to work within a space that was traditionally more a male working environment? “You have to be willing to take risks, educate

• The How and Why of IPM

  June 7, 2022

  and App ! To ultimately have a holistic approach to IPM and continue to strengthen and protect the population of natural enemies, you must work to have sufficient [...] this method successfully? There are many definitions for IPM, but most important is its aim: Use biological control when you can, chemical control when [...] above. You also need to consider your choice of crop variety. Crop varieties can differ significantly in their susceptibility to pests and diseases. And

• A dive into organic hop farming and biological crop protection

  journey in 2020, making the exciting yet challenging shift to organic farming and biological crop protection . This transition required Lukas to question [...] insects in their organic farming approach. By introducing predatory mites and other beneficial insects, Lukas has witnessed a boost in confidence in the ecosystem [...] a sustainable and environmentally friendly alternative to traditional crop protection methods. In conclusion, Lukas Locher's journey represents the potential

• Better insights and digital advice with Natutec Scout

  need to shift strategy in any way. We have greater insight into what is happening in the crop and how natural enemies are developing, allowing us to implement [...] more promptly. In addition to scouting with the Horiver scanner, we can also enter manual pest counts, so I have two methods available to me.’ Locations [...] 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

• Thrips

  thrips Thrips control videos Take a look at the video or go to our Youtube channel to see our thrips control products in action. More thrips control videos The [...] cause problems in agriculture and horticulture. Thrips are small insects (0.5-14 mm), with the largest species found in the tropics. In temperate regions [...] thrips species that cause damage in green-houses belong to the family Thripidae. Thrips damage Thrips cause damage to the plant by piercing the cells of

• Mealybugs and scales

  a look at the video or go to our Youtube channel to see our mealybug control products in action. More mealybug control videos The latest news about mealybugs [...] are concerned, these often drop off; plant sap is low in proteins and rich in sugars. In order to gain an adequate intake of protein, mealybugs must ingest [...] leads to sooty mould. Infestations reduce plant vigor, fruit quality and overall yield. Effective control of mealybugs and scales is essential to maintain

• Knowing & recognizing

  company The use of biological control is not a simple process, it has become a complex system in which many aspects need to be considered. The need for knowledge [...] The knowledge gained will equip you to find the best sustainable solutions. First published 25 years ago and revised in 2003, the latest edition comprises [...] necessary information to understand the interaction between pests, diseases and their natural enemies. It explains how they spread in the crop, the damage