• Mealybugs and scales

  photosynthesis and therefore the yield. Where flowers and fruit are concerned, these often drop off; plant sap is low in proteins and rich in sugars. In order to [...] mealybugs and soft scales also produce honeydew (on which moulds grow) resulting in considerable damage in ornamental and fruit crops and loss of value [...] beetles and lacewings help reduce mealybug and scale populations by attacking both larvae and adults. Pheromone traps support early detection and population

• Crop Monitoring and Scouting

  monitoring and scouting In the world of agriculture and horticulture, the phrase "knowledge is power" couldn't be truer. Crop monitoring and scouting are [...] healthy and continue to thrive. Digital scouting apps In the digital age, scouting is aided by mobile apps that can catalog and analyse data in real time [...] insights into the health and growth of their crops, enabling them to take proactive measures and optimize their yield. Crop monitoring and scouting is the systematic

• Spider mites and other mites

  characteristics and feeding habits. Plant mites generally thrive in warm and dry conditions, which is why they are often problematic in greenhouses and during hot [...] spider mites and other mites Spider mites and other mite species can rapidly infest greenhouse and field crops, feeding on plant cells and causing leaf [...] found in a wide variety of habitats, from forests and grasslands to horticultural and agricultural crops. Plant mites can be a significant pest in horticulture

• Mpumalanga and Limpopo get ready!

  May 6, 2022

  partner with nature in making agriculture healthier, safer, and more productive. Together we are meeting the highest food safety demands in working towards [...] al challenges we face in South Africa lie in nature itself. At Koppert, we use natural enemies to combat pests, microbials, and biostimulants that support [...] data-driven decisions and take action when and where it matters the most. They ultimately bring together trusted agronomic problem detection and advanced algorithms

• The How and Why of IPM

  June 7, 2022

  lity to pests and diseases. And that goes beyond the resistances they have in their genetics. The difference in leaf tissue and plant sap composition between [...] strengthen and protect the crop. You tackle diseases and pests. You strengthen and protect the population of natural enemies. Plant growth promotion and crop [...] just head over and use our Koppert Side-Effects Database and App ! To ultimately have a holistic approach to IPM and continue to strengthen and protect the

• Chula Brand is a pioneer in biological pest control in papaya

  company in the production and export of papayas, which has managed to control the pests responsible for losses in its production in a safe and effective [...] more than 20 years of experience in the production and distribution of papaya and other tropical fruits such as pineapple and lime. An important part of their [...] aphids and leafhoppers through the release and establishment of their main natural enemies in the crop. "The future of biological control in tropical

• Biological crop protection boosts yield and profitability with longer spraying windows and zero residue risks

  February 22, 2024

  managing pest and disease pressure while maintaining productivity and keeping in mind the strict regulations regarding chemical pesticide usage and maximum residue [...] can manage pests and diseases close to harvest, leading to increased yields, improved crop quality, and ultimately, higher prices and turnover. Efficient [...] storage, and processing. Flexibility allows growers to coordinate these activities more effectively, optimizing efficiency and reducing bottlenecks in the supply

• Trianum effectively controls Pythium in cucumber

  cucumbers to some major retailers in the Netherlands and occasionally to customers in Germany. Thrips, spider mites, and whitefly larvae under control ‘I [...] developments in technology have gradually shifted my focus in terms of plant protection to biological methods. That’s why I now use fewer and fewer chemicals [...] predatory mites also keep spider mites and whitefly larvae in check. Susceptibility to Pythium Kees started using Trianum-G in 2020. Based on the fungus Trichoderma

• Better insights and digital advice with Natutec Scout

  whitefly per square metre or a few thrips in your plant, there is little to be concerned about – and little sense in the software reporting these kinds of [...] is happening in the crop and how natural enemies are developing, allowing us to implement measures very quickly. We can act more promptly. In addition to [...] Enthoven of Lema Tomaten in Naaldwijk, the Netherlands sees it, manager of the 5.5 hectare company owned by Ruud Leerdam and Rob van Marrewijk. Barry has

• Koppert is investing in smarter scouting

  June 17, 2019

  possible to manually enter sticky trap and crop data in the app. The generated data will then be displayed in an online dashboard. This dashboard is based [...] the level of infestation in their greenhouses. Additionally, the dashboard lists how pests and their natural enemies develop in relation to one another [...] sustainability and futureproofing A team of specialists is developing the scout-app together with Koppert’s growers and consultants, and a number of Dutch