A life-long commitment to help growers thrive with sustainable growing practice

pest management strategies in horticulture. We have the most experienced consultants in the industry with years of practice in the field. We know our natural [...] . Our consultants are at hand to let individual growers and companies know when to introduce our beneficial organisms and in what numbers. ‘We really [...] challenges and one of them is the severe reduction in the use of chemical agents. In fact, a lot of them are going to disappear over the next three to five

Nematodes significantly reduce Tuta larvae

pressure and biological protection methods are positively perceived, vegetables protected with IPM solutions are welcomed by customers,’ Zoboli explains. [...] solutions ‘Since the arrival of Tuta absoluta in our areas, we have had problems controlling this pest chemically in our tomato crops. The problem got worse [...] customers,’ Zoboli continues. ‘It is better to use them when the larvae are small in order to maximize their effect. When the moment comes, we apply them

Entonem keeps young orchids free from fungus gnats

uses ten different beneficials for its two sites in Heemskerk, the Netherlands and its third location in Assendelft, the Netherlands. One of them is Entonem [...] a Dosatron,’ explains Rogier Veldhuijs, assistant location manager in Assendelft. ‘In the past, the product was not fully compatible with a Dosatron. But [...] nematodes over the young plants in a fine mist. This is followed by a second fine mist to rinse off nematodes that are on the leaves. A while later, I

A life-long passion for predatory mites

put Koppert in a category above the rest in the mite production field as it guarantees the optimal establishment of the predatory mites in crops, especially [...] experts in the rearing and mass production of predatory mites and use our mites for their experiments and trials in the field. The benefits are mutual.’ [...] insects in the crop. ‘They show an incredible capacity to convert pests into food for the next generation of mites. They have an enormous impact in the crop

Casea

systems: Pressure-compensated irrigation systems are recommended. If not available, spray or drench applications are recommended. For injection through Dosatr [...] and above 35°C/95°F can be lethal Nematodes are susceptible to ultraviolet light (UV): do not use them in direct sunlight The moisture content of the soil [...] Koppert representative/distributor for more information Spray in the evening (or morning in some cases) allowing nematodes to work for several hours within

Capirel

systems: Pressure-compensated irrigation systems are recommended. If not available, spray or drench applications are recommended. For injection through Dosatr [...] and above 35°C/95°F can be lethal Nematodes are susceptible to ultraviolet light (UV): do not use them in direct sunlight The moisture content of the soil [...] Koppert representative/distributor for more information Spray in the evening (or morning in some cases) allowing nematodes to work for several hours within

Sportnem-H

typically applied at a rate of 2.5 billion nematodes per hectare. In general, two applications are required. 2.5 bilion (10x250 milion) SPORTNEM-H Product code [...] and above 35°C/95°F can be lethal Nematodes are susceptible to ultraviolet light (UV): do not use them in direct sunlight The moisture content of the soil [...] Koppert representative/distributor for more information Spray in the evening (or morning in some cases) allowing nematodes to work for several hours within

Navigating Energy Efficiency, Greenhouse Lighting & Pollination Success

around the flowers in the early morning when there is enough Beevision light. Normally bumblebees are able to pollinate all open flowers in two hours of daylight [...] available to growers are constrained, making each aspect of cultivation more critical. Pollination efficacy stands out as a linchpin in this scenario, directly [...] hives and around the flowers in the crop, to do their pollination work and find their way back to the hives. These levels are reached when daylight is around

Protected vegetables

management in vegetable crops Biofungicides are an important tool in the arsenal of sustainable farming practices for controlling diseases in vegetable [...] agriculture and horticulture. Rollertraps are used in case large numbers of whiteflies and thrips are present. These tools are designed to attract, capture, and [...] Common pests in vegetable crops Vegetable pests can inflict serious damage in terms of plant growth and crop yield. The most common pests in vegetable crops

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