• Ahold Delhaize: ‘We can't sell anything without substantiated information’

  November 26, 2018

  ‘Continuous improvement is only possible if the relationship between the producer and the buyer is clearly defined.’ Leon Mol is the director of product safety [...] that improving the sustainability of the entire ornamentals chain is essential. Albert Heijn is the only retail chain that participates in the Floriculture [...] chain.’ The two sides of the ornamentals chain According to Nienke Weidema, the ornamentals chain has two distinct sides. On the one side the supermarkets

• Spider mites and other mites

  and the availability of food. Here's an overview of the life cycle of plant mites: Egg: The life cycle begins with the female mite laying eggs. The eggs [...] on of the leaves, with the affected areas curling and twisting. This damage is caused by the mites feeding on the plant tissue, which disrupts the growth [...] magnifying glass is needed to detect them. Plant mites are often found in colonies on the undersides of leaves, where they feed on the plant's sap. The damage caused

• Beneficial nematodes

  due to the bacterial infection. Feeding and reproduction: The nematodes feed on the multiplying bacteria and absorb the nutrients released by the bacterial [...] bodies, and they come in a variety of sizes, ranging from microscopic to several inches in length. Nematodes play various roles in ecosystems. Some are [...] are essential for the nematode's parasitic strategy. The bacteria quickly multiply, causing septicemia (a lethal blood infection) in the host insect. Bacterial

• Praon volucre

  . Praon volucre is one of the most abundant parasitoids of many aphid species in Europe. Praon volucre is used for the control of the following pests: [...] Praon volucre The parasitic wasp Praon volucre is available in a bottle ( Aphiscout ) Peel off the outer layer of the label starting at the upper right corner [...] Hang the cylinder horizontally from a crop wire, branch, or leaf stalk by winding the label around it and sticking the end of the label back onto the label

• Mirical

  tray into the crop. Hang the cardboard strips over the stalk of a fully-grown leaf at the top of the plant. The Macrolophus will climb out of the cardboard [...] Mode of action The predatory bugs actively search for prey. With their piercing mouthparts, they extract the contents of their prey, leaving the empty [...] absence of prey slows down the population build-up significantly. Cardboard tray: Open package carefully inside the greenhouse. Distribute the contents

• Onion fly

  fly on the young leaves, necks of onion seedlings or in the soil close to the base of onion plants. The onion fly larvae that emerge from the eggs tunnel [...] because the signs may not always be visible. But there are a few symptoms to watch out for. The wilting or yellowing of onion leaves is one of the most obvious [...] Finally, the correct application of the nematodes is important. The soil must be damp, bright sun must be avoided, as well as a lot of wind otherwise the product

• Leaf stripe

  appearance of Leaf stripe Pyrenophora graminea is monocyclic, which means there is only one disease cycle during the cropping season. The fungus is seed-borne [...] systemic infection is the only source of primary infection. The fungus spreads from the seed into the seedling. Conidia are produced on the infected leaves [...] formed at the base of the leaf and the leaf sheath. They gradually extend and become brown and chlorotic and may merge. Eventually this leads to the death

• Inspired by Nature: New design, Same Trusted Quality

  February 6, 2023

  helps navigate directly to the product webpage for more information. Ready For The Future Our new Koppert branding is rooted in nature and matches our ambition [...] use our products and knowledge to restore the natural balance in their crops. Our holistic approach is what sets us apart. Improving plant health both [...] Koppert Products After introducing our new brand identity in January 2022, Koppert is entering the next phase. We proudly present our new product branding

• How to protect bumblebees from heat

  Placing the hive near the ground on the shade of the crop can keep the temperatures inside the hive lower. Shading Providing effective shading to the top and [...] a temperature of 28°C inside the hive in any environmental conditions. Above 28°C the pollination capacity is reduced as their activity is focused on cooling [...] and the sides of the hive or providing an installation above the central walkway could benefit the bumblebees in high temperatures. Other cooling methods

• IPM app

  intuitive user interface. The Dashboard gives the grower insight into pest issues in almost real-time once uploaded from the field. Koppert iPM scouting [...] efficacy and optimized timing of biological applications. These factors increase the efficacy of control agents, thereby reducing the need for pesticides and [...] healthy crop is paramount, while there is also a growing demand for sustainable food production and increased pesticide restrictions. Scouting is a significant