• Getting a head start - The importance of scouting in winter

  January 31, 2025

  determine what is feeding in the whorl. The role of biological pest control Biological control involves the use of natural predators, parasitoids, or pathogens [...] During late autumn, winter and early spring, the integration of biological control measures can be particularly effective when combined with vigilant scouting [...] scouting practices. Targeting early-season pests: Many biological control agents are effective against common early-season pests like aphids and caterpillars

• Following Swirski, Spical undergoes revolutionary upgrade

  November 26, 2018

  resulting in a better developed population to control spider mites even more effectively. A more robust control ‘The biggest advantage for growers is that [...] various crops warmly welcomed Spical Ulti-Mite , providing a more robust control of spider mite in vegetable, fruit and ornamental crops. Ulti-Mite is a [...] they have many more predatory mites in their crops, leading to even better control of spider mites ,’ explains product manager Tim Bossinga. But it is essential

• Greenhouse crop pollination

  vital because it ensures the efficient fertilization of plants within a controlled environment, leading to increased crop yields, improved fruit set, enhanced

• Leek

  Crop Protection in Leek: Thrips Control & Healthy Roots About The vegetable leek is a cultivar of Allium ampeloprasum , the broadleaf wild leek. In the

• Mushroom

  bisporus , is considered safe for most people to eat because it is grown in controlled, sterilized environments. Several varieties of A. bisporus are grown

• New Leaf Plants back Koppert biocontrol

  June 9, 2021

  diminishing the use of chemical pesticides and using biological methods for the control of pests and diseases.” Biocontrol plays a pivotal role in New Leaf Plant’s [...] environmentally responsible manner, and to this aim, we have adopted biological control and the use of biostimulants as the primary defence strategy against pests [...] Nicole. “With Koppert’s technical support, we have evolved a biological control strategy that works for us. The programme combines the use of aphid parasitoids

• Verticillium wilt

  cuttings Grow less susceptible cultivars Prevent damage to the roots by controlling the nematodes, as damaged spots can be used as points of entry Prevent

• Rhyzobug

  armoured scales are detected in the crop. Releases should be repeated until control is achieved. Consult a Koppert advisor or a recognised distributor of Koppert

• Cannabis

  lot of different pests and diseases that can cause problems. Biological control is a key component of Integrated Pest Management (IPM) in cannabis cultivation [...] Management (IPM) is vital in cannabis cultivation because it effectively controls pests and diseases, promotes sustainable practices, delays pest resistance

• Foot rot of cereals

  Cerall before sowing Create good seedbed, direct drilling is preferred Control grass weeds Judicious use of nitrogen and lime is recommended. Harvest high