Spidex Vital lives up to its promises

Dijk switched over to Spidex Vital at the start of February. ‘I have three crops a year,’ he tells us five weeks later. ‘As the old crop is always cleared [...] earlier, the population develops more rapidly.’ A sense of calm on the farm The increased effectiveness of Spidex Vital is a major advantage for Sjaak van Dijk [...] problems in cucumbers. The ability of Spidex Vital to tackle spider mites and hot-spots effectively brings a sense of calm to the farm.’ He states that

Blueberry

diseases that can impact the health and productivity of these plants. IPM focuses on using a combination of methods to manage pest populations, which includes [...] are highly efficient pollinators of blueberry crops. They contribute significantly to the successful production of high-quality blueberries. Bumblebees [...] contribute to the sustainability of blueberry cultivation. By incorporating bumblebees into an IPM strategy, growers reduce the use of chemical pesticides and promote

Fit roots for plant health Technical bulletin 2020 EN

to this level of plant health. Level 2: Complete Protein Synthesis To reach this stage of plant health, plants require adequate levels of magnesium, sulfur [...] composition of the nutrient solution in the root zone is frequently monitored by analysis. But only the composition of the plant sap finally tells us which nutrients [...] cooling mechanism of the plant. That is why the functioning of the roots is directly related to the plant’s energy balance. The temperature of the irrigation

Consumers

other animals take care of the pollination and therefore the formation of fruit. Honeybees are traditional important pollinators of arable and horticultural [...] close relative of the honeybee. In 1987, it was established that bumblebees could prove extremely useful in greenhouses for the purpose of pollination. [...] is a knowledge-intensive process. In addition, implementing our products requires intensive support. Koppert therefore sells its products exclusively to

Outdoor crops pollination advice

position the hives throughout the plot. The number of hives required depends on the crop and the presence of other pollinating insects. Position the hive h [...] supplied with the hive. Read more about optimal placement of bumblebees hives here. Coexistence of bumblebees and honeybees Bumblebees and honeybees can work [...] enhance pollination. You can release both types of bees into the same crops. However, maintain a minimum distance of 100 meters between bumblebee and honeybee

Integrated Pest Management

t. Beneficial insects and biological control One of the key aspects of IPM is harnessing the power of natural enemies to control pest populations. Predatory [...] the systematic observation of crops throughout their growth cycle. This involves a close inspection of plants for signs of pests and diseases. This practice [...] presence of pests and respond accordingly. The use of insect traps ( e.g. Rollertraps or Horiver) is very important for monitoring the flying stages of pests

Mycotal your natural partner for whitefly and thrips control

cide that contains the blastospores of Akanthomyces muscarius Ve6. Mycotal is a biological solution for a range of pests, including whiteflies and thrips [...] effective method for controlling whiteflies and thrips is through the use of entomopathogenic fungi, such as Akanthomyces muscarius ( formerly called [...] cultivation. How Mycotal works When applied to the target pest, the spores of the fungus Akanthomyces muscarius attach to the whiteflies and thrips and

Don Sanchez Fresh innovates with biological control in avocados

You need the help of Koppert consultants to know which substances affect the performance of beneficial insects. It also takes a lot of dedication to obtain [...] Sánchez Fresh is a producer of avocado, berries and other agricultural crops. Their successful experience with biological control of pests and diseases in crops [...] to implement this tool in the production of Hass avocado. The result has been an effective and safe control of thrips , crystalline spider mites and other

About bumblebees

benefits of bumblebees: Bumblebees provide maximum insurance for optimal pollination , due to their high amount of flower visits and large transfer of pollen [...] they are much less aggressive than honeybees Production of bumblebees The natural life cycle of the bumblebee is copied under laboratory conditions at our [...] conditions that are needed to ensure maximum availability of high quality bumblebee colonies. Life cycle of bumblebees In nature, bumblebee queens hibernates alone

100% Sustainable Agriculture

third generation is introducing this valuable legacy of knowledge and experience to the field of Agriculture. Working together with farmers We look at [...] challenge. Growing a resilient crop takes expert knowledge and a great deal of experience! Growing in a sustainable manner with respect for our future g [...] to a healthy, safe, resilient and productive crop. All this with the aim of achieving sustainable food production for a healthy planet. Partners with