• Precautionary measures for product allergies

  may not be used to diagnose or treat a health-related problem, as it is not a substitute for medical care. If you have or suspect you have a health problem [...] ingestion To prevent exposure via inhalation and ingestion, we recommend wearing respiratory equipment with a P3 filter as a minimum, but preferably a full [...] ). You would need to take an allergy test to determine which substance you are allergic to. This information is intended solely for informative purposes

• Phytophthora: symptoms starting to show

  April 7, 2021

  and attention given to the crop over the last few weeks, many growers are starting to see a percentage of plants ‘fall out’ due to Phytophthora and other [...] on the roots provides an open door for future infections The crop enters a cycle of assimilate shortage, leading to subsequent ‘fall-out’ and fruit and [...] Phytophthora: symptoms starting to show The sun is starting to shine and strawberry crops are moving from the vegetative to the generative development stages

• Fit Roots for Plant Health

  March 30, 2021

  underestimated in the current practice but plays a key role in plant health and resilience. Plant health is crucial to achieving the best possible yield and quality [...] soil or substrate, and they take up water, minerals and metabolites to be transported to the leaves, flowers and fruits. Roots also excrete carbohydrates [...] have many functions: • They form a barrier against root diseases, • Some of them are involved in the nutrients cycle, • or induce resistance in the entire

• A good fruit set is the start of a good production!

  April 6, 2020

  Calcium Vidi Terrum Spring is here! And time for fruit crops to flower. A strong fruit set is all important for a high quality and healthy yield. The flower [...] ion there is a period of rapid cell division when there is a high demand for energy. Calcium is essential during this period, and often a limiting factor [...] factor, in order to develop strong cell walls. What can you do as a grower to ensure good pollination and fruit set? Make sure that the plants get enough

• Modified formulation for Macro-Mite

  December 18, 2018

  . Macrocheles robustulus has a huge appetite and feeds on a variety of pests. Not only can this predatory mite be used to combat sciarid flies white worms [...] densities, which promotes better pest control. It therefore has a great part to play as the basis for integrated control in both vegetable cultivation and ornamentals [...] Macrocheles robustulus Koppert Biological Systems has developed a new formulation for Macro-Mite , which boosts the vitality of the Macrocheles robustulus

• A Growing Success at Welgro Produce

  January 12, 2022

  The challenge is a new business venture which involves growing cucumbers at Welgro Produce in County Dublin. They are determined to make a success of their [...] Horiver sticky traps to monitor pests such as thrips and whitefly within the cucumber crop. A Vision for the future The three growers have a positive outlook [...] practices, and continue to develop their understanding and use of biological control techniques. To make the necessary changes to more sustainable growing

• Beneficial Nematodes For Biological Pest Control

  July 28, 2023

  possible to use them on leaves as well. This development opens up a world of new possibilities for biological control. Nematodes can be used to combat a variety [...] which make them safe for the growers who handle them and the people who consume them. How Do They Work? After application, the nematodes search for their [...] nematodes to support the transition to sustainable agriculture is enormous. And because of Koppert’s dedication to research, the opportunities for replacing

• Spidex Vital lives up to its promises

  right down to doing their job.’ A tense moment Sjaak van Dijk switched over to Spidex Vital at the start of February. ‘I have three crops a year,’ he tells [...] with Spidex Vital. ‘It’s a good sign if you have a predatory mite that immediately enters the crop to start searching. It makes the system more robust.’ [...] was the reason for me to try the new product.’ Pest control starts sooner So far, Spidex Vital has done what Sjaak van Dijk expected of it. A week after the

• Fruit grower uses Natupol Tripol for outdoor pollination

  biological solutions ‘Pesticides are bad for beneficial insects and anything you can do to make it more sustainable is a good thing,’ Alfred adds. Koppert’s [...] them to the apple orchard in early spring. ‘Although the weather has been unpredictable these last few years, we make sure to place our order for the hives [...] the apple and pear orchards six years ago when Alfred, who has been a fruit grower for 35 years, noticed that the blossoms were not pollinated optimally

• Nematodes established solution for Nesidiocoris in France

  Nesidiocoris tenuis is a bug that has been a problem in France for a good 10 years. It causes significant damage, particularly to tomatoes, and seriously [...] SCEA, Bélinda Gaillet. ‘Capsanem appealed to us due to its biological protection qualities. Additionally, as a macroorganism, there's no waiting period [...] close to Nesidiocoris . Therefore, Capsanem must be aimed at the top of the plant and run-off must be avoided. We honed our recommendations to try to affect