• Vidi Fol (Fortafol)

  plants. Test the sensitivity of the plants on a small scale, prior to full treatment Dosage The dosage of Vidi Fol depends on crop, growth substrate and [...] required amount of water Add the correct amount of Vidi Fol to the water Mix thoroughly Fill the tank with the remaining amount of water The pH of the solution [...] after planting of the crop Application rates typically range from 0.5-3 litres/ha Applications should be repeated a number of times Consult a Koppert advisor

• Collaboration With Valto Against Pepino Mosaic Virus

  August 9, 2024

  over the world and currently protects a substantial percentage of the total production of tomatoes globally. V10: A Success Story V10 is now registered in [...] is composed of two mild variants of the Pepino mosaic virus (VX1 and VC1) and provides twofold protection against various damaging symptoms of the PepMV [...] compare V10 to a flu vaccination’ explains Guido Roozemond. ‘V10 is used preventatively and needs to be applied to young plants. In a lot of countries, multiple

• Fusarium wilt

  General Fusarium is a group of soil-borne fungi with many different species. Fusarium is widespread and can infect a range of host crops. Many species [...] appearance of Fusarium wilt Fusarium oxysporum has many different formae speciales which are each selectively pathogenic on a limited number of crops. Even [...] turn yellow and wilt, mostly on one side of the plant. Finally, the whole plant wilts. Other symptoms are brown discolouration of the xylem vessels which can

• Whitefly

  Here are some of the common signs of whitefly damage: Yellowing of leaves: Whiteflies feed on plant sap, which can cause the leaves of infested plants [...] cuticle hardens. The growth of hairs on the insect depends on the leaf: the longer the hairs on the leaf, the longer the hairs on the insect. In other words [...] are often found on the undersides of leaves, where they feed on plant sap. Damage: Whiteflies can cause damage to leaves by feeding on plant sap. This

• Swirski-Mite Plus

  the pest is not controlled. Consult a Koppert advisor or a recognised distributor of Koppert products for advice on the best strategy for your situation [...] Pests Young larvae of various thrips species and eggs and larvae of whitefly . Crops Do not use in tomato. Mode of action Predatory mites multiply in the [...] disperse into the crop over a period of several weeks. Predatory mites use their piercing mouthparts to extract the contents of their prey. Pack size 100;

• Grower Koen - Embracing biological crop protection in agriculture

  decided to find a balance between both approaches. This way of working allows him to gain experience in using biological crop protection . As a result, he acquires [...] path to the future. "You grow into it a bit," notes Koen. With the growing availability of knowledge and the number of biological crop protection products [...] consumers eat are safe. Future of biological crop protection Koen advocates for a cautious approach, carefully examining effectiveness when it comes to applying

• Wireless Beehome

  This has a negative effect on pollination . Mode of action Each Wireless Beehome receiver can open or close the hive entrance of a Natupol hive on set times [...] controlled by a signal from the climate computer or a timer connected to the central transmitter. Presentation The Wireless Beehome system consists of a receiver [...] receivers in the greenhouse and a distance of around 100/150 metres depending placement and greenhouse construction. The moment of opening and closing the hive

• Swirski-Mite LD

  the pest is not controlled. Consult a Koppert advisor or a recognised distributor of Koppert products for advice on the best strategy for your situation [...] Pests Young larvae of various thrips species and eggs and larvae of whitefly . Crops Do not use in tomato. Mode of action Predatory mites multiply in the [...] disperse into the crop over a period of several weeks. Predatory mites use their piercing mouthparts to extract the contents of their prey. Pack size 500

• Nematodes significantly reduce Tuta larvae

  maximize their effect. When the moment comes, we apply them 3 times at a 5-day interval. We spray them on the tomato canopy at a dosage of 3 billion per [...] Steinernema feltiae and after the first cycle of three nematode treatments, we saw a reduction of Tuta in the crop of more than 80%. The large infestation which [...] ‘Today, this allows us to offer a consistent quality that is safe and sustainable all year round on our 14 hectares of high-tech greenhouses and other

• Limonica strong contender against persistent thrips

  September 15, 2025

  Why Limonica? Limonica ( Amblydromalus limonicus ) is a predatory mite that feeds on a wide range of pests, including thrips (both first and second instar [...] supplemental feeding. A. limonicus egg laying and predation capacity on T. parvispinus larvae A. limonicus egg laying and predation capacity on S. dorsalis larvae [...] larvae Key advantages of Limonica Effective at a broad temperature range, allowing winter and summer introduction. High reproductive capacity and fast population