• Crop Protection

  benefits. Lower risk to human health Biological crop protection poses minimum to no risks to growers and consumers. It reduces exposure to toxic chemicals, [...] t interval – Safe to apply up to harvest with no waiting period. Low resistance risk – Pests typically do not develop resistance to natural enemies. Supports [...] pesticides are synthetic compounds designed to kill or deter pests and pathogens, their use can pose risks to human health and food safety. While they can

• Grower Koen - Embracing biological crop protection in agriculture

  traditional methods. He decided to find a balance between both approaches. This way of working allows him to gain experience in using biological crop protection [...] the opportunity to continue the business. While the trend towards organic farming was growing, Koen felt that it would be too quick to completely abandon [...] protection . As a result, he acquires a lot of knowledge and is prepared to fully transition to biological crop protection when the government decides that certain

• Cerall

  a ready-to-use suspension concentrate and must be distributed as evenly as possible on the seed. Regular seed treatment equipment can be used to apply on [...] rapidly start to multiply. This ensures that the seeds and first developing roots are quickly colonised. Subsequently, the bacteria will start to compete with [...] Treated seeds can be stored for up to 1 year after application without any loss of effect. Storage time after receipt Up to 3 months. Storage temperature 4-8°C

• Trichoderma harzianum

  the crop cycle is long it is advised to perform regular applications with Trianum-P to keep a high number of change to maintain a solid barrier around the [...] fungus commonly used in agriculture and horticulture for its various beneficial properties. This fungus is known for its ability to promote plant growth [...] Trichoderma harzianum has the capacity to make certain 'fixed' nutrients such as manganese and iron available for the plant to absorb. As a result, it provides

• Mycotal in Salad Crops

  July 5, 2019

  control solution that can be used throughout the cropping season. How does Mycotal work? Spores are applied to the crop using conventional spraying equipment [...] in order to achieve good contact with the target pests; select spray nozzles giving a droplet size range of 50-100 µm; angle spray nozzles to achieve good [...] adjuvant Addit (1.25 ml/l), to improve wetting and sticking, and raise the relative humidity at the laminar boundary layer, to support spore germination

• Dacnusa sibirica

  Koppert as Minusa . Dacnusa sibirica products Minusa Expand all items How to use Dacnusa sibirica The parasitic wasp Dacnusa sibirica is available in a [...] Liriomyza . The species is native to Europe and can appear spontaneously in greenhouses in all seasons. Dacnusa sibirica is used for the control of the following [...] temperatures (>25°C/77°F) and/or higher infestation rates it might be better to use Miglyphus . Consult a Koppert advisor or a recognized distributor of Koppert

• Bean seed fly

  the bean seed fly. To implement this method, nematodes are applied to the soil. Growers can use their standard spraying equipment to apply the nematodes [...] seedlings. Poor growth: Bean seedlings may fail to emerge or show stunted growth compared to healthy plants. Damage to seeds: Darkened or damaged seeds, as bean [...] these symptoms early, you can take prompt action to address the infestation and minimize damage to your crop. Recognise bean seed fly The adult bean seed

• Feltiella acarisuga

  natural enemy Feltiella acarisuga is available at Koppert as Spidend . How to use Feltiella acarisuga The predatory gall midge Feltiella acarisuga is available [...] from the eggs, the midge larvae start to feed on spider mite eggs, nymphs and adults. They use their mouthparts to first immobilise their prey and then [...] consume 15 adult spider mites or up to 50 mite eggs per day. They are aggressive and adapt the amount of food they consume to the density of the spider mite

• Amblydromalus limonicus

  glandular hairs on the stems and leaves and does not build up a population. How to use Amblydromalus limonicus The predatory mite Amblydromalus limonicus is [...] alternative to chemical pesticides. Amblydromalus limonicus is valued for its effectiveness at relatively low temperatures and is especially recommended to suppress [...] slightly larger. The larvae of Amblydromalus limonicus have to feed. If they do not have access to food, they develop very slowly and the mortality is high

• Anagyrus vladimiri

  Koppert as Citripar . Anagyrus vladimiri products Citripar Expand all items How to use Anagyrus vladimiri The parasitic wasp Anagyrus vladimir is available in [...] parasitic wasp Anagyrus vladimiri Anagyrus vladimiri is a parasitic wasp belonging to the Encyrtidae family. This parasitic wasp is particularly effective for mealybug [...] common pest affecting various crops. The natural enemy Anagyrus vladimiri is used for the control of the following pests: Citrus mealybug ( Planococcus citri