• ‘Knowing & recognising’ now available in 4 languages

  18 December 2018

  has been translated into Dutch, French and Spanish. The English version was launched in October last year. ‘The success [...] . ’As both public and governmental pressure for sustainable solutions for food crops and ornamental plants mounts, and measures are taken to reduce the use of chemicals in agriculture and

• Thrip control in Strawberry with Orius laevagatus

  8 May 2019

  Control of thrips using the predatory bug Orius laevigatus in strawberry crops. Thrips are one of the most difficult pests for the strawberry [...] most effective at day temperatures in excess of 18 0 C, and in view of this, the introduction of the predatory [...] predator is the aim for optimum control of thrips . It should also be borne in mind that capsids

• Trianum-P improves open field pepper production in Portugal

  T-22 strain of Trichoderma harzianum , has achieved excellent results in pepper crops for processing in Portugal, a country where this biological [...] Trianum make Koppert's biological fungicide a safe and effective alternative to pesticides in vegetable crops for the processing [...] the processing industry is to work at a low price in which the fruit and vegetable product present the physical and organoleptic

• Spidex Vital: Your Vital partner in spider mite control

  mite control. Over time it grew to be one of the most important products for our growers. As the result of many years of research and fine-tuning, Spidex [...] improved formulation makes sure our predatory mites have an energetic start and are better capable of travelling the given distance. In a bottle of Spidex Vital a more diverse population composition is present, so when applied in hotspots the adults are followed up by the growing nymphs and also Spidex

• Natutec Drive – ‘In a class of its own!’

  4 June 2021

  it’s all about innovation.’ Dyson Farming is the biggest private landowner in the United Kingdom and grows a variety of crops. The family-owned agricultural company prides itself on its innovative and sustainable approach to agriculture [...] with this application.’ Angel Angelov has worked on strawberries farms for 17 years. ‘In the past, application was done manually and proved to be

• Don Sanchez Fresh innovates with biological control in avocados

  step further. Pest and disease control in avocado trees In avocado production there are a number [...] yet common in avocado production in Mexico, more and more growers are exploring the [...] retailers are even requiring extra-legal conditions for the marketing of fruits and vegetables in their aisles. IPM enables farmers

• Spidex Vital® sets new standards in spider control

  12 May 2021

  Spidex Vital Phytoseiulus persimilis Spidex Vital® sets new standards in spider control In April, Koppert UK launched Spidex Vital ® for spider mite [...] ’s commitment to the markets it serves. “We are continually looking at new and improved solutions for pest control, and Spidex Vital® is a great example [...] they remain within the carrier is a positive feature of Spidex Vital ® . In order to check the product for the presence of P. persimilis , a simple

• Effective Wireworm Control In Potato Crops With Beneficial Nematodes

  19 July 2024

  Digging up soil samples and inspecting for wireworm larvae, which are slender, cylindrical, and typically [...] , tolerating both cold and hot temperatures. Both these products are available in large agri-ready [...] to humans, animals, or plants – the perfect fit to control wireworms in potatoes, naturally and safely. Recommended for you Larvanem Has Been The

• Mealybugs and scales

  considerable damage in ornamental and fruit crops and loss of value. Armoured scales do not produce [...] drop off; plant sap is low in proteins and rich in sugars. In order to gain an adequate intake of protein [...] level of photosynthesis in the leaves also reduces flower and fruit production; in ornamental crops,

• Grower Koen - Embracing biological crop protection in agriculture

  In Dronten lies Koen's farm, where traditional and organic agriculture come together. In an interview, Koen shares his personal experiences and insights about the [...] For him, it is clear that chemical-free farming is an inevitable trend, and he