• Pollination under artificial lights

  September 24, 2018

  features on the hive and give advice on how to enhance the work of our bumblebees in poor (day)light conditions. We hope that our growers are going to [...] the Northern Hemisphere are paying special attention to their growing lights. High time to focus on the effects this can have on the pollinators doing their [...] department has gained in-depth knowledge of this pollinator’s behaviour under a wide range of conditions and climates. Its Natupol hives are under continuous

• Towards a chemical-free future in agriculture: The vision of grower Koen

  traditional and organic practices complement each other, and how organic and traditional farming are getting closer together. "The mix between traditional and [...] 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 [...] sees opportunities for traditional methods to evolve. Moreover, consumers are becoming increasingly critical. Society expects more and more that agriculture

• Leek

  (so-called ‘trenching’). The plant is usually sold as a small seedling and planted in a greenhouse. Later on, as weather permits, the leek is planted outside [...] scientific names were used to identify various species of leek, but now they are all classified as cultivars of Allium ampeloprasum . The part of the plant

• Nothing beats original

  predatory mites . Uncover the untold stories behind this track record and gain insights into the passion and dedication that continue to fuel our quest [...] the basis for their integrated pest management strategies. Predatory mites are applied to effectively control pests like whitefly , thrips , and spider mites [...] way. Don't let pests compromise your harvest. Contact us now to discover how Koppert's predatory mite solutions can transform your growing operation. Get

• The Spidex®-Spical® dual solution to spider mite control in glasshouse strawberry production

  July 20, 2021

  that the grower keeps a watchful eye on the long-term weather forecast, and specifically notes when high temperatures are forecast. Temperature increases can [...] its dominance over very high spider mite populations. For more information on how to implement a successful biological control programme against spider mites [...] glasshouses. An in depth knowledge of this pest and the beneficial mites which are used for its control, is fundamental to the implementation of a successful

• Crop Protection

  compromising the environment. What are biocontrol agents? Biocontrol agents refer to products and methods that are based on living organisms or their derivatives [...] relying on synthetic chemicals, beneficial organisms such as predatory insects , parasitic wasps, predatory mites , nematodes, and microorganisms are used [...] resilience while minimizing adverse effects on ecosystems and human well-being. Biological crop protection relies on nature's own mechanisms to control pests

• Roots Growers positive about Mycotal against whitefly

  tomatoes, gained experience with Koppert’s biological insecticide Mycotal . ‘We want our cultivation to be as organic as possible, and we’ve seen how Mycotal [...] other pests such as thrips , aphids and mealybugs . We are working to get these new targets approved on the label. In several independent studies, Mycotal [...] efficient product on the market. Instead of conidia, we use blastospores from the fungus Akanthomyces muscarius Ve6 in Mycotal. Blastospores are the spores that

• Hunting season starts early with Anso-Mite

  February 18, 2021

  is a cold-tolerant predatory mite that is found on crops in outdoor cultivation and naturally occurs on strawberry, blueberry, raspberry, blackberry, black [...] predator that feeds on different pest species such as thrips , but also spider mites , whiteflies , gall mites and russet mites. It also feeds on pollen and fungi [...] been tested in several field experiments in the Netherlands and Spain. “We are able to exploit our high-performance predator strain, in the most optimal

• Grower Koen - Embracing biological crop protection in agriculture

  traditional and organic practices complement each other, and how organic and traditional farming are getting closer together. "The mix between traditional and [...] 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 [...] sees opportunities for traditional methods to evolve. Moreover, consumers are becoming increasingly critical. Society expects more and more that agriculture

• Effective spider mite control with predatory mites

  Spider mites are among the most destructive pests in horticulture, damaging crops rapidly and thriving in hot, dry conditions. Their resistance to chemical [...] defense, ensuring healthier crops and more reliable yields. Spider mite impact on crops Tetranychus urticae ( Two-spotted spider mite ) is the most common species [...] spider mites with predatory mites Certain predatory mites specialize in feeding on spider mites across multiple life stages, including eggs, larvae, and adults