• Mycotal your natural partner for whitefly and thrips control

  that can cause significant damage to crops and plants. An effective method for controlling whiteflies and thrips is through the use of entomopathogenic fungi [...] blastospores of Akanthomyces muscarius Ve6. Mycotal is a biological solution for a range of pests, including whiteflies and thrips that are found in vegetables [...] Easy to integrate in your Integrated Pest Management (IPM) strategy Safe for users Leaves no residue, which helps you to meet increasingly demanding supply

• New Strain Of Green Peach Aphid, Myzus Persicae, Requires More Aggressive Beneficial Insects

  September 1, 2023

  stive for new solutions against the Myzus strain: ‘For the long-term solution we are not only looking at products from our portfolio but also at new candidates [...] and field trials to acquire hard data for recommendations for use.’ Research Continues With Phased Protocols For Biological Control Of The Green Peach [...] candidates for the target crops. For example, our R&D team in Spain found a new parasitic wasp species that is more effective. We are also testing entomo

• How a little predatory mite laid the foundation for biocontrol today

  June 11, 2024

  actively seeking alternative solutions for pests and diseases. At the same time, supermarkets imposed higher requirements for stricter control of chemical residues [...] together. To innovate, to bring something new to the market, that’s in our genes. The commitment to finding solutions for growers – it was our driving force in [...] cucumber crop and set out to find a natural solution. One that would last for a very long time… ‘Back in the 60s, my father was a cucumber grower battling

• Cerall.. a powerful weapon against Fusarium, Tilletia caries and Septoria nodorum

  July 13, 2021

  resilient crop, and is the perfect starting point for better production results. Biofungicide for seed treatment Cerall protects wheat, rye and triticale seeds [...] done with certified seed treatment equipment, which is suitable for liquid preparations. Before using Cerall, the seed treatment equipment must always be [...] thereby avoiding underdosing, for example. Koppert B.V. is not liable for any loss of quality if the product is stored for longer than recommended and/or

• Loose smut of barley

  and compensated for Use resistant cultivars Perform field checks for infected seed and prevent the use of seeds from infected fields for further cropping [...] clean seed: Apply systemic fungicide treatment of seeds. Contact fungicides are not effective Apply heat treatment, but viability and germination rate should [...] that are formed on systemically infected seeds then infect neighbouring new seeds. They germinate within a day and infect the inner tissues of the newly

• Loose smut of wheat

  and compensated for Use resistant cultivars Perform field checks for infected seed and prevent the use of seeds from infected fields for further cropping [...] clean seed: Apply systemic fungicide treatment of seeds. Contact fungicides are not effective Apply heat treatment, but viability and germination rate should [...] that are formed on systemically infected seeds then infect neighbouring new seeds. They germinate within a day and infect the inner tissues of the newly

• Plant Disease Management

  Regular monitoring of your plants is vital. Keep a close eye on their health and appearance. Look for any unusual signs, such as yellowing leaves, wilting [...] the use of disease-resistant plant varieties. Opt for plant varieties that have been specifically bred for disease resistance. These varieties are inherently [...] within your crop. Treatment: Control plant diseases When prevention and early detection fall short, it's crucial to have effective treatment strategies at

• Vidi Fol (Fortafol)

  distributor of Koppert products for advice on the best strategy for your situation Storage time after receipt See package for expiry date. Storage time is [...] concentrated product causes serious eye damage and is toxic to aquatic life with long lasting effects. Recommended for you Plant Health [...] Dissolve the required amount of Vidi Fol in the appropriate amount of water for the device that is used The pH of the solution should be between 5 and 7

• Mushroom

  are also commercially available as growers and breeders search for new and unique tastes for the market. [...] bear fruiting structures that are large enough to be observed with the naked eye). They can appear either below ground (hypogeous) or above ground (epigeous) [...] farms. The most popular of these, Agaricus bisporus , is considered safe for most people to eat because it is grown in controlled, sterilized environments

• Beneficial nematodes

  roundworms, threadworms, and eelworms. Beneficial nematodes for pest control Nematodes for pest control, often referred to as entomopathogenic nematodes [...] strategy for parasitising and killing their host insects. Here's how they work: Seeking out hosts: Entomopathogenic nematodes actively search for potential [...] bacteria, thousands of new nematodes emerge from the dead insect's body. These newly emerged nematodes are now ready to seek out new hosts and continue the