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• Knowing & recognizing

  knowledge company The use of biological control is not a simple process, it has become a complex system in which many aspects need to be considered. The [...] guide to biological crop protection Knowing and recognizing does exactly what it implies. It empowers you with knowledge about the pest’s lifecycle and [...] find the best sustainable solutions. First published 25 years ago and revised in 2003, the latest edition comprises 443 pages, 700 photographs, and dozens

• Beetles

  damage in many greenhouse and field crops by feeding on leaves, roots, or fruits, leading to reduced growth and yield loss. Effective beetle control is essential [...] Coleoptera is the largest of all insect orders and displays an enormous variety of form, size and habit. A number of species are a serious pest in crops or [...] Pheromone traps Beneficial nematodes actively seek out and eliminate beetle larvae in the soil, while traps help monitor and reduce adult beetle populations. With

• Ahold Delhaize: ‘We can't sell anything without substantiated information’

  December 18, 2018

  that information. If there is no information, there is no product.’ Reactive attitude His colleague, Nienke Weidema, is in charge of ensuring the quality [...] sector is ahead of the ornamentals sector in terms of sustainability. But this lead comes as no surprise, as food safety has been a deciding factor in the [...] products they use and what their policies are in terms of energy management, water management, and social responsibility.’ In addition, Weidema believes

• Fly pollination

  flies show a stable emergence rate in combination with a high rate of activity in the crop. Natupol Fly is packed in a cardboard tube with a plastic lid [...] What is fly pollination? Fly pollination , also known as myophily, is a method of plant reproduction facilitated by various species of flies . Unlike bees [...] transporting pollen, flies inadvertently assist plants in the pollination process as they visit flowers in search of food, such as nectar or decaying organic

• Tobacco aphid

  ) probably evolved from the peach potato aphid in the Far East and is a key pest of tobacco crops in both the United States and South America. The tobacco [...] tobacco aphid ( Myzus persicae subsp. nicotianae ) is also encountered in a range of crops in greenhouses, such as sweet pepper, aubergine, chrysanthemum [...] market. At the same time, photosynthesis in the leaves is reduced, affecting production. They are usually found in closely packed colonies, although they

• Flies

  shore flies are mainly a problem in greenhouses. Their larvae live in the ground and prefer moist substrates that is rich in organic matter. Although they [...] conditions. Solutions for fly control Learn more about What are flies? There are several flies that are pests in agriculture, horticulture and mushroom cultivation [...] are mostly found in the soil. The spotted wing drosophila , Drosophila suzukii , has recently developed into a major pest on soft fruits in Europe and North

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

  June 5, 2024

  market, that’s in our genes. The commitment to finding solutions for growers – it was our driving force in the past, still is today, and will be in the future [...] it came to the experiments in his cucumber crop and soon neighbour growers and others became curious about what he was doing in his greenhouse. At first [...] little predatory mite in this case. Koppert’s pioneer, Jan Koppert noticed that chemical sprays were ineffective against the mites in his cucumber crop and

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• Crop Protection

  healthier food products. What is biological crop protection? Biological crop protection, often referred to as biocontrol, is a natural and sustainable [...] Crop protection in agriculture Crop protection is the practice of protecting plants against pests, diseases, and harmful influences to ensure healthy growth [...] growth and reliable harvests. It is essential in agriculture and horticulture for achieving healthy, high-yielding crops. At Koppert, we provide biological