• Koppert and CABI collaborate on making more biological controls available

  October 8, 2018

  benefits of Plantwise plant doctors and the use of biological controls as part of Integrated Pest Management (IPM) Supporting the establishment of local [...] and livelihoods of thousands of farmers and their families. Under the new agreement, more training is also envisaged for Plantwise* ‘plant doctors’ who give [...] local farmers. Other key areas of intended collaboration between CABI and Koppert as part of the MoU are: The creation of new biological control products

• Cryptolaemus montrouzieri

  controlling large populations of mealybugs. Once the supply of mealybugs becomes inadequate, the ladybirds fly off in search of new prey. Sometimes the larvae [...] mealybug Expand all items Best conditions for use of Cryptolaemus montrouzieri The minimum temperature for use of Cryptobug and Cryptobug-L is 16°C/61°F. However [...] between 25°C and 28°C (68 and 82°F). Feeding behaviour of Cryptolaemus montrouzieri All moving stages of Cryptolaemus montriouzieri prey on mealybugs , seizing

• Nematodes significantly reduce Tuta larvae

  Steinernema feltiae and after the first cycle of three nematode treatments, we saw a reduction of Tuta in the crop of more than 80%. The large infestation which [...] under control, and the application greatly contributed to the condition of the plants,’ says Zoboli who works at Società Agricola Gandini Antonio in Guidizzolo [...] nematodes every time there was a new wave of small larvae and the problem never grew big after that.’ Reduction of chemicals ‘Using biological control methods

• Trial results onion fly and bean seed fly

  Since 1986, many years of experience have gone into the selection, production and quality control of our beneficial nematodes. Each of the nematodes produced [...] biological control of many pests. Meet Frank Keijzer, the owner of a 57-hectare organic arable farm and is growing a wide variety of crops, including onions [...] and Casea effectively decreased the number of onions damaged by onion fly Fertico, Poland, 2023 8 Damaged plants per plot 80 Efficacy (%) 60 40 20 0

• Steinernema feltiae

  then feed and reproduce within the cadaver of the dead host, resulting in the emergence of a new generation of nematodes that can continue to seek out and [...] Steinernema feltiae nematodes Steinernema feltiae is a species of beneficial nematode commonly used in biological pest control . These microscopic roundworms [...] are parasitic and are known for their effectiveness in controlling a variety of pests, including flies (i.e fungus gnats ), thrips , beetles , caterpillars

• World Soil Day 2022

  December 2, 2022

  Agriculture Organisation of the United Nations holds a ‘World Soil Day’ during which it aims to raise awareness of the importance of maintaining healthy ecosystems [...] organic matter to the soil instead of artificial fertilisers is the only way to protect our future, and help plants to become stronger and healthier, [...] security. Did you know that? 95% of our food comes from soils. 18 naturally occurring chemical elements are essential to plants. Soils supply 15. Agricultural

• Poinsettia. Main pest pressures

  May 21, 2019

  serious damage to the cuttings, to the extent of killing them. The larvae feed on the young roots of the plants, and can then progress into the stem, if not [...] nematode Entonem, at 0.5 million nematodes per m 2 of cultivated area Apply at 2, 5 and 8 days after planting; this is key to ensuring that cuttings can form [...] monitoring pest levels, and calculating the number of natural enemies required. Enermix Use Enermix, a product mix of the parasitic wasps Eretmocerus eremicus and

• Biological Pest Control

  a method of managing pests using natural predators, parasitoids, or pathogens. This approach partners with nature to maintain the balance of ecosystems [...] domestic animals, making them a safer option. Types of biological pest control There are three primary types of biological pest control methods: conservation [...] the presence of natural enemies and beneficial organisms in the environment to maintain a balance between pests and their predators. Instead of introducing

• Bumblebee pollination

  growers economically but also contribute to the preservation of biodiversity and the overall health of ecosystems Why are bumblebees good pollinators? Bumblebees [...] as they visit a high number of flowers per minute and transfer more pollen to the stigma than other pollinators. Benefits of bumblebees are: Bumblebees [...] guarantees maximum pollination . The Natupol system is the result of over 35 years of accumulated expertise coupled to the latest technology – our best

• Mirical - Revolutionary Packaging Simplifies Application & Maximises Whitefly Control

  January 8, 2024

  the top of the plant. From there Mirical will spread throughout the crop, where they establish themselves faster. Mirical is supplied in sets of ten strips [...] development, the new solution makes full use of the bugs ' predatory behaviours to control Whitefly in a number of greenhouse vegetables. True to Koppert's [...] Mirical comes in sets of ten strips carrying the predatory bugs. These strips can easily be distributed by hanging them over the stalk of a fully grown leaf