• Larvanem Has Been The Number One Product Against Vine Weevil For Over 25 years

  August 22, 2024

  which is the basis of Larvanem . The product is also completely natural and does not interfere with other beneficials. For many growers, Larvanem is the [...] rid of the larvae, growers will continue to experience problems. This is why there is a need for a biological approach. Larvanem was developed over 25 years [...] effective Larvanem is. 'You get a much better result than using a chemical pesticide against adult vine weevils. And, what's more, Larvanem is a wholly natural

• Effective Wireworm Control In Potato Crops With Beneficial Nematodes

  July 19, 2024

  Timing is critical, as nematodes are most effective against young wireworm larvae in the soil. Early spring or late summer applications coincide with peak [...] beetles , which lay eggs in the soil, can help predict wireworm infestations and is also a helpful protocol in which to determine the species of the pest. Digging [...] to brown in colour, will further confirm an infestation. Effective Control With Beneficial Nematodes Insect-parasitic nematodes, often referred to as en

• European biocontrol industry proposes new EU regulatory framework

  December 18, 2018

  regulatory body with the participation of the member EU states, and that this should be operational by 2021. ‘Farmers need more sustainable tools with which to [...] legislators reacted to this paper? ‘It is still unclear at this stage, but we all hope they will support it. Pressure is being exerted from various quarters [...] s tools for the management of pests and diseases, and that is great! The current system is completely unreliable. This new proposal points towards precise

• Koppert collaborates with Valto to control harmful tomato virus

  December 18, 2018

  leading biological solutions producer, Koppert Biological Systems, is cooperating with Valto to ensure that this Dutch producer of beneficial crop viruses [...] ion, fruit size reduction and cracking. Transmission is often through plant sap when working with tomato plants and by using infected materials like clothing [...] greenhouse. V10 covers both so mutation is less likely and plants are protected naturally. This twofold protection is what distinguishes us from our competitors’

• New Anso-Mite Plus Sachet Beats Thrips Early In The Season

  February 8, 2023

  the market with a high performance slow release sachet with not one, but two feeder mites to the breeding sachet. Trials show that the sachet is active over [...] Manager, Tim Bossinga. ‘Using breeding sachets with predatory mites that can be introduced early in the season, is the solution.’ Going The Extra Mile Unlike [...] for the predatory mites . We have also established that Amblyseius andersoni is fairly cold tolerant, so it emerges from hibernation earlier in the season

• Predatory mite pioneers: A journey of biocontrol innovations

  September 30, 2024

  Additionally, we explore how Koppert is preparing for future challenges with new and evolving solutions. Peter Couwels is a fixture at Koppert, “part of the [...] commitment and experience is remarkable. It is the reason we excel. We are able to successfully navigate a complex network with countless interacting parameters [...] predatory mite range on the market, with numerous species and formulations tailored to different growing conditions. When speed is of the essence, we rely on this

• Cyclamen main pest pressures

  May 17, 2019

  , or western flower thrips (WFT), is the most common species found in Cyclamen. If a biological control strategy is not implemented, both larvae and adult [...] silver-grey spots on the leaves, with dark green spots of frass, and feeding marks to the flowers. Their life-cycle is very temperature-dependent. Although [...] Cyclamen mite Cyclamen mite, Phytonemus pallidus , is a very tiny mite, only just visible to the naked eye, and is must commonly found in glasshouses. The mites

• New Generation Mycotal

  June 2, 2023

  sustainable agriculture is ongoing. To reach this goal, it works closely together with growers worldwide. The new generation Mycotal is now available in all [...] rapidly after spraying, with the hyphae penetrating the pest’s body cavity. Once inside, they proliferate and destroy the tissue. It is safe and easy to use [...] An added benefit is that it leaves no residue, which helps growers meet the increasingly demanding supply chain requirements. "Mycotal is an entomopathogenic

• Manual Wireless Beehome

  are 8 options). 3. Is never modified (is always set to 2). 4. The menu is left immediately and the home screen is displayed. The menu is left automatically [...] modified) 4. Is never modified (is always set to 1). 5. Is never modified (is always set to 5). 6. The menu is left immediately and the home screen is displayed [...] niets De voeding is kapot of niet aanwezig Er is geen zendsignaal aanwezig Het batterijpakket is leeg De printplaat is kapot De ontvanger is kapot Neem ten

• Pollination checklist Growing lights

  autumn. The later the lights are turned on, the more time (overlap with daylight) there is for the bumblebees to pollinate. For pollination, bumblebees need [...] Do not keep a hive closed for longer than one day unless additional pollen is fed to the bees. Bumblebee pollination of preferably at least 4 hours per [...] opening systems Automatic Opening Systems allow the bumblebees to fly when there is enough daylight present. Wireless BeeHome system (WBH) can be controlled either