• Getting a head start - The importance of scouting in winter

  January 31, 2025

  transition is not just about preparing for planting; it is also a critical time for pest and disease management. Effective scouting during these months is essential [...] An important principle to scout for diseases is to understand what a healthy plant looks like. This is specifically key to identifying seedling diseases [...] missing plants is important. Insects feeding below ground can cause thin or irregular stands and poor germination. Digging up seeds or seedlings is important

• Fit Roots for Plant Health

  March 30, 2021

  white paper is one of a series about optimizing plant growth in greenhouses, which Hoogendoorn Growth Management publishes in cooperation with its partners [...] the root zone which is often underestimated in the current practice but plays a key role in plant health and resilience. Plant health is crucial to achieving [...] the lowest possible dependence of pesticides. Although the plant root system is poorly visible, roots play an essential role in maintaining plant health

• Mycotal - Effective at lower temperatures

  to you crop in a later stage. Therefore, it is crucial to eliminate pests in wintertime, when pest pressure is still low. In this way you start the new [...] beneficial insects time to Click here to learn more about Mycotal Biocontrol is our nature build up a standing army before new pests enter from outside the

• Koppert and CABI collaborate on making more biological controls available

  December 18, 2018

  sharing was valuable to both organizations as it would promote vital food security in parts of the world where it was needed most. ‘CABI has a strong presence [...] thousands of farmers and their families. Under the new agreement, more training is also envisaged for Plantwise* ‘plant doctors’ who give advice on integrated

• Combating Strawberry Aphids with Aphiscout

  March 15, 2019

  strawberry crops. The strawberry aphid ( Chaetosiphon fragaefolii ) is a threat, due to its ability to transmit several economically important persistent and [...] back onto itself. Progressive strategy Each parasitic wasp has its own field of expertise. It will be clear from the parasitized aphid which of the species [...] of parasitic wasps has not been selected at random, and only the best made it through the selection process. The parasitic wasps have also had the best

• Thrip control in Strawberry with Orius laevagatus

  May 8, 2019

  introduction of Orius is relatively narrow since fast establishment of the predator is the aim for optimum control of thrips . It should also be borne in [...] establishment of Orius is most effective at day temperatures in excess of 18 0 C, and in view of this, the introduction of the predatory bug is generally not carried [...] laevigatus (Thripor) in tunnels or glasshouses, to help control thrips. Orius is a highly effective predator of thrips, attacking motile stages of the pest

• Bumblebee stings

  This information is intended as an education resource only and should not be used for diagnosing or treating a health problem as it is not a substitute [...] m haben oder vermuten, konsultieren Sie bitte Ihren Arzt. Deze informatie is uitsluitend bedoeld voor educatieve doeleinden en mag niet worden gebruikt [...] gezondheidsprobleem, aangezien deze informatie geen vervanging voor medische zorg is. Als u een gezondheidsprobleem hebt of vermoedt, raadpleeg dan een arts. Эта

• Inspired by Nature: New design, Same Trusted Quality

  February 1, 2023

  in January 2022, Koppert is entering the next phase. We proudly present our new product branding. Each product will have its own premium look-and-feel [...] branding, which is characterised by a green, natural look. Perfectly in line with our branding: ‘Inspired by Nature’. And though our packaging is new, growers [...] Ready For The Future Our new Koppert branding is rooted in nature and matches our ambition. Our mission is to contribute to 100% sustainable agriculture

• Personal message to our customers

  April 8, 2020

  fresh and healthy vegetables, fruit and flowers. Especially in a time when it is increasingly important to stay healthy, we want to make sure you know that

• SWD

  May 8, 2019

  (starting in March) is now thought to be crucial to minimizing the impact of SWD on vulnerable crops. Continuous monitoring until November is recommended. Traps [...] attractant is a clear liquid, enabling easy inspection and identification of catches without the need for rinsing/washing Unlike wine-based attractants, it will [...] Fly Attractant Spotted wing drosophila (SWD), a native of south-east Asia, is now a widespread and serious threat to soft and stone fruit crops across the