Best practices

A good fruit set is the start of a good production!

Spring is here! And time for fruit crops to flower. A strong fruit set is all important for a high quality and healthy yield. The flower buds, formed in [...] fall, are swelling and ready to open. During the short flowering period the crop experiences a tremendous hormonal shift moving from the earlier vegetative [...] all-important reproductive phase. In addition to standard nutrition, the crop will require higher concentrations of trace minerals and calcium. Flower

Beneficial Nematodes For Biological Pest Control

and protect crops. Nematodes are alive; they move and hunt their prey instinctively. They can be used above and below ground to protect crops against pests [...] solution for crop protection . That solution is safe for growers and consumers alike. Koppert nematodes do not leave any harmful residue on crops, which make [...] of these nematodes that help to keep our fruit, vegetables and ornamental crops free of pests without chemical residues. Koppert, as the leader in biological

The Swirski-Mite Revolution: A Game-Changer in Pest Control

be used in many crops and under a great variety of circumstances. In the first instance, it can be used in large fruiting vegetable crops such as bell peppers [...] courgette and melon. Swirski-Mite also proves its effectivity in soft fruit crops such as strawberry, raspberry and blackberry, as well as cutflowers and pot [...] further advantage for users. After use, you can clear away the sachets with the crop. The robust basis Koppert still sees attractive opportunities and markets

Licence permits release of Koppert Swirski Mite® in polytunnels in England

UK tunnel crops every year. It can also provide a good defence against whitefly , a pest which has been increasing in tunnel strawberry crops in recent [...] glasshouse crops since launching the product in 2007. “During this time, the use of Swirski Mite® has increased significantly in glasshouse crops, which is [...] products aimed at improving the robustness of IPM programmes in strawberry crops grown under polythene tunnels. The new developments have centred around the

A life-long passion for predatory mites

the crop. ‘They show an incredible capacity to convert pests into food for the next generation of mites. They have an enormous impact in the crop despite [...] field as it guarantees the optimal establishment of the predatory mites in crops, especially in dry conditions where the relative humidity is low. This makes [...] growers as it ensures the predatory mites are able to walk straight into the crop where they are most needed, unharmed and vital, for a prolonged period of

Mycotal - Effective at lower temperatures

Mycotal Effective at colder temperatures Protect your crop when temperatures drop Even in the midst of winter, pests can be present in your greenhouse [...] as the conditions are favourable. This can become a serious threat to you crop in a later stage. Therefore, it is crucial to eliminate pests in wintertime

Boost your cherry flowers for a good production

fruit set is all important for a high quality and healthy yield. Top fruit crops are close to flowering. Now it is the time to choose the right strategy for [...] Autumn, are swelling and ready to open. During the short flowering period the crop experiences a tremendous hormonal shift moving from the earlier vegetative [...] all-important reproductive phase. In addition to standard nutrition, the crop will require higher concentrations of trace minerals and calcium. Flower

Limonica strong contender against persistent thrips

and fast population build-up. Strong mobility and adaptability in covered crops. These traits enable Limonica to establish early and exert pressure on thrips [...] trade Further trials are needed to confirm its efficacy across different crops and climates. Strengths and considerations “What makes Limonica stand out [...] and life stages. While further research is needed to expand its use across crops and climates, current evidence supports its first place position in modern

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