• A life-long commitment to help growers thrive with sustainable growing practice

  January 14, 2025

  future holds many challenges and one of them is the severe reduction in the use of chemical agents. In fact, a lot of them are going to disappear over the [...] rest of her life. Growing up in a farming family, Rianne's father was a pioneer in using biological solutions for his crops. He also devoted half of his [...] the impact of beneficial insects and predatory mites in action, many exclaimed, "We’ll never go back! This was the most rewarding response of growers you

• Mycotal Brochure

  different modes of action: • Mechanical obstruction of respiratory tubes • Exhaustion of reserves and a disruption of organ functioning • Production of specific [...] ns at the first sign of pest infestation 20 3. Use an appropriate amount of water to ensure a good wetting of the leaves, pH of spray solution should [...] and development of Akanthomyces muscarius are temperatures between 15 and 28°C and a relative humidity of 70% or above. The microclimate of the laminar layer

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

  October 21, 2024

  the power of Swirski-Mite actually is. ‘The predatory mite is extremely effective and resistant to high temperatures. It makes short work of thrips and [...] plants. ‘The predatory mite can also be introduced in a variety of circumstances. Think of factors such as humidity, day length and temperature range that [...] larger or lesser degree. We conduct a great deal of research into this mite’s use under all kinds of circumstances. In fact, this is how Swirski-Mite is

• How to prevent Fusarium in pepper crops: Protect your plants with Trianum

  November 20, 2024

  recent years. This soil-borne fungus can infect the roots of pepper plants. Several species of Fusarium affect pepper crops, including Fusarium oxysporum [...] Trianum protects the roots against Fusarium. Preventive application of Trianum from the start of cultivation is essential to prevent early Fusarium infection [...] effectiveness of various agents against Fusarium wilt (Fusarium oxysporum) in peppers. In these tests, Trianum showed a strong reduction of Fusarium wilt

• A life-long passion for predatory mites

  October 21, 2024

  packaging and transportation of this increasingly effective solution for biocontrol of specific pest infestations. In recent years, one of the most successful [...] reproduction of the mites. We are now looking at adapting the sachet for different climates and different locations.’ Collaboration is key Staying ahead of the [...] technologies for the safe and effective distribution of our biocontrol agents over large tracts of land,’ De Groot shares. ‘We are now looking at increasing

• Effective Wireworm Control In Potato Crops With Beneficial Nematodes

  July 19, 2024

  the impact of nematode biocontrol. A strategy of applying split doses can be followed to ensure that the whole risk period is covered. The use of beneficial [...] spp), the larval stage of click beetles belonging to the Elateridae family, pose a significant threat to potato production. Most of the effective conventional [...] wilting or stunted growth of potato plants may indicate wireworm damage to the root system. Monitoring for the presence of adult click beetles , which

• Collaboration With Valto Against Pepino Mosaic Virus

  August 9, 2024

  is composed of two mild variants of the Pepino mosaic virus (VX1 and VC1) and provides twofold protection against various damaging symptoms of the PepMV [...] cracking. Transmission is often the result of impinging plant sap, when working with tomato plants, and by exposure of the plants to infected materials such [...] preventatively and needs to be applied to young plants. In a lot of countries, multiple strains of Pepino mosaic virus are present. In Europe the EU an CH2 variant

• Ornamental Breeder at Floranova Relies on Biological Control

  July 22, 2022

  the production of warm-climate crops. In Norfolk 4,000m 2 of heated and unheated glass and polytunnels are used to grow a wide range of species, and the [...] they are on site for a longer period of time; it’s not just a case of getting them to flower and then getting them out of the door” explains Product Development [...] with the exception of some biopesticides as part of our IPM programme, or if we have a very severe issue we need to get on top of.” Thrips are a prominent

• Trial results Onion fly and Fusarium wilt

  Standard Compilation of results from 5 trials from Germany and Spain. 0 Trianum-G Trianum-P Grower Standard Compilation of results from 8 trials from [...] more about Biological Crop Protection “The general conditions of Koppert (Koppert B.V. and/or of its affiliated companies) apply. Only use products that are [...] against Fusarium oxyporum in onion Trianum provides highly effective control of basal rot in onions during cultivation and storage Yield increase Basal

• Koppert Launches Renewed Side Effects App

  October 11, 2024

  evaluates the compatibility of various pesticides, considering both direct effects like mortality or hindered development of eggs or pupae, and indirect [...] reproductive capacity of beneficial microbes and insects, problems with molting, or a repellent effect. Digital Assistant New features of the renewed Side Effects [...] digital touchpoint. The launch of Koppert’s renewed Side Effects app will therefore also mark the global introduction of the Koppert One portal," explains