• European biocontrol industry proposes new EU regulatory framework

  November 28, 2018

  that provide effective and innovative plant protection for modern agriculture are a vital tool in the EU’s work to support farmers and effectively implement [...] implement a short and precise timeline for the evaluation process, with evidence-based procedures and tailored data requirements. In the White Paper sent to the [...] management programme in which biocontrol and ecosystem services provide resilient food production with a minimum impact on the environment and human health,’

• SWD

  May 8, 2019

  d. Traps placed in wild areas (hedgerows and windbreaks) in March will help reduce numbers of over-wintered SWD in the environment and slow the build-up [...] earwigs and larger flies . Use in combination with our fruit fly attractant for best effect. Start by placing traps in wild areas (hedgerows and windbr [...] is now a widespread and serious threat to soft and stone fruit crops across the UK. Cherry, raspberry, strawberry, blackcurrant and blueberry crops are

• Fit Roots for Plant Health

  March 30, 2021

  on the micro life in the root zone which is often underestimated in the current practice but plays a key role in plant health and resilience. Plant health [...] foundation of the plant in the soil or substrate, and they take up water, minerals and metabolites to be transported to the leaves, flowers and fruits. Roots also [...] about optimizing plant growth in greenhouses, which Hoogendoorn Growth Management publishes in cooperation with its partners, in this case Koppert Biological

• Mycotal Brochure

  on and stickiness of the spores to the leaf surface Mycotal is active between 5°C and 30°C and the optimum temperature range lays between 15°C and 28°C [...] improvements where implemented in recent years, resulting in a superior product quality today! Mycotal is used successfully in many countries across the world [...] greenhouse whiteflies (Trialeurodes vaporium) and tobacco white flies (Bemisia tabaci), and thrips, and is applied as a foliar spray. After spraying the

• Natutec Drive takes centre stage

  January 6, 2021

  Drive video footage, which has resulted in a first class marketing video, due in part to Clarke’s help and support in this work.” View the full video below [...] an outstanding level of innovation and prowess in the development of its latest offering to the strawberry sector, in the form of the Natutec Drive . This [...] advanced and sophisticated mechanical application devices yet. It has been developed and extensively trialed over the last three years. Growers in Ireland

• Legume Pest Monitoring Systems

  April 12, 2023

  y attacked. The larvae feed in the flower buds during June, leading to flower failure and significantly reduced yields in the more determinate vining peas [...] several sites in Yorkshire in 2021, the monitoring system has been shown to work well, accurately predicting early summer emergence of midges, and allowing [...] such as the Pea and Bean Weevil Trap . The pea midge system along with pest monitoring systems for Bruchid beetle, Pea and Bean Weevil, and Pea Moth are also

• Effective Spider Mite Control on Ornamentals

  April 10, 2019

  is found allows the predatory mites to search and find emerging spider mites . With Spical Ulti-Mite in place, helping to control spider mite, it is time [...] citri ) The Spical Ulti-Mite sachet is highly resistant to drought and moisture in glasshouse crops. This patented biocontrol system is the perfect environment [...] of discussion when used in botanical collections. Neoseiulus californicus shows a preference for immature stages (eggs, larvae and nymphs) of spider mite

• trial results wireworm control

  These actions kill and liquify the insect from the inside. The nematodes feed on the digested tissues of the dead insect and reproduce in large numbers. The [...] Wireworm control with beneficial nematodes Results in irrigated potato Wireworms damage in irrigated potato (% of potatoes with holes) 2023, Italy 80 [...] reference Average of 4 fields in Italy Since 1986, many years of experience have gone into the selection, production and quality control of our beneficial

• World Soil Day 2022

  December 2, 2022

  importance of maintaining healthy ecosystems, and our wellbeing, by addressing growing challenges in soil management and encouraging societies to improve soil [...] we do? We at Koppert are fully aware of this and endeavor to promote healthy soils in which healthy crops and biodiversity can thrive. We do this through [...] promote soil health and a resilient root system. We also provide biological alternatives for chemical agents to combat pests and diseases in a way that does

• A Growing Success at Welgro Produce

  January 13, 2022

  Welgro Produce in County Dublin. They are determined to make a success of their investment in a business environment which can be challenging and often unp [...] Cucumber crops can be sensitive to changes in their growing environment and susceptible to attack from a range of pests and diseases. The environment is constantly [...] Aphis gossypii and Myzus persicae . He also explained about the use of blue and yellow Horiver sticky traps to monitor pests such as thrips and whitefly within