• Two-spotted spider mite control in hardy nursery stock grown in polytunnels

  July 20, 2021

  achieved using the Spidex Vital ® shaker system, but for greater accuracy in terms of application rate and distribution, the use of the Mini Airbug® or [...] production capacity, which has also resulted in an increase in the number of plant species being grown. Since many of these plants have their own specific crop [...] increase in integrated crop management (ICM) programme complexity. The production of a diverse range of plants often leads to a much wider range of pests

• Vidi Terrum

  January 1, 1970

  acids in herbal extract. Preparation Shake the container (or stir the content of the IBC) well before use Fill the application tank with half the required [...] required amount of water Add the required amount of Vidi Terrum to the water Mix thoroughly Add the remaining amount of water Apply immediately after preparation [...] applied via drench or drip at the base of the plant around the roots or sprayed on the plant canopy. Application as drench or via the irrigation system: A separate

• Trianum effectively controls Pythium in cucumber

  January 1, 1970

  farm covering over six hectares along Hoefslag road in the Dutch village of Pijnacker. Built in 2011, the farm has two sections. Hendriks grows high-wire (two [...] releases Montdorensis every week on half of his crop – the even rows one week, the odd rows the next. He hangs a sheet of insect netting with Neoseiulus cucumeris [...] two grams of Trianium-G on each mat before putting out the new plants in ‘duo’ pots (two plants in one rockwool cube). He decided to do this in response

• How to protect bumblebees in cold

  January 1, 1970

  colonies thrive in low temperatures: Warmth is key Place the hives in the warmest part of the tunnel/greenhouse, ensuring they catch the morning sun. Make [...] around the hive to incubate the brood. It's crucial to protect the brood during such conditions to avoid damage Keep in mind that the impact of climate [...] during the winter months, bumblebees face challenges in surviving the cold conditions to maintain their productivity. We understand the importance of creating

• Natutec Drive – On the road to precision biological control

  March 10, 2021

  versions of Natutec Drive that take care of distributing predatory mites and insects essential for the biological control of pests and diseases in the cultivation [...] matter what system is in place.' Proving popular in the UK 'Currently we are preparing for the spring season with the production of 20 Natutec Drive machines [...] with success by growers in the UK, Ireland and the Netherlands. Demo trials are currently being set up in Germany, France and the US. Koppert Biological

• Thrip control in Strawberry with Orius laevagatus

  May 8, 2019

  stages of the pest, including the adults. The presence of pollen enhances the rate of development of Orius, hence they are frequently found in the flowers [...] on thrips. The 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 [...] Control of thrips using the predatory bug Orius laevigatus in strawberry crops. Thrips are one of the most difficult pests for the strawberry grower. They

• Nematodes established solution for Nesidiocoris in France

  January 1, 1970

  run by Koppert Spain in breeding cages in Almeria, demonstrating the interest in the method that we have validated in the field. The results are very clear [...] several application methods: the small backpack sprayer directed at the head of the plant in a very localized way, and also the treatment robot, which is used [...] Koppert’s technical head of the consultant for the South East Region of France: ‘We recommended the beneficial nematode Capsanem in combination with an adjuvant

• ‘Koppert side-effects app is an all-in-one product’

  November 26, 2018

  situation.The app also indicates the persistence of crop protection products. Persistence is the period, expressed in the number of weeks, in which a product [...] is really useful,’ he says. ‘I only have to fill in the name of the beneficial and the database then immediately shows me which crop protection products [...] product comes onto the market, I always first consult the database.’ Persistence It also works the other way around: a user can enter the name of a crop protection

• Control spidermite with Phytoseiulus in soft fruit

  May 8, 2019

  biological control of spider mites in their crops. Control of spider mite control is achieved with the use of predatory mites , the most effective being [...] spidermite. Due to the wide variety of growing systems in UK soft fruit crops, the introduction rates for Phytoseiulus differ according to the particular crop [...] ( Spidex ). This product is supplied in bottle sizes of 2,000 and 10,000. The mite is a specialist predator of spider mites and does not feed on anything

• How a little predatory mite laid the foundation for biocontrol today

  June 11, 2024

  that’s in our genes. The commitment to finding solutions for growers – it was our driving force in the past, still is today, and will be in the future,’ [...] and my brother Peter in 1967 when they decided to commercialize the first production of predatory mites for the biological control of spider mite,’ says [...] location to start Operating from the largest vegetable and flower cultivation area in the Netherlands, the Westland offered the company a ready market – almost