Grower Koen - Embracing biological crop protection in agriculture

traditional chemical methods. "In collaboration with Koppert, I see opportunities to adapt my farm to a future where chemical methods will gradually disappear [...] the opportunity to continue the business. While the trend towards organic farming was growing, Koen felt that it would be too quick to completely abandon [...] abandon traditional methods. He decided to find a balance between both approaches. This way of working allows him to gain experience in using biological crop

Ephedrus cerasicola

Aphid control with the parasitic wasp Ephedrus cerasicola Ephedrus cerasicola is a parasitic wasp that belongs to the family Braconidae and subfamily [...] holes align with the opening The dosage of Aphiscout depends on climate, crop and aphid density and species, and should always be adjusted to the particular [...] still present. If the aphid species present is known it might be better to switch to an appropriate single species product ( Aphilin , Aphipar , Aphipar-M

Diglyphus isaea

wasp’s feeding rate and efficacy can vary with the density of leafminer infestations, allowing it to adapt to changing pest pressures. Adult Diglyphus isaea [...] Leaf miner control with the parasitic wasp Diglyphus isaea Diglyphus isaea is a small parasitic wasp belonging to the family Eulophidae within the order [...] a single egg (occasionally more) next to it. In general, the wasp selects late second and third instar larvae to parasitize. An egg has an elongated shape

Trichoderma harzianum

the crop cycle is long it is advised to perform regular applications with Trianum-P to keep a high number of change to maintain a solid barrier around the [...] uptake Pathogens cannot develop resistance to it Safe for people, plants and the environment Easy to apply with existing equipment Leaves no residues Application [...] Trichoderma harzianum has the capacity to make certain 'fixed' nutrients such as manganese and iron available for the plant to absorb. As a result, it provides

Cerall, a powerful seed treatment solution against seed-borne diseases in cereal crops

start to multiply. This ensures that the seeds and first developing roots are quickly colonized. Subsequently, the bacteria will start to compete with other [...] Seed-borne diseases are harmful to your crop and can have a big impact on your yield. Want to know more about these diseases and how to recognize them? Click on [...] a seed coating - the seeds are treated prior to sowing. Cerall remains effective on stored seeds for up to one year after application. Once the seeds have

European red mite

eggs are about 0.15 mm in diameter, dark red, and oval with small ridges running top to bottom, with a thin stalk on top. They look a bit like an onion. Adult [...] mainly on the undersides of leaves but moves to upper leaf surfaces when the lower side becomes crowded. Contrary to the two-spotted spider mite , Tetranychus [...] all important apple growing areas of the world. European Red Mite Control with Predatory Mites Damage symptoms Feeding of European red mites on leaves of

Mycotal your natural partner for whitefly and thrips control

insects. Why use Mycotal Easy to use, can be applied with existing spray equipment Effective high-quality natural product Easy to integrate in your Integrated [...] Mycotal product with an improved quality and shelf life. With the introduction of this new generation Mycotal, we ensure that you continue to benefit from [...] Control whitefly and thrips with entomopathogenic fungi Whiteflies and thrips are common pests that can cause significant damage to crops and plants. An effective

Aphidius matricariae

Aphid control with the parasitic wasp Aphidius matricariae Aphidius matricariae is a parasitic wasp belonging to the family Braconidae and is widely recognized [...] wasp with a distinctive feeding behavior that targets aphids . After the female wasp lays her eggs inside an aphid, the larvae hatch and begin to feed [...] the wasp waist. Aphidius matricariae is specific to aphids of the family Aphididae. Most species belong to the genera Myzus, Aphis, Ovatus, Rhopalosiphum

Aphidius ervi

internal tissues. They use their mouthparts to puncture the aphid and consume its bodily fluids, ultimately leading to the host's demise. In environments where [...] Aphid control with the parasitic wasp Aphidius ervi Aphidius ervi is a parasitic wasp species that plays a significant role in biological control of aphids [...] been widely utilized in various agricultural regions around the world due to its effectiveness. An Aphidius ervi female wasp can parasitize hundreds of

100% Sustainable Agriculture

Pioneering is not new to Koppert. In fact, it’s in our DNA. Fifty years ago our founder was the first to introduce a natural enemy to combat spider mite in [...] of knowledge and experience to the field of Agriculture. Working together with farmers We look at the problems at hand with fresh and experienced eyes. [...] testing them in the field together with you. Only with the help of your knowledge and experience can we move forward to develop the very best biological