• ‘Knowing & recognizing’ now available in 4 languages

  May 23, 2018

  effective control of pests and diseases through the use of biological control agents, knowledge of their biology is therefore of utmost importance. A knowledge [...] agriculture, while working in partnership with nature. ‘Knowing & recognizing’ received a massive make-over in 2017 and now counts 443 pages of the latest i [...] plants mounts, and measures are taken to reduce the use of chemicals in agriculture and horticulture, the importance of biological agents such as insects,

• Vidi Parva

  that triggers the production of auxins. These auxins boost the formation of cytokinins which in turn induce the formation of fine roots and root hairs and [...] Vidi Parva increases root length, leading to better uptake of nutrients. Crops All crops. Mode of action Vidi Parva contains 1% tryptophan, an essential [...] the required amount of Vidi Parva to the water Mix thoroughly Add the remaining amount of water Apply immediately after preparation Application Vidi Parva

• Municipality Venray: biological control of oak processionary caterpillars

  In the Municipality of Venray a third of the tree stock in the area, some 11,000 trees, is oak. ‘We’ve been using Koppert’s nematode product Entonem as [...] Municipality of Venray. ‘We use nematodes at locations in outlying areas where there might be protected species of butterfly and moth. The major benefit of Entonem [...] is that avenues running east to west are typically free of oak processionary caterpillar, while those running north to south still have some nests. It is

• Grower Koen - Embracing biological crop protection in agriculture

  too quick to completely abandon traditional methods. He decided to find a balance between both approaches. This way of working allows him to gain experience [...] experience in using biological crop protection . As a result, he acquires a lot of knowledge and is prepared to fully transition to biological crop protection [...] ies to adapt my farm to a future where chemical methods will gradually disappear. I believe that the agricultural sector has a natural interest in such

• New Strain Of Green Peach Aphid, Myzus Persicae, Requires More Aggressive Beneficial Insects

  September 1, 2023

  Strategies To Control Myzus Persicae After a thorough diagnosis of the new strain, Koppert’s R&D established two approaches: A quick fix strategy, and a long-term [...] parasitoids to establish in the crop, but can be good addition to the system. At the same time, we are looking at the side-effects of pesticides and how they [...] growers by dedicating focused research to the biology of the pest and diagnosing the prevalence of this new strain found in the field. Newly Resistant Myzus

• Effective Wireworm Control In Potato Crops With Beneficial Nematodes

  July 19, 2024

  spp), the larval stage of click beetles belonging to the Elateridae family, pose a significant threat to potato production. Most of the effective conventional [...] role in the biological control of many pests. Nematodes, microscopic roundworms found naturally in soil ecosystems, also offer a natural solution to wireworm [...] 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

• Nematodes established solution for Nesidiocoris in France

  Nesidiocoris tenuis is a bug that has been a problem in France for a good 10 years. It causes significant damage, particularly to tomatoes, and seriously [...] by producers in the South of France, but also, more recently in the north. ‘We had reached a technical impasse with this bug, especially in the “zero residue” [...] several blocks to regulate the bug and have tried several application methods: the small backpack sprayer directed at the head of the plant in a very localized

• Spidex Vital® sets new standards in spider control

  May 12, 2021

  within the carrier is a positive feature of Spidex Vital ® . In order to check the product for the presence of P. persimilis , a simple procedure can be [...] Vital ® project was the birth of a new P. persimilis product, but fundamental to this outcome, was the development of a completely new and innovative P [...] red. “It was important to communicate this fundamental difference to the market when we launched the product last month, in order to allay unnecessary concerns

• Vidi Funda

  decomposition of pellets to start Avoid anaerobic conditions. Therefore do not apply directly underneath the drippers Dosage The dosage of Vidi Funda depends [...] kg/ha, or 2-3 kg/m 3 of substrate Applications could be repeated for certain crops Consult a Koppert advisor or a recognised distributor of Koppert products [...] maintains the natural balance of the soil. Crops All crops. Mode of action The Vidi Funda pellets break down through the interaction of temperature, moisture and

• New Anso-Mite Plus Sachet Beats Thrips Early In The Season

  February 8, 2023

  active over a period of at least 4 weeks. ‘It works like a hybrid engine,’ Tim explains. ‘When the number of one feeder mite species begins to drop, the [...] Amblyseius andersoni , available in a 6-litre bucket until now, will soon be on the market in a slow release sachet, to make this biological solution for [...] hibernation earlier in the season, to establish itself in the crop before Thrips can become a problem. Sachet Benefits Not only do the sachets prolong