• Plugging the plant propagation gap with Trianum

  July 8, 2019

  Rhizoctonia and Fusarium Trianum-P is mixed with water and applied as a drench to propagation trays at a rate of 1.5 g/m 2 Trianum-G is incorporated in the compost [...] several modes of action: competition in the root zone; mycoparasitic activity, antibiosis and enzyme production; it solubilises phosphates and micronutrients [...] are additional benefits of rapid rooting, increased root biomass and improved root architecture. For further advice on the use of Koppert biostimulants for

• Pea blight, leaf and pod spot

  outside of the seed coat and cause primary infection. The conidia germinate and infect through the stomata or directly through the cuticle. On the lesions, pycnidia [...] border. The first infection is often on the primary leaves. The fungus is seed borne and thus also causes post- and pre-emergence damping off and dwarfing [...] areas. Life cycle and appearance of Pea blight, leaf and pod spot Ascochyta pisi hardly survives in the soil or on crop residues because of its poor saprophytic

• Sustainable cultivation goes much further than pests and natural enemies

  April 19, 2018

  parts of the world,’ says Peter Maes, presenting his view on the future at the headquarters of Koppert Biological Systems in Berkel en Rodenrijs, the Netherlands [...] have already made good progress with the use of microorganisms, both in the soil and above ground. Look at the success of a product like Trianum. We are also [...] Peter Maes points to the consumer, who has a romanticized notion of natural cultivation. ‘He or she thinks of the sun, the fresh air of the great outdoors,

• 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 [...] 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 [...] testimonials from growers in the UK, Ireland and the Netherlands where Natutec Drive is currently being used. 'Besides the time and expense of applying biologicals

• 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 [...] for the Municipality of Venray. ‘We use nematodes at locations in outlying areas where there might be protected species of butterfly and moth. The major [...] spraying in those places, which means that the nematodes are more easily blown away. In some cases, we have to take curative action and extract the nests

• Air Blowers to distribute and apply beneficials

  well as the release of Nutari, Artefeed and Entofood in vegetable cultivations. The air flow from the fan guarantees the even distribution of this material [...] enemies.The airflow from the fan guarantees the even distribution of this material up to a distance of 3-5 metres from the Airbug. Mini-Airbug The Mini-Airbug [...] results in effective biological pest control , as the mites are able to reach the pests faster. Save time by using one of our blowing systems instead of hand

• Mycotal your natural partner for whitefly and thrips control

  spores of the fungus Akanthomyces muscarius attach to the whiteflies and thrips and germinate, penetrating the insect's cuticle and invading the body cavity [...] the midst of winter, pests can be present in your greenhouse. Although the pest reproduction might be low in in colder conditions, or the pest may be inactive [...] found in vegetables, ornamentals , nursery trees and soft fruit in protected cultivation. How Mycotal works When applied to the target pest, the spores

• 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,’ [...] I’m proud of the total company we have created and of the people who work here. We do it together. To innovate, to bring something new to the market, that’s [...] ineffective against the mites in his cucumber crop and set out to find a natural solution. One that would last for a very long time… ‘Back in the 60s, my father

• Predatory mite pioneers: A journey of biocontrol innovations

  October 21, 2024

  “part of the company furniture,” as he puts it. Originally from Belgium, Peter arrived at the Koppert headquarters in the Netherlands in 2001. “In 1967 [...] “We pioneered the use of the Amblyseius swirskii predatory mite, developed innovative packaging and application technologies, and invested in facilities for [...] back and forth to release the right dosage of natural enemies, resulting in effective biological pest control , as the mites are able to reach the pest

• Even distribution of predatory insects with Natutec Drive

  easy to use and takes care of all these problems. We now spend less than a quarter of the time we used to spend on dispersal and the accuracy of application [...] Uniform dispersion Dyson Farming is the biggest private landowner in the United Kingdom and grows a variety of crops. The family-owned agricultural company [...] fitted the unit onto our heating pipes and it allows us to distribute Thripex and Chrysopa really accurately,’ Angel explains. ‘The two arms of the tool