• Akanthomyces muscarius

  proliferates, ultimately leading to the death of the insect host. This process is often facilitated by the production of enzymes and toxins by the fungus, which [...] applied using existing spraying equipment. It is compatible in the tank mix with a wide range of other plant protection products, making it easy to integrate [...] further contribute to the demise of the pests. As a result, Akanthomyces muscarius effectively suppresses populations of whiteflies, aphids, and thrips,

• Red palm weevil

  Due to the specific morphology of the palms, direct or indirect destruction of the apical bud will lead to the death of the plant, which makes the red [...] difficult to recognize the first signs of red palm weevil ( Rhynchophorus ferrugineus ) presence and only later stages of attack are conspicuous. However, the [...] base of living fronds. Larvae are present and feed in the softest and most humid living tissues (growth areas) with a low to moderate proportion of fibres

• Biological pesticides and fungicides for pest control in outdoor crops

  December 5, 2023

  in bridging many of these gaps. Food and safety authorities are now quickly catching up in agriculture, by extending the registration of biocontrol methods [...] and processes. We inform growers of any potential compatibility issues and supply solutions. Products that cannot be tank mixed, can often still be applied [...] With the rising challenge of chemical resistances and the increasing restrictions on chemical pesticides in agriculture, growers are forced to find new

• Sadhguru stimulates horticultural sector to take action towards a 'Conscious Planet'.

  March 17, 2022

  Meiny Prins of Priva and Rob Baan of Koppert Cress. The event takes place at the head office of Koppert, world market leader in the field of biological [...] extinction of species at an unprecedented pace. The Save Soil campaign strives to inspire at least 3,5 billion people (60% of the voters all over the world) to [...] 22. Focus of this meeting lies on the Conscious Planet – Save Soil movement which Sadhguru launches this month and strives to inspire world leaders, v

• Experience Centre

  through the fascinating world of sustainable cultivation. Follow our R&D and production process and discover the importance of miniscule organisms such [...] AM to 5:00 PM. A tour takes an average of 1,5 hours and is suitable for groups of up to 15 visitors. In the case of bigger groups, the programme can be adapted [...] Visit our Experience Centre and discover the world of sustainable cultivation If you are interested in sustainable cultivation, biological crop protection

• Meet Casea!

  April 3, 2023

  full overview of the targeted pests. For growers, one of the main incentives to use nematode products is the diminishing role and performance of chemical crop [...] extensive range of crops. Our product Casea contains the beneficial nematode Steinernema carpocapsae . The product is used for the control of various insect [...] products provide two fast-acting biological solutions for the control of a broad range of pests. Want to know more?

• Using Capirel for healthy fruit orchards

  the tank. The sprayer is filled halfway and the bucket with the nematodes is injected into the preparation. And finally, we complete the volume of water [...] since 1986 and they are now being successfully applied to a broad spectrum of agricultural crops that includes fruit, berries and outdoor vegetables , among [...] Michel Loubejac is a fruit grower in Moissac in the Tarn-et-Garonne, region of France. Here he grows organic apples on 5 hectares used for baby compotes

• Box tree moth

  include webbing of the branches with frass and residues of moulting such as black head capsules of different sizes. Life cycle and appearance of Box tree moth [...] perspectalis ) belongs to the family of Crambidae . It originates in the temperate and sub-tropical regions of East Asia (Japan, Korea, China). The box tree [...] symptoms The larvae of the box tree moth ( Cydalima perspectalis ) feed on the leaves of box trees, but can also attack the bark of the trees, causing them

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• Event to raise global plant health awareness

  December 12, 2019

  and a variety of motivators from around the world. The event is expected to draw between 800 and 900 international participants to the World Forum. Collaboration [...] the biggest NGO on plant health, CABI represents much of the developing world as well as being a world authority on protecting biodiversity from invasive [...] Year of Plant Health , Koppert Biological Systems, CABI* and Wageningen University will be organizing an international event under the banner of ‘Plant