• Aleia Roses: 'We grow the best and most beautiful roses thanks to IPM'

  March 5, 2018

  protection. It's hard when pest outbreaks happen and the beneficials are unable to control it. 'If we have to use a chemical agent, it could disrupt the biological [...] price tag and require more labour, the results are more than worth it. 'We use fewer chemicals and our crops are healthier. This improves the quality of our [...] close collaboration with Koppert Spain, which provides technical advice and fresh beneficials when needed. 'That's an important part of biological crop protection

• Spot the caterpillar!

  July 7, 2023

  made a useful list for you. Caterpillars are the larvae of butterflies and moths, and there are as many as 150.000 species worldwide. The group is very uniform [...] foliage, but most of them are the same colour as the plant from which they live. They’re also masters of hide-and-seek. To help you tackle them, we’ve made [...] appearance but also by the damage they cause or the plant they live on. If you find caterpillar faeces, it’s time for further investigation! Caterpillars

• Thrips

  hairs along both edges of the thin wings. There are more than 6,000 known species. Most are harmless, some are predators, and fewer than 20 species can cause [...] y. Solutions for thrips control Learn more about What are thrips? Several species of thrips are a major problem in greenhouse horticulture. The Western [...] horticulture. Thrips are small insects (0.5-14 mm), with the largest species found in the tropics. In temperate regions they are not larger than 2.5 mm

• Ten striking facts about the tomato leaf miner moth Tuta absoluta

  September 23, 2020

  nearly all chemicals. If you're not sure if there are moths in the crop or if you would like to find out how many there are hiding, you can use the Deltatrap [...] also help you to effectively control the pest. The males are lured into the trap, after which they stick to an adhesive surface allowing you to count them [...] for the eggs and larvae. After all, prevention is better than the cure! If you want to stay a few steps ahead of a pest, it's important release of the

• Daring approach to thrips at Porta Nova pays off

  December 22, 2020

  We make no concession on climate, lighting, or the growing regime, even if doing so would benefit biological plant protection,’ explains Peter. Absolute [...] . The number of pesticides is limited and there are so many restrictions on their use. Pesticides are not the way to resolve your problems. In addition [...] ‘They are very alert. A structured approach like this works, we never have any surprises. ’ Spider mite , aphids , whitefly , and caterpillars do not cause

• Steinernema feltiae

  systems: Pressure-compensated irrigation systems are recommended. If not available, spray or drench applications are recommended. For injection through Dosatr [...] commonly used in biological pest control . These microscopic roundworms are parasitic and are known for their effectiveness in controlling a variety of pests, [...] y friendly approach to pest management in agriculture and horticulture. How do Steinernema feltiae nematodes work? Steinernema feltiae nematodes control

• Heterorhabditis bacteriophora

  systems: Pressure-compensated irrigation systems are recommended. If not available, spray or drench applications are recommended. For injection through Dosatr [...] commonly used in biological pest control . These microscopic roundworms are parasitic and are known for their effectiveness in controlling a variety of insect [...] y friendly approach to pest management in agriculture and horticulture. How do Heterorhabditis bacteriophora nematodes work? Heterorhabditis bacteriophora

• Biodiversity counts at Koppert

  January 26, 2023

  clear to our employees and customers. Growers around the world need to know how we contribute to biodiversity through our partnership with nature and through [...] nature because less nitrogen and pesticides are being used so indigenous pollinators and natural enemies can do their work in the crop. Both growers and the [...] expertise of organizations that are working together within Greenport West-Holland to realize their targets. Research institutes are now gathering knowledge about

• Plant Pollinator interactions in high temperatures

  themselves, but flowers do not have stomata or any other means to cool themselves. In low humidity, bumblebees are also less active and do not find flowers [...] only if the radiation is at an intensity of no more than 400 watts. The table in figure 3 gives a representation of what the best conditions are for p [...] pollination. Of course, these are approximations and should only serve as a guideline. There are differences between varieties. Radiant heat affects the

• Natupol - Consistent quality and continuous innovation

  June 8, 2020

  Natupol hives are produced at facilities on three different continents so that they are bred close to their respective markets and ready to do their pollination [...] and the high-tech bumblebee colonies we produce today. Three decades of know-how, technological progress, experience in the field, and feedback from growers [...] pollinators, especially honeybees, have declined during the same period and are now seriously jeopardized, has only added to the company’s endeavor to keep