• Biological crop protection opportunities for integrated pest management (IPM) in citrus

  May 28, 2024

  citrus. “For the best results growers need to start early in the season, as biocontrol takes time, unlike chemicals. The lower the pest pressure, the easier [...] At the start of the season growers can lay the groundwork for a successful harvest with the biofungicide Trianum-P and Trianum-G , based upon the unique [...] balance within the ecosystem. The overarching goal is to minimize reliance on chemical pesticides while preserving the integrity of the environment. Key

• FAQ Spidex Vital

  Changes of Spidex What is the difference in the product presentation? Spidex Vital consists of all mobile stages of Phytoseiulus persimilis. The carrier material [...] different colour than the Spidex I’m used to? During production of Spidex Vital the predatory mites don`t get to eat spider mites, which cause the coloration of [...] material is the same as the current product. How will this change my existing program that has been working for years? Apart from the fact you have to switch

• Keep them cool!

  July 12, 2018

  these influences.’ The Natupol hives are designed in such a way that the bumblebees are able to influence the microclimate in the hive in the most efficient [...] to keep cool during the hottest times of the day and allow them to pollinate in the early morning and evening. As long as the flowers are open and receptive [...] at the right level. A protective layer in the bottom of the Natupol box acts as insulation and reduces fluctuation in temperature in the hive. ‘The Natupol

• “Empowering our strawberry plants through nutrition has helped us to become a more reliable supplier”

  July 9, 2021

  ‘screen’. In tomatoes, the growth occurs at the top of the plant, plus production continues steadily throughout the cycle. In contrast, all the strawberry flowers [...] further to improve the fundamental health of his crops through nutrition. The results of the trials were so impressive that he introduced the approach on 4 [...] enlisted Mark’s help to leverage the lessons learned from the trials in 2017 and to fine-tune the approach for us. One of the Fragaria Innova growers dedicated

• Protect your crop when temperatures drop

  Protect your crops during the colder months Scouting for pests during the colder months is essential to maintaining healthy crops. Despite the drop in temperatures [...] protection protocol as the predatory mites are active at lower temperatures. When present in the crop's early season they can be the first active force to [...] Thripex is used for the control of the young larvae of various thrips species. Anso-Mite ( Amblyseius andersoni ) Anso-Mite is used for the control of young

• Out of hibernation and ready for strawberry pollination

  April 12, 2016

  knowledge of what is happening in the soft fruit industry in the UK,’ says Foster. ‘The selling season starts in December. Even though all the UK strawberries [...] bumblebees are now used in greenhouses and open field crops around the world (see bumblebee production video ). Koppert bumblebees at work in the UK The UK strawberry [...] number of greenhouse growers. ‘The aim is to have the first UK strawberries on the supermarket shelves in March,’ says the General Manager of Koppert UK

• Crop Protection

  ensuring the health of crops without compromising the environment. What are biocontrol agents? Biocontrol agents refer to products and methods that are based [...] minimize pest resistance, and strengthen plant resilience. The key advantages of crop protection are: Easy integration – Fits into existing farming practices [...] residues on crops. This enhances food safety and reduces the risk of pesticide residues in the food chain, addressing consumer concerns about chemical exposure

• Koppert team attends virtual ABIM conference

  October 26, 2020

  spreading to the major agricultural crops and that the conference reflected the desire for biocontrol to be truly integrated into the way all crops are grown [...] turn allows us to track what growers are interested in. This digital tool to bridge the information gap between the industry and the growers was recently [...] ns. These innovations are ways to improve the efficacy of biocontrol and drive more adoption by the market. We are still in the infancy of “AgTech” and

• Charcoal rot

  Cutting the roots may show the same discolouration of the internal tissues of the main roots. In most crops, necrotic lesions on the roots are the first [...] reported. The density of the microsclerotia in the soil is directly related to disease incidence. Within 24 hours the fungus infects the roots of the host by [...] germ tubes. During the next two days, necrotic spots occur on the roots and the fungus spreads into the cortex and vascular tissue. In the infected host

• Meet Capirel!

  February 13, 2023

  special characteristics. The nematodes are cold tolerant, meaning they can be applied both early in the season and towards the end of the season when temperatures [...] addition, the Steinernema feltiae nematodes have the mixed characteristic of being able to ambush and cruise to strike prevalent pests in the crop. Cruising [...] of crops. Our product Capirel contains the beneficial nematode Steinernema feltiae . The product is used for the control of various insect pests in top