• Social responsibility

  agriculture, we not only safeguard the environment but also enhance the health of the end users, and communities worldwide. We are contributing to safe and nutritious [...] food safety while we play a vital role in safeguarding global food security for communities around the world. Embracing the Future Forward sustainability [...] Global MarCom Manager of Koppert, shares his passion for driving change towards a future defined by sustainability, emphasizing the need for 100% sustainable

• Capirel

  with a recirculation pump) Fill the spray tank with the required amount of water If tank mixing with a compatible product, add Capirel at the end to a fully [...] Mode of action The nematodes enter the pest and release symbiotic bacteria into the pest's body cavity. These bacteria convert the host tissue into a food [...] Preparation Remove the sachets from the box and keep them at room temperature for 30 minutes Empty the contents of the sachets into a bucket containing

• Open field pollination

  pollinators, such as bumblebees, are a must. The best pollination takes place early at morning, hence the use of bumblebees, whom are early risers, is recommended [...] Pollination plays a pivotal role in the formation of fruits and seeds. In the context of open field crop cultivation, effective pollination is key to bountiful [...] environments, bees are among the most efficient and reliable pollinators. Their foraging activities enable the cross-pollination of plants, increasing

• Pepino mosaic virus

  into the host genome. This process involves the synthesis of viral proteins and the assembly of new virus particles. Four different strains of the virus [...] symptoms The impact of a PepMV infection for the tomato grower is variable. Several factors contribute to this variability. The genetic identity of the virus [...] infection because of the rapid spread of the virus. Strict hygiene protocols to prevent entry into the greenhouse are therefore essential. The most effective

• Aphytis melinus

  points. Use the lid, the 8 strips of green paper, the cotton on the bottom and the jar itself. Make a homogeneous distribution throughout the plot. Release [...] more wasps in the areas of the field where scales are present. Release early in the morning or late in the afternoon. Release the same day the product is [...] ectoparasite: the female deposits one or more eggs beneath the scale cover and upon hatching, the larva proceeds to feed on the scale. The preferred hosts

• Broad mite

  to the damage caused by viruses. The typical pattern of damage consists of malformation and distortion of the above-ground growth of the plant. The mites [...] their eggs mainly on the underside of the leaf or on the fruit surface. The elongated, oval eggs are firmly attached to the surface and are rather large (about [...] concentrated on the underside near the leaf stalk, which tends to cause the leaf to turn brown and curl up. A typical indication of an attack of broad mite

• Plant Disease Management

  cycles and reduces the buildup of pathogens in the soil. Disease-resistant varieties Another vital aspect of prevention is the use of disease-resistant [...] What is biological disease control? Biological control of plant diseases is a method used to manage and reduce the impact of plant diseases by utilizing [...] on the use of living organisms to suppress or control plant pathogens, which are microorganisms that cause diseases in plants. The primary goal of biological

• Ephedrus cerasicola

  Hang the cylinder horizontally from a crop wire, branch, or leaf stalk by winding the label around it and sticking the end of the label back onto the label [...] parasitic wasps of Ephedrus cerasicola are black, approx. 4-5 mm in length. The parasitic wasp lays an egg inside the aphid where the larva of the parasitic [...] Before the development of the larva has ended, it spins a cocoon inside the aphid. This causes the parasitized aphid to swell and harden into a leathery

• Outdoor Experience Centre

  necks of onion seedlings, or in the soil near the base of onion plants. The larvae tunnel into the onion bulbs, harming the roots and foliage, resulting [...] Outdoor Experience Centre we are showing the benefits of Capirel. Control soil-borne diseases with Trianum Soil-borne diseases are a rapidly increasing problem [...] specifically for outdoor crops with a flowering period up to four weeks. The hive contains a very large colony of bumblebees and is designed for use in

• Diglyphus isaea

  pupates in the mine some distance from the dead host. Pupal stage: The pupa lies between the upper and lower epidermis of the leaf which are held apart [...] Adult stage: The appearance of the adult is already clearly visible. Pupae are often visible through the leaf. The parasitic wasp escapes from the mine by making [...] making a round hole through the upper epidermis. These round holes are the evidence that a parasitic wasp rather than a leaf miner has come from the mine