• The importance of early disease control

  January 10, 2025

  One of these agents is Koppert’s seed treatment Cerall ( Pseudomonas chlororaphis strain MA342) which is a liquid formulation that is ready to use and can [...] this material. Many diseases produce resistant spores or structures, like sclerotia or oospores, which can withstand freezing temperatures and remain viable [...] five-leaf stage and is suitable for organic and conventional cultivation. With an increasingly narrow range of products, Cerall is the future-proof solution

• Grower Koen - Embracing biological crop protection in agriculture

  consumers are becoming increasingly critical. Society expects more and more that agriculture is environmentally friendly and responsible. And that the vegetables [...] traditional farming practices. For him, it is clear that chemical-free farming is an inevitable trend, and he is determined to prepare for this new phase [...] that the effectiveness of products is still the most important for him, regardless of whether they are traditional or organic. He appreciates the close

• Sportnem-T

  adjuvant and/or an anti-desiccant/humectant can be beneficial. Ask your Koppert representative/distributor for more information Spray in the evening (or morning [...] Spray the solution as soon as it is prepared and within a short timeframe. Do not store mixed suspensions Dosage Sportnem-T is typically applied at a rate of [...] Steinernema carpocapsae is active between 14-34°C/57-93°F but performs best at temperatures between 19-31°C/66-88°F Soil or air temperature below 5°C/41°F

• Soybean looper

  by the caterpillars is between 64 cm 2 and 200 cm 2 . After the final larval instar, the caterpillar is transformed into a pupa, which takes place inside [...] base of the wing is lighter. The lifespan of the adult moth is around 15 days. Mating usually occurs between at night. The sex pheromone is very important [...] various outbreaks occurring, either in isolation or associated with the velvetbean caterpillar . C. includens is a polyphagous insect that can develop on at

• New foothold for integrated crop protection via CABI

  March 28, 2022

  control a disease or pest. That is why it is so important to train plant doctors in this matter. It must be remembered that nature is the best ally,’ explains [...] management is a part of their education. What Koppert adds to CABI's knowledge is the focus on an integrated, sustainable way of working, which is also good [...] what is wrong with the plant and what can be done to improve the crop. Growers trust that expert. So you can imagine how important it is that he or she

• Trianum remarkably effective against soil-borne diseases in acidic soils

  February 21, 2024

  standard machinery, which is particularly important for the use of Trianum in row crops. “The more we study Trichoderma harzianum , the more we discover about [...] abiotic stresses like acidity is good news in a world where harsh growing conditions are becoming increasingly common. Trianum is a brilliant example of finding [...] resilience and yield is enormous. That potential challenges us to understand Trianum even better. Generally speaking, Trichoderma harzianum is known to be an

• Treatment of bumblebee stings and allergies

  Level 3: level 1 and/or 2 symptoms plus difficulties in breathing and/or a feeling of suffocating Level 4: level 1 and/or 2 and/or 3 symptoms plus heart [...] provoke or agitate them. It is important to remain calm when working with bumblebees, refraining from waving arms, bumping the hive, touching or holding [...] for a couple of hours, occurring immediately or after a few hours. Swelling or itching may persist for hours or even days, and in some cases, the reaction

• Nematodes significantly reduce Tuta larvae

  June 25, 2020

  treatments, we saw a reduction of Tuta in the crop of more than 80%. The large infestation which was present was reduced and under control, and the application [...] application protocol which allows us to achieve the maximum effectiveness. The crops are now strong and healthy and the Tuta absoluta is not such a big problem [...] feltiae has significantly reduced these destructive larvae in his crop. ‘This is the first year we have applied Steinernema feltiae and after the first cycle

• Soil grown strawberries thrive on Vidi Funda

  March 3, 2023

  Healthier soil means the grower will have a crop which is less susceptible for abiotic stresses like drought or heat, and an increase in crop performance and [...] the ground water so that these can be used more efficiently. But as Roozemond points out, the main benefit is soil health: ‘The organic matter changes the [...] yield. Increasing demand for strawberries There is a high demand for strawberry and other berries which are of increasing economic value to growers. The

• Gaining a market position in Western Europe from Italy's deep south

  September 24, 2018

  quality and stronger, and the crop is more robust than in the past. The flowers have more vibrant colours, which is very important for our sales market [...] greenhouses. The company is owned by Antonio and Simona Papaianni, who are both CEOs. Antonio is in charge of production, while Simona is responsible for ad [...] crop protection is the future; we are committed to this method.’ Germany, the Netherlands, and Italy Cavalieri and Papaianni SRL is located near the town