• Aphids

  fruit and ornamental crops and rendering them unmarketable. At the same time, photosynthesis in the leaves is reduced, affecting production. The aphid’s [...] consequence, the excess sugar is secreted in the form of honeydew, making the crop and its fruit sticky. Black fungal moulds (such as Cladosporium spp. and Capnodium [...] leaves, stems, and flowers by piercing the plant tissue and sucking out the sap. This can result in stunted growth, curling or distortion of the leaves, yellowing

• Wheat

  specifically the Levant region that lies east of the Mediterranean. The wheat plant is an annual plant which is sown either in spring or autumn. The plant flowers [...] flowers from about the end of May to the beginning of June. This flowering period is rather long (usually lasting longer than a week), because not all flowers [...] flowers of one single plant open at the same time.

• More sustainable nematode formulation with excellent dissolvability

  September 7, 2020

  still: … looks the same, is paste-like, and becomes a gel once water is added … leaves no residue … has the same efficacy! New opportunities ‘We have succeeded [...] Steinernema feltiae and Steinernema carpocapsae based nematode products, including Entonem , Capsanem and Scia-Rid . The composition of the carrier material [...] systems in the market, including Dosatron. Continued outstanding performance ‘Users will not easily notice the change based on the look & feel of the new f

• A new 5kg Mycotal bag – more convenience, less waste

  May 21, 2025

  you flexibility in your harvesting schedule and staff planning; Is THE cold-tolerant bio-insecticide in the market, making it optimal for early-season pest [...] with common growers’ spray equipment and is tank-mixable with most other crop protection products; Is one of the safest biopesticides to use in combination [...] tomatoes and strawberries, without leaving chemical residues. More flexibility, same powerful performance This new 5kg bag gives growers the flexibility

• Next generation to lead family business Koppert

  November 18, 2021

  spirit, long-term vision, and the perseverance of the people who believe in our mission to improve the health of people and the planet in partnership with [...] welcoming the next generation of leaders for the first time in over twenty years. CEOs Paul Koppert and Henri Oosthoek and CFO Robert Pathuis of the biological [...] Ruiter will be in the same role of CBO for horticulture, and Peter Maes will become Chief Strategy Officer (CSO). ‘The Executive Board is proud to be taking

• Perfect potted hydrangeas for super-strict customers

  December 3, 2019

  virtually the same in the propagation phase, except that no Entonem is used. Pieter continues, ‘The topped plants go into the cold stores virtually spotless [...] hydrangea cultivation is complex. Once the cutting material has arrived from Portugal, there is a propagation period. Then, when the shoots and buds have developed [...] with Teppeki, and spider mites are dealt with using a range of enemies, including Spidex , Spical , and Swirski-Mite . At the same time, the feed mite C

• Tomato

  About The tomato plant ( Solanum lycopersicum) belongs to the nightshade family of Solanaceae . The tomato is the edible fruit of this plant. The plant [...] plant is native to Central and South America and the tropical highlands. Tomato plants usually grow to a height of between 1-3 metres (or 3-10 feet). Their [...] Ten striking facts about the tomato leaf miner moth Tuta absoluta Testimony: the V10 vaccine is once again used against the Pepino mosaic virus

• Amblyseius andersoni

  Predatory mites are usually found on the lower surface of the leaves, often in the corner of the main vein and lateral veins. It is not possible to distinguish [...] 14 mm in diameter. The larvae have six legs, are the same colour as the eggs, and are only slightly larger. The larvae of Amblyseius andersoni are facultative [...] recommended as it is hindered by the glandular hairs on the stems and leaves and does not build up a population. Amblyseius andersoni in buckets The predatory

• Optimal placement of bumblebee hives

  seasons, it is advisable to position the hives at a height of 20 – 60 cm above the ground on the south side of the path. This location ensures that the hives [...] meters above the ground, particularly in dense crop areas. On the darkest days of winter, consider placing the hives above the crop near the greenhouse roof [...] as condensation and rainwater. Regular hive maintenance and checks are recommended to ensure the well-being of the bumblebee colony and prevent potential

• Natupol Seeds

  in the bumblebee colonies, the ‘Beehome’ system should be closed. Remove the plastic liner and the sugar water tank from the hive, then place the liner [...] introduction of the hive, worker and male bumblebees start pollinating the flowers while at the same time collecting pollen to feed the brood. More workers [...] workers emerge from the brood in the weeks after the introduction, increasing both colony size and pollination performance. After some weeks the colony will reach