• Choosing parasitic wasps for different pests

  for controlling pests in a variety of agricultural settings. However, selecting the right species is crucial to ensuring successful pest management. This [...] parasitic wasp species based on pest type, crop conditions, and environmental factors. Key parasitic wasp species and their target pests Encarsia formosa : Commonly [...] wasp species depends on several factors: Identify the primary pest: Determine the dominant pest species affecting your crops. Regular scouting and monitoring

• Plant Empowerment: Sustainable Growing Foundation

  June 12, 2019

  ‘green fingers’. The goal of GPE is to optimize the growth of a plant by supporting the plant to keep its energy, water and assimilates in balance. [...] Growers who apply Growing by Plant Empowerment (GPE) in their cultivation strategy are getting great results, hence this sustainable concept deserves to [...] investors globally familiar with this concept. The board of direction of ‘Plant Empowerment: Sustainable Growing Foundation’ has officially signed for setting

• Free Webinar series; Implementing Plant Empowerment

  May 18, 2020

  y. This makes Plant Empowerment the roadmap to sustainable horticulture. The theory of Plant Empowerment is described in the book; Plant Empowerment, the [...] Partners of Plant Empowerment start a free webinar series of four webinars. Participants will learn how to implement the basic principles of Plant Empowerment [...] the principles of Plant Empowerment. Watch this video in which Jan Voogt, one of the authors of the book, explains what makes Plant Empowerment so unique

• Inspiring webinar series on Plant Health

  March 4, 2021

  the Year of Plant Health , Koppert has just concluded a three-part webinar series – Plants for Life, Plants to Survive – with a feature on Plant Resilience [...] series was to highlight the importance of plant health on people’s health. In the third session of the plant health series, the Creative Director of ‘ [...] anyone with a passion for plants and people. Koppert looks back on a successful and inspiring series of webinars on Plant Health which included three

• Webinar Fit roots for plant health

  February 28, 2020

  get the best possible plant health . When: Tuesday March 17, 2020 Where: Online Duration: 60 minutes Subject: Fit roots for Plant Health Time: 9am or 3pm [...] O 2 , EC, pH) for the water and nutrient balance of plants Insight into the mechanisms of plant health and natural resilience Insight into the relationship [...] greenhouse climate, root conditions and soil life Practical tips to improve plant health and resilience Speakers are Ed Moerman from Koppert and Senior Researcher

• In control of pests in outdoor crops

  May 3, 2024

  the plant, Trianum makes the plant more resilient to stress. Healthier root systems improve the uptake of water and nutrients and stimulate plant growth [...] against diseases and pests, but also improves crop health and resilience. Natural enemies are highly effective in controlling pests in outdoor crops, offering [...] regarding the use of chemical pesticides and insecticides, a holistic integrated pest management (IPM) approach is becoming crucial for continued access to markets

• Enhancing Integrated Pest Management with parasitic wasps

  Parasitic wasps are a vital component of Integrated Pest Management (IPM), offering natural and effective pest control solutions for growers worldwide. At Koppert [...] ensure a balanced, effective pest management system. By integrating these methods, you create a robust, sustainable approach to pest control—reducing chemical [...] use parasitic wasps in your IPM strategy? Parasitic wasps target specific pests by laying their eggs inside or on host insects, effectively controlling

• Koppert introduces nematode solutions for agricultural pests

  November 15, 2022

  specifically for agricultural pests. They are a fast and effective biological solution to control a broad range of pests in top fruit, stone fruit, soft [...] Beneficial nematodes that actively hunt for harmful pests are now available for outdoor crops. Leading biocontrol producer Koppert introduces these nematode [...] means that growers are looking for alternative solutions for controlling pests in their crops. In response to the growing demand, Koppert has researched

• Event to raise global plant health awareness

  December 12, 2019

  Event to raise global plant health awareness Taking up the challenge presented by the United Nations’ International Year of Plant Health , Koppert Biological [...] and agricultural themes on a global scale; including threats to plant health, plant health practices and innovations, and the future of food production [...] University will be organizing an international event under the banner of ‘Plant Health, Agriculture & Bioscience’ at the World Forum in The Hague, from 9-11

• Online GPE course: How to actively prevent pests

  February 7, 2022

  that is optimally resilient to pests and diseases. The fact is that healthy and resilient plants are less attractive to pests and diseases. To achieve this [...] partner of Plant Empowerment Plant Empowerment is an integrated approach to growing crops sustainably in greenhouses by supporting the plant’s balances. [...] b11fca200776428291d82a380ebce1ae Online GPE course: How to actively prevent pests Plant Empowerment started its 10-part "The power of integrated solutions" online