• Entonem keeps young orchids free from Sciara

  May 27, 2021

  that the composition is homogeneous and the nematodes are distributed adequately and evenly over the crop.’ Important to avoid slower growth During the [...] prevention. The more pests we can keep out of the young plants, the better.’ Perfect results Their maximum biological approach is clear to see: the company [...] also uses the predatory soil mite Stratiolaelaps scimitus. Investigating the effect of spraying Every week, Floricultura examines the action of the nematodes

• Fusarium head blight or scab

  density. The foot of the plant is infected, either because the seedling was infected or by direct infection of the foot by overwintering inoculum. On the infected [...] conidia are produced that further spread the disease. Gibberella zeae (Fusarium graminearum ) primarily infects the older, lower leaves. The spores are dispersed [...] upwards to the ears by splashing rain drops or wind. On the infected ears, the typical pink spores are produced which may further spread the disease. Ascospores

• Ervipar

  mummy. The adult parasitic wasp emerges through a hole at the rear of the mummy. The first mummies are noticed in the crop around 10-14 days after the first [...] parasitic wasps emerge from the mummies and females lay their eggs into aphids . The next generation of parasitic wasps develop inside the aphid, which converts [...] after planting of the crop. Introduction rates typically range from 0.25-2 per m 2 /release. Releases should be repeated weekly during the period when aphid

• Koppert at GreenTech Amsterdam 2025

  May 9, 2025

  Robotics” on June 10. He highlights the shift from automation to true intelligence, addressing both the potential and the challenges of AI. Natutec Airobreez [...] Natutec Airobreez Meet the smarter Digital Assistant As a proud winner of the GreenTech Concept Award 2024, we’re continuing to lead the way in digital innovation [...] of Koppert One in the course of 2025 and 2026 in other key markets including US, Canada, France, Spain, and Italy, the adoption of the Koppert Digital Assistant

• Fruit Logistica 2026

  our latest solutions are shaping integrated pest management . What’s new? This year, our stand highlights: Limonica Ulti-Mite , the ultimate solution for [...] From February 4-6, the global fresh produce industry gathers in Berlin for Fruit Logistica, and Koppert will be there to showcase the future of solutions [...] for thrips control Combining the proven power of Amblydromalus limonicus with the advanced Ulti-Mite sachet technology, this innovation ensures a continuous

• About bumblebees

  for the brood as well as perform maintenance jobs on the nest. As the nest continues to develop, the queen will not leave it. She will be inside the nest [...] rainy days. Honeybees are less active at low light levels Bumblebees work earlier in the morning and later into the evening hours Bumblebees pollinate flowers [...] throughout the winter season. Before hibernation, the new young queens will leave the old nest and mate with drones. As temperature rises and the spring season

• Entonem

  ) 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 [...] reproduce inside the host. This kills the pest within a few hours to days after infection. Visual effect Infected pest insects in the root zone turn yellow [...] Nematodes 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

• Crops thrive on soil biodiversity

  February 28, 2023

  solutions are beneficial for crops, people and the planet. What we are now increasingly aware of, is how our organic soil improvers bring back the natural [...] some time: ‘By using our organic solutions to feed the soil, we are changing the biodiversity of the soil, and that results in more resilient plants and [...] Klein explains. ‘Steaming the soil, means that you end up using chemical pesticides to control the remaining pests in the soil.’ ‘The steaming process is expensive

• International webinar to mark Year of Plant Health

  December 10, 2020

  inform the audience about what pest and disease control will look like in the (near) future. ‘The way in which we grow crops at the moment makes the plants [...] in a sustainable way, the company’s vision transcends the horticulture sector. ‘Good nutrition is crucial for a healthy life; the production and consumption [...] become resistant to chemical agents. We need to change the way we perceive crops and give the plant the tools to fight its own battle through passive and active

• Unveiling new packaging designs for Horiver sticky trap portfolio  

  January 8, 2024

  enjoy a total makeover. The sticky traps are available on the market under the well-known Horiver brand. Eye-catching pattern The new Horiver design features [...] emphasizing the capturing and monitoring functionalities of the product. ‘The transparent upper part in the packaging now also showcases the hanging device [...] fit perfectly into the sticky trap portfolio, they will also carry the Horiver brand on the packaging.’ Horiver sticky traps Among the widely adopted products