• Beneficial nematodes for bean seed fly control

  spinach. Facing the bean seed fly challenge Frank encountered a significant challenge due to the cold and wet conditions at the beginning of the crop cycle [...] role in the biological control of many pests. Meet Frank Keijzer, the owner of a 57-hectare organic arable farm and is growing a wide variety of crops, [...] After discovering the first larvae of the bean seed fly , Frank decided to use Capirel . Integrated pest management, including the use of beneficial nematodes

• The five main benefits of Integrated Pest Management

  December 28, 2023

  in strategically considering the economic threshold—the point where the costs of employing biocontrol are justified by the economic damage caused by a pest [...] safeguards the efficacy of control measures but also underscores the importance of a sustainable and adaptable approach to pest control, addressing the evolving [...] to control pests The integration of various control methods, such as biological controls, cultural practices, and the judicious use of traditional pesticides

• Aphids

  larger than the other. For a large part of the season an aphid population consists of viviparous females. As reproduction is asexual, the progeny of a single [...] very large group of insects: the super- family Aphidoidea, belonging to the order Hemiptera . The aphids discussed here all belong to the family Aphididae [...] lead to the growth of a black sooty mold. Aphids life cycle Aphids have a complex life cycle, with both winged and wingless forms of adults of the same species

• Protect your crop when temperatures drop: The benefits of early crop protection

  December 27, 2024

  agents as part of the preventative part of a pest control protocol, as these mites are active at lower temperatures. When present in the crop's early season [...] season they can be the first active force able to start controlling the pests that come out of hibernation. Capirel against codling moth in orchards Capirel [...] reduction of season damage in the following season by up to 60% (first generation), due to a lethal effect on the overwintering population of 80%. Mycotal

• Koppert and EWS-KT launch joint action research

  August 28, 2023

  that can address the wide range of plant hosts affected by the pathogen. The goal of this action research is to study the effectiveness of biological soil [...] research The current action research project at the Center of Excellence focuses on tomato bacterial wilt—the main issue facing farmers in the area during [...] productive crops with minimum use of pesticides and chemical fertilizers. The action research section at the Center of Excellence learning farm in Odisha

• Tropical garden in the Netherlands

  December 7, 2020

  Consultant The tiled hall of the Omnium in Goes, the Netherlands, with its slight smell of chlorine, gives no hint that just one floor up, on the roof of the [...] shirt bears the word ‘bosbaas’ (forest ranger) – officially, he is the operations manager. He has been responsible for the ins and outs of the garden, including [...] is a gecko egg between the leaves. The red-eared slider turtles have just laid eggs in the sand next to the climbing wall. The king quail population has

• High temperatures, stable results: Biofungicide Trianum's heat resistance put to the test

  June 21, 2024

  crops, the time of year that Trianum is introduced to the soil varies greatly. We know that the temperature can greatly affect the performance of biocontrol [...] temperatures of 30 degrees Celsius, Trianum proved very effective at controlling disease and promoting plant growth. The tolerance of Trianum to abiotic stresses [...] common. Trianum is a brilliant example of finding solutions in nature; of utilising the beneficial properties of micro-organisms, natural enemies and beneficial

• Pepper weevil

  damage. When they are already present on the crop, the best approach is to monitor them during the cooler parts of the day, as this is when they are most active [...] inside an immature fruit, they move towards the middle of the mass of young seeds; whereas, when they hatch inside the flower bud, they feed on immature pollen [...] detect a threat. Damage symptoms The most significant damage occurs with the loss of fruit, whether they fall to the ground or contain holes where eggs

• ABIM - an important conference for the biocontrol industry

  October 29, 2021

  place for the biocontrol industry and internationally recognized. Koppert’s stand at the conference was well attended and offered the team the opportunity [...] Bodegom, spoke about the role of UAVs and the autonomous application and monitoring technologies for biocontrol. Underlining the importance of biocontrol Jennifer [...] challenges in the fields of agriculture and nutrition. It’s great that this fact is now recognized.’ Lucius Tamm, Head of Crop Sciences at the Research Institute

• Trianum-P improves open field pepper production in Portugal

  out with the company Sociedade Agrícola Militão, in the town of Ribatejo, in a pepper crop for the processing industry. Pedro Militão is one of the two owners [...] Aubergine (90 ha). The great challenge facing the production of crops for the processing industry is to work at a low price in which the fruit and vegetable [...] product present the physical and organoleptic characteristics of the variety, free of pests and diseases and free of pesticides, guaranteeing the final consumer