• Big impact starts small

  May 16, 2023

  Mycotal have been indispensable in numerous horticulture crops for many years. Benefits for growers Using micro-organisms in crop protection can offer many [...] micro products that help solve problems growers are facing in an expanding range of crops. In addition we also explore new markets and crops with our existing [...] not visible to the naked eye, they have a big impact. The living organisms in our micro products are a great way to biologically control various soil-borne

• Natupol Seeds – more pollinators on arrival and reduced lead time

  April 15, 2021

  new hive offers 25% more pollinators on arrival. Much R&D has been invested in the upgrade which was conducted over the past season to improve Natupol Seeds [...] Seeds hives with a new formulation. The innovation to the hives have been made in response to feedback from customers, the supply chain and testing. The upgrade [...] has been greatly reduced from 3 weeks to 8 days Bumblebees perform very well in isolated crops to provide maximum pollination insurance. Natupol Seeds ensure

• Trial results onion fly and bean seed fly

  nematodes produced by Koppert has been selected to target specific pest insects. How does it work? After application, the nematodes set out in search of their [...] Casea 3 Billion/ha Capirel 3 Billion/ha Effective control of bean seed fly in beans (Delia platura) Capirel efficacy (% damage reduction compared to untreated [...] The nematodes feed on the digested tissues of the dead insect and reproduce in large numbers. The pest insect stops feeding soon after being infested, and

• Reducing our CO₂ footprint, one bottle at a time

  August 6, 2025

  new recycled bottles produce significantly less CO₂. In fact, each new 1L bottle saves up to 39% in CO₂ emissions compared to the earlier virgin plastic [...] mono-material solutions to improve recyclability, reducing the number of materials in our products and testing other formats like 100ml bottles and buckets, which

• Use of Swirski-Mite brings great advantages!

  December 3, 2019

  you are always ready - just in case. Biological control in general also offers major advantages: advance investments result in higher productivity and better [...] retain your status as a valued supplier. The requirements in this area are sure to increase further in the future. Always prepared Besides these general advantages [...] is already in the starting blocks before the problems start. You're fully prepared, both for expected infestations and unexpected intruders. In short, the

• Growers responding to the new strain of green peach aphid

  March 11, 2025

  ongoing monitoring will be critical in managing this challenge sustainably. Our consultants in affected areas can assist in identifying the issue early and [...] —many of which are core crops in several regions—this new strain represents a significant threat. Shifting strategies In response, many producers initially [...] inconsistent. In countries like the Netherlands—where the strain was first identified—there’s relatively high recognition of the issue. However, in other regions

• The cost-saving potential of biological crop protection for your IPM strategy

  January 29, 2025

  predatory bug in combination with the banker plant Lobularia. Trials have shown that a preventative approach requires only two to three applications in addition [...] this by keeping pests and diseases in check, thus minimizing crop damage and loss. Healthier crops often result in higher yields and better-quality produce [...] In the quest for effective pest and disease management, biological crop protection has emerged as an effective economically advantageous strategy. This

• Spical: The effective weapon against all types of spider mite

  November 11, 2020

  favorite food of the predatory mite in Spical , whose appetite for all species of spider mites means it can be used in many crops. It’s an effective biocontrol [...] the leaf, but this may cover the whole crop in particularly with severe infestations. The predatory mite in Spical , Neoseiulus californicus , attacks all [...] mite The citrus mite (Panonychus citri) is not only a problem in citrus fruits but also in tree nursery crops, such as Skimmia. Spical is a perfect part

• Predatory Mites Whitepaper

  and A. andersoni. In a healthy, good growing plant canopy the humidity close to the leaf surface, where the mites live, is higher than in the surrounding [...] shown in this Information sheet are made based on the current knowledge and our experience. Successful biological control depends on many factors in addition [...] mite for which pest under which conditions? Whitepaper Introduction Koppert sells a range of phytoseiid mites that can be used to control several pests

• Easy application of Trianum with the Trianum-G tool

  January 12, 2024

  tool in this video. By applying Trianum-G as a plant-hole treatment, the fungus is applied at the perfect place. When the plants start to root in the rockwool [...] the roots are in direct contact with Trianum protecting the plant from soil-borne diseases directly at the start of the cultivation. In the beginning of [...] growers. Trianum continues to prove its efficacy to control these diseases in your greenhouse crop. And with the Trianum-G tool it is now even easier to