• Aphids

  Aphids therefore need to extract large quantities of sap in order to get sufficient protein. As a consequence, the excess sugar is secreted in the form of honeydew [...] family Aphididae, a family containing many species that cause damage in cultivated crops. The most significant aphids that occur in greenhouses are: Myzus [...] ( tobacco aphid ) on various vegetable and ornamental crops. Aphis gossypii ( cotton aphid ), mainly on Cucurbitaceae, but also on chrysanthemums, and

• Koppert Foundation

  y of food and nutrition for those who need it most. Scope Koppert Foundation focuses on three domains: supporting projects for smallholder farmers providing [...] d the Koppert Foundation on their 50 th anniversary in 2017. This Foundation aims to contribute to sustainable solutions for horticulture and agriculture [...] projects Application You can find more information in English and Dutch on www.koppertfoundation.org . Do you need help with explanation and/or application? Please

• Biological Pest Control

  of ecosystems. Sustainable Biocontrol reduces the need for continuous chemical treatments. Safe for humans and pets Biocontrol methods pose no health risks [...] biological control focuses on enhancing the presence of natural enemies and beneficial organisms in the environment to maintain a balance between pests and [...] infestations in a greenhouse. Augmentative biological control can provide rapid results and is particularly useful when natural enemies are insufficient in the

• Beneficial microorganisms

  microorganisms play a crucial role in biological pest control by effectively infecting and controlling harmful pests. Beneficial microorganisms for pest control [...] and viruses that naturally occur in environments such as soil, water, and air. These microorganisms are harnessed for pest control through applications [...] beneficial microorganisms into pest management strategies reduces the need for chemical pesticides, contributing to more sustainable and eco-friendly

• Horiver Rollertrap

  is also available in lengths of 125, 150 and 500 m; other lengths on request Presentation Make sure that the Rollertraps are at least a room temperature [...] poles, or other supportive structures Place the Rollertrap approximately 25 cm above the crop, except for the 30 cm width which needs to be placed 40 cm [...] plant rows. Timing In high crops Rollertraps should preferably be installed when the crop is still low, just before or after planting. Storage time See Best

• Pherodis

  remain effective for a maximum of 6 weeks Dosage In general two or four dispensers per hectare. Combined use Use in combination with a suitable trap. Storage [...] Storage time 2 years after the production date when stored in a freezer (-18°C), and 1 year when stored in a refrigerator (4-6°C). Storage temperature [...] dispenser in the trap and place the trap in the right position as indicated for the particular trap Wash your hands between assembling pheromone traps for different

• Crop Monitoring and Scouting

  growth cycle. This involves a close inspection of plants for signs of stress, pests, diseases. This practice proves invaluable for early issue identification [...] detection. Identifying pests and diseases early allows for targeted control measures, reducing the need for excessive pesticide use. This not only reduces costs [...] thrive. Digital scouting apps In the digital age, scouting is aided by mobile apps that can catalog and analyse data in real time. These tools streamline the

• Beneficial nematodes

  commonly used in biological pest control . These nematodes play a vital role in managing insect pests and are considered beneficial for agriculture, h [...] soil application, depending on the target pest. Here's a general guideline on how to apply nematodes (always check the label for detailed application advice): [...] nematode quantity based on the infestation severity and treatment area and as indicated on the product labels Store nematodes in a refrigerated environment

• Amazone Plants continues the path of organic cultivation

  store a proportion of the growing plants. In the end, everything more or less turned out fine – the plants in 12 cm pots were sold in 14 cm pots in the summer [...] sprays a product of natural origin, such as Mycotal, twice a year, in the spring and in the autumn. Wim van der Meer explains, ‘Koppert is involved in a trial [...] additional pillar that supports this position. ‘This type of plant protection is a godsend for us.’ Amazone Plants was established in 2010. During the initial

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