Grower Koen - Embracing biological crop protection in agriculture

reduction of chemical methods paves the way for organic alternatives that can complement traditional farming practices. For him, it is clear that chemical-free [...] to prepare for this new phase of sustainable agriculture. With his farm as a living example, Koen is an inspiration for others striving for more sustainable [...] close collaboration with Koppert, which is crucial especially when you start using bio-control solutions. It has helped him deploy organic methods efficiently

Black rot of carrots

infection of leaves, this type of carrot disease can spread to the flowers (especially dangerous in crops for seed production) and to the crown. Lesions of [...] prevent Black rot of carrots Remove crop residues, weeds and volunteer plants. Use clean seed and propagation materials. Practice crop rotation, in particular [...] conducive to infection. In greenhouses: avoid high RH. Prevent plant diseases by optimizing plant potential and crop resilience.

Banana

(usually easy to peel) can be green or yellow, or red, purple or brown when ripe. Bananas grow in bunches downwards from the top of the plant. Nowadays, almost [...] two different, wild species; Musa acuminata and Musa balbisiana . Bananas used for cooking are also called plantains, contrast to dessert bananas. [...] a nutritious fruit that grows from various large, herbaceaous flowering plants belonging to the genus Musa . Botanically speaking the fruit is a berry

Charcoal rot

mostly found after plants are well established and after plants begin bearing fruit or are subjected to stress. Severely infected plants collapse and die [...] a problem. How to prevent Charcoal rot Plant in fields with no history of the disease Use disease-free planting material Rotate with non-host crops to [...] inoculum in the soil Minimize plant stress with optimal irrigation and fertilization regimes Prevent plant diseases by optimizing plant potential and crop resilience

Horiver Drystick

covered by insects and/or debris Dosage For monitoring use one Horiver Drystick per 200 m 2 For trapping in hotspots use one Horiver Drystick per 2 to 20 m [...] Use Horiver Drystick for trapping and monitoring different flying insects. The traps work particularly well for bugs such as Lygus spp. and Nesidiocoris [...] 30 cm above the crop and adjust height when plants are growing Do not place traps in-between the plants as parasitic wasps will then also be trapped Remove

Aphidius ervi

recognized distributor of Koppert products for advice on the best strategy for your situation. Best conditions for use of Aphidius ervi The parasitic wasp Aphidius [...] effectiveness. An Aphidius ervi female wasp can parasitize hundreds of aphids within two days. Aphidius ervi is used for the control of the following pests: Potato [...] aggressive and can even pursue the aphid to parasitize. Because of this, the disturbance of aphid colonies can have a serious impact. The aphids can be spread

Cottony soft rot

irrigation Use wide plant spacing Remove diseased plants in a closed plastic bag Remove crop residues Prevent plant diseases by optimizing plant potential [...] sclerotiorum, also known as cottony soft root, is a plant pathogenic fungus. It has a very wide range of host plants. Damage symptoms The first symptoms of a cottony [...] above-ground plant parts. In greenhouses, usually only mycelium is produced by the germinating sclerotia. The fungus grows quite rapidly inside the plant and kills

Enermix

to the use of En-strip or Ercal. Consult a Koppert advisor or a recognized distributor of Koppert products for advice on the best strategy for your situation [...] eremicus is still active at temperatures above 30°C/86°F. Combined use Enermix is best to be used in combination with generalist predatory mites ( Amblyseius [...] Apply as soon as possible after receipt. If necessary, the product can be stored for 1-2 days. Storage temperature 8-10°C/47-50°F. Storage conditions In

Aphids

solutions for aphids, professional growers can achieve consistent pest management, maintain crop quality, yield and sustainability. Solutions for aphid control [...] greenhouse and field crops, causing plant stress, virus transmission and yield loss. Effective aphid control is essential for maintaining healthy, productive [...] Depending on the species, aphids can inflict various types of damage to a crop: Nymphs and adults extract nutrients from the plant and disturb the balance of

Vici Routz GR

intervals Nurseries 500 gram for one acre nursery plants Apply within one week after germination Best working conditions for Vici Routz GR Adequate soil [...] When to use Vici Routz GR? Vici Routz GR is a natural product for soil application. It contains Phosphobacteria, soil probiotics and prebiotics which act [...] Application of Vici Routz GR Broadcast homogeneously to the plant’s root zone. Granules can also be applied by line or band application. Composition Ph