• Crop Protection

  compromising the environment. What are biocontrol agents? Biocontrol agents refer to products and methods that are based on living organisms or their [...] Crop protection in agriculture Crop protection is the practice of protecting plants against pests, diseases, and harmful influences to ensure healthy growth [...] growth and reliable harvests. It is essential in agriculture and horticulture for achieving healthy, high-yielding crops. At Koppert, we provide biological

• Biological Pest Control

  infestations in a greenhouse. Augmentative biological control can provide rapid results and is particularly useful when natural enemies are insufficient in the [...] resorting to harmful chemicals. In biological pest control, beneficial organisms like parasitic wasps and predatory mites are introduced into agricultural [...] animals, making them a safer option. Types of biological pest control There are three primary types of biological pest control methods: conservation, classical

• Spidex Vital lives up to its promises

  experiences in using the new product are positive. ‘I’ve known Phytoseiulus my whole life,’ the cucumber grower begins. On his three-hectare farm in Pijnacker [...] to come. ‘Later on in the season, air humidity will fall. Although spider mites prefer a drier greenhouse climate, predatory mites are somewhat less keen [...] market in very clear terms. Just like its predecessor more than fifty years ago, Spidex Vital has the full potential to develop into a game changer in spider

• A dive into organic hop farming and biological crop protection

  However, amidst the challenges, there have been significant successes. Lukas recognizes the need for resilience and innovation in the face of change, acknowledging [...] and triumphs in this evolving process. Beneficial insects for hop cultivation Lukas emphasizes the important role of beneficial insects in their organic [...] predatory mites and other beneficial insects, Lukas has witnessed a boost in confidence in the ecosystem of his hop farm. These natural enemies contribute to

• Diglyphus isaea

  Diglyphus isaea is available in a bottle ( Miglyphus ). Release parasitic wasps between the leaves of the crop in the morning or in the evening The dosage of [...] particular situation. Start introduction as soon as the first mines are visible in the crop. Introduction rates typically range from 0.25-3 per m 2 /release [...] D. isaea leave their dead host and crawl back into the mine to pupate. There are three larval instars: the first is colourless and transparent, the second

• Aphidius colemani

  effectiveness in controlling aphid populations in various agricultural and horticultural environments. Aphidius colemani is widely used in the biological [...] colemani The parasitic wasp is available in a bottle ( Aphipar ). Spread the material on rock wool slabs or in Diboxes Make sure the material remains dry [...] appearance of Aphidius colemani Female Aphidius spp. deposit an egg in an aphid in which four larval instars subsequently develop. Once larval development

• IPM app

  disease management has always been a great challenge in agriculture. A healthy crop is paramount, while there is also a growing demand for sustainable food [...] iPM, a unique scouting software application, to assist growers with their in-depth integrated pest management program. Koppert iPM consists of two components [...] intuitive user interface. The Dashboard gives the grower insight into pest issues in almost real-time once uploaded from the field. Koppert iPM scouting software

• Treatment of bumblebee stings and allergies

  stings Bumblebees are found in the natural environment in many countries. In addition, bumblebees and honeybees are used as pollinators in agricultural and [...] horticultural crops. There are various subspecies with differing appearances including different colours and patterns. In general, bumblebees are larger than honeybees [...] to the site. In addition, a number of anti-itch ointments are available (e.g. containing diethyl-m-toluamide). In the rare case of a sting in the mouth or

• Caterpillars

  flying at night are usually inconspicuously brownish are greyish. Adult butterflies do not damage crops. Most of them feed on nectar. In contrast, the [...] that the caterpillars often live in rolled-up leaves. Although some species are restricted to a single crop, most are polyphagous. Caterpillar damage [...] yield. Solutions for caterpillar control Learn more about What are caterpillars? Caterpillars are the larvae of butterflies and moths. Butterflies and moths

• HyFood takes habanero to another level with biological control

  total world consumption. In the last 10 years, exports of this fruit have had an average annual increase of 1.8% in volume and 11.4% in economic value, with [...] challenges we face in exporting to the United States is that there is a legal framework that prohibits the use of certain chemical molecules in the crop. We [...] of habanero peppers in hydroponic system. Since its founding in 2017, they have been clear about their goal: to produce high-value fruits, where they help