Grower Koen - Embracing biological crop protection in agriculture

path to the future. "You grow into it a bit," notes Koen. With the growing availability of knowledge and the number of biological crop protection products [...] expects more and more that agriculture is environmentally friendly and responsible. And that the vegetables consumers eat are safe. Future of biological [...] solutions, but ignorance and a lack of alternative options still hinder acceptance." Close collaboration with Koppert The use of biological crop protection

Amblyseius swirskii

thrips and whiteflies. Amblyseius swirskii can also survive on pollen and other prey and can establish in the crop before the pest appears. These predatory [...] eggs and larvae. By consuming multiple life stages of these pests, Amblyseius swirskii effectively controls thrips and whitefly. Feeding behaviour of Amblyseius [...] cycle of Amblyseius swirskii consists of egg, larva, protonymph, deutonymph, and adult. Eggs are laid on the underside of leaves, often in the axil of veins

Biological seed treatment

stress, the development of the root system, and the productivity of the crop. An overview of positive attributes of microbials depending on the organism: [...] stress, and improve the uptake of plant nutrients. What is biological seed treatment? Biological seed treatment consists of active ingredients that can include [...] like fungi and bacteria, as well as plant extracts and algae extracts. Biological substances are applied to the seed in a powder form or as a liquid. An

Crop Protection

wasps , beneficial nematodes and beneficial microorganisms , growers can control pests and diseases, minimize pest resistance, and strengthen plant resilience [...] pollinators, and strengthens crop resilience. Advantages Pest and insect management Biological crop protection provides effective pest and insect management [...] Advantages of biological crop protection Easy to use and integrate Biocontrol agents can be integrated into existing farming practices and complement other

Cotton leafworm

the Middle East and parts of Mediterranean Europe including the Balearic Islands, Madeira and the Azores. Life cycle and appearance of Cotton leafworm [...] littoralis) is a highly polyphagous species feeding on plants of 40 families, containing 87 species of economic importance. It originates in Egypt, and is currently [...] adult female of the cotton leafworm (Spodoptera littoralis) can lay up to 3,000 eggs. Each egg is roughly spherical, about 0.6 mm long and whitish yellow

Spidex Vital

conditions Phytoseiulus persimilis is most effective at temperatures between 13 and 27°C (55 and 81°F) and not effective above 30°C/86°F. Phytoseiulus persimilis [...] us Find a Koppert dealer Pests Two-spotted spider mite ( Tetranychus urticae ) and other Tetranychus spp., except Tetranychus evansi . Mode of action Predatory [...] Airbug or Natutec Airobug Dosage The dosage of Spidex Vital depends on climate, crop and spider mite density and should always be adjusted to the particular

Trianum-G

the formation of more root hairs, so that water and nutrients can be taken up better. This leads to a stronger and more uniform crop and better yields [...] T-22 grows in a wide temperature range (10-34°C/50-93°F), at a pH between 4 and 8, in many types of cultivation media and on the roots of many different [...] against a range of soil-borne root diseases through several different modes of action. It also improves root system development, nutrient uptake and plant

Spical Ulti-Mite

us is most effective at temperatures between 13 and 32°C (55 and 90°F) and is sensitive to relative humidity below 60%. Combined use Can be combined with [...] not use in tomato. Mode of action Predatory mites reproduce within the sachet and gradually disperse into the crop over a period of several weeks. Using their [...] mites Get in touch with us Find a Koppert dealer For the control of spider mite More tolerant to high temperatures and low humidity than P. persimilis

Neoseiulus californicus

other members of the Phytoseiidae family: egg, larva, proto- and deutonymph, and adult males and females. Adult mites are lighter and have a flatter more [...] larvae have three pairs of legs and, unlike the larvae of Phytoseiulus persimilis , feed on spider mite eggs. The nymphs and adults are a transparent white colour [...] least a few hours after introduction Can also be applied with (Mini)-Air(o)bug The dosage of Spical depends on climate, crop and pest density and should

Phytoseiulus persimilis

for use of Phytoseiulus persimilis Phytoseiulus persimilis is most effective at temperatures between 13 and 27°C (55 and 81°F) and not effective above 30°C/86°F [...] commercially in greenhouses and Koppert’s very first product in 1967. It is a specialist predator of spider mites and can control spider mite infestations [...] protonymph and then start to feed on spider mites. The quantity of prey consumed depends on the predator and prey populations, the sex and age of the predator