Trichoderma harzianum

promote plant growth, enhance plant health , and suppress plant diseases. Trichoderma harzianum colonizes the root systems and surrounding soil of plants, where [...] ). Control plant diseases with Trichoderma harzianum The beneficial fungus Trichoderma harzianum T-22 protects plants against a range of soil-borne root [...] crops it is possible to start applications from propagation. When the pathogen pressure is potentially high, the crop is sensible to soil diseases. If the

Integrated Pest Management

of natural enemies to control pest populations. Predatory mites , parasitic wasps and beneficial nematodes are examples of beneficial organisms used for [...] healthy soil or substrate promotes strong plant growth, making them less susceptible to pests. This not only includes the minimal presence of soil borne [...] often referred to as IPM, is a sustainable and environmentally responsible approach to pest management. It employs a combination of strategies to prevent and

Trianum effectively controls Pythium in cucumber

the past two years in order to protect his plants’ roots. ‘I started using Trianum-G because of my crop’s susceptibility to Pythium,’ explained Kees Hendriks [...] focus in terms of plant protection to biological methods. That’s why I now use fewer and fewer chemicals,’ he explained. The biggest threat to his crop is thrips [...] plants in ‘duo’ pots (two plants in one rockwool cube). He decided to do this in response to his crop’s susceptibility to Pythium. ‘My crop gets 20 hours of

Grower Koen - Embracing biological crop protection in agriculture

knowledge and is prepared to fully transition to biological crop protection when the government decides that certain traditional methods can no longer be applied [...] collaboration with Koppert, I see opportunities to adapt my farm to a future where chemical methods will gradually disappear. I believe that the agricultural [...] the opportunity to continue the business. While the trend towards organic farming was growing, Koen felt that it would be too quick to completely abandon

Flies

populations: Beneficial nematodes Predatory mites Pheromone traps, lures, and attractants Insect traps Sticky traps Beneficial nematodes and predatory [...] direct damage to plants, they are often a problem due to their large number. Larvae of flies of the family Keroplatidae (mainly Lyprauta sp.) can cause damage [...] where they disturb plant growth, spread diseases and affect crop hygiene. Their larvae can damage roots and growing media, while adults can cause contamination

Leaf miners

the leaf tissue which can lead to desiccation, premature leaf-fall and cosmetic damage. In (sub)tropical areas this can lead to burning in fruit such as [...] according to the season, culture method and the susceptibility of the host plant. This susceptibility can also vary considerably from one cultivar to another [...] combines effective natural enemies and monitoring tools to target different pest stages: Beneficial nematodes Parasitic wasps Sticky traps Parasitic wasps attack

Trianum-P

Preparation Add 1 volume of Trianum-P to 5 volumes of water in a bucket Mix thoroughly Add the suspension to the required amount of water to obtain the [...] irrigation filters are clean (spores can attach themselves to organic material in filters) To increase spore attachment to the roots, avoid run-off and excess [...] better. This leads to a stronger and more uniform crop and better yields. This effect is stronger when the plant is under stress and/or cultivated under less

Thrips

while beneficial nematodes target pupae in the soil. Sticky traps and kairomones support early detection and population reduction. Beneficial fungi can [...] solutions that target multiple life stages: Predatory mites Beneficial nematodes Beneficial fungi Predatory bugs Sticky traps Kairomones Predatory mites [...] that cause damage in green-houses belong to the family Thripidae. Thrips damage Thrips cause damage to the plant by piercing the cells of the surface tissue

Bacterial wilt, brown rot

tuber-borne. Spread from plant to plant results from bacteria moving from the roots of infected plants to neighbouring plants. The bacteria can also be transported [...] slime oozing from the cut. When the bacteria transfers to young plants through infected tubers, the wilting and collapse of plants happens rapidly. Leaves [...] bacteria, the whole plant will wilt soon after the first symptoms appear. When conditions are less conducive for disease development, the plants may show signs

Leafhoppers

pest: Beneficial nematodes Pheromone traps Sticky traps Pheromone traps support early detection and mass trapping of adult moths, while beneficial nematodes [...] and fruits, causing serious damage to greenhouse and field crops. Their feeding reduces photosynthesis, weakens plants and directly affects yield and quality [...] With Koppert’s biological solutions for caterpillars, professional growers can protect their crops effectively and sustainably, ensuring consistent quality