• Botrytis: Ten must-knows

  March 26, 2025

  is enough for the mould spores to germinate. That’s why it’s important to work cleanly and neatly. Prevention is the way to fight this fungus. How? By ensuring [...] attractive and are therefore at a lower risk. The species Botrytis cinerea can affect more than two hundred different crops, including strawberry and grape [...] Nopath to cure fungal diseases is a great way to managing Botrytis. NoPath can be used on various parts of the plant. For more informations and tailored

• Air blowers to distribute and apply beneficials

  enemies; no damage and proven low mortality due to the unique design 3 full-automatic blowers to distribute natural enemies Differences between air blowers [...] Air blowers to distribute and apply beneficials Blowing systems Koppert's blowing systems are especially developed for effective and efficient distribution [...] surfaces and full field distribution - high-tech cultivations with mono-rail or pipe-rail Airbug : hand-held blower - full field distribution - low and mid-tech

• Biological crop protection: pest and disease control with minimal to no resistance risks

  June 17, 2025

  growers need to know how and when to apply agents, at the right time and with the right dosage. Preventative measures like crop rotation and good hygiene [...] of action. Combine different strategies and compounds, including micro and macro agents that target the same pest, but have different modes of action. This [...] they pass their genetic makeup to their offspring, and their offspring in turn have a higher chance of being resistant to the chemical. The most resistance

• Mealybugs and scales

  mealybugs and scales Mealybugs and scale insects are persistent pests that feed on plant sap, weakening crops and producing honeydew that leads to sooty mould [...] plant vigor, fruit quality and overall yield. Effective control of mealybugs and scales is essential to maintain healthy and marketable crops. Biological [...] beetles and lacewings help reduce mealybug and scale populations by attacking both larvae and adults. Pheromone traps support early detection and population

• Spider mites and other mites

  forests and grasslands to horticultural and agricultural crops. Plant mites can be a significant pest in horticulture and agriculture, causing damage to crops [...] Eriophyidae which have two pairs of legs. During this stage, the larvae start to feed on plant sap and undergo molting to transition to the next stage. Nymph: [...] as little as one to two weeks. This rapid development contributes to their ability to multiply rapidly and cause significant damage to plants if left u

• Spidex Vital lives up to its promises

  them soon after they have been released and they get right down to doing their job.’ A tense moment Sjaak van Dijk switched over to Spidex Vital at the [...] February. ‘I have three crops a year,’ he tells us five weeks later. ‘As the old crop is always cleared away, I start from scratch each time and have to build [...] Spidex Vital to tackle spider mites and hot-spots effectively brings a sense of calm to the farm.’ He states that the weather conditions have been favourable

• Pea blight, leaf and pod spot

  blight) and lesions of stems, leaves, and pods (pea leaf spot and pea pod spot). Damage symptoms Ascochyta pisi causes spots on leaves, stems and pods of [...] spots on leaves and pods are round, on the stems they are more elongated. The lesions are light brown, sunken and surrounded by a dark brown to red-brown border [...] the primary leaves. The fungus is seed borne and thus also causes post- and pre-emergence damping off and dwarfing. Other Ascochyta species may also infect

• HyFood takes habanero to another level with biological control

  experience because we have acquired knowledge and skills to be able to identify pests such as whitefly , red spider mite and thrips in time and release in a timely [...] about their goal: to produce high-value fruits, where they help ecosystems and offer a qualified product to consumers. To achieve this, the implementation [...] possibilities they had to establish in our crop. After doing the relevant studies and tests, they recommended us to use the products that have worked very well

• Stakeholder workshop to review sustainable pest management in tomatoes

  November 15, 2016

  University and Koppert BV are collaborating to develop sustainable solutions to combat two threats facing tomato production: Tuta absoluta and the Fusarium [...] devastating crop losses due to this insect pest and disease complex. In view of this, the collaborative project was initiated to provide farmers with a host [...] devastating crop losses due to this insect pest and disease complex. In view of this, the collaborative project was initiated to provide farmers with a host

• Nurturing soil and water for a sustainable tomorrow

  December 5, 2023

  crop tolerance to abiotic stresses such as drought, heat, and cold. This resilience contributes to the overall adaptability of crops to challenging en [...] monitoring and managing soil health to combat threats such as erosion, contamination, and biodiversity loss. The Soil Monitoring Law aims to establish [...] thriving ecosystems, and the overall well-being of humanity. Recognizing their invaluable roles, we must take proactive measures to safeguard these precious