• Mycotal FAQ

  System What are the optimal conditions to apply Mycotal? • Mycotal is best applied at the end of day or early morning. On cloudy days, the product can [...] between 7 and 10 days after the spraying application. Is Mycotal safe for the beneficial insects and pollinators in my crop? Mycotal is safe for pollinators and [...] during the day. Humidity levels must be 70%(RH) at the moment of application and a couple of hours after the application. The humidity within the leaf canopy

• Target pests of beneficial nematodes in potato & outdoor vegetables

  residue This is an overview of the nematode-pest combinations that have been tested successfully so far. If a specific pest is not mentioned in this document [...] producing nematodes in 1986. Many years of experience have gone into the selection, breeding and quality control of these nematodes. Each of the entomopathogenic [...] ) - Non tillage fields are more susceptible. Repeat every 7 to 10 days, to cover the risk period. Soil Larvae 3 billion/ha Pea moth Cydia nigiricana

• Target pests of beneficial nematodes in soft fruits

  residue This is an overview of the nematode-pest combinations that have been tested successfully so far. If a specific pest is not mentioned in this document [...] producing nematodes in 1986. Many years of experience have gone into the selection, breeding and quality control of these nematodes. Each of the entomopathogenic [...] affect plants, beneficial (entomopathogenic) nematodes play an important role in the biological control of many pests. Even more for pests that are difficult

• Trial results onion fly and bean seed fly

  within a few days after the treatment. Beneficial nematodes control bean seed fly (Delia platura) by infecting the fly’s larvae in the soil. When applied [...] openings. The nematodes then release pathogenic bacteria they carry with them. These actions kill and liquify the insect from the inside. The nematodes [...] nematodes feed on the digested tissues of the dead insect and reproduce in large numbers. The pest insect stops feeding soon after being infested, and dies within

• Mycotal Brochure

  vaporarium) in cucumber, research station Anadiag in Italy, 2022. The crop was treated 3 times with a 7 day interval. The graph shows the observations [...] vaporarium) in tomato, research station Eurofins – De Bredelaar in the Netherlands, 2020. The crop was treated 3 times with a 7 day interval. The graph shows [...] proteins by the fungus within the insect At high humidity, the fungus grows from within through the insect cuticle and produces spores on the outside of

• Thrips Identification Guide

  occurs in the substrate. Reproduction time is about 18 days at 25°C. Females lay 20-60 eggs in total, depending on the host plant. Feeding results in silvery [...] Pupation occurs in the substrate or on plants. Developmental time at 25°C is 15 days. Females live about 20 days and lay 2-5 eggs per day. Feeding causes [...] veins, pupates in the substrate. Females produce 70-100 eggs in total, about 2-5 per day. Developmental time at 25°C is 13 days (measured on cucumber). Both

• Sustainability Report 2024

  Headquarters and within the Dutch branch. In the Netherlands, employee involvement in corporate decision-making is embedded in law through the Works Council. This [...] con昀椀dence in our direction. Sustainability at Koppert is not a topic that sits next to the business; it is the business. Today, value is measured not [...] requirements the CSRD Implementation Group was established in 2023 under the supervision of the Chief Financial Of昀椀cer. The group consists of the Sustainability

• Koppert Sustainability Report 2023

  You are a proponent of the CSRD. Why is that? ‘The CSRD is an expression of the EU’s sustainability ambitions. It is also one of the tools for achieving those [...] motivates you in this role? ‘The people at Koppert are passionate. They are motivated to contribute in some way, no matter what their role is in our organization [...] step.’ ‘The people at Koppert are passionate. They are motivated to contribute in some way, no matter what their role is in our organization.’ What do you

• Beneficial Nematodes against Horticultural Pests

  and liquify the insect from the inside. The nematodes feed on the digested tissues of the dead insect and reproduce in large numbers. The pest insect stops [...] pest is not mentioned in this document, it doesn’t necessarily mean it cannot be controlled by nematodes. Koppert is continuously researching new possibilities [...] pests in a wide range of temperatures, such as the pupae and larvae of thrips, the larvae of vine weevils and several beetles, caterpillars, the larvae

• FAQ Nematodes

  Only if the nematode is in the host and the temperature is not too low is there a small chance that the nematodes can overwinter. However, this is never [...] formulation What is the substance the nematodes are packed in? In order for the nematodes to survive during transport and storage they need to be packed in a carrier [...] than 0.3 mm. If there is any doubt, remove all filters. What pressure can be on the pump and the spray boom? The pressure on the nozzle may not exceed