What’s in it for you?
- You are able to recognize the pests and their natural enemies in the crop.
- You are able to scout in the right part of the crop to monitor the pest.
- You understand the functioning and biology of the natural enemies.
- You get a better insight in the development of pests and their natural enemies.
- You are able to introduce the natural enemies in the correct manner.
- You receive the book ‘Knowing and recognizing’.
- You know the ins and outs of natural pollination.
- You better understand plant health.
- You understand all possibilities of bumble bees applications.
- You understand the working mechanism of NatuGro products.
- You will learn how to check the quality of products on arrival and how to protect them in transport/storage.
Practical part
With the help of a binocular you can distinguish the pests and natural enemies.
Field visits
Growers of ornamentals, vegetable crops.
Discussion
Introduction strategies of beneficials in vegetable and ornamentals. Sufficient time to exchange ideas about IPM during the course. This course is especially designed for participants who want to deepen or refresh their knowledge about pests and their natural enemies.
Quality
There will be practical assignments about checking the quality upon receipt and how to pack products to maintain the best quality (only for distributors and subsidiaries).
For more information about this course:
Koppert Biological Systems, Jenette Douma (tel.: +31 (0)10 514 04 44).