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CROP PROTECTION

Natutec Airobreez: a new standard in application devices for biocontrol

e proudly unveil the Natutec Airobreez, a cutting-edge
Wapplication device designed to offer our customers en-
hanced precision, efficiency, and labor savings in distributing
beneficial organisms in their crops. Tailored for low to mid-tech
covered environments, Airobreez is suitable for any crop utilizing
biological control.
A new standard for handheld blowers
The Airobreez is a handheld blower that uses a unique gentle air-
flow to disperse natural enemies safely over crops. “We’ve never
seen our beneficial insects arrive at their destination in better con-
dition or more evenly distributed,” says Maikel van Essen, Product
Manager at Koppert. “The Airobreez sets a new industry standard
for handheld blowers, not only in performance but also in usabil-
ity. By releasing beneficial insects through a gentle, controlled air-
stream, we ensure the organisms reach their destination in optimal
condition, with mortality rates below 2%." Van Essen emphasizes the Airobreez's user-friendly nature: "It's
Van Essen further explains, “The Airobreez incorporates a dou- incredibly lightweight, making it easy to handle during extended
ble-duct system (priority patent pending in the Netherlands) en- use. The two carrying modes ensure comfort and convenience.
suring uniform coverage with an effective range of up to four me- Plus, it’s designed to be easy to clean, so growers can maintain it
ters. In addition to its extremely low mortality rates, this is where with minimal effort, even in demanding environments."
the Airobreez also stands out in its competitive landscape. No oth-
er device covers the range from 0 – 1 metre as well as a 4-metre By offering growers a seamless, precise, and efficient way to
radius. Its patented linear airflow guarantees even distribution as release natural enemies, the Airobreez transforms the way bio-
you move through the crop and its unique paddle dosage system logical pest control is practiced, merging the best of nature with
allows consistent and precise dosage throughout its use.” cutting-edge technology.
With a closed dosage system that includes 15 settings, the Ai- Natutec: Empowering nature with Technology
robreez is designed to ensure every product is applied with pin-
point accuracy. “Our customers can trust that no material is lost The Airobreez is the latest addition to Koppert’s Natutec range,
during application, which is crucial for both efficiency and cost- a portfolio of technology-driven solutions for the application of
effectiveness,” adds van Essen. biocontrol products. Designed to empower our
customers, the Natutec range offers: Circle 7 on enquiry card
Addressing labour and efficiency challenges
• Seamless application of biological control products,
As labour costs continue to rise, workers are scarce and the man-
ual application of beneficial organisms becomes more demand- even in hard-to-reach or large-scale crops
ing, the Natutec Airobreez offers a market-oriented solution for • Improved effectiveness of biological control methods
growers. The device's innovative design ensures not only precise through uniform distribution.
distribution but also significant labour savings. Growers can re-
duce time spent on pest management by up to 80%, allowing them • Increased efficiency and significant labor savings up to
to focus on other critical tasks in their operations. 80%. Circle 8 on enquiry card

Entrapment® Insecticide be applied up until harvest, a much-needed tool for growers,” says
Greg Andon, CEO of Attune Agriculture. “We believe its unique
combination of physical mode of action, efficacy within a specific
Receives EPA Registration pest size range, and lack of phytotoxicity make Entrapment one
of the most consequential new actives to be introduced in many
ttune Agriculture, the leader in hy- years.”
Adrocolloid based agricultural prod- Entrapment’s unique spectrum of activity provides effective con-
ucts, announces that its new line of insec- trol of aphids, thrips, psyllids, whiteflies, scales, leafhoppers, mites,
ticides, Entrapment®, has received EPA plant bugs, flea hoppers, chinch bugs and small caterpillars. The
registration and will soon be available for EPA registered label includes most crops: fruit, nut, vegetable, row
use in all states, including California. En- crop, greenhouse, and turf & ornamental.
trapment is a new class of insecticide that
uses a purely physical mode of action to Extensively field tested by reputable third-party ag research fa-
control insect and mite pests on a wide cilities across the U.S., Entrapment’s proprietary technology pro-
range of crops without causing phytotoxic- vides control of invasive pests equal to, or better than, chemical
ity. standards:
Entrapment’s new active ingredient, •Apple: 19.3% better codling moth control, compared to a stan-
Rhexalloid®, transforms every spray drop- dard chemical rotation
let into a potential trap on the leaf surface. The tightly anchored • Almond: 34% better navel orangeworm control, compared to a
“traps” capture or immobilize small insects and mites that come standard chemical rotation
into direct contact with the droplet while not trapping larger bene- • Cotton: 13.6% better plant bug control, compared to the chemi-
ficials. Entrapment is a non-systemic, contact insecticide that does cal standard
not disrupt the metabolic or nervous system pathways of pests •Greenhouse Tomato: 40.9% better whitefly control, compared to
which minimizes the potential for insect resistance. This makes the chemical standard
Entrapment a valuable new tool in all insect resistance manage-
ment (IRM) strategies. Entrapment’s product line features four formulations, including
“Entrapment insecticide provides a high level of control of many an OMRI listed product for organic applications, specifically de-
veloped for control of a broad range of crop-pest combinations.
of the most important insect and mite pests in agriculture that can
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