• Experts Needed for International Plant Health, Agriculture & Biosciences Conference in The Netherlands

  December 19, 2019

  plant health.’ Calling for papers The call for papers is now officially open and Koppert invites you to submit a paper either for oral presentation or as [...] Experts needed for international Plant Health, Agriculture & Biosciences conference in the Netherlands World experts on the topics of sustainable horticulture [...] when it comes to plant health as this forms the basis for sustainable food production systems for the future,’ says Koppert’s Corporate Marketing Director

• Ten need-to-know facts about caterpillars

  June 28, 2023

  name of the butterfly or moth doesn’t always tell you everything about the species’ dietary preferences. For example, the cabbage moth also likes tomatoes [...] Another big cause for concern is the Tortricidae family, known as ‘leaf rollers’ because the caterpillars often live in curled-up leaves. If you touch them, [...] warmer inside than outside. The caterpillars of the butterflies and moths can do a lot of damage to these crops, so effective control depends on early ide

• The nematodes are doing their job

  December 14, 2020

  insects fly into the greenhouse, you will need some extra help, which is where the nematodes come in. Doing this will help you to break the cycle when the level [...] the effect on the pests, you should also see the damage to the crop decrease. If treatment with nematodes is successful, you will see less damage. With [...] the sticky traps or rinsing the plants, you can also check whether numbers are in decline. Thrips always need a combined approach. In the early stages

• Swirski-Mite Helps You Stay in Control

  August 18, 2021

  this species: do they score as well as swirskii or do they fall short? This predatory mite can reproduce in the crop , so there's no need to apply new mites [...] option for some crops. This method is very suitable when rapid response is needed because a pest is gaining more and more terrain in your crop. You can easily [...] If you're fighting thrips and whitefly , then Swirski-Mite is an excellent partner in crime. The product contains Amblyseius swirskii , a predatory mite

• Does Swirskii Really Do What it's Intended To?

  June 5, 2019

  Check twenty leaves. If you see a few walking around on each leaf, you know you're on the right track. Supplementary Feeding for Predatory Mites If there [...] early phase. For whitefly , these are the fresh eggs and the youngest larvae; for thrips , the first and second larval stages. This means that you may still [...] week, you'll likely see a clear reduction. Using a magnifying glass, you can check whether the predatory mites are active and decide whether you have released

• Precautionary measures for product allergies

  we recommend that you wear protective clothing that covers your arms and legs (e.g. a disposable overall). We also advise you to cover your hands by wearing [...] surroundings). You would need to take an allergy test to determine which substance you are allergic to. This information is intended solely for informative [...] at your workplace if possible and do not take them home, to avoid spreading allergens and other particles. If you do wash your clothes at home, moisten

• No Risks for Employees or for the Environment

  October 22, 2019

  control for sciarid fly in 2003, as chemicals proved inefficient in combating the larvae of this pest. ‘Sciarid fly has always been a stubborn pest for us,’ [...] our people and the environment. We firmly believe that is something that you need to make an effort to achieve. And, to us, that is a matter of prestige [...] who worked at Koppert Mexico for many years. We now work closely with consultant Victor Landín, and I'm incredibly thankful for the support he gives us.’

• Biosolutions for Propagation

  conditions for rooting. This moisture brings fungus gnats, shore flies , and fungal diseases that can scar the primary root, stunting the plant for its lifetime [...] things differently in this stage. Your solution is custom designed just for you and your unique pest complex. Koppert recommends Predatory mites address [...] healthy new cutting tissue. Koppert recommends Pest control is important for specialty or ship-sensitive stock crops produced in the US. Routine introductions

• Swirski-Mite: the do’s and don'ts in a nutshell

  February 1, 2023

  job optimally. Only then will you be guaranteed an optimum result. Do's If you can, apply Swirski-Mite as soon as it arrives at your company, preferably [...] right product for the right situation. This means Swirski-Mite in bottles when fast action is needed or predatory mites in breeding bags for prevention and [...] If you decide to use Swirski-Mite to combat thrips and whitefly , it's important to ensure that the Amblyseius swirskii predatory mites can do their job

• Optimum Conditions for Bumblebees

  August 18, 2021

  tomato crops for many years. To ensure that the bumblebees can do their work as effectively as possible, the conditions must be optimal. You can improve [...] with navigation in the greenhouse Ideally, you want bumblebees to fly out only when navigation is effortless for them. The Wireless Beehome system offers [...] offers the solution! This system allows you to set opening and closing times for the various Natupol bumblebee hives, so that the bumblebees can only fly out