• Getting a handle on the spider mite – how can you keep population development under control?

  March 3, 2023

  tomatoes, for example, the infestation develops more slowly than in a crop like cucumber. The presence of natural enemies also has a good inhibiting effect [...] population development. The predatory mites , which are the basis for the products Spidex or Spical , multiply even more quickly than the spider mite, which [...] beneficial. As a grower, you can increase the edge that the natural enemies have by ensuring that you introduce large numbers of them at the start of the infestation

• Help! How Does Thrips get Into My Crop?

  May 6, 2019

  soon as the crop has been cleared out of the greenhouse or field. 2. They fly into the greenhouse Adults can fly into the greenhouse through the vents. [...] agreements. If the plant nursery does not use chemical products with a long-lasting residual effect, it is easier for the grower to build up a population of [...] there, the insect moves further into the greenhouse or field crop, either under its own power (by flying) or drifting with the air. It can also hitch a ride

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  support across the US From a global presence in 100+ countries and over 58 years of experience to a team of 30+ consultants across the United States , [...] operation and guide your decisions. Talk to an IPM Expert A simpler way to get started Start Now A team commited to your success For over 20 years, our c [...] they should be. Free. When you work with Koppert, you don’t just get products; you gain a network of IPM experts who are salaried, not commission-based.

• IPM: The Path to a Successful Approach

  April 23, 2019

  Further than Pests and Natural Enemies IPM: The Answer to the Challenges of the Future Finish Clean with an IPM Based Program The How and Why of IPM The Benefits [...] is well versed in the field of IPM. Work with the consultant to draw up a plan. After all, IPM relies heavily on a system approach. The basic approach is [...] you looking for a solution to a particular problem? Or do you want to better meet the requirements of your customers? Call in help: a consultant you trust

• Isarid: The Foundation of a Good IPM Program

  crops. It can be used as a drench, a sprench, or a foliar spray. In propagation, a drench or sprench can put the material into the growing medium where fungus [...] attach to the pest, germinate, penetrate the cuticle, and grow within the host. Feeding and activity decline, followed by death. Because Isarid uses a living [...] considered a foundation product. If a grower has a limited biological-control budget and can start with only one broadly useful tool, Isarid is a strong place

• Pollination Under Artificial Lights

  October 4, 2018

  pollinator’s behaviour under a wide range of conditions and climates. Its Natupol hives are under continuous development and feature the latest innovations [...] informs you how to respond in the case of a snowfall, for example. Sharing knowledge As a growing knowledge company, sharing the latest research results and [...] follow and put into practice. ‘We hope that the guidelines we offer in the manual will ensure that our growers get the best performance out of their Natupol

• The Swirski-Mite Revolution: A Game-Changer in Pest Control

  November 8, 2024

  thing to worry about.’ A bullseye The introduction of Amblyseius swirskii marked a huge step forward in the combined control of the major thrips species [...] and which once again boosted the popularity of the predatory mite. The fact that the sachet is industrially compostable is a further advantage for users [...] temperature range that play a role in determining whether a biocontrol agent is effective to a larger or lesser degree. We conduct a great deal of research

• The Swirski-Mite Revolution: A Game-Changer in Pest Control

  September 30, 2024

  thing to worry about.’ A bullseye The introduction of Amblyseius swirskii marked a huge step forward in the combined control of the major thrips species [...] and which once again boosted the popularity of the predatory mite. The fact that the sachet is industrially compostable is a further advantage for users [...] temperature range that play a role in determining whether a biocontrol agent is effective to a larger or lesser degree. We conduct a great deal of research

• Time For A Tune Up

  February 27, 2026

  solutions, it’s a good time to call in the experts. Koppert’s Technical Consultant team knows the entire IPM process. Our experts understand all the moving parts—not [...] parts—not just bios, but all the pesticides as well—and how those parts fit together to make a program work. They’re like a pit crew for a Formula One race car [...] before getting out of control, and any blind spots in the existing IPM program can be promptly found and remediated. Starting with an overview of the crop

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

  February 2, 2023

  tackle whitefly The various stages of the spider mite Getting a handle on the spider mite – how can you keep population development under control? Spidex [...] preferably on the same day. If you can't, store the product in a cool (10-15 °C), dry place for no more than one to two days. Use the swirskii predatory [...] time to keep the pest under control. If pollen is present, this can be done later than with flowers without pollen. Use your observations as a guide. Cus