• A step-by-step guide to whitefly control

  levels, while also serving as a monitoring tool for pest density. Evenly distribute the sticky cards across the crop in a grid pattern. Alternatively, use [...] L3-L4 whitefly larvae stages for parasitism and targets L2 larvae for host feeding. Egg placement: Deposits a single egg in each host larva. Pupal stage: [...] optimally in lower temperature conditions compared to Eretmocerus eremicus . Distribution: Actively searches the crop for infestations in a random pattern

• Predatory mite pioneers: A journey of biocontrol innovations

  September 30, 2024

  invested in facilities for mass production, resulting in an effective and viable solution. Those breakthroughs in turn have served as a launch pad for new solutions [...] if we were to search for a new natural enemy for each new challenge. That speed can mean the difference between a successful and a disastrous growing season [...] In the vibrant world of horticulture, Koppert stands out for its commitment to innovation. By combining a deep respect for nature and understanding of

• Koppert Actively Participates in the Legal Cannabis Market

  December 20, 2019

  grow cannabis for medicinal purposes have no choice: they always need to use biological crop protection for their crops. This is why there is a substantial [...] cannabis for recreational use, and cannabidiol (CBD) oil. Furthermore, the hemp fibers can be used in fabrics. These plants can be cultivated in a number [...] this crop in this way is relatively new, which means a lot of knowledge is being exchanged between the Koppert subsidiaries in these countries. In addition

• Swirski-Mite Helps You Stay in Control

  April 29, 2019

  contained in a bottle with a handy dosing cap, making it very easy to scatter the predatory mites in the crop. Blower dispersion is also an option for some [...] them ideal for use in greenhouses! But if your crop is grown in tunnels, in the open air, or if it's always very humid, Swirski Ulti-Mite is a better solution [...] they fall short? This predatory mite can reproduce in the crop , so there's no need to apply new mites on a regular basis. Several factors determine how quickly

• RedStar places trust in Natutec Scout

  van Nieuwkerk is responsible for plant protection at the company's six locations in Voorne-Putten. In total, this amounts to a 28-hectare area. Jan has used [...] powerful, he says. ‘In the past, when the sticky traps were read for whitefly , the results were sometimes too high or too low. That’s now a thing of the past [...] time saved This trend in level of infestation pressure is now visible in easy-to-understand graphs. ‘It's about that line. Is it going up? Down? Or is

• 50 Years of Experience and a lot of R&D Efforts

  November 14, 2019

  R&D centers in every part of the world. Continuous research brings new insights: the level of disease suppression in the soil, for example, is extremely [...] strawberry regions in California; Santa Maria, Watsonville, and Oxnard. Koppert consultants ensure that strawberry growers are supported in handling their [...] their challenges on a daily basis. Further, throughout the country we have consultants ready to visit and speak with growers in all regions and about any crop

• Top Reasons to Use Biological Control in Berries

  May 15, 2018

  For a Cleaner, Safer Berry Food Safety Fewer pesticide applications delivers a cleaner, safer berry to the final consumer. Worker Safety 100% safe for [...] There are no re-entry times or pre-harvest restrictions for biological control. Organic Production Biological control can be used in organic production where [...] seek out and destroy their prey. Searching for and eliminating the mite population quickly and effectively even in areas that chemicals are unable to reach

• In Search of the Relationship Between NatuGro and Nitrogen Release

  February 18, 2020

  increase three years in a row. And not just by a small amount, but spectacularly so: by 10% to 15% every year. The main reason for this is a higher rate of flower [...] greater. As a result, the successful approach used in California is not easy to copy to other countries. In the Netherlands, for example, it has not been [...] yields. However, cultivation conditions on the American West Coast are less optimal than in the Netherlands, for example, and the stimulating effect of NatuGro

• Want to Tackle Diseases and Pests in Roses?

  July 14, 2020

  The options in a nutshell are ladybirds, parasitic wasps , gall midges, and lacewings ( Chrysopa ). Again, aphids are a pest that you need to catch early [...] Flower Thrips Frankliniella occidentalis on a leaf Thrips The integrated control (IPM) of thrips is strongly based on predatory mites . The most effective [...] adult Whitefly There is a broad range of products available to combat whitefly . The most suitable choice for you depends on the climate conditions. If

• New Approach Significantly Reduces Aphids in Soft Fruits

  March 21, 2019

  are a different story. In the cultivation of raspberries in greenhouses, the large raspberry aphid (Amphorophota idaei) is a constant cause for concern [...] started out as a vegetable grower and made the switch to small fruit crops in the middle of the 1990s. In Schijndel in the Netherlands, he has a one-hectare [...] aphidimyza René Simons enjoys looking for innovations. In 2016, he was the first grower to cultivate raspberries in a greenhouse under artificial lighting