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

  June 5, 2019

  are the fresh eggs and the youngest larvae; for thrips , the first and second larval stages. This means that you may still notice adult pests in the beginning [...] even when the natural enemies are working hard to contain the problem. So you may still see the adult whitefly happily flying around during the first days [...] getting used to. When using chemical products, you immediately see fewer pests and damage, but IPM requires some patience. The same applies to the use of S

• Harness the added value of nature's helpers

  November 29, 2022

  is Biological Control? IPM: The Path to a Successful Approach The How and Why of IPM Integrated crop management: the key to sustainable business operations [...] which pests. The natural enemies listed on the page are bred for this purpose, but there are many more beneficials in the open air. Tips to help you get [...] harmful or harmless to natural enemies. Make a plan with a Koppert consultant to determine the best times to use which products. Soil is home to many natural

• How a little predatory mite laid the foundation for biocontrol today

  June 5, 2024

  work here. We do it together. To innovate, to bring something new to the market, that’s in our genes. The commitment to finding solutions for growers – [...] of exploration took him to research stations in the UK and eventually Switzerland where he found what he was looking for - the predatory mite Phytoseiulus [...] of the predatory mite, my father began to show some success. Jan Koppert led the way ‘The company was set up by my father and my brother Peter in 1967

• Nematodes established solution for Nesidiocoris in France

  run by Koppert Spain in breeding cages in Almeria, demonstrating the interest in the method that we have validated in the field. The results are very clear [...] several application methods: the small backpack sprayer directed at the head of the plant in a very localized way, and also the treatment robot, which is used [...] head of the consultant for the South East Region of France: ‘We recommended the beneficial nematode Capsanem in combination with an adjuvant to tackle

• Koppert Involved in New Project Aiming for Sustainable Control of Poultry Red Mite

  June 4, 2019

  Koppert is involved in the North-West Europe Interreg project, aiming to stimulate technology and knowledge exchange to jointly develop, test, demonstrate [...] ADAS Ltd in Bristol (UK) and Koppert Biological Systems. Koppert Biological Systems will provide natural enemies and expertise in this project. The poultry [...] on farms. This includes the development of a communication strategy for the entire egg sector to raise awareness, which aims to have long-lasting effects

• Swirski-Mite Helps You Stay in Control

  April 29, 2019

  strategies. The regular Swirski-Mite is contained in a bottle with a handy dosing cap, making it very easy to scatter the predatory mites in the crop. Blower [...] contain the predatory mites, food, and bran for protection. The mites reproduce in the bag and move from there into the crop. Ultimately, three to four times [...] for use in many different climate regions. The combination of all these characteristics makes swirskii the benchmark of predatory mites . The effectiveness

• Koppert Has the Answers at IFTF 2018

  October 18, 2018

  at Vijfhuizen, the Netherlands, from November 7-9. Visitors from all over the world come to the fair to see the latest developments and to be inspired by [...] invited to share their views on ongoing trends and changes in the sector, such as rising protectionism, the potential impact of Brexit, and the consolidation [...] how to comply to the growing demands from retailers for residue-free products. You can Register here for your free visit. Retailers demands 'As the IFTF

• Less use of chemical pesticides due to Natutec Scout

  Volgering. "Upon inputting all the data into the app, it seamlessly syncs with the computer," the Scout elaborates. "The data is then organized into graphs. This [...] all sticky traps but also engage everyone working in the greenhouse to remain alert for pests such as the Onion thrips ( Thrips tabaci ), Greenhouse whitefly [...] option to manually count and enter the quantities of thrips or whitefly , or opt for automatic counting by scanning the sticky trap," according to Volgering

• Initial Experiences: Spidex Vital Lives Up to its Promises

  May 24, 2021

  states that the weather conditions have been favorable up to now. But, he says, the summer is yet to come. "Later on in the season, air humidity will fall [...] recently made the switch to Spidex Vital . His initial experiences in using the new product are positive. "I’ve known Phytoseiulus my whole life," the cucumber [...] three-hectare farm in Pijnacker, the Netherlands, the predatory mite has always been a reliable beneficial. "I use it to combat spider mite in combination with

• Why Isarid is a grower-approved ally against pests in ornamentals

  August 31, 2022

  contributed to the success of Green Valley Greenhouse IPM program are the resources that come along when purchasing Koppert's products: 'The side effects [...] contributed to the success of Green Valley Greenhouse IPM program are the resources that come along when purchasing Koppert's products: 'The side effects [...] chance! IPM: The Path to a Successful Approach The How and Why of IPM Effective Biological Control: Keep a Close Eye on Everything Green Valley Greenhouse