• Harness the added value of nature's helpers

  October 10, 2022

  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 [...] soil-borne nematodes. Make sure the soil is a good place for them to live. There's a wealth of knowledge about this in the organic farming sector. Planting [...] do so to a limited extent, leaving the biological system intact. Naturally present Over the past ten years, our focus has increasingly shifted to outdoor

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

  June 5, 2019

  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 [...] 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 [...] it's so easy to spot, you may quickly draw the conclusion that the treatment isn't effective. But don't panic: after a week, you'll likely see a clear reduction

• Koppert Actively Participates in the Legal Cannabis Market

  December 20, 2019

  he explains. A number of markets From planting a cutting of the parent plant to harvesting the product, the cultivation of cannabis is a process that takes [...] legalized the cultivation of cannabis. However, the challenge now is finding the best way to serve the growers. "Cultivation of this crop in this way is relatively [...] crops. This is why there is a substantial demand for the products and knowledge Koppert can provide. The market for legally produced cannabis is growing at

• Got Mealybugs? Here’s The Solution.

  July 11, 2025

  seasons. In the South, where winters are warm, they are a year-long problem. In the North, where winters are cold, they become a problem as soon as the weather [...] chasing mealybugs into the nooks and crannies of dense crops. If, down the road, some stray mealybugs wander in, Isarid ™ is the way to prevent them from becoming [...] normal, as the spores multiply inside their bodies, splitting their exoskeletons and spreading the spores to other victims. A little bit goes a long way

• Spical: The Effective Weapon Against All Types of Spider Mite

  October 12, 2020

  become resistant to chemicals, so Spical really is the ideal solution. Citrus mite The citrus mite ( Panonychus citri ) is not only a problem in citrus [...] spider mite The best-known and most widespread harmful mite is the two-spotted spider mite ( Tetranychus urticae ). This spider mite drives quite a few growers [...] pollen, so that they’re always ready to pounce when needed. Fruit spider mite The fruit spider mite ( Panonychus ulmi) is a pest in apple, pear, plum, cherry

• Spidex: dos and don’ts in a nutshell

  November 28, 2021

  Spidex is a powerful natural enemy of the spider mite. At least, it can be. The result that you get largely depends on how you use Spidex . Take the following [...] on. Regular scouting is the most important aspect, and will help you to keep up and ensure that you use Spidex at just the right time. You should ideally [...] how to use Spidex in your crop? You can see the instructions on YouTube . Turn and shake the packaging before use. When spreading Spidex, follow a draughts

• Thrips: a tiny pest with big consequences

  February 2, 2023

  damage to a cucumber fruit causes it to grow curved. On sweet peppers , the western flower thrips causes light brown stripes on the fruit. The onion thrips [...] costs a lot of energy, which comes at the expense of the yield. Compare it to a developing flu virus in your own body: it takes so much energy to control [...] thrips employ the same strategy: they prick the upper cells of a plant and suck them dry. The drained cells then fill with air and take on a silvery color

• HyFood takes habanero to another level with biological control

  being the United States, a country to which around 99% of the total volume exported is destined. "One of the main challenges we face in exporting to the [...] them to comply with the legal framework for entry into the U.S. market, one of the most important and demanding at a global level. Looking for a reliable [...] knowledge and skills to be able to identify pests such as whitefly , red spider mite and thrips in time and release in a timely manner the beneficial that each

• Koppert Collaborates with Valto to Control Harmful Tomato Virus

  October 10, 2018

  sale of this natural viral solution to the rest of the world. The product is awaiting registration in most of the remaining EU countries and registration [...] aware of the yield losses that this virus can cause.’ ‘Yes, at first some growers may be a bit hesitant, since a vaccination is a weak form of the disease [...] viruses has access to tomato growers around the world. The two innovative biological solutions producers are located in the heart of the Dutch fruit and vegetable

• Less use of chemical pesticides due to Natutec Scout

  according to Volgering. "Upon inputting all the data into the app, it seamlessly syncs with the computer," the Scout elaborates. "The data is then organized [...] app for a considerable time now, yielding positive outcomes. ''Scouting is more efficient, simple and clearer compared to previous methods. The app's u [...] pathway. You have the option to manually count and enter the quantities of thrips or whitefly , or opt for automatic counting by scanning the sticky trap,"