• Grower Koen - Embracing biological crop protection in agriculture

  to prepare for this new phase of sustainable agriculture. With his farm as a living example, Koen is an inspiration for others striving for more sustainable [...] due to a reduced chemical toolkit, Koen foresees that organic alternatives will thrive, reducing the need for traditional chemical methods. "In collaboration [...] decided to find a balance between both approaches. This way of working allows him to gain experience in using biological crop protection . As a result, he acquires

• A dive into organic hop farming and biological crop protection

  beneficial insects mark a significant advancement in the toolkit for organic farming. He envisions this approach as a crucial building block for the future of organic [...] recognizes the need for resilience and innovation in the face of change, acknowledging the importance of learning from both setbacks and triumphs in this evolving [...] witnessed a boost in confidence in the ecosystem of his hop farm. These natural enemies contribute to more balanced and targeted pest management, with a specific

• Thripex with More Punch - Now Available in Bulk

  January 8, 2019

  with Thripex A trusted biological solution for thrips infestations, Thripex , now offers even better protection for this harmful pest in a highly concentrated [...] Product Manager Tim Bossinga. ‘In response to this demand for more predatory mites per square metre, Koppert now has a product with a higher concentration of [...] has been an important biological solution for thrips control for many years and is used effectively in crops in which whitefly is not present. The predatory

• Spidex Vital: Your Vital partner in spider mite control

  research and fine-tuning, Spidex is now delivered in a new formulation; with a greater impact on spider mite control: Spidex Vital Born to fight Spidex Vital [...] travelling the given distance. In a bottle of Spidex Vital a more diverse population composition is present, so when applied in hotspots the adults are followed [...] the foundation of our spider mite control. Over time it grew to be one of the most important products for our growers. As the result of many years of research

• Swirski-Mite Plus, Now in Even Better Shape

  July 2, 2019

  Swirski-Mite Plus is a trusted biological solution from Koppert Biological Systems for the effective control of thrips and whitefly in many crops worldwide [...] cultivation market in 2006 when these mites instantly became one of the most successful biological control agents in Europe. At the time, fresh produce exports [...] predatory mites will have a ‘new look’ as of 8 July. ‘This successful biological control product containing predatory mites will have a new look that reflects

• Trianum-P improves open field pepper production in Portugal

  excellent results in pepper crops for processing in Portugal, a country where this biological fungicide has been registered since 2018 in its two formulations [...] carried out with the company Sociedade Agrícola Militão, in the town of Ribatejo, in a pepper crop for the processing industry. Pedro Militão is one of the [...] practices that respect the environment. ‘Without a doubt it is a product with a lot of potential for pepper cultivation,’ says Pedro Militão. The good

• Trianum-P improves open field pepper production in Portugal

  February 9, 2024

  excellent results in pepper crops for processing in Portugal. In this country, this biological fungicide has been registered since 2018 in its two formulations [...] carried out with the company Sociedade Agrícola Militão, in the town of Ribatejo, in a pepper crop for the processing industry. Pedro Militão is one of the [...] practices that respect the environment. 'Without a doubt, it is a product with a lot of potential for pepper cultivation,' says Pedro Militão. The good

• Trianum-P Improves Open Field Pepper Production in Portugal

  June 29, 2021

  excellent results in pepper crops for processing in Portugal, a country where this biological fungicide has been registered since 2018 in its two formulations [...] carried out with the company Sociedade Agrícola Militão, in the town of Ribatejo, in a pepper crop for the processing industry. Pedro Militão is one of the [...] practices that respect the environment. "Without a doubt it is a product with a lot of potential for pepper cultivation," says Pedro Militão. The good

• Mealybug control: Which beneficial should I use in my vineyard?

  April 12, 2024

  disruptions in conjunction with Cryptobug could encourage the beetles to stay on your property instead of dispersing Considering this information in your Integrated [...] More about mealybug control 6 Steps for a Successful Mealybug Biological Program Operation Mealybug What is Biological Control? The How and Why of IPM [...] is the best fit for your vineyard operation? Luckily all of the beneficial insects below can be used simultaneously and will give you a more robust mealybug

• Red Headed Flea Beetle Eradication Described in April 2025 GrowerTalks Issue

  February 25, 2025

  appears in the April 2025 issue of GrowerTalks. He discusses the progress that has been made in managing this notorious pest in ornamentals , and a surprising [...] the subsequent trials, and paints a picture of the work that still needs to be done with respect to rate, location, timing, and application methods of the [...] production facilities, and was Director of Operations for a large perennial wholesale nursery. He’s shipped a wide range of perennials, shrubs, annuals, and edibles