• Swirski-Mite

  Increase in Thrips Infestation Demands More R&D Quality is Key at Koppert! Does Swirskii Really Do What it's Intended To? Help! How Does Thrips get Into My [...] conditions In the dark, provide ventilation to prevent CO 2 accumulation. Recommended for you Amblyseius swirskii Predatory mites Ten tips to effectively [...] larvae of whitefly . Crops Do not use in tomato. Mode of action Predatory mites use their piercing mouthparts to extract the contents of their prey. Pack

• Pollination Under Artificial Lights

  August 10, 2021

  beginning to drop, growers in the higher latitudes of the Northern Hemisphere are paying special attention to their growing lights. High time to focus on [...] coatings, screens and filters in greenhouses that may inadvertently restrict light. It even informs you how to respond in the case of a snowfall, for example [...] hive and give advice on how to enhance the work of our bumblebees in poor (day)light conditions. We hope that our growers are going to make good use of our

• Looking Back at NECANN Boston 2025

  April 30, 2025

  allow one to several cycles of eggs to hatch, extending the viability of the packet. It’s a subtle detail but an important one to anyone looking to extend [...] We’re back from our recent trip to New England for the NECANN Boston 2025 cannabis show. It was good to get out of the greenhouses and circulate among [...] efficient logistics system to deliver those beneficials. How do you maintain consistency? Koppert measures its shipping times to ensure products arrive within

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• Effective Biological Control: Keep a Close Eye on Everything

  August 18, 2021

  necessity in order to recognize and ‘identify’ them. Where should you look to find insects? This varies by crop and by pest. Sometimes you need to focus on [...] example, are easy to identify. In the case of crop wilting, it is more difficult to determine the culprit, as there can be various causes. And to diagnose a bacterial [...] you really need to ‘fly in’ an expert. Scouting for nature's little helpers Another recommendation is to keep the natural enemies in good health. Regularly

• Help, whitefly! Now what?

  June 2, 2022

  makes your life, and that of your crop, difficult. Compile a step-by-step plan in advance so that you know what action to take if you find whitefly in your [...] you intend to follow and stick to it. Scout the crop thoroughly. Is the infestation localized to one spot or spread throughout the crop? To choose an effective [...] If you encounter whitefly in your crop, you know that you need to take action as quickly as possible. But where should you start? And what is the most

• Crop Protection

  benefits. Lower risk to human health Biological crop protection poses minimum to no risks to growers and consumers. It reduces exposure to toxic chemicals, [...] t interval – Safe to apply up to harvest with no waiting period. Low resistance risk – Pests typically do not develop resistance to natural enemies. Supports [...] and biodiversity contribute to a more resilient plant, maximizing your yield. Prepared for the future By adopting biocontrol in advance of chemical bans,

• Visit Koppert' Ornamental Experts at MANTS 2025, Booth #2149

  December 15, 2024

  Esteban Rios will be in Booth #2149 in C Hall for the show, so they will be available to answer your questions. As a team they’re experts in biocontrols for [...] experts. Regular on-site visits are provided to Koppert customers free of charge. They’re the best way to get to know each client and the staff who implement [...] highly experienced in IPM and hybrid programs so ask them anything you’d like to know about Koppert’s product line—they’re happy to share their observations

• Horiver Drystick

  Horiver Drystick per 200 m 2 For trapping in hotspots use one Horiver Drystick per 2 to 20 m 2 Notes In contrast to Horiver Wetstick , the glue of Horiver [...] Lygus spp. Mode of action Insect pests are attracted to the colour of the sticky trap and get caught in the glue. Presentation Polysterene cards coated with [...] Place traps in areas with high risk of pest infestation such as areas near doors, gable ends and lateral ventilation openings Attach traps to wires or sticks

• Whitefly

  adults fly up, and then return to the undersides of leaves. How to prevent whitefly To prevent whitefly infestations in crops, there are several measures [...] comparable in outline. Whitefly can be found in many different environments, but they are particularly common in greenhouse settings and in agricultural [...] the plant's ability to photosynthesize and grow. Wilting or death of plant: In severe cases, whitefly infestations can cause plants to wilt and die. This