• Ten Facts About Thrips

  August 18, 2021

  Thrips is a big enemy for many crops and is a problem that can quickly take on big proportions. As a grower, your approach to handling this insect is something [...] important facts about thrips to help you brush up your knowledge. Western Flower Thrips Frankliniella occidentalis on a leaf 1. How can you recognize thrips [...] They're often difficult for growers to distinguish from each other. 3. In order to be effective against thrips, you need to know which intruder you are dealing

• Caterpillars

  cycle of caterpillars Caterpillar control videos Take a look at the video or go to our Youtube channel to see our caterpillar control products in action [...] name ‘leafroller’ refers to the fact that the caterpillars often live in rolled-up leaves. Although some species are restricted to a single crop, most are [...] can rapidly decimate a plant. Very small caterpillars are not able to chew and therefore graze the underside of leaves. This causes a window effect where

• Certainty in the quality of every sachet and bottle of our predatory mites

  May 19, 2025

  everything it takes to ensure they meet our highest quality standards. This is not just a simple promise but a reality built day by day thanks to the work [...] on a crop, I was amazed. Seeing how a plant remained healthy and vigorous thanks to these tiny allies was a revealing experience ”, she recalls. A legacy [...] Koppert: a pioneering company that was not only the first to introduce a predatory mite for pest control but has also continued to innovate to offer superior

• PhylloKare™: The new standard in biostimulants

  expert advice, or want to make a purchase, our team is here to support you every step of the way. Contact us now to discover how Koppert's innovative solutions [...] strengthening stress tolerance, boosting nutrient uptake, and building a stronger root system. It increases chlorophyll, photosynthesis, and vigor, driving improved [...] Consistent PhylloKare delivers reliable performance through a pure Ascophyllum nodosum extract and a proprietary alkaline process that ensures more active compounds

• trial results wireworm control

  of the nematodes produced by Koppert has been selected to target specific pest insects. How does it work? After application, the nematodes set out in search [...] of their prey. They can actively hunt! Once they have found a host insect, they penetrate its natural body openings. The nematodes then release pathogenic [...] soon after being infested, and dies within a few days. The nematodes that emerge then start their search for a new host. 01-2024

• Biofungicide that gives soil-borne diseases no chance!

  January 21, 2021

  fungicides are normally needed to control root disease. Long lasting protection Trianum works preventatively and needs to be applied to the crop as early as possible [...] A healthy plant starts with a healthy root system Trianum is a biological fungicide product that protects crops from soil-borne diseases such as Fusarium [...] of pathogens developing resistance to Trianum . It has been used in many countries for many years, and continues to give excellent results. Growers have

• Increase in Thrips Infestation Demands More R&D

  December 4, 2019

  had assumed that they didn’t have it in their crops – it turned out to be quite a nasty surprise when they did find it. Another example is Dichromothrips [...] metre to keep the thrips under control." He emphasizes the importance of Horiver yellow and how its use can help growers to see whether or not a pest is [...] Thrips have long been a major threat to crops, but worryingly, the number of species of thrips around the globe is on the increase, and they are spreading

• Black vine weevil

  roughly 1 mm long at hatching, but grow to approximately 12 mm. A larva is often curled into the typical C-shape which it assumes whenever it is disturbed [...] between 2 and 20 cm. Pupae are white to cream coloured and 7 - 10 mm long. Outdoors there is a single generation each year. A population of black vine weevils [...] feed on a large number of plant species. High populations of larvae can destroy plants under field conditions. Established crops are more resistant to damage

• Caterpillar control with nematodes

  nematodes search for their prey. Once they have found a host insect, they penetrate it through its natural body openings or skin. The nematodes then release [...] years. Laboratory and field experience show that Entonem and Capsanem are significantly effective against a variety of caterpillars . It also shows that while [...] while nematodes move most efficiently in a liquid layer, a dry leaf surface does not stop the nematodes. Depending on climatic conditions, nematodes survive

• The top ten pests in roses

  August 17, 2022

  advisable to take measures at an early stage. This is because it takes a certain amount of time to build a biological balance between natural enemies and [...] A crop of roses is a delicious treat for many species of insects and mites. Fortunately, crops that grow well naturally have a certain level of resilience [...] resilience to pests. Nevertheless, it is advisable to be prepared for the main threats. Thrips and spider mites are right at the top of the list! Thrips Various