• Thrips

  January 1, 1970

  smaller and lack wings. One of the most distinctive features of thrips larvae is their characteristic "frass," which is a type of waste material that they [...] Thysanoptera, a name that literally means ‘fringed wings’, and refers to the eyelash-like fringe of hairs along both edges of the thin wings. There are more [...] black or white specks on the surface of leaves or flowers and can sometimes be mistaken for fungal spores or other types of debris. Thrips damage Thrips cause

• Spider Mite Control: The Essential Guide

  May 22, 2024

  a wide range of pesticides. Identifying the early signs of spider mite damage, such as stippling on leaves and webbing, is essential for timely intervention [...] appearance of the crop, which is a high concern in ornamental crops. Natural enemies for spider mite control Koppert pioneered the development of natural [...] enemies used for biological pest control of spider mite infestations, enabling growers to safely control spider mites without the use of chemical pesticides

• Effective spider mite control with predatory mites

  January 1, 1970

  performance, is an integral part of our DNA. Nothing beats original What we can do for you and your crop Whether you're just starting with biological control [...] or looking to optimize your current IPM strategy, our global team of crop protection specialists is ready to help. Get in touch for tailored advice! Get [...] conditions and feeds on low densities of spider mites, making it ideal for preventive control. A predatory mite solution for each growing environment We offer

• A life rooted in agriculture: transforming the future with Koppert

  January 14, 2025

  but I am proud to say that I have a special affection for Swirskii because it changed all of our lives so much. We had major issues in relation to chemical [...] For many, agriculture is an industry or a profession. For Antonio Gimenez, consultant team manager at Koppert Spain, it is a way of life - a connection [...] the basis of everything," Antonio ads, highlighting the role of farmers and agribusinesses in ensuring food security. It’s this passion for sustainable

• Trianum-P improves open field pepper production in Portugal

  February 8, 2024

  Agrícola Militão, in the town of Ribatejo, in a pepper crop for the processing industry. Pedro Militão is one of the two owners of the company Sociedade Agrícola [...] vegetable crops for the processing industry, which is very important in Portugal. Around 80% of the total production of vegetables for the processing industry [...] ty. To optimize the use of Trianum-P in industrial crops, Koppert Portugal has carried out trials with several growers. One of these trials was carried

• Keep a Close Eye on Thrips

  May 21, 2020

  a proven means of monitoring the development of infestations. They are an essential element in Integrated Pest Management . The development of thrips p [...] Contact your Koppert consultant for crop-specific advice. Not only the detection of larvae is reason for a 'thrips alarm'; you also need to be alert to [...] in your crop depends on the type of crop. For example, if you find three thrips on the sticky trap per week, this may not indicate a problem in one crop

• Trianum-P Improves Open Field Pepper Production in Portugal

  June 29, 2021

  several growers. One of these trials was 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 two owners of the company Sociedade Agrícola Militão which cultivates about 40 hectares (99 acres) of peppers in the Marinhais [...] "With the introduction of mechanical harvesting, we were forced to change our way of producing and we decided to introduce new means that help protect the

• About bumblebees

  January 1, 1970

  benefits of bumblebees: Bumblebees provide maximum insurance for optimal pollination , due to their high amount of flower visits and large transfer of pollen [...] Bumblebees are safer for you and your employees as they are much less aggressive than honeybees Production of bumblebees The natural life cycle of the bumblebee [...] Bumblebees lack the sophisticated communication system of honeybees, and are less likely to leave your crop for more attractive flowers Bumblebees are much more

• Release Spical predatory mites as soon as possible!

  February 2, 2023

  release them, the number of predatory mites in the bottles of Spical will decrease sharply while spider mite numbers grow in your crop. They survive a little [...] advice If you can’t release the predatory mites in your crop immediately, you can store them for one or two days at most. You must store the packaging [...] effective, but they have one major drawback: they have a short lifespan. That’s why it’s important to release them into your crop as soon as possible after

• Just How Compostable are Ulti-Mite Sachets?

  October 23, 2019

  12 weeks. For example, an apple on the side of the road or a tomato in the green waste of a greenhouse company. Industrial compostable Not all materials [...] number of components which together create a perfect breeding environment for our mites. These components give the material the specific characteristics that [...] degradation of these materials in a specific time frame, we lend nature a helping hand and create the perfect artificial setting to degrade all elements of the