• The Pest is Gone, but What Happened to the Good Guys?

  April 24, 2019

  long as several weeks. And some species of mites can even go into a sort of hibernation, but in most cases we've selected them not to do that. After all, [...] of their favorite prey. In the case of predatory bugs used against whitefly , the difference can be as much as a factor of ten! To stimulate the development [...] Read more about how to maintain your standing army How-to-Use Videos Now Available Successful control significantly reduces pest infestation. However,

• Koppert Involved in New Project Aiming for Sustainable Control of Poultry Red Mite

  June 4, 2019

  infestations are difficult to discover and very few products are available on the market. Therefore, there is a clear need for an IPM approach as found in horticulture [...] involved in the North-West Europe Interreg project, aiming to stimulate technology and knowledge exchange to jointly develop, test, demonstrate and implement [...] (Belgium), RSK ADAS Ltd in Bristol (UK) and Koppert Biological Systems. Koppert Biological Systems will provide natural enemies and expertise in this project. The

• Flowering and Pollination – One of the Most Critical Blueberry Growth Stages

  April 16, 2019

  mentioned in this article are available in the United States. Call your local consultant to find out which ones are and what are best substitutes to reach [...] rely heavily on pollinators to initiate the production of berries. But is it only pollinators that are important, or are there other factors to take into [...] have a major impact on blueberry production and quality. Spring has arrived in the northern hemisphere, with bees, butterflies and other pollinators becoming

• Experts Needed for International Plant Health, Agriculture & Biosciences Conference in The Netherlands

  December 19, 2019

  conference in the Netherlands World experts on the topics of sustainable horticulture and agriculture, environmental biodiversity and food production are invited [...] invited to raise global awareness on how plant health can help to secure and improve food supply, reduce poverty, and protect the environment. The call for [...] Plant Health (IYPH) and both Koppert Biological Systems and CABI , have joined forces to initiate and organize an international event to promote a global

• Thripex with More Punch - Now Available in Bulk

  January 8, 2019

  thrips are losing ground, increasing the need to work with predatory mites ,’ says Product Manager Tim Bossinga. ‘In response to this demand for more predatory [...] effectively in crops in which whitefly is not present. The predatory mite Neoseiulus cucumeris establishes itself in the crop and can control different types [...] harmful pest in a highly concentrated formulation for optimal efficacy in many crops - especially soft fruit. ‘We see that other measures to control thrips

• 50 Years of Experience and a lot of R&D Efforts

  November 14, 2019

  suppression in the soil with products from the NatuGro system. The beneficial bacteria and fungi, extracts, and acids in these products promote active and diverse [...] ready to visit and speak with growers in all regions and about any crop. Our consultants work with growers to develop a customized program specific to their [...] when cucumber grower Jan Koppert and his son Peter decided to dedicate themselves to finding an alternative method to crop protection . Nowadays, we provide

• Why Isarid is a grower-approved ally against pests in ornamentals

  August 31, 2022

  fungus gnats and weevils, on edible and ornamental crops . It's safe for their workers and the environment, it's great at managing resistance, and it's compatible [...] existing biocontrols and disease management program. Green Valley Greenhouse, founded in 1977 by Wayne and Jane Davis and located in the northwest suburb [...] considering what to spray that won't be harmful to beneficial insects when we need to supplement a synthetic chemical application. In addition, our Koppert

• Spidex Vital Plus – Effective spider mite control in a sachet

  growers are now able to build of defense lines to both control the mites in the hotspots and prevent further infestation of the crop’. Reasons to use Spidex [...] is easy to use. Introduce the sachets in and around hotspots and repeat biweekly. Spidex Vital Plus sachets can be used in combination with Spidex Vital [...] spider mite but prefers to feed on younger stages. Tim Bossinga, Product Manager: 'By placing the sachets strategically in and around identified hotspots

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

  April 12, 2024

  Avoid heatwaves Where to apply: Apply material directly to infested vines, on cordons or crown Benefits: Larvae look similar to mealybugs , so they can [...] vineyard blocks Open perforated boxes and leave on the ground (away from visible ant nests) Benefits: Easy to apply Can fly and lay eggs Cryptobug uses the mealybug [...] other cues) to locate its prey, so using mealybug mating disruptions in conjunction with Cryptobug could encourage the beetles to stay on your property

• Infestation Levels in Tomato Crops: A Look at the Top Four

  June 6, 2019

  they can help in the capture and removal of adult whitefly. Aphids and Mealy Bugs And then there are aphids ; these are a common problem in tomato crops [...] growers need to be able to tackle the top four pests: spider mite, whitefly , aphids , and caterpillars . Spider Mite Spider mite is an enemy to many crops [...] aphids, mealy bugs are also increasingly causing problems in tomato crops grown under glass. Their existence and movements are hard to detect, making control