• Creating a Cleaner Safer Berry

  May 2, 2018

  offered by Koppert provide growers the ability to produce a crop that has been treated with limited amounts of pesticides and is safe for both employees and [...] provide a useful back-up as it is less sensitive to chemicals, tolerates a lower humidity and has the ability to feed on multiple pests such as thrips and [...] mite . If hotspots of spider mites occur there is a third option for control of this aggressive pest. The gall midge, Feltiella acarisuga ( Spidend ) has

• Ten facts about Spical

  August 3, 2022

  scatter the mites from the bottle or disperse them using a blower. You can hang the slow-release sachets in the crop. For a number of weeks, the mites from [...] give it a head start. The Spical predatory mite is more resistant to hot, dry conditions than the predatory mite in Spidex . Spical is available in different [...] from the sachet enter the crop. So when the spider mites turn up, they’re ready for action. The mites in Spical are more resistant to chemical pesticides

• A viable alternative to chemical pesticides: Koppert’s natural enemies effectively control pests in outdoor crops

  August 4, 2023

  armoured scales in citrus. The result is a product that is both affordable and easy to use," explains Jenette. "Our next step is to conduct trials in other [...] Premium quality around the world Big impact starts small Harness the added value of nature's helpers For over 50 years, growers around the world have applied [...] outdoor crops. The use of natural enemies in agriculture is gaining traction. Improved packaging and new application methods are simplifying the use of our

• Protect Young Plants Now with Bacilirid™ and Isarid™

  January 17, 2025

  attach and begin to grow almost immediately. Once the cuticle is penetrated, the Isarid™ microbe disrupts the host’s internal organs and initiates tissue necrosis [...] plants during this vulnerable stage.. As wettable powders, the two mix together well in the same tank. Bacilirid™ contains beneficial foliar and soil-dwelling [...] By colonizing on developing roots and shoots, Bacilirid™ suppresses disease organisms through competition. Protection extends throughout the growing season

• Got Mealybugs? Here’s The Solution.

  July 17, 2025

  chasing mealybugs into the nooks and crannies of dense crops. If, down the road, some stray mealybugs wander in, Isarid ™ is the way to prevent them from [...] highly infectious on any mealybugs that get too close. There is no such thing as a harmless mealybug—it’s important to keep pressure on the stragglers. You’ll [...] seasons. In the South, where winters are warm, they are a year-long problem. In the North, where winters are cold, they become a problem as soon as the weather

• Plant Health

  pest control Over the years, biological pest control has proven effective in managing pests without the drawbacks of chemical pesticides. Beneficial arthropods [...] interact with their environment is crucial. Photosynthesis, the source-sink dynamics between leaves and fruits/roots, and the intricate soil food web play [...] they transfer sugars to the root system, stimulating the soil food web. This interaction releases essential minerals, enabling the formation of complete

• The use of Swirski-Mite brings great advantages!

  December 13, 2022

  crops. The damage caused by chemical plant protection is often underestimated. However, the fact is that some active ingredients - and certainly the excipients [...] means reduced residues on the product. There are legal rules governing the amount of pesticide residues that may be present on a product. These days, however [...] simultaneously. If released preventatively, Swirskii is already in the starting blocks before the problems start. You're fully prepared, both for expected

• Mealybugs and scales

  causes the damage because of the sooty mould that grows on it. Ants are also attracted by the honeydew. In fact, the honeydew with its sooty mould is usually [...] and also against synthetic pesticides. Mealybug & scale damage Although most species of mealybugs feed on the aerial parts of the plant, some species extract [...] harmful viruses. Mealybugs inflict damage on the crop in various ways: nymphs and females extract the sap from the plant, stunting growth and causing deformation

• Natupol - Consistent Quality and Continuous Innovation

  June 10, 2020

  For example, in the United States, the Bombus impatiens , is the bumblebee of choice and is bred in Howell, Michigan. At that facility, as well as all those [...] different aspects; the design and effectiveness of the hive itself, the selection, rearing and vitality of the bumblebees, continuous R&D and innovation, live [...] changing climatic situations, and the demands from growers. The awareness that there is always room for improvement keeps us on our toes and constantly in search

• Scia-Rid

  ). Mode of action The nematodes enter the pest and release symbiotic bacteria into the pest's body cavity. These bacteria convert the host tissue into a [...] carrier. Preparation Remove the sachets from the box and keep them at room temperature for 30 minutes Empty the contents of the sachets into a bucket containing [...] 15-20°C/59-68°F) Stir well and leave the contents to soak for five minutes Stir again and pour the contents of the bucket into the half-filled spray tank (except