• Predatory mite pioneers: A journey of biocontrol innovations

  October 24, 2024

  Originally from Belgium, Peter arrived at the Koppert headquarters in the Netherlands in 2001. “In 1967, our founder Jan Koppert reached a major breakthrough by [...] " says Peter. “In 2006, I was part of another pivotal moment in our history when we launched our Swirski-Mite solution, a game-changer in crop protection [...] technologies, and invested in facilities for mass production, resulting in an effective and viable solution. Those breakthroughs in turn have served as a launch

• Spot the caterpillar!

  June 28, 2023

  Caterpillars are the larvae of butterflies and moths, and there are as many as 150,000 species worldwide. The group is very uniform in appearance and [...] ready for the future Caterpillars come in all types of species and sizes. Some stand out from the foliage, but most are the same color as the plant from which [...] have many hairs, and they pupate in the ground. Caterpillars from the Tortricidae family (leaf rollers) like to hide in curled-up leaves. If you touch them

• Predatory mite pioneers: A journey of biocontrol innovations

  September 30, 2024

  Originally from Belgium, Peter arrived at the Koppert headquarters in the Netherlands in 2001. “In 1967, our founder Jan Koppert reached a major breakthrough by [...] " says Peter. “In 2006, I was part of another pivotal moment in our history when we launched our Swirski-Mite solution, a game-changer in crop protection [...] technologies, and invested in facilities for mass production, resulting in an effective and viable solution. Those breakthroughs in turn have served as a launch

• Biosulfur-S

  Biosulfur-S is registered for sale in the following U.S. states and territories: AL, AR, AZ, CA, CO, CT, DE, FL, GA, IA, ID, IL, IN, KS, LA, MA, ME, MD, MI, MN [...] kg). Presentation Liquid. Content 40% free Sulfur. Downloads Biosulfur-S strawberry leaflet Biosulfur-S grape leaflet Biosulfur-S tomatoes leaflet Biosulfur-S [...] partner: Hydrophilic, liquid-compatible formulation designed for tank mixing in diverse systems. Notes Sulphur can cause visible residue. Adding a spreader

• Enermix

  000 pupae. Presentation Cardboard strips with 5 cards each, wrapped in plastic, in a cardboard box, each card holds 60 parasitized whitefly pupae, 30 E [...] swirskii , Neoseiulus cucumeris or Amblydromalus limonicus ) or, in tomato, with predatory mirid bugs ( Macrolophus pygmaeus or Nesidiocoris tenuis ). Storage [...] mounting hole Make sure not to touch the pupae during handling Suspend the cards in the crop, if possible approximately 75 cm under the plant head Avoid hanging

• Botrytis problems often have company

  December 20, 2021

  d fungus, and there are many species. The fungus is found all over the world and can infect a wide variety of plants. If conditions are unfavorable, the [...] around: there are pests that make it easier for the fungus to get a hold. It’s a sinister interaction. Essentially, a crop is an ecosystem in which all [...] pathogen. Insects as a sidekick There are also pest insects that make life easier for Botrytis . By eating the crop or making holes in it, they create the entry

• Isarid: The Foundation of a Good IPM Program

  mealybugs , leafhoppers, plant bugs , weevils, grasshoppers, several beetles , mites, lygus bugs, fungus gnats and other pests. In ornamental greenhouse production [...] or a foliar spray. In propagation, a drench or sprench can put the material into the growing medium where fungus gnat larvae are active. A thorough foliar [...] combine two useful forms of control in a single labor pass. Isarid is also compatible with beneficial insects used in many biological programs. Chemical

• Common cockchafer

  larvae to fully develop. The grubs are 10 to 20 mm in the first autumn, 30 to 35 mm by the following autumn, and 40 to 46 mm in the spring of their third year [...] melolontha) , also known as the doodlebug or May bug is a European beetle of the genus Melolontha, in the family Scarabaeidae. Damage symptoms The common [...] oval eggs of the common cockchafer ( Melolontha melolontha ) are 2 x 3 mm, but they increase in size by absorbing water. The larvae (grubs) have a whitish

• Properly scouting for spider mite helps to avoid surprises

  July 5, 2022

  spider mite is of little use, as the mites are not attracted to them. Even if there’s a contamination hotspot in the crop, you’re unlikely to find anything [...] particular attention paid to areas where there were problems last season. Those are the areas where the conditions are ideal for spider mite, often drier and [...] pests in ornamentals The top ten pests in roses Ten facts about Spical Keeping thrips under control: plenty of options! Very few greenhouse crops are safe

• Corn

  ears, which are fruit, producing kernels. These kernels are often incorrectly referred to as seeds. Corn kernels often serve as starch in cooking practices [...] corn was domesticated by the indigenous communities in Mexico and it still plays a main role in the preparation of Mexican food dishes. The leafy stalk [...] over the world. When it comes to numbers and volumes; there is more maize produced every year (in terms of weight) than of any other grain. Recommended