• Keeping thrips under control: plenty of options!

  July 25, 2022

  perfect aid in this regard. Further information Want to learn more about the options for controlling thrips in your crop? Don't hesitate to get in touch with [...] can cause severe problems for growers in many crops. Combating this pest is, therefore, an important focal point in the field of biological control. Koppert [...] methods you are using. If you don't, you risk disrupting the natural balance within the crop. A choice of predatory mites In ornamental crops, predatory mites

• Pollination checklist tomato

  damage. You should therefore position the bumblebee hive in the coolest spot, or at least in the shade, particularly during the warmest part of the day [...] and make it possible to check the bumblebees' work. A single visit results in the transfer of enough pollen for pollination. Fruit setting takes place once [...] between 50% and 80%. A relative humidity of more than 80%-85% will result in pollen not being released and the bumblebees will become inactive. Below 50%

• Rhyzobug Brochure

  Rhyzobius lophanthae on Aspidiotis nerii in lemon in Spain 400 A. nerii / 10 cm2 300 Introduction rate 1:250, avg T: 27,8°C 200 100 Untreated 0 0 1 [...] effect of Rhyzobius lophanthae on Aspidiotis nerii in lemon in Spain 100 Introduction rate 1:250, avg T: 20,1°C 50 Untreated 0 0 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 [...] lophanthae on Aulacaspis tubercularis in mango in Spain 100 Weekly intorduction rate depending on infestation, avg T: 28,9°C 50 Control 0 26 27 28

• Broad mite

  General The broad mite (Polyphagotarsonemus latus) occurs in the tropics and in greenhouses in temperate regions. The broad mite (Polyphagotarsonemus latus) [...] leaves. In case of a mild infestation, one can often see brown, frequently collapsed spots, or brown stripes forming a fine network on the leaves. In case [...] pairs. The last pair of legs in both males and females is different to the others and not used for walking. The larvae stay in their larval cuticle for one

• Celebrating real food heroes

  October 19, 2022

  everyone. ‘Now that we are increasingly involved in biological protection of agricultural crops, our role in securing safe food for a growing population has [...] almost any climate in the world offering high yields. ‘It is important to focus on sustainable and culturally adapted production in accordance with farming [...] Food Day 2022 – a year that still finds us with an ongoing pandemic, conflict in Ukraine and other parts of the world, accelerated climate change, and a rising

• Using Casea for a healthier and safe asparagus

  systems in the same way that conventional pesticides are introduced, making them easy to use. In this way, they can replace conventional pesticides in many [...] become resistant to them. In addition, the list of prohibited pesticides is growing. As beneficial nematodes do not need registration in most countries, they [...] to apply. In addition, it was a huge advantage not to have to wait for the pre-harvest interval that applies to chemicals. This product doesn’t leave residues

• Koppert Launches NatuGro System for California Strawberry Growers

  November 13, 2018

  able to deliver on this promise time and time again in research trials and large-scale grower trials. In fact, most strawberry growers were able to increase [...] Trianum-P Trichoderma harzianum T-22 Build Bigger Profits from the Ground Up with the NatuGro System Koppert Biological Systems, a leading provider of [...] production, recently announced the introduction of its new NatuGro System in the California strawberry market. NatuGro features a proprietary combination

• Capsanem

  used for biological control of various insect pests in protected and outdoor crops. It is effective in a wide temperature range. Capsanem can also be applied [...] million. 500 million – 2 sachets of 250 million in a box. 2,500 million – 10 sachets of 250 million in a box. Developmental stage Infective third-stage [...] Koppert representative/distributor for more information Spray in the evening (or morning in some cases) allowing nematodes to work for several hours within

• Effective Control of Spider Mite and Thrips

  July 6, 2020

  thrips are pests that are bound to turn up in strawberry cultivation. So how can you keep them at bay? Don’t panic: there are various natural enemies that [...] of the spider mite are in particular danger if this predatory mite is on the prowl. The predatory mite is a tough one and won’t be fazed if the spider [...] mite population. The predatory mites’ strength lies in how these two beneficials work together. In outdoor crops only the curative treatment with Spidex

• Sustainability

  challenges, we stand firm in our belief that businesses can bring positive change, with each of our employees playing a vital role in this endeavor. Understanding [...] commitment is outlined in the form of the 17 Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), a blueprint for global sustainability. We take pride in our contributions [...] Forward - A path for a sustainable tomorrow At Koppert, sustainability isn’t just a concept, it is part of who we are. Since our foundation, we have been