• Trade Show Dates for Koppert's Cannabis and Ornamental Crop Team

  December 15, 2024

  As you fill in the squares on a fresh calendar this New Year, remember to pencil in a visit to the Cannabis and Ornamental Crop Team at the Koppert booth [...] propagation, and BioSolutions. The booth is also a great place to schedule a client visit or make an appointment to have a more in-depth discussion. Here’s where [...] 12–15 | Columbus, OH • PPA [2025 National Symposium] | July 28–31 | Des Moines, IA • NE Greenhouse [2025 Northeast Greenhouse Conference & Expo] | November

• Predatory mites

  thrips . Predatory mites are an essential component of integrated pest management (IPM) strategies as they offer an sustainable alternative to chemical pesticides [...] prey's body and extracting their bodily fluids, causing their death. As predatory mites feed on pests, they also reproduce rapidly, leading to an increased [...] populations but also act as a deterrent to future infestations. The presence of beneficial mites can discourage pest outbreaks by creating an environment where

• Thripex-Mini

  Hanging Baskets – insert sachets into the center of the container at time of hanging. Installing in the middle of the plants (shaded) and with the bottom edge [...] edge of the sachet touching the substrate will typically yield the longest release of predators. Sachets already have an exit hole. Place sachets in sheltered [...] positions on the crop (no direct sunlight). Measures improving the moisture balance in the sachets, such as placing the bottom of the sachet on moist substrate

• ISARID_v3.0_8.4__24.11.20___2lb_CIMM_242471.pdf

  system has at least 15 service connections or regularly serves an average of at least 25 individuals daily at least 60 days out of the year. 2.  Chemigation [...] refrigeration and store at room temperature for at least 1 day prior to application. Repeat applications 2 – 3 times at 15-day intervals or shorter (5 – 8 days) [...] overhead, or other irrigation systems listed in the Chemigation section at any state of plant growth or at preplant as a soil treatment. Apply ½ – 2 pounds

• What is Biological Control?

  September 15, 2020

  citrus industry. 20th century When synthetic pesticides were developed in the 20 th century, they were seen as the solution against pests and diseases. Vast [...] It is based on an existing principle in nature: most organisms have one or more natural enemies by which populations of an organism are regulated, maintaining [...] source of the pest and released in areas where pests needed control. the aim was to achieve the establishment of the natural enemy, as well as maintaining

• Caterpillar control with nematodes

  Depending on circumstances at spraying, spraying technique and caterpillar species, an efficacy of 50 to 80% can be achieved. Download brochure Nematode products [...] nematodes or entomopathogenic nematodes are mainly known for the biological control of soil pests such as thrips pupae, and larvae of sciarid flies and several [...] European pepper moth ( Duponchelia fovealis ), Silver Y moth (Autographa gamma), beet armyworm (Spodoptera exigua), and Mirid bugs such as Nesidiocoris tenuis

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

  January 14, 2025

  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 formed [...] progress. The predatory mites, for me they feel like my children”, Antonio adds with a smile. “As a parent you can’t have favourites, but I am proud to say that [...] one-size-fits-all solution. It requires an integrated approach—an ecosystem of natural enemies, including predatory bugs , parasitic wasps , and predatory mites

• Lift Off for Koppert Innovation

  January 14, 2020

  chosen company to supply the most capable and highly skilled drone pilots. UAV-IQ is an agricultural technology (“AgTech”) company that leverages deep [...] biocontrol dispersal. An added advantage of the drone is also that the drone can disperse beneficial insects even after heavy rains or irrigation.” Currently [...] ers-conference.htm . If you would like more information about this topic, please contact Martin Walasek at 800.928.8827 or email at kbsimarketing@koppert

• Aphidius matricariae

  matricariae is used for the control of the following pests: Myzus spp. The natural enemy Aphidius matricariae is available at Koppert as Aphipar-M . Aphidius [...] material on rock wool slabs or in Diboxes Make sure the material remains dry and is not moved from its introduction site for at least a few days The dosage [...] planting of the crop. Introduction rates typically range from 0.25-4 per m 2 /release. Releases should be repeated at least 3 times. Consult a Koppert advisor

• Spidex Vital: Your Vital partner in spider mite control

  give an increased hotspot control in your crop. Improved egg laying capacity As Spidex Vital has continuous access to nutrition during logistics, the females [...] Even more impact on spider mite control! It all started with Spidex ( Phytoseiulus persimilis ) at Koppert more than 50 years ago. From day one this predatory [...] formed the foundation of our spider mite control. Over time it grew to be one of the most important products for our growers. As the result of many years