• The How and Why of IPM

  April 4, 2019

  better to have the natural enemies on stand-by in the crop, even before there is any problem at all. Only in emergencies should you resort to chemicals [...] Parts of a Successful IPM System Monitoring Integrated Pest Management (IPM) is a term we see everywhere today. But what does it mean, exactly? And how [...] population of natural enemies. But keep in mind: IPM only works well with a systematic, well-considered approach. You need a plan for the entire growing season

• An impressive range of predatory mite solutions thanks to continuous research and innovations

  July 17, 2024

  believe there are still plenty of opportunities for Koppert to grow and make biological control a mainstream method in a growing number of crops. There is a [...] products has set a standard in the sector that is difficult to beat.’ The innovative biocontrol solution that came onto the market more than half a century ago [...] Phytoseiulus persimilis , to growers in the Netherlands more than 55 years ago, but by far the greatest achievement is that we have managed to improve and

• The use of Swirski-Mite brings great advantages!

  December 13, 2022

  result in higher productivity and better-quality crops. The damage caused by chemical plant protection is often underestimated. However, the fact is that [...] halts the plant's development. In other words, you benefit the plant whenever you can avoid using a chemical control method. A plant that can grow well remains [...] present on a product. These days, however, supermarkets and other buyers often go a step further than the legal requirements. They might set a requirement

• Flowering potted plants

  used as ornamental houseplants in countries with colder climates. Kalanchoe is a tropical, succulent flowering plant and a genus that consists of about 125 [...] Standard in Biostimulants Nodokare: The New Standard in Biostimulants Acadian™: The Gold Standard in Biostimulants Acadian™: The Gold Standard in Biostimulants [...] About There are many species of flowering potted plants, the most common species are: Poinsettia is well known and popular for its large red, white and

• BioSolutions for Redheaded Flea Beetle

  eratthe befreet in ad on.ud feed dry ible uce am imrely ay, andcanopy lao qu t r-is two a foliar compat to is not str en thaco ali Thursd in the not reprod [...] career working in a variety of crops, starting as a grower and working with nursery Safety in Numbers Koppert’s expert advisors are part of a larger, national [...] ruined. quickly replaced by larvae that pupate in the soil. When to act A better solution As soon as a few adult beetles are observed it’s time Target

• Spot the caterpillar!

  June 28, 2023

  very uniform in appearance and behavior, but they vary in size. The smallest moth has a wingspan of only one and a half to two millimeters, while the largest [...] made a helpful list for you. Caterpillars are the larvae of butterflies and moths, and there are as many as 150,000 species worldwide. The group is very [...] egg deposited on the plant by the butterfly or moth. Caterpillars can be recognized not only by their appearance but also by the damage they cause or the

• Asian citrus psyllid

  citrus psyllid, ( Diaphorina citri ), is an important pest of citrus in several countries as it is a vector of a serious citrus disease called greening [...] It is widely distributed in southern Asia and the disease is responsible for the destruction of several citrus industries in Asia and Africa. In North [...] Mexico however the state of Florida is the most affected area by the vectored disease. Damage symptoms The psyllid is a sucking insect that inserts its mouthparts

• The Spread of Whitefly

  August 14, 2020

  to lay their eggs. There is also a threat of spread due to an attack from outside the greenhouse. In countries like Spain, where polytunnels are still widely [...] at -6°C/21.2°F). By contrast, the life of the greenhouse whitefly is relatively short in very high temperatures. Spread over the plant In contrast to the [...] the more moderate side, the tobacco whitefly is in its element in higher temperatures. An adult female is capable of surviving for ten to fifteen days

• Rose

  Standard in Biostimulants Nodokare: The New Standard in Biostimulants Acadian™: The Gold Standard in Biostimulants Acadian™: The Gold Standard in Biostimulants [...] the flowers the plant bears. There are more than one hundred rose species and thousands of different cultivars. The rose is a woody, perennial plant which [...] which usually develops as a shrub, climbing or trailing with a stem that has sharp thorns. The flowers of the rose plant can vary in shape and size, but are

• Gerbera

  red and pink, but one flower can have petals in varying colours. In addition, the gerbera is also used as a model organism with regards to botanical studies [...] Standard in Biostimulants Nodokare: The New Standard in Biostimulants Acadian™: The Gold Standard in Biostimulants Acadian™: The Gold Standard in Biostimulants [...] flowering plant is originally from South Africa and grew among others in the Cape Province and Transvaal region. Nowadays, the gerbera is still popular and