Next generation to lead family business Koppert

and the perseverance of the people who believe in our mission to improve the health of people and the planet in partnership with nature. With the same [...] the leadership of the company. As a family business, we are focused on the long term and think in terms of generations. We will continue to create the [...] board will be formed in the near future. This newly formed supervisory board will assist the board in achieving the ambitions of the family business. With

Strawberry

strawberries a prime target. The female fruit flies lay their eggs below the surface of the berries, and the hatched larvae feed on the fruit, causing damage [...] inflict damage to the plants. Spider mites feed on the strawberry leaves by piercing the plant cells and extracting the sap, leading to the characteristic [...] generalist pests, the adults of which feed on the foliage of strawberry plants, and larvae on the roots. Their feeding activity can weaken the plants and result

Help! How Does Thrips get Into My Crop?

soon as the crop has been cleared out of the greenhouse or field. 2. They fly into the greenhouse Adults can fly into the greenhouse through the vents. [...] s or arguments between the grower and the supplier of the plant material. You can avoid this by making solid agreements. If the plant nursery does not [...] itself at home in the upper levels of the crop and in the flowers. Onion thrips ( Thrips tabaci ) is found everywhere, through it prefers the underside of young

Ten tips to effectively tackle whitefly

you spot the first whitefly, quickly assess the extent of the spread. Are they present on one plant in a corner, or have they spread throughout the crop? [...] measures in that spot or remove the plant. If the whitefly has already spread, your alarm bells should be ringing, and you must take immediate action. Make sure [...] control Help, whitefly! Now what? The Spread of Whitefly When it comes to whitefly, misfortune never comes alone The use of Swirski-Mite brings great

Advanced biocontrol of spider mite with Spidex Vital

For growers in the USA, the Netherlands, Mexico and Canada Spidex Vital will be officially launched at February 15, shortly followed by the launch in week [...] egg-laying capacity. Trials conducted with the new composition showed the searching capacity of the predatory mites covered a greater distance over a longer period [...] ability to lay more eggs in the same time frame, hugely enhancing the biocontrol process and efficacy." Proof of predation The characteristic orange/red

Koppert Experts To Appear At Cultivate ’25

Sales Consultant for the Northeast Region, Phil Gerry, will be the featured speakers on Monday, July 14th, at the 10:45AM session, ’Tis the Season: Repeatable [...] crops. Heidi has worked with Koppert for the past decade and is one of the most well-informed plant experts of the day regarding ornamental IPM. Her broad [...] Cultivate ’25 on July 14th, 2025 at the Greater Columbus Convention Center. Cultivate by AmericanHort is one of the leading horticulture events in North

Koppert IPM Experts At Farwest Trade Show

Beneficial nematodes to control pests in outdoor crops

openings. The nematodes then release pathogenic bacteria they carry with them. These actions kill and liquify the insect from the inside. The nematodes [...] sure if the product you intend to use is not harmful to our nematode products check the side effect database. You only have to fill in the name of the nematode [...] nematodes feed on the digested tissues of the dead insect and reproduce in large numbers. The pest insect stops feeding soon after being infested, and dies within

Celebrating real food heroes

want healthy, high quality food, at the same time we want to preserve the health of the environment.’ Xrarm and the tower of hope Xfarm a local social project [...] more nutritional and safe, the use of biocontrol and biostimulants means that the immediate environment does not suffer the results of chemical agents [...] Hanneke van Hintum via the A Journey through the World of Resilient Agriculture | Resilience Food Stories platform in which they tell the stories of real food

Atheta

back the top 1-2 cm. of the growing media. Adults are non-diapausing under greenhouse light conditions. Population will fluctuate throughout the growing [...] capable of flight when needed. Life cycle The complete life cycle of Atheta takes about 21 days (at about 70°C). The sex ratio will typically be equal, 1:1 [...] par on the prey population density. Appearance Atheta coriaria are typically light to dark-brown – in many cases almost black – in color. The adult beetle