• Plant Health

  complete proteins crucial for plant growth. A well-established soil food web contributes to minimal susceptibility to opportunistic pathogens. Stored energy [...] Embracing a systems approach for sustainable agriculture Recognizing the negative impacts of food production, growers are transitioning to a more holistic [...] Rediscovering natural approaches to plant health Embracing biological pest control Over the years, biological pest control has proven effective in managing

• Anthurium

  , which means that the spadix is going through a female phase first. A male phase follows after about a month. Standard varieties of anthuriums are recognized [...] spathe has a more prolonged shape that comes in two or more colors. Recommended for you Nodokare: The New Standard in Biostimulants Nodokare: The New Standard [...] About The anthurium is a flowering, perennial plant and has beautiful, long lasting flowers that come in a variety of colors. However, the ‘flower’ is

• Target pests of beneficial nematodes in stone fruits & nuts

  chemical solutions. More than 35 years of experience Koppert started producing nematodes in 1986. Many years of experience have gone into the selection, breeding [...] Moth Cydia molesta Capirel Casea S. feltiae S. carpocapsae When to apply Where to apply Targeted pest instar(s) Autumn/Spring Scaffold branches, [...] Plums Chestnuts Chestnut tortrix Beneficial nematodes A biological & effective solution to help control hazardous pests in agricultural crops While

• Beneficial nematodes

  no residue How do nematodes work? Beneficial nematodes use a fascinating strategy for parasitizing and killing their host insects. Here's how they work: [...] bacteria, thousands of new nematodes emerge from the dead insect's body. These newly emerged nematodes are now ready to seek out new hosts and continue the [...] less than a millimeter, play a crucial role in the biological control of agricultural pests. Despite their tiny size, these nematodes have had a significant

• 100% Sustainable Agriculture

  Pioneering is not new to Koppert. In fact, it’s in our DNA. Fifty years ago our founder was the first to introduce a natural enemy to combat spider mite [...] experience A healthy future, that's quite a challenge. Growing a resilient crop takes expert knowledge and a great deal of experience! Growing in a sustainable [...] not alone: Koppert wants to help you find the right solutions. We are a family business and the global market leader in developing sustainable solutions against

• Biosolutions for Tropicals: Pest Control for Floral and Foliage Crops

  chemicals. Limonica: One Mean Mite Released to the American market a decade ago, Limonica is a meaner mite for a badder bug like Thrips parvispinus . The [...] succeeds due to its ability to feed on larger larval instars, not just smaller instars or eggs. Even in cooler temperatures, it continues to feed on many kinds [...] destroy sellable crops. Biocontrols provide a unique solution because the pests don’t develop a resistance to their predator. Makes Chemistries More Potent

• Keeping thrips under control: plenty of options!

  July 25, 2022

  range of products to help you tackle thrips. You don't have to go into battle alone! When tackling a pest such as thrips , it is vital to work systematically [...] growers in many crops. Combating this pest is, therefore, an important focal point in the field of biological control. Koppert has developed a whole range [...] different species of predatory mites is not a good idea. Also, if chemicals are necessary, be sure to tailor them to the biological control methods you are

• Black vine weevil

  between 2 and 20 cm. Pupae are white to cream coloured and 7 - 10 mm long. Outdoors there is a single generation each year. A population of black vine weevils [...] material. Because Otiorhynchus sulcatus is parthenogenetic a single female is enough to start a new population. [...] around the end of October. The larvae that hatch have a white, translucent to pinkish body and a reddish brown head. These larvae live in the root zone

• Thripex-Mini

  have a very short life expectancy and therefore need to be introduced to the crop as soon as possible after receipt. Failure to do so can have a negative [...] is recommended to carry out a small field test to monitor the effects. Best working conditions The predatory mite is not susceptible to diapause and therefore [...] cause slight damage to some crops, especially with a large number of mites and high humidity. Therefore consult your supplier prior to using Thripex and

• Jeremy Webber Discusses Limonica In GrowerTalks Magazine

  January 30, 2025

  and has a tremendous amount of knowledge regarding modern (IPM) strategies to share. His extensive background in the industry includes years as a grower [...] deep dive covers how active the mite is in much cooler weather, its mean attitude toward other bugs , and its capacity to breed faster to keep up with f [...] article in the February, 2025 edition of GrowerTalks magazine. In A Meaner Mite For A Badder Bug he gives an overview and history of the apex predator