• Koppert Biological Systems Takes Over Horticoop’s Biological Crop Protection Activities

  October 2, 2018

  number of consultants, will make the transfer to Koppert to continue to offer their valuable services to their customers. At the beginning of 2018, Horticoop [...] Koppert will be supplying Horticoop’s customers from its own headquarters in Berkel en Rodenrijs as of 1 November. The transition period for this is already [...] knowledge into the company to further develop new and existing markets.’ The shorter supply chain means the company will be even closer to the customer and his

• Anso-Mite

  adjusted to the particular situation. Start introduction preventively soon after planting of the crop. Introduction rates typically range from 50-250 per [...] product can be stored for 1-2 days. Storage temperature 10-15°C/50-60°F. Storage conditions In the dark, provide ventilation to prevent CO 2 accumulation [...] use in tomato. Mode of action Predatory mites use their piercing mouthparts to extract the contents of their prey. Pack size 125,000 predatory mites . P

• Nature's Perfect Pollinator

  sophisticated dance language to direct workers to new food sources. Bumblebees use "buzz pollination " or sonication to release pollen from flower anthers, while [...] pollinators. Compared to honeybees, they continue to do their valuable work, even when weather conditions are poor. 3 top reasons to start using bumblebees [...] pollination. Our hives are easy to use and require low maintenance. Want to know more about our Quad hives and how to use them? Find out more Let our experts

• Swirski-Mite Helps You Stay in Control

  April 29, 2019

  strategy in every situation. Sometimes responding quickly to a pest is a must, other times you want to slowly build up a standing army of predatory mites that [...] protection. The mites reproduce in the bag and move from there into the crop. Ultimately, three to four times as many predatory mites come out of the sachet [...] First Aid for Problems with Thrips and Whitefly Long Lasting Protection From Thrips and Whitefly If you're fighting thrips and whitefly , then Swirski-Mite

• Anso-Mite Plus

  main vein and lateral veins. It is not possible to distinguish Amblyseius andersoni in the field from Amblyseius swirskii , Neoseiulus californicus , [...] the crop, not exposed to direct sunlight. Sachets already have an exit hole. Hold sachets by the cardboard strip at the top, to avoid damaging the predatory [...] product can be stored for 1-2 days. Storage temperature 10-15°C/50-60°F. Storage conditions In the dark, provide ventilation to prevent CO₂ accumulation

• Caterpillars: a growth explosion in the life of butterflies and moths

  June 30, 2023

  in the lifecycle from egg to butterfly, at that stage, they become as much as two to three thousand times heavier! Phase 1: from moth to egg Butterfly and [...] species lays dozens, the other thousands. Phase 2: from egg to caterpillar A small caterpillar hatches from the egg. Caterpillars are insatiable and eat almost [...] three to more than ten, but most species shed four or five times before pupation. Phase 3: From caterpillar to pupa When a caterpillar is fully grown, it stops

• Whitefly

  plants, which can cause damage to the leaves and stunting of growth. They can also transmit plant viruses from one plant to another. Recognize whitefly [...] referred to as a ‘pupa’. The different species of whitefly can be most easily distinguished from each other at the pupal stage. The adult emerges from the hardened [...] plant is shaken, the adults fly up, and then return to the undersides of leaves. How to prevent whitefly To prevent whitefly infestations in crops, there are

• Precautionary measures for product allergies

  Just as you can be allergic to cats, pollen, and dust mites, it is also possible to be allergic to the natural substances in predatory mites , feeder mites [...] contact, or could take years to appear. Not everyone who is exposed to allergens will develop an allergy. It is difficult to determine in practice which [...] triggers, from your environment (pollen, bran, or other volatile substances in your surroundings). You would need to take an allergy test to determine

• Koppert's beneficial nematodes: new look and ready for the future

  April 5, 2023

  trials to understand and apply nematode behavior to crop protection . We have done so in collaboration with growers, through whom we contribute to making [...] potential of beneficial nematodes to support the transition to sustainable agriculture is enormous. And because of our dedication to research, the opportunities [...] alternatives will only continue to grow. Our focus on continuous improvement has already led to today's biodegradable, easy-to-use, and affordable spray solution

• Neoseiulus cucumeris

  same colour as the eggs, and are only slightly larger. They do not need to feed to develop into a protonymph. The nymphs are larger than the larvae, have [...] actively search for food on the underside of leaves. Due to their size and colour they are difficult to spot in the crop. Best conditions for use of Neoseiulus [...] gently before use o Bottle: Push the centre of the cap to open the dosage hole o Bucket: Use a spoon to distribute Thripex Sprinkle material on leaves or put