• Swirski-Mite: the do’s and don'ts in a nutshell

  February 1, 2023

  bags for prevention and a long-term approach. Keep track of the effects, and learn as you go. Learn about the biology of pests and their natural enemies [...] predatory mites at the right time when the population size is still low. In principle, predatory mites work preventatively. Monitor the infestation level using [...] preferably on the same day. If you can't, store the product in a cool (10-15 °C), dry place for no more than one to two days. Use the swirskii predatory

• PhylloKare™: The new standard in biostimulants

  experience the power of Koppert's solutions for your crops? Take the first step towards maximizing your yields and minimizing pest damage by getting in touch [...] optimize growth, and care for the ecosystem. From the field to your farm, Koppert delivers solutions you can trust, today and into the future. PhylloKare [...] resilience and productivity by strengthening stress tolerance, boosting nutrient uptake, and building a stronger root system. It increases chlorophyll

• Towards a chemical-free future in agriculture: The vision of grower Koen

  rapid increase in effective organic methods." Limitation in use of chemical pesticides The increasing interest, especially from governmental bodies, in organic [...] farming marks the path to the future. "You grow into it a bit," notes Koen. With the growing availability of knowledge and the number of biological crop [...] considerations and a conscious choice. Inheriting the farm from his parents, Koen had the opportunity to continue the business. While the trend towards organic

• Entonem for Effective Control of Thrips in Ornamentals

  August 18, 2021

  biocontrol organisms and ensure that no visible residue is left on the leaves or fruit of the crop. After a long trajectory of research and development, Koppert [...] was affecting the economic value of ornamental crops especially. An additional advantage of the new gel formulation is the package size has been reduced [...] development of the new gel fomulation for its nematode products, including Entonem . This formaulation increase the shelf life of these highly effective biocontrol

• Bios To The Rescue In GrowerTalks

  March 2, 2026

  article in the February 2026 issue of GrowerTalks. It’s an insightful take on the bio vs chemical pesticide dynamic. Titled Bios To The Rescue , the piece [...] refutes the often heard statement: “Bios only work preventatively.” He provides an alternate, and in his opinion more accurate, statement and offers evidence [...] facilities, and was Director of Operations for a large perennial wholesale nursery. Jeremy’s shipped a wide range of perennials, shrubs, annuals, and edibles

• Want to Tackle Diseases and Pests in Roses?

  July 14, 2020

  conditions and the type of thrips that appears. You can choose from products such as Swirski-Mite , Limonica , Thripex , and Entomite-M . In addition, Horiver [...] Spical and gall midges ( Spidend ) are your greatest assets in your efforts to combat this pest. As the population of spider mites increases rapidly under [...] enemies. The best strategy for you to use depends on the type of aphid you encounter. The options in a nutshell are ladybirds, parasitic wasps , gall midges

• Condition of the Crop the best Indicator of the Effect of Trianum

  August 10, 2020

  colonize the roots of the plant and keep pathogens at bay. And that's not all: they also stimulate root growth and the absorption of nutrients. The impact [...] impact of Trianum can be seen in the quality of the crop. A better balance in the soil means that treated plants generally grow better, have greener and firmer [...] hard at work ‘underground’, the proof becomes apparent above the ground: a strong and vital crop! We often assess the success of a strategy or application

• Koppert Actively Participates in the Legal Cannabis Market

  December 20, 2019

  between the Koppert subsidiaries in these countries. In addition to natural enemies, we are investigating in the potential of Trianum and the NatuGro product [...] and the United States of America. However, the acreage used for this purpose in Europe, Africa, and Australia is rapidly increasing as well," he explains [...] licenses for the legal production of cannabis. This is due to the proven positive health effects resulting from the use of cannabis, as well as the liberalization

• Great Results in Combating Grubs in Blueberries

  March 19, 2019

  observe the moment of flight of adult beetles.’ In the first year of application, efficacy of nematodes grew to a level of 70%, and after the second year [...] decades the Wilczewscy Horticultural Farm in Białousy in the far east of Poland produced various plants and cut flowers. But in de mid-nineties the production [...] Poland, the University of Life Sciences in Warsaw, and our employees, we carried out research on the effectiveness and development of nematodes in various

• Spidex: dos and don’ts in a nutshell

  November 28, 2021

  enemy of the spider mite. At least, it can be. The result that you get largely depends on how you use Spidex . Take the following tips on board, and you [...] store it in a cool and dark place. Do not store the product for longer than three days! Do you know how to use Spidex in your crop? You can see the instructions [...] to intensify the population over time, it will cost more money in the long run. Don’t store the product for too long after receiving it, and don’t store