• Capirel

  few hours to days after infection. Visual effect Infected pest insects in the root zone turn yellow to brown but may be difficult to find, due to rapid d [...] least 0.5 mm (500 microns – 35 mesh) - preferably high flow rate cone nozzle types Continuous mixing should take place to prevent nematodes sinking to the [...] at a rate of 1.5 billion nematodes per hectare (0.6 billion/acre). For orchard pests use 1,000 to 1,500 litres of water per hectare (100 to 160 gallons/acre)

• Aphids—Go Time Appears in GrowerTalks Magazine

  February 25, 2025

  most likely to encounter this spring, including the melon or cotton aphid , green peach or tobacco aphid , and the potato aphid , and how to identify them [...] voice for ornamental horticulture since 1937. Growers and propagators turn to it to learn about the newest standards and practices, including those for biological [...] programs and integrated pest management (IPM). For more information about building an effective bioprogram, contact Jeremy at: jwebber@koppert.com Aphids: It’s

• Red Headed Flea Beetle Eradication Described in April 2025 GrowerTalks Issue

  February 25, 2025

  the work that still needs to be done with respect to rate, location, timing, and application methods of the biosolution. It’s an interesting behind the scenes [...] nematodes: new look and ready for the future The How and Why of IPM We Know What Eradicates Red Headed Flea Beetle , an article by Koppert’s national ornamental [...] voice for ornamental horticulture since 1937. Growers and propagators turn to it to learn about the newest standards and practices, including those for biological

• The Pest is Gone, but What Happened to the Good Guys?

  April 24, 2019

  Read more about how to maintain your standing army How-to-Use Videos Now Available Successful control significantly reduces pest infestation. However, [...] plants is also a proven method of maintaining the population. To better understand how to keep your standing army, standing, contact a local Koppert consultant [...] hibernation, but in most cases we've selected them not to do that. After all, they were ‘hired’ to work. Standing army The rapid disappearance of useful

• Predatory mites

  Predatory mites are an essential component of integrated pest management (IPM) strategies as they offer an sustainable alternative to chemical pesticides [...] commitment to develop methods that enable growers to effectively introduce these solutions into their crops, ensuring optimal performance, is an integral [...] ability to locate and prey upon specific pest species, minimizing damage to non-target organisms. Resilient pest management: Predatory mites can build up a

• High-tech Insect Production

  January 12, 2021

  transferred to the greenhouses and halls, and will soon also be transferred to the office building.’ This same principle has been applied to the units, [...] and requirements? How large should the departments be and how should the layout and logistics routing be designed? What is needed to rear insects and what [...] important element in the new building is quality, which is something Koppert is keen to offer its customers, according to Bram Klein, Project Manager at

• Predatory Mites Whitepaper

  (Fig. 1). How to read: N. californicus is most effective between 15°C and 32.5°C. It still has some effect between 12.5°C and 15°C, and between 32.5°C and [...] phytoseiid mites that can be used to control several pests. To choose the right species for your purpose it is important to understand the strengths and weaknesses [...] weaknesses of these mites. Here we provide information to help you to choose the right species for your specific situation. Predatory Mite Two-spotted

• Entonem for Effective Control of Thrips in Ornamentals

  October 3, 2018

  and sciarid flies for over 50 years. Therefore , Koppert decided to evolve the product to today's growers needs. Hence, the development of the new gel fomulation [...] especially. An additional advantage of the new gel formulation is the package size has been reduced significantly, by about 30%. This becomes a benefit to growers [...] costs. Koppert is consistentlysearching for ways to improve not only quality of its products but also how it can help the growers' bottom line. As with many

• A life rooted in agriculture: transforming the future with Koppert

  December 10, 2024

  from chemicals, and grounded in self-sufficiency—a connection to the earth that left an indelible mark. Koppert: pioneering change in crop protection [...] every day. “I’m convinced that Koppert is helping to change the model of crop protection worldwide. It’s how everything started. Our founders Jan and Peter [...] am proud to say that I have a special affection for Swirskii because it changed all of our lives so much. We had major issues in relation to chemical use

• Spidex Vital Go: the ultimate multi-hotspot performer

  March 31, 2025

  continue to protect the crop for a longer period of time. Targeted application: Fewer predatory mites are lost by falling to the ground compared to loose [...] for growers. Born to fight Spidex Vital Go predatory mites are born to fight. As they feed on spider mites , their color changes to a distinctive red-orange [...] developed by Koppert. Building on decades of expertise, Spidex Vital Go offers growers a new, accessible, and highly effective way to combat spider mites