• What is Thripex Plus?

  August 18, 2021

  Perhaps you received a hanging basket from a friend or a family member to brighten up your day. If you have in one way or another come across a potted plant you [...] you may have noticed a small pouch hanging on the plant or on a stick in the soil. Don’t panic the pouch is harmless to you, your loved ones, and your [...] present in large numbers. They come in many various species depending on the environment and location the plant was grown in. The cucumeris is part of

• What is Biological Control?

  September 15, 2020

  when they occur in cultivated crops where natural control is insufficient. Early biocontrol Biological control is a common practice in agriculture and [...] pests and diseases is not only applied in greenhouses, but increasingly in outdoor crops too. Nowadays it is the major control method in Integrated Pest [...] available, it became a worldwide pest. In 1888, the lady beetle, Rodolia cardinalis , was collected in Australia and introduced in 57 countries, saving

• Our new branding: inspired by nature

  September 10, 2021

  commitment in providing a comprehensive range of biological solutions in a wide range of crops.’ ‘We aim to collaborate and co-create with partners in pursuit [...] that what we stand for is reflected consistently in how we communicate,’ says Chief Strategy Officer (CSO), Peter Maes. With offices in thirty countries, our [...] being used in 100 countries all over the world. Over the years, our family company has evolved from a pioneering concern with four employees into a global

• More than solutions, a partner in your success

  and regional support across the US From a global presence in 100+ countries and over 58 years of experience to a team of 30+ consultants across the United [...] strategies with ongoing guidance Each strategy is built around your operation and evolves with it, supported by ongoing guidance that helps you respond to [...] Every operation is different Pest pressure shifts. Conditions change. Timing matters. You don’t have to figure it out alone Without a tailored strategy

• Tomato Disease Top 10 Topped by mildew and Botrytis

  May 30, 2019

  plants or when the humidity is very high. Wet wounds are also a favourite. Chemical intervention is unavoidable in the event of a serious attack. But before [...] like before, prevention is better than cure. In addition to the measures mentioned above, applying sulfur is also a good idea. Keep in mind, however, that [...] can dry up quickly, and use a knife to create straight wound surfaces (they dry faster than frayed wounds). There is also a whole range of products to make

• Spidex: dos and don’ts in a nutshell

  November 29, 2021

  Biological Control: Keep a Close Eye on Everything Effective Control of Spider Mite and Thrips Biocontrol for Spider Mites Spidex is a powerful natural enemy [...] make sure to 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 [...] Spidex, follow a draughts board pattern to make sure that you catch all spider mites . Add extra predatory mites in infestation hotspots. If there are multiple

• Investing in thrips control: always a good idea

  March 6, 2023

  investment in biological control is offset by a clean crop with low residue levels and higher productivity. In short, investing in thrips control is always [...] trouble is that you can't get rid of a viral infection, and the crop can die from it. Investing in safety Investing in prevention and control is a must. [...] Hand Quickly! Keep a Close Eye on Thrips Swirski-Mite Helps You Stay in Control The How and Why of IPM Using biological beneficials in the fight against

• At a Glance: Allies in the Fight Against Whitefly

  August 18, 2020

  catalinae The ladybird survives entirely by consuming whitefly in each of its stages. The predatory beetle is used primarily in horticulture, particularly on gerbera [...] and predatory beetles are also effective. The following is a brief overview of the key allies in the fight against whitefly. Predatory mites Amblyseius [...] They roam 24 hours a day, consuming 90% to 95% of the eggs and larvae. Predatory mites are often used preventively, before a pest is known to be present

• Quality is Key at Koppert!

  October 14, 2019

  mites – a company ‘treasure’ that has been selected and reared over the years. The amount of scientific research and expertise invested in this stock is in [...] incalculable. A selection of the stock is reared in climate rooms with fully controlled and continuously monitored conditions. The mites are regularly checked [...] batch is approved, they are moved from the climate rooms to the packaging department. As of this moment special care is taken to keep the mites in an inactive

• Limonica: breakthrough in large-scale production of a complex predatory mite

  August 5, 2025

  Innovation in biological crop protection is central to Koppert. A striking example of this is the successful upscaling of Amblydromalus limonicus , better [...] volumes. We are the only company in the world to do so. A predatory mite with exceptional potential Limonica is distinguished by its broad diet, high consumption [...] predatory mite is exceptionally effective against various insect pests, but is considered one of the most difficult species to produce. Thanks to a combination