• Spical predatory mite: a true all-rounder

  December 13, 2022

  Other solutions But all that glitters is not gold. Predatory mites are ineffective in a limited number of crops, mainly the ones with sticky glandular hairs [...] mites with predatory bugs and gall midges. What's right for you Don't forget: IPM is not a one-size-fits-all solution. It depends on the crop, the climate [...] Spider mite isn't a picky eater – it's found in almost every crop worldwide. But there is hope: the mite's natural enemy, the predatory mite in Spical

• Enhancing the efficiency of biocontrol applications with Natutec Airobreez

  young ornamental plants, with Phalaenopsis orchids as its flagship product. As one of the first adopters of the Airobreez, the company has benefited from [...] so finding a compact solution with extensive coverage was essential. With the Airobreez, we’ve accomplished that and more." Located in the Netherlands' [...] also noted the improved reach and effectiveness: "With its gentle airflow, the Airobreez safely disperses natural enemies over crops, and with over 98% reaching

• Nature's Perfect Pollinator

  enhancing the work of honeybees in conjunction with bumblebees for healthy competition. Our Quad hives Our Quad is not just a bumblebee hive, but a reliable [...] strategy for a richer and more cost-effective harvest. Quad Pollination at Maddox Family Farms: A Success Story Worth the Buzz Rearing the Best: The Process [...] quality department uses state-of-the-art equipment to ensure that all our bumblebees are disease-free and safe for the natural outside environment. Additionally

• The advantages of Trianum

  December 16, 2021

  results in a stronger and more resilient crop. And which grower wouldn't want that? The most significant advantages of Trianum in a nutshell: The Trianum [...] Trianum Trichoderma fungi compete with pathogenic fungi. The principle is very simple: the space that Trichoderma takes up on the roots is no longer available [...] available for pathogens and neither are the exudates around the roots, which significantly reduces the ability of pathogens to develop or even survive. Trianum

• The Spread of Whitefly

  August 14, 2020

  inside the plant, the tobacco whitefly spreads out over the plant in its entirety. The females lay their eggs on the underside of the leaves, just the same [...] insect. The greenhouse whitefly tends to spread over the plant vertically, considering that the larvae can only move in the first stage. The adult insects [...] on the infected plant grows too large, the adult insects will fly to another plant in search of somewhere to lay their eggs. There is also a threat of spread

• The various stages of the spider mite

  March 4, 2023

  put the spider mite under the microscope, you will easily recognize all stages of its lifecycle. It starts with the eggs, which are as round as a ball [...] more mobile than the females. It’s also worth knowing that you can find all stages on the underside of the leaves. Get in touch with our experts Oops, [...] distinguish two different nymph stages in the spider mite. The adult spider mite, i.e., a mite in its fifth stage of development, can vary in color quite

• Thrips: a tiny pest with big consequences

  February 2, 2023

  All species of thrips employ the same strategy: they prick the upper cells of a plant and suck them dry. The drained cells then fill with air and take [...] cause deformed fruits. But the leaves are fair game, too, with many species of thrips attacking this part of the crop. This can be a major problem, especially [...] costs a lot of energy, which comes at the expense of the yield. Compare it to a developing flu virus in your own body: it takes so much energy to control

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

  April 4, 2023

  cope with the fact that chemicals fail or are simply not available anymore. Sophisticated and safe As partners with nature, we leverage the natural behaviors [...] spray solution. With our beneficial nematodes, growers spray a solution full of life! Free of residue and ready for a 100% sustainable future in agriculture [...] them safe for the growers who handle them and those who consume them. As a result, nematodes contribute to the better health of people and the planet. Improved

• Beneficial nematodes; the natural move towards biological crop protection

  April 5, 2023

  lettuce. Click here for a full overview of the targeted pests. For growers, one of the main incentives to use nematode products is the diminishing role and [...] lie in a soil layer or a leaf and wait for a pest insect to pass by. When the prey passes by, the nematodes curl up and propel themselves onto the passing [...] new products provide two fast-acting biological solutions for the control of a broad range of pests.

• The value of Koppert consultants

  service is built on a strong foundation of innovation and expertise: • A market-leading range and production of BCAs • Unmatched access to the world’s largest [...] ns the way it should be. Free. IPM Recommendations the way it should be. Free. When you work with Koppert, we don't just sell you bugs . You get a network [...] strong foundation of innovation and expertise: • A market-leading range and production of BCAs • Unmatched access to the world’s largest privately funded