• Biosolutions for Propagation

  Most growers see a significant increase in output the first year a Koppert BioSolution is deployed on their stock plant program. Rather than utilizing repetitive [...] beneficial insects and biopesticides with a proven scientific track record to control pest problems and promote healthy new cutting tissue. Koppert recommends [...] both wet and dry stages, due to the ever present nature of fungus gnats and shoreflies. Sticky cards and tape are essential to controlling the mobile adult

• Thrips Can Get Out of Hand Quickly!

  April 16, 2019

  plants than on a crop without flowers. A female can lay one to two hundred eggs that hatch within a few days. At 15°C/59°F, the development from egg to adult [...] damage on phalaenopsis A quick response is required if thrips are to be brought under control. A small spot with thrips can become a real infestation in no [...] 40 days. At 30 °C/86°F, it takes just nine to eleven days (it varies a bit depending on the species of thrips). And under optimum conditions, a population

• The cost-saving potential of biological crop protection for your IPM strategy

  February 20, 2025

  plant Lobularia. Trials have shown that a preventative approach requires only two to three applications in addition to planting the banker plants and significantly [...] ess analysis, and optimization frameworks all lend to evaluating the efficient use of resources. A significant portion of the current research on biocontrol [...] on the other hand, often requires less frequent intervention once established. An example of this is the use of a combination of the Orius predatory bug

• Leaf miners

  cycle of leaf miners Leaf miner control videos Take a look at the video or go to our Youtube channel to see our leaf miner control products in action. More [...] are leaf miners? Leaf miners belong to the order Diptera (the true flies ) and form the family Agromyzidae. This is a family of small flies whose larvae [...] enemies, allowing the leaf miner population to erupt into serious numbers. In addition, the pesticides used to control leaf miners disrupt the biological

• Swirski-Mite Helps You Stay in Control

  April 29, 2019

  crop , so there's no need to apply new mites on a regular basis. Several factors determine how quickly this happens, such as how many prey there are and [...] As a grower, you are often also a strategist – and fighting pests requires a different strategy in every situation. Sometimes responding quickly to a pest [...] pest is a must, other times you want to slowly build up a standing army of predatory mites that is ready and waiting when problems arise. Swirski-Mite

• Potato aphid

  world. It is a highly polyphagous species with a preference for Solanaceae (particularly potato), but has also been identified on more than 200 plant species [...] Plant sap is rich in sugars, but has a low protein content. Aphids therefore need to extract large quantities of sap to get sufficient protein. The excess [...] and disturb the balance of growth hormones. As a result, the plant’s growth is retarded giving rise to deformed leaves or, if the infestation occurs early

• Capirel

  the root zone turn yellow to brown but may be difficult to find, due to rapid degradation. Infected foliar pests simply fall to the ground. Pack size 3,000 [...] with a recirculation pump) Fill the spray tank with the required amount of water If tank mixing with a compatible product, add Capirel at the end to a fully [...] applied using an airblast sprayer, a vehicle-mounted spray unit, a backpack sprayer or through a sprinkler system To avoid blockage, all filters should

• Koppert Actively Participates in the Legal Cannabis Market

  December 20, 2019

  inundation release techniques. As a result, the growers are more than prepared to invest in a good and reliable method to protect their crops," Erik van Santen [...] he explains. A number of markets From planting a cutting of the parent plant to harvesting the product, the cultivation of cannabis is a process that takes [...] why there is a substantial demand for the products and knowledge Koppert can provide. The market for legally produced cannabis is growing at a rapid pace

• Natutec Airobreez Brochure

  less than 2%. Uniform & precise distribution The Airobreez features a unique paddle dosage system that ensures a consistent release of natural enemies [...] crop with a gentle airstream ensuring they reach their destination in optimal condition. The mortality rate of the natural enemies is kept to a minimum, [...] growers to: Directions for use The Natutec Airobreez offers 15 settings to ensure the right dosage for each type of natural enemy applied. Refer to the

• Caterpillars

  cycle of caterpillars Caterpillar control videos Take a look at the video or go to our Youtube channel to see our caterpillar control products in action. More [...] nematodes in soft fruits Oak processionary moth brochure How to use Thripex-V from Koppert How to use Ervipar from Koppert shutterstock_152320880.jpg In [...] name ‘leafroller’ refers to the fact that the caterpillars often live in rolled-up leaves. Although some species are restricted to a single crop, most are