• An unexpected solution: the story of Fernando Rodríguez and Koppert's predatory mites

  How Fernando Rodríguez’s vision on sustainable production led him to Koppert - Original Stories

• FAQ Spidex Vital

  Phytoseiulus persimilis. Is this a different Phytoseiulus species to the Spidex I am used to? No, it is exactly the same Phytoseiulus species as in de former [...] different colour than the Spidex I’m used to? During production of Spidex Vital the predatory mites don`t get to eat spider mites, which cause the coloration [...] control with Spidex Vital, compared to the regular Spidex. Does anything change to the rate of application? No, continue to introduce Spidex Vital in the numbers

• Hop

  grower with the ability to extend up to 20 inches a week, and even 50 ft tall in one season. They are typically trained on strings up to 25 ft tall. The hop [...] Although frequently referred to as hops “vine”, this plant is technically a bine. Bines have stout stems with stiff hairs to aid them in climbing. They are [...] hop is native to the temperate Northern Hemisphere where currently the most acreage of production occurs. Although these plants have a very long life cycle

• Spidex

  chips. Application Turn and shake the bottle gently before use Push the centre of the cap to open the dosage hole Sprinkle material on leaves or pour into [...] above 30°C/86°F. Phytoseiulus persimilis is sensitive to relative humidity below 70%.​​​​​​​ Combined use Can be combined with Neoseiulus californicus and Feltiella [...] depends on climate, crop and spider mite density and should always be adjusted to the particular situation. Start introduction as soon as the first pest mites

• Protected vegetables

  these vegetable pests is an important step into understanding how to control them. Go to pest overview Biological pest control in vegetable crops Vegetable [...] natural approach to pest management. Instead of resorting to chemical solutions, biocontrol leverages the power of living organisms to control and mitigate [...] growers to assess pest populations and make informed management decisions. Crop scouting with Natutec Scout Using a crop scouting tool can lead to more effective

• Leaf miners

  few problems. However, the use of chemical insecticides kills these natural enemies, allowing the leaf miner population to erupt into serious numbers. [...] In addition, the pesticides used to control leaf miners disrupt the biological control of other crop pests. The leaf miner species that cause damage in [...] most damage all belong to the genus Liriomyza and are very common in temperate regions. Leaf miner damage Leaf miners cause damage to plants both directly

• Spider mites and other mites

  as little as one to two weeks. This rapid development contributes to their ability to multiply rapidly and cause significant damage to plants if left u [...] pairs of legs. During this stage, the larvae start to feed on plant sap and undergo molting to transition to the next stage. Nymph: After the first molt, the [...] effective way to keep plant mite populations under control. Mite control videos Take a look at the video or go to our Youtube channel to see our mite control

• Pepino mosaic virus

  e fruits. Moreover, some tomato varieties are more susceptible to quality losses due to PepMV than others and climate also has an impact. In general, when [...] plants are sure to follow. PepMV can survive in plant debris and on contaminated surfaces for several weeks, remaining infectious and ready to infect new plants [...] plants. How to prevent Pepino mosaic virus Pepino mosaic virus is highly infectious and mechanically transmitted. Possible ways of mechanical transmission

• Bumblebee pollination

  greenhouses, tunnels or netted orchards compared to honeybees. Bumblebees tend to visit all crops close to the hive, which can be a benefit when less attractive [...] crops need better pollination. Bumblebees are not very aggressive and easy to use. All about bumblebees Why choose Koppert bumblebees? Koppert bumblebees [...] compared to rival products because Koppert’s bumblebee colonies grow faster and last longer. The hive design developed over the years helps bumblebees to save

• Open field pollination

  Bumblebees visit up to two times more flowers and transfer up to 2,7 times more pollen than honeybees to give growers a flying start to optimal pollination [...] leading to increased yields. Adaptability to weather conditions Bumblebees exhibit an impressive adaptability to diverse weather conditions due to their [...] per flower compared to honeybees. This abundance of pollen proves instrumental in promoting robust pollination and contributes to the development of more