• What is Biological Control?

  September 15, 2020

  collected in Australia and introduced in 57 countries, saving the citrus industry. 20th century When synthetic pesticides were developed in the 20 th century [...] diseases is not only applied in greenhouses, but increasingly in outdoor crops too. Nowadays it is the major control method in Integrated Pest Management [...] when they occur in cultivated crops where natural control is insufficient. Early biocontrol Biological control is a common practice in agriculture and

• High-tech Insect Production

  January 12, 2021

  tailored solutions produced various test set-ups, which resulted in a solution that you won’t find anywhere else in the world." In addition, flexible insect cages [...] reflected in the large number of departments – twenty of them in total. Each department can be controlled separately and can function autonomously in terms [...] efficient energy and water consumption. In line with this goal, the construction of the new "insect factory" in Berkel en Rodenrijs fully supports the company’s

• Just How Compostable are Ulti-Mite Sachets?

  October 23, 2019

  finds place in a natural environment and the timeframe is limited to 12 weeks. For example, an apple on the side of the road or a tomato in the green waste [...] conditions in a greenhouse or on a field as conditions cannot be regulated. When an Ulti-Mite sachet, for example, is left on a dry, bare soil bed, it does [...] important for the time that it is being used by our customer in the crop, it also plays a role in the total production process. For example, a material can

• Protect Poinsettias From Whiteflies

  April 14, 2025

  Control with Isarid. Koppert Resources Evolution of Poinsettia IPM, in GrowerTalks, May 2025 In this article, Jeremy Webber, Koppert’s Ornamental Team Leader [...] Biocontrols have their roots in tomato crops but needed several key changes to be effective for poinsettias. Knowing those changes helps in building a stronger [...] growing importance of IPM in today’s world. A Step-By-Step Guide To Whitefly Control A lot of basic whitefly questions are answered in this detailed guide.

• What is Thripex Plus?

  August 18, 2021

  If you have in one way or another come across a potted plant you may have noticed a small pouch hanging on the plant or on a stick in the soil. Don’t panic [...] plants when present in large numbers. They come in many various species depending on the environment and location the plant was grown in. The cucumeris is [...] sustainable and responsible approach in ridding plants of pests. To conclude, Thripex Plus, that sachet you found in your new plant is not dangerous to you

• The Importance of Quality at Koppert

  December 3, 2019

  are released. It ensures that the next generations establish themselves well in the crop so they can do their valuable work. With their great appetite they [...] can devour spider mites with the greatest ease, keeping the natural balance in the crop. This is why growers continue to opt for Spidex.” Read the first

• Atheta

  depending in large par on the prey population density. Appearance Atheta coriaria are typically light to dark-brown – in many cases almost black – in color [...] stressed or disturbed exhibit their trademark ‘upward curving’ of their abdomen, in a way resembling a scorpion. These beneficial insects move quite quickly and [...] 70°C). The sex ratio will typically be equal, 1:1 females to males. Eggs hatch in 3-4 days to begin their larval stages. Larvae resemble adult form, and their

• Trial_and_Field_results_nematodes_in_fruit_orchards_EN_-_Koppert.pdf

  vegetables, among others. Using beneficial nematodes in apple Michel Loubejac is a fruit grower in Moissac in the Tarn-etGaronne, region of France. Here he grows [...] Effective results in reducing damage from lepidopteran pests in top and stone fruits Impact of Capirel autumn application on codling moth (Cydia pomonella) [...] (Anarsia lineatella) and oriental fruit moth damage (Cydia molesta) in peaches in Italy (Cerignola) - 2020 Independent trial Bud damage % April 8th 90

• SS_Acadian Almonds_2026_MARCH2026_Digital

  Acadian™ The Gold Standard in Biostimulants Acadian is a premium Ascophyllum nodosum biostimulant produced through a proprietary alkaline extraction process [...] seamlessly into any production program with broad tankmix compatibility, supports soil health and microbial activity, and offers a sustainable solution suitable [...] Yield (lb / acre) 2,600 +8.7% Recent independent field trials conducted in Arbuckle and Terra Bella, California showed that Acadian at 32 oz/acre co

• The nematodes are doing their job

  December 14, 2020

  the plants, you can also check whether numbers are in decline. Thrips always need a combined approach. In the early stages of cultivation, predatory mites [...] drying out, and shrinkage – the nematodes are doing their job The nematodes in Entonem ( Steinernema feltiae ) and Capsanem ( Steinernema carpocapsae ) penetrate [...] see the small nematodes wriggling inside the caterpillar. Infected larvae in a humid environment can quickly become slimy. After that, you will not see