• Harness the added value of nature's helpers

  November 29, 2022

  More about Integrated Pest Management What is Biological Control? IPM: The Path to a Successful Approach The How and Why of IPM Integrated crop management: [...] natural enemies. The Koppert Side Effects app tells you which pesticides are harmful or harmless to natural enemies. Make a plan with a Koppert consultant to [...] products. Soil is home to many natural enemies, such as predatory mites , beetles , spiders, and beneficial soil-borne nematodes. Make sure the soil is a good

• Spical predatory mite: a true all-rounder

  December 13, 2022

  But there is hope: the mite's natural enemy, the predatory mite in Spical , is also at home in just about every crop. Neoseiulus californicus is only ineffective [...] that glitters is not gold. Predatory mites are ineffective in a limited number of crops, mainly the ones with sticky glandular hairs. Tomato is the best known [...] control spider 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

• New Packaging

  that Koppert follows its continuous commitment to improve its processes and materials. Koppert will save 2,860 pounds of Styrofoam per year. That is a yearly [...] Styrofoam, is established as a human carcinogen? On a more positive note, Styrofoam is currently recyclable, but the Styrofoam recycling market is diminishing [...] diminishing at a rapid rate. It is a notoriously difficult material to recycle. In addition to these unfortunate facts, Styrofoam is being banned in many cities

• Caterpillars

  plants and directly affects yield and quality. Effective caterpillar control is therefore essential for maintaining healthy and productive crops. Biological [...] Sticky traps help monitor pest activity and reduce flying populations. With Koppert’s biological solutions for caterpillars, professional growers can protect [...] consistent quality and yield. Solutions for caterpillar control Learn more about What are caterpillars? Caterpillars are the larvae of butterflies and moths.

• A step-by-step guide to whitefly control

  first signs of whitefly presence on traps, with repeated applications until 80% parasitism is achieved. Sticky traps will typically capture the first [...] . Accurate identification The accurate identification of whitefly species is crucial because Tobacco whiteflies ( Bemisia tabaci ) require a different [...] pupal stage (fourth larval stage). Recognizing the differences between species is key: Species Greenhouse whiteflies Tobacco whiteflies Eggs Lay eggs at the

• Feltiella acarisuga

  Feltiella acarisuga is available at Koppert as Spidend . How to use Feltiella acarisuga The predatory gall midge Feltiella acarisuga is available in plastic [...] Introduction rates typically range from 0.25-25 per m2/release. Releases should be repeated at least 3 times at weekly intervals, or until the pest is controlled [...] controlled. Consult a Koppert advisor or a recognized distributor of Koppert products for advice on the best strategy for your situation. Spidend Expand all

• Botrytis: ten must-knows

  November 15, 2021

  Bacteria Deserve Greater Appreciation! Botrytis is an above-ground fungus, and there are many species. The fungus is found all over the world and can infect a [...] know the following 'Botrytis facts'. Botrytis is also called 'grey mold'. This name indicates exactly what the fungus looks like: grey powder on leaves [...] after leaf picking) is enough for the mold spores to germinate. That's why it's important to work cleanly and neatly. Prevention is the way to fight this

• Rhyzobug – ready to deal with armored scales

  August 20, 2024

  Integrated Pest Management Mealybugs and scales Hemiptera Koppert is introducing a species of ladybird – Rhyzobius lophanthae – that will help growers [...] sustainable cardboard tube which is more suitable for agriculture.’ Why use Rhyzobug? It reduces the number of pesticide applications Makes it easier to comply [...] growers control various types of armored scales in their crops. The species is proving to be effective in several crops including orchids, palms, citrus, ornamentals

• Leaf miners

  Learn more about What are leaf miners? Leaf miners belong to the order Diptera (the true flies ) and form the family Agromyzidae. This is a family of small [...] in horticultural crops are mostly polyphagous; that is, they feed on many crops. However, this is not universal among the Agromyzidae. Of the approximately [...] and can open the way for secondary infections. Effective leaf miner control is essential to protect plant vitality and maintain marketable yields. Biological

• Event to Raise Global Plant Health Awareness

  December 16, 2019

  The event is expected to draw between 800 and 900 international participants to the World Forum. Collaboration with CABI ‘CABI and Koppert have been [...] info available soon ‘Organizing this international event is an ambitious project for Koppert, and we will need everyone’s input when it comes to promoting [...] challenge presented by the United Nations’ International Year of Plant Health , Koppert Biological Systems, CABI* and Wageningen University will be organizing an