Predatory mite pioneers: A journey of biocontrol innovations

of the Amblyseius swirskii predatory mite, developed innovative packaging and application technologies, and invested in facilities for mass production, resulting in an effective and viable solution. Those breakthroughs in turn have served [...] . “We were the first and remain the only company to offer an alternative to paper sachets for the

Just How Compostable are Ulti-Mite Sachets?

We give it the term ´home compostable´ when the degradation finds place in a natural environment and the timeframe is limited to 12 weeks. For example [...] a role in the total production process. For example, a material can be suitable as a [...] of every sachet and bottle of our predatory mites A turning point in Almeria: how predatory

Condition of the Crop the best Indicator of the Effect of Trianum

in Blueberries In Search of the Relationship Between NatuGro and Nitrogen [...] and the absorption of nutrients. The impact of Trianum can be seen in the quality of the crop. A better balance in the soil means that treated plants generally grow better, have greener and

Quality is Key at Koppert!

is reared in climate rooms with fully controlled and continuously monitored conditions. [...] its headquarters in the Netherlands with personnel that is authorized by the Dutch Customs and [...] instruct growers about the application of the Swirski predatory mites in order to achieve the best results possible for their crop. Recommended for

Pest control

Pollination Under Artificial Lights

in the field and valuable growers’ feedback. The eight-page manual on 'Pollination [...] crops will benefit.’ When growing lights were introduced into greenhouses in Europe towards the end of the last century for growth at night and prolonged [...] and introduced best practice advice. In 2015 it began to support a horizontal

Koppert Meets American Secretary of Agriculture

of Agriculture Secretary Sonny Perdue during yesterday’s visit to host company Koppert Cress. Perdue is in the European Union to get to know the European [...] in Monster, Netherlands. Four companies, including Koppert Biological Systems [...] controlling pests and diseases in agricultural and horticultural crops. René Ruiter: "The

Pollination

pollinated crops result in considerably higher yields and improve the quality and shelf-life of these [...] pollination required for increased fruit set and enhanced crop uniformity, ultimately driving profits [...] even in unfavorable weather conditions and protected environments. The Koppert hives

Beneficial nematodes

management and are becoming more and more popular in orchards and outdoor vegetable crops [...] effective against soil-dwelling insects like Japanese beetle, white grubs, and root weevils . They are used in turfgrass management and for controlling pests in several vegetable crops, blueberries, and other soft fruit crops. How to

Enhancing the efficiency of biocontrol applications with Natutec Airobreez

transformed our approach to biological crop protection ," says Tim from Labeau in the Netherlands. "Our greenhouse layout and equipment make using larger [...] was essential. With the Airobreez, we’ve accomplished that and more." Located in the Netherlands' Westland region, Labeau specializes in [...] improved precision, efficiency, and labor savings in dispersing beneficial organisms – used for biological crop