• Don Sanchez Fresh innovates with biological control in avocados

  them to make the decision to implement this tool in the production of Hass avocado. The result has been an effective and safe control of thrips , crystalline [...] "You have to be patient and lose your fear. You need the help of Koppert consultants to know which substances affect the performance of beneficial insects [...] Oscar Alvarez, orchard manager of Don Sanchez Fresh, it is important to be patient and develop knowledge about the behavior of beneficial insects and their

• Ten Facts About Thrips

  August 18, 2021

  its arsenal: the pupae are often in the soil. This stage can be tackled with parasitic nematodes. 9. The thrips don't like the cold and will rest in a hidden [...] small (between 0.5 and 2.5 mm long). 2. The thrips family is very large; there are many species of thrips. But don’t panic: most of them are harmless. Western [...] must. Knowledge about this pest, together with the guidance of Koppert consultants, will help you make the right choices. Here are ten important facts about

• Natutec Drone

  advantage of the drone is also that the drone can disperse beneficial insects even after heavy rains or irrigation.” The Natutec Drone will initially be available [...] products for the control of spider mite and thrips can now be dispersed using Natutec Drone: Spidex These Koppert products for the control of spider mite [...] technology for biological control of harmful pests Use Natutec Drone for the effective and efficient release of a range of biological organisms in record

• Koppert Teams Up for First Automated Lettuce Farm in the UAE

  June 17, 2020

  production since that date. The facility will be officially opened during the first quarter of 2021. Demand for high quality produce "This is an important [...] vegetable growing facility in the United Arab Emirates. The 3-hectare farm is located in Abu Dhabi and will produce 9 million head of lettuce per year. Armela [...] India, Yassin Lahiani. "The experience gained in the Mediterranean regions such as Spain and Morocco are already being applied in the Middle East for many

• Want To Know Whether Spical Will Be Effective? Check, check, and double-check!

  July 20, 2020

  loss of sales value for ornamental crops. However, if the crop continues to grow well after the infestation, the plants will at some point shed the damaged [...] They’re usually on the underside of the leaf. The mites are easy to distinguish from each other: spider mites are green or red in colour, and the adults have [...] also where you’ll be able to see whether your strategy is effective or not. If it is, the affected areas won’t grow in size. You’ll still be able to see webs

• Koppert Collaborates to Launch Free Biocontrol Tool

  February 14, 2020

  healthier food. The launch comes as CABI and its partners mark the inaugural International Year of Plant Health which aims to raise awareness of the importance [...] importance of plant health in addressing world hunger, poverty, threats to the environment and economic development. The BioProtection Portal will be particularly [...] demands for healthier and safer food, and reduce pressures on the environment. Users of the portal enter their country and crop pest problem query to start

• Swirski-Mite Plus, Now in Even Better Shape

  July 2, 2019

  Systems for the effective control of thrips and whitefly in many crops worldwide. The packaging containing predatory mites will have a ‘new look’ as of 8 July [...] mites will have a new look that reflects its quality and reliability even more,’ says Koppert Product Manager, Tim Bossinga. ‘The material of the sachet [...] still the same, but the shape is more elongated and features a new design. The properties and application remain unchanged, and recent tests with the new

• The Pest is Gone, but What Happened to the Good Guys?

  August 18, 2021

  supply of their favorite prey. In the case of predatory bugs used against whitefly , the difference can be as much as a factor of ten! To stimulate the development [...] or mites in the crop before the pest arrives. This is absolutely essential for pests that develop at lightning speed. This strategy can be used for predatory [...] decline over time. The use of banker plants is also a proven method of maintaining the population. To better understand how to keep your standing army, standing

• Reinforced Hook For All

  July 16, 2018

  As of August 1, the predatory mite paper sachets will be delivered with a hook that has a moisture-resistant coating on both sides. As a result, the hook [...] improvement will be applied on the following products. Swirski-Mite Plus : for control of whitefly and thrips Swirski-Mite LD : for control of whitefly and [...] : for control of various spider mite species Thripex-Plus : for control of various thrips species The use of our sachets offers a lot of advantages. Constantly

• Nurturing soil and water for a sustainable tomorrow

  December 4, 2023

  resources for the benefit of future generations. Soil and water constitute the medium in which plants grow and derive essential nutrients. The role of soil extends [...] contributes to the overall adaptability of crops to challenging environmental conditions. Additionally, the use of our beneficial insects reduces the dependency [...] support the widespread adoption of sustainable land use and soil management practices. The future of agricultural soil does not solely rest in the hands