Everything Still Begins with Swirski

greenhouses and tunnels), and which once again boosted the popularity of the predatory mite. The fact that the sachet is compostable is a further advantage for [...] It is still the benchmark, the one pest control product that everyone else in the field automatically uses to compare other natural enemies, old or new [...] reason for that to change. The generalistic predatory mite Amblyseius swirskii has brought growers around the world huge success. "The fact that Swirskii is

CEICKOR Celebrates its 15th Anniversary

its history 15 years ago with the founding of the Rapel Agricultural Institute. In 2010, the Mexican subsidiary of the Dutch company Koppert Biological Systems [...] anniversary with the presentation of a book that documents its history and a ceremony where the founders and shareholders will honor the most prominent [...] and new production techniques. In 2015, the institution took a new step in its history with the creation of the CEICKOR University (CEICKOR University Center

Lift Off for Koppert Innovation

Koppert can confidently use the Natutec Drone to distribute the biological solution, Spidex , used in the control of the two-spotted spider mite , Tetranychus [...] With the launch of the Natutec Drone , leading biological solutions innovator – Koppert Biological Systems – has entered the airspace and now can release [...] to human error. The vulnerable biological solutions are sensitive to handling and need to be dispersed in the correct locations in the right numbers to

Perfect Potted Hydrangeas for Super-Strict Customers

ps scimitus products are also used at the start. An astonishing result The approach is virtually the same in the propagation phase, except that no Entonem [...] astonished by the result." For Pieter, the greatest threat is not in the shrinking number of pest control products or more stringent rules, but in the lack of [...] extremely satisfied with the work of the beneficials. "It’s never been so easy to keep our potted hydrangeas looking so good." The Netherlands-based plant

Natutec Scout Wins GreenTech Innovation Award 2019

,’ says Vroegop. ‘The smartest thing about the app is the image recognition that has been built into the app enabling you to collect data on location without [...] traps to identify and count the insects in the crop. The IPM-data is then stored in a central database and offers growers the possibility to carry out detailed [...] This gives growers the opportunity to act in good time. The dashboard linked to the app is able to generate advice reports and holds the key to further s

Spidex Vital Plus

in the crop, not exposed to direct sunlight Sachets already have an exit hole Hold sachets by the cardboard strip at the top, to avoid damaging the predatory [...] multiply in the sachet and disperse into the crop over a period of several weeks. Predatory mites use their piercing mouthparts to extract the contents of [...] predatory mites Dosage The dosage of Spidex Vital Plus depends on climate, crop and pest density and should always be adjusted to the particular situation

Frequently Asked Questions

Answers about the Quad Q: Why is there paper mesh tape covering the exit of the hive doors? A: By allowing the bees to chew through the mesh tape, the bees are [...] workers in the hive, slide the door to the entrance-only position. Do this prior to sunrise when the bees are not active. Leave the hive doors in this position [...] sunrise to ensure all of the bees have returned to the hives. Reopen the hive doors in the morning prior to sunrise when the bees will be less active.

Guarantee a Flying Start to Great Pollination

workers in the unit and safely remove the bees from the field when chemical applications are necessary. Koppert’s technical staff are readily available to answer [...] designed with the appropriate ventilation and insulation required to allow bumblebees to acclimate to environmental conditions. This enables the bumblebees [...] maximize the benefits of your investment. Koppert QUAD pollination units are equipped with “bee-home” doors which allows growers to collect the workers

Sustainable Cultivation Goes Much Further than Pests and Natural Enemies

presenting his view on the future at the headquarters of Koppert Biological Systems in Berkel en Rodenrijs, the Netherlands. The interactions between plant [...] Peter Maes points to the consumer, who has a romanticized notion of natural cultivation. ‘He or she thinks of the sun, the fresh air of the great outdoors, [...] The Role of Technology in Biological Control The role of technology in biological control is set to grow even further; that's the prediction of Peter Maes

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