• Swirskii Predatory Mite Not All That Demanding

  May 3, 2019

  and potted plants. Yet, it does have a few preferences. To begin with, swirskii does not like extreme cold. You can store it for a short time at 10-15 °C/50-59°F [...] This insect is an easy house guest: they are happy to eat almost anything and quickly feel at home in a crop. This is why this predatory mite is perfect for [...] °C/77-86°F). Although it still develops up to 36 °C/96.8°F, it does not do well at higher temperatures. Not only does temperature play a role, but the humidity

• Help, whitefly! Now what?

  June 2, 2022

  Whitefly If you encounter whitefly in your crop, you know that you need to take action as quickly as possible. But where should you start? And what is the most [...] if you find whitefly in your crop. What are the options? When should I do what? Determine the strategy that you intend to follow and stick to it. Scout [...] thoroughly. Is the infestation localized to one spot or spread throughout the crop? To choose an effective control method, you first need to know the scope

• Looking Back at NECANN Boston 2025

  April 30, 2025

  return to a pile of paperwork. That’s a good thing because we have a full schedule of national and regional shows ahead of us! We hope to see you at one [...] by providing them a good home with food and humidity. In many cases, the sachet is designed to allow one to several cycles of eggs to hatch, extending the [...] efficient logistics system to deliver those beneficials. How do you maintain consistency? Koppert measures its shipping times to ensure products arrive within

• Mealybugs and scales

  leads to sooty mould. Infestations reduce plant vigor, fruit quality and overall yield. Effective control of mealybugs and scales is essential to maintain [...] ornamental crops, the mere presence of mealybugs is sufficient to render the product unfit for sale. A very small population can thus cause considerable [...] defoliation. However, it is mainly the great quantity of honey-dew that causes the damage because of the sooty mould that grows on it. Ants are also attracted

• Thripor-I

  insects in order to establish a population and encourage mating Make sure the material remains undisturbed at the introduction site for a few hours after [...] range from 0.5-10 per m2/release. Releases should be repeated once or twice. Consult a Koppert advisor or a recognized distributor of Koppert products for [...] Thripor-I depends on climate, crop and thrips density and should always be adjusted to the particular situation. Start introduction as soon as the first thrips

• Mealybug control: Which beneficial should I use in my vineyard?

  April 12, 2024

  product is the best fit for your vineyard operation? Luckily all of the beneficial insects below can be used simultaneously and will give you a more robust [...] robust mealybug program when used together; however, if you need to make the difficult decision, consider these highlights: Citripar Good for: Preventative [...] Small enough to fit underneath bark Early in the season, Citripar can survive off of nectar from flowering cover crops if no mealybugs can be found Cryptobug-L

• Pollination checklist tomato

  flowers. Bumblebees maintain a constant temperature in the hive. If the temperature to which they are exposed is too high for a lengthy period, the hive and [...] active cooling. Position the hive so that it is easily visible both to the bumblebees and to people Ensure the hive is horizontal Protect the hive against [...] flower (bite marks) turn brown within one to four hours and make it possible to check the bumblebees' work. A single visit results in the transfer of enough

• Spot the caterpillar!

  June 28, 2023

  rollers) like to hide in curled-up leaves. If you touch them, they’ll start to squirm and quickly lower themselves down to the ground on a thread of their [...] they live. They’re also masters of hide-and-seek. To help you tackle them, we’ve made a helpful list for you. Caterpillars are the larvae of butterflies and [...] worldwide. The group is very uniform in appearance and behavior, but they vary in size. The smallest moth has a wingspan of only one and a half to two millimeters

• Premium quality around the world

  March 17, 2023

  inspired by nature Koppert's daily mission is to provide its customers with the best possible solutions. It's a commitment that goes beyond product quality [...] attention to handling, storage, and shipping conditions. It takes a great deal of knowledge and technology and strict adherence to protocols to control the [...] products – delivered to customers alive and kicking is not exactly the easiest task in the world. That task becomes even more complex if a product in the N

• Natutec Mini-Airbug

  dosing pot and mixing pot The Mini-Airbug is also available for use on trolleys and is then delivered with a converter Volume of dosing pot/drum 1.5 litres [...] pot to the required dosage based on the information provided in the table on the underside of the pot Fill the dosing pot with the material to be released [...] the right angle to cover the crop well Storage conditions Store the Airbug and accessories in a dry and dust-free area. The Airbug can be stored in the supplied