• Beneficial nematodes; the natural move towards biological crop protection

  April 5, 2023

  fruits such as cranberries and strawberries, potatoes, and outdoor vegetables such as cabbage, baby leaves, and lettuce. Click here for a full overview of the [...] regarding temperature windows, tolerating both cold and hot temperatures, with a special adaptation for heat and drought resistance since they can be applied [...] applied up to 34°C. Therefore, they are the best candidates for summer use, for instance. In addition, the Steinernema carpocapsae nematodes use an ambushing

• Natutec Airobreeze - Directions for use

  battery on a flat and solid surface, with a minimum of 100 mm free space around the battery and charger. 2. Connect the plug of the charger (A) to the power [...] your body and the device. 2. Hold the handle (B) with your right hand. 3. Hold the handle (C) with your left hand. 4. Keep the device horizontal and up when [...] Procedure 1. Clean the duct and the slide with a brush or compressed air. 2. Clean the reservoir and the bucket ring with running water. 3. Dry all parts

• Harness the added value of nature's helpers

  October 10, 2022

  integrated pest management for over 55 years, mainly for protected crops. Natural enemies are used on a large scale to combat pests and mites. Chemical plant [...] effective. For example, did you know that just one parasitic wasp can kill up to 300 aphids ? See the page 'Products & Solutions' on our website for more i [...] harmful or harmless to natural enemies. Make a plan with a Koppert consultant to determine the best times to use which products. Soil is home to many natural

• Koppert Announces the Promotion of Jeremy Sinift to Hydroponic Crop Team Manager

  September 10, 2020

  market is a core focus for KBSI, and we are confident that Jeremy and his team will continue to innovate and provide additional value for these important clients [...] their efforts to expand and elevate Koppert’s level of service to its clientele through innovation and collaboration, and to liaise with our customers in hopes [...] September 9, 2020 – With the recent promotion of Jeremy Sinift, Koppert further solidifies our industry-leading technical support and service for our growing list

• Effective Biological Control: Keep a Close Eye on Everything

  August 18, 2021

  a pest. For example, mealy bugs , spider mites , and other mites never appear on sticky traps. And this also applies to fungi, of course. For other pests [...] articles for more information on Horiver and Koppert iPM Horiver: " Show Whitefly a Yellow Card " Koppert iPM: " Reasons to Scout with Koppert iPM " For Scouting [...] pests as possible. Fungi and bacteria Recognizing fungi and bacteria is a more difficult exercise. Some common fungi, like mildew for example, are easy to

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

  August 18, 2021

  This is absolutely essential for pests that develop at lightning speed. This strategy can be used for predatory bugs and predatory mites. These types of [...] species. Parasitic wasps are fragile and often only live a few weeks. However, some species of predatory mites can survive for quite a while without food, as [...] factor of ten! To stimulate the development of predatory bugs and mites, we feed them with prey mites or moth eggs (Entofood). This is essential, as the

• Trial results beneficial nematodes in fruit orchards

  pest pressure for the following spring. Easy application and good results ‘For the preparation, I leave the nematodes at room temperature for half an hour [...] filled halfway and the bucket with the nematodes is injected into the preparation. And finally, we complete the volume of water to correspond with the quantity [...] life and biodegradable ‘Capirel does not present any risk for users and the formulation is 100% biodegradable. It’s a natural, living solution with a long

• Koppert Actively Participates in the Legal Cannabis Market

  December 20, 2019

  there is a substantial demand for the products and knowledge Koppert can provide. The market for legally produced cannabis is growing at a rapid pace as [...] production is currently in Canada and the United States of America. However, the acreage used for this purpose in Europe, Africa, and Australia is rapidly increasing [...] why they opt for suppression with inundation release techniques. As a result, the growers are more than prepared to invest in a good and reliable method

• Plant Pollinator interactions in high temperatures

  C, the pollination degrades, and above 32° C, there are severe implications for yield and quality. The plants, flowers, and pollination Flower quality can [...] Pollination parameters for temperature, humidity, and radiation for large fruiting tomatoes. It includes temperature, humidity, and maximum radiation levels [...] important for flower visitation. The time taken for thermoregulation at higher temperatures comes at the cost of foraging, with negative consequences for pollination

• Adapting Quickly Guarantees ‘Tomato Success’

  August 18, 2021

  crop healthy for almost a year. Your focus shifts throughout the cultivation cycle: in the beginning it's on development and prevention, and afterwards on [...] use parasitic wasps and predatory bugs at an early stage so they can develop a sizable population and keep problems under control with ease. But the story [...] spray with a fully integratable product. The end of the growing cycle is the time for more radical solutions, so you can start the new season with a clean