• Predatory mites

  Quantity: Determine the appropriate quantity of predatory mites needed based on factors such as the size of your crop and the severity of the pest infestation [...] development of predatory mite solutions, starting in 1967 with the rearing of the predatory mite Phytoseiulus persimilis . Over the years, we have further [...] mites can build up a population in the crop and control pests for a long period of time. Reduced pesticide dependence: The integration of predatory mites

• Swirski-Mite

  shake the bottle gently before use Push the centre of the cap to open the dosage hole Sprinkle material on leaves or pour into Diboxes Make sure the material [...] be repeated if necessary. Consult a Koppert advisor or a recognized distributor of Koppert products for advice on the best strategy for your situation. [...] Pests Young larvae of various thrips species and eggs and larvae of whitefly . Crops Do not use in tomato. Mode of action Predatory mites use their piercing

• Botrytis problems often have company

  December 20, 2021

  it easier for the fungus to get a hold. It’s a sinister interaction. Essentially, a crop is an ecosystem in which all living organisms interact. We capitalize [...] it, they create the entry points the fungus needs to strike. Several species of caterpillars , such as Duponchelia , are a good example of this. They cause [...] this fungus grows on a wound, the plant defends itself by creating antibodies. Although plants can fight off the fungus, that point of initial infection is

• Want to Tackle Diseases and Pests in Roses?

  July 14, 2020

  Aphids The good news is that aphids have all sorts of natural enemies. The best strategy for you to use depends on the type of aphid you encounter. The options [...] grown all over the world. Koppert has a wide range of biological pest control products that help keep your crops healthy and vigorous. Here is a list of [...] order to know the type of butterfly you are dealing with when faced with caterpillars , it is useful to set out pheromone traps to attract the male butterflies

• Trianum effectively controls Pythium in cucumber

  Montdorensis every week on half of his crop – the even rows one week, the odd rows the next. He hangs a sheet of insect netting with Neoseiulus cucumeris every [...] Pythium. ‘My crop gets 20 hours of light a day, which means it requires a lot of water. That larger quantity of water makes the plant more susceptible to Pythium [...] 2019, there was a lot of damage and loss of production at the end of cultivation. Whole mats and whole rows had to be rejected, and the fungus would spread

• Biosolutions for Cannabis

  Holland, right at home under the glow of HPS lights, works with a partner in the Midwest. It’s the best type of visit—no pests, lots of beneficials, and beautiful [...] business is the same regardless of the amount of the purchase. They are invested in the strength and success of each individual client over the long term [...] Koppert experts increase the chances of passing with a sustainable approach. Quality assurance checks verify the caliber of product. If a problem appears after

• Looking Back at NECANN Boston 2025

  April 29, 2025

  Clients appreciate a consultant who walks the fields with them, listens to the problems from the staff, and looks the grower in the eye when discussing [...] viability of the packet. It’s a subtle detail but an important one to anyone looking to extend the lifespan or improve the viability of their program—the mylar [...] England for the NECANN Boston 2025 cannabis show. It was good to get out of the greenhouses and circulate among the cannabis growers. NECANN is a hub of activity

• Ten Facts About Thrips

  August 18, 2021

  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 [...] intruder you are dealing with. Koppert's experts help you determine the identity of the intruders. 4. Thrips sucks plant juices from the upper leaf and/or flower [...] temperatures. 10. The good thing is that you're not alone in the fight against thrips, as predatory mites and bugs are natural enemies of the insect. Nematodes

• Kiwi

  Chinese gooseberry are all names that refer to the edible berries of various species of woody vines that belong to the genus Actinidia . The so-called golden [...] golden kiwifruit or Actinidia chinensis has a soft and bronze colored skin. The color of its flesh varies from a bright green to an intense yellow color. This [...] This particular kind tastes sweeter and has a more aromatic flavor, reminiscent of subtropical fruit varieties.

• Stable fly

  congregate on the legs of livestock to feed, and the population size can be assessed by counting the number of Stomoxys on the animals’ front legs. The flies become [...] areas with large amounts of decaying organic matter, such as compost piles, hay bales, spilled feed and near the edge of silage pits. As with all flies [...] Stable flies belong to the genus Stomoxys , Latin for “sharp mouth”; a fitting moniker, as these flies are the only members of the Muscidae family that feed