• Operation Mealybug

  off; Plant sap is low in proteins and rich in sugars. In order to gain an adequate intake of protein, mealybugs must ingest large quantities of sap, getting [...] reduced level of photosynthesis in the leaves also reduces flower and fruit production; In ornamental crops, the mere presence of mealybugs is sufficient [...] fit, energetic larvae, which are raring to go. The larvae have a voracious appetite, the consequences of which become visible in the crop very quickly.

• Orius insidiosus

  behaviour of Orius insidiosus Orius insidiosus is a generalist predator but has a preference for thrips . In addition, it feeds on a variety of small arthropods [...] insidiosus is a small but highly effective predatory bug for biological pest control of thrips . This beneficial insect has been widely utilized in integrated [...] feeding on the soft bodies of their prey. The predatory bug Orius insidiosus is used for the control of the following pests: Thrips How to use Orius insidiosus

• Spider Mite Control: The Essential Guide

  appearance of the crop, which is a high concern in ornamental crops. Natural enemies for spider mite control Koppert pioneered the development of natural [...] use of chemical control agents has resulted in the spider mite developing resistance to a wide range of pesticides. Identifying the early signs of spider [...] the chlorophyll is removed, the leaf, and eventually the whole plant, may die. Nymphs and adults of spider mites produce webbing in which the mites swarm

• Koppert Registers New Biofungicide

  November 26, 2019

  been conducted using Noli against Botrytis spp. in a variety of fruits in several countries in Europe and in the United States. The trials have been carried [...] fungal diseases which annually cost fruit growers and wine producers millions of euros in production losses worldwide, can now be controlled in an effective [...] yeast, which prevents decay in fruit. The product is intended for preventive treatment before disease symptoms appear, but can also be used in the finishing

• Guarantee a Flying Start to Great Pollination

  May 1, 2018

  benefits of your investment. Koppert QUAD pollination units are equipped with “bee-home” doors which allows growers to collect the workers in the unit [...] available to answer any questions on general pollination or use of the QUAD units. In which crops can Quad bumblebees be used? Blueberry Apple Blackberry [...] Availability is guaranteed when orders are placed 14-16 weeks prior to delivery. Koppert bumblebees are certified by the Michigan Department of Agriculture

• Glasshouse potato aphid

  the fruit of sweet pepper it secretes a toxic substance, which leads to deformations in the growing tip of the plant. Precisely where the plant is pierced [...] potato aphid ( Aulacorthum solani) is a native European species of aphids , seriously affecting crops of sweet pepper in particular. These aphids further [...] immediate effects of piercing by the aphids are visible in lower leaves in the form of yellow patches. Heavy yellowing may even be followed by defoliation. Life

• Acadian

  Seaweed Concentrate in a minimum of 50 parts of finished solution andagitate thoroughly. Continuous agitation of the supply tank is recommended. ACADIAN® [...] Leaflet Acadian trial results in almond Acadian trial results in grapes Acadian trial results in strawberry Acadian trial results in grapes Acadian OMRI Acadian [...] dissolves in water and is suitable for use in liquid foliar, soil applied, and irrigation water applications. ACADIAN® Liquid Seaweed Concentrate is compatible

• Lift Off for Koppert Innovation

  January 14, 2020

  biological solution, Spidex , used in the control of the two-spotted spider mite , Tetranychus urticae in strawberry fields. In addition, laboratory and field [...] correct locations in the right numbers to carry out their valuable work in the crop. Airborne technology Product Manager of Koppert’s Natutec Products, Tom [...] exciting journey from the seed of an idea to the testing grounds in California and we can now say that extensive trials of the Natutec multi-carrier release

• Cotton aphid

  therefore need to extract large quantities of sap to get sufficient protein. The excess sugar is secreted in the form of honeydew, making the crop and its fruit [...] balance of growth hormones. As a result, the plant’s growth is retarded giving rise to deformed leaves or, if the infestation occurs early enough in the season [...] season, the death of young plants. Retarded growth and defoliation reduce yield. Plant sap is rich in sugars, but has a low protein content. Aphids therefore

• Everything Still Begins with Swirski

  May 14, 2020

  tarsonemid mite . "In comparative research in the Netherlands and other countries, Amblyseius swirskii was, and continues to be number 1 in terms of effectiveness [...] Amblyseius swirskii is not only an extremely effective glutton, it can also be used in many crops and under a great variety of circumstances. In the first instance [...] also be introduced in a variety of circumstances. Think of factors such as humidity, day length and temperature range that play a role in determining whether