• Don Sanchez Fresh innovates with biological control in avocados

  led them to make the decision to implement this tool in the production of Hass avocado. The result has been an effective and safe control of thrips , [...] tools. "You have to be patient and lose your fear. You need the help of Koppert consultants to know which substances affect the performance of beneficial insects [...] Oscar Alvarez, orchard manager of Don Sanchez Fresh, it is important to be patient and develop knowledge about the behavior of beneficial insects and their

• Rhyzobug Brochure

  32 33 34 Weeks 35 36 37 38 39 40 41 42 R. lophantae How to use How to use • Apply in the evening • Tap beetles directly on the plants or [...] Ready to deal with armoured scales Why to use Rhyzobug Pesticide reduction • No residues on crop • No resistance possible • Reduces the number of pesticide [...] pesticide applications • Reduces the number of active ingredients • Makes it able to comply to the black pesticide list in the value chain Health and environment

• Social responsibility

  Our people We aspire to create a workplace where people work with pleasure in a safe environment to achieve our mission. We prioritize developing and [...] the environment but also enhance the health of the end users, and communities worldwide. We are contributing to safe and nutritious food production and food [...] strategy, Koppert aims to maximize impact both externally and internally, collaborating with stakeholders and fostering a culture of innovation within the

• What is Biological Control?

  September 15, 2020

  Benefits of Integrated Pest Management IPM: The Path to a Successful Approach IPM: The Answer to the Challenges of the Future The How and Why of IPM Finish [...] helped to increase the understanding of many physiological mechanisms that biostimulants can trigger and how this contributed to various forms of (induced) [...] control or biocontrol is defined as "the use of a population of one organism to reduce the population of another organisms" (van Lenteren et al. 2017)

• Tackling Thrips is Always a Puzzle

  April 11, 2019

  all you can to prevent thrips from hibernating are the keys to success! Some growers only get thrips under control with the use of a lot of chemicals. Others [...] top ten of infestations that lead to sleepless nights, thrips is near the top. Western flower thrips , in particular, occasionally drives growers to despair [...] on the surface of leaves and flowers and sucks them dry. This causes silver-grey spots on the leaves, which are very characteristic of thrips. Brown dots

• Aphids

  and lead to the growth of a black sooty mold. Aphids life cycle Aphids have a complex life cycle, with both winged and wingless forms of adults of the same [...] aphids have two pairs of wings, one of which is much larger than the other. For a large part of the season an aphid population consists of viviparous females [...] Curling or twisting of leaves: Some species of aphids can cause leaves to curl or twist as they feed on the plant sap. Biological control of aphids Aphids can

• Visit Koppert's Tropical Experts at TPIE 2025, Booth #836

  January 6, 2025

  with any of our friendly technical experts. Regular on-site visits are provided to Koppert customers free of charge. They’re the best way to get to know each [...] you’d like to know about Koppert’s product line—they’re happy to share their technical expertise. If Thrips parvispinus is a concern be sure to mention it [...] exhibitors. Koppert stations field representatives to keep abreast of the latest news and provide direct access to effective IPM solutions for Florida growers

• Koppert Has the Answers at IFTF 2018

  October 18, 2018

  will be at hand to tell visitors how it works and give them up-to-date advice on Koppert's biological solutions and how to comply to the growing demands [...] international nature of this fair means we can reach customers from all four corners of the world. We will be there to convince more growers to follow this s [...] November 7-9. Visitors from all over the world come to the fair to see the latest developments and to be inspired by experts and exhibitors. IFTF The IFTF

• Maximize pollination in tomato

  and expert tips on how to successfully integrate commercial bumblebees into your tomato cultivation. Let's delve into the world of bumblebee-assisted [...] flower closes. The duration of flower openness varies between one to three days, depending on environmental conditions. To evaluate pollination progress [...] least once every two days. When the number of bite marks diminishes to only one or two per flower, it is advisable to introduce a new bumblebee hive. Temperature

• Spider mites and other mites

  small size and tendency to hide on the underside of leaves can make them difficult to spot. Spider mite damage Some common signs of spider mite damage include [...] necrosis. Life cycle of mites The life cycle of mites typically consists of four stages: egg, larva, nymph, and adult. The duration of their life cycle can [...] underside of leaves or on other parts of the plant. The number of eggs laid by a single female can vary, and they can hatch within a few days to a couple