• Help! How Does Thrips get Into My Crop?

  May 6, 2019

  greenhouse sometimes leads to discussions or arguments between the grower and the supplier of the plant material. You can avoid this by making solid agreements [...] easier for the grower to build up a population of natural enemies. Thrips infestations often start along paths and in warm places. From there, the insect moves [...] are also found on weeds in the greenhouse; a good reason to put weed control at the top of your to-do list!

• Investing in thrips control: always a good idea

  March 6, 2023

  ornamental plant growers regularly had to destroy part of their crops. This is hardly ever necessary any longer due to better control strategies. Types of [...] can die from it. Investing in safety Investing in prevention and control is a must. However, the investment in biological control is offset by a clean [...] in the fight against thrips can be expensive, but don't let that stop you from using these natural enemies. It will cost you much more if your product becomes

• Quality is Key at Koppert!

  October 14, 2019

  is approved, they are moved from the climate rooms to the packaging department. As of this moment special care is taken to keep the mites in an inactive [...] journey to the growers. The packaging machines are specifically designed to handle living organisms and are constantly examined and improved to reduce possible [...] Koppert Biological Systems everything possible is done to see that products reach their destination ready to do their valuable work in the best condition possible

• An unexpected solution: the story of Fernando Rodríguez and Koppert's predatory mites

  February 17, 2025

  production company in Jalisco. From the beginning, Fernando committed to a biological control approach. "My goal was always to create an organic and sustainable [...] how to integrate them into my production system," recalls Fernando. It was thanks to Koppert's guidance and technical support that he was able to efficiently [...] instilled in him from the value of hard work, but also warned him about the challenges of the industry. Despite the difficulties faced by producers, Fernando

• Why Isarid is a grower-approved ally against pests in ornamentals

  August 31, 2022

  app is very helpful when considering what to spray that won't be harmful to beneficial insects when we need to supplement a synthetic chemical application [...] app is very helpful when considering what to spray that won't be harmful to beneficial insects when we need to supplement a synthetic chemical application [...] (2022). This recognition is given to leaders of ornamentals operations that serve as an example for growers everywhere to emulate. The company has used biological

• Pollination checklist tomato

  The flower needs to have been pollinated before it closes. Depending on the conditions, a flower will remain open for one to three days. To check on pollination [...] bumblebee's jaw on the 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 [...] 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

• 4 key benefits of biological crop protection

  March 19, 2024

  growers have to start the harvest earlier than planned. By not having to consider a pre-harvest interval, growers can adjust their plans in response to these [...] days to several weeks or months. By not having this limitation when using biological crop protection , growers can manage pests and diseases close to harvest [...] leaves minimal to no residues, eliminating obliged pre-harvest intervals. Chemical pesticide treatments often require waiting periods ranging from a few days

• Earth Day 2022: Koppert’s ongoing investment in the planet

  December 18, 2020

  processes. This follows our mission to contribute to a healthy environment by reducing internal and external waste to zero % while using 100% eco-friendly [...] devoted to the planet. It draws attention to the environment, and promotes conservation and sustainability. On April 22, more than a billion people from more [...] devoted to the planet. It draws attention to the environment, and promotes conservation and sustainability. On April 22, more than a billion people from more

• New Sachet Improves Spider Mite Control

  November 1, 2018

  climatic conditions. Compared to other regular paper sachets in the market, the Spical Ulti-Mite foil sachets perform up to three times better. Trials have [...] affect the mites emerging from it. The sachet is narrower and slightly longer and gives the mites the very best conditions to develop even more swiftly [...] Spical Ulti-Mite, which is widely used to control spider mite in a variety of greenhouse crops, can now also be applied to outdoor crops such as citrus and grapes

• Pollination Under Artificial Lights

  October 4, 2018

  beginning to drop, growers in the higher latitudes of the Northern Hemisphere are paying special attention to their growing lights. High time to focus on [...] 2015 it began to support a horizontal hive placement system by Metazet for optimal placement under artificial light. It then continued to investigate bumblebee [...] bumblebees’ orientation capacity by 12% in 2017. The company’s R&D department is hoping to announce a new feature to their Natupol range before the end