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

  April 24, 2019

  essential for pests that develop at lightning speed. This strategy can be used for predatory bugs and predatory mites. These types of natural enemies can survive [...] predatory bugs used against whitefly , the difference can be as much as a factor of ten! To stimulate the development of predatory bugs and mites, we feed [...] 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

• Bumblebee pollination

  the hive, which can be a benefit when less attractive crops need better pollination. Bumblebees are not very aggressive and easy to use. All about bumblebees [...] the United States and Mexico. Growers can be assured of compliance with the local food safety requirements imposed by their customers and stringent environmental [...] research and collaboration with a number of scientific institutes and universities ensure we are geared for the future. With feedback from customers and local

• Everything Still Begins with Swirski

  May 14, 2020

  effective glutton, it can also be used in many crops and under a great variety of circumstances. In the first instance, it can be used in large fruiting vegetable [...] extremely effective and resistant to high temperatures. It makes short work of thrips and whitefly , and also tackles spider mites and tarsonemid mite . [...] in the Netherlands and other countries, Amblyseius swirskii was, and continues to be number 1 in terms of effectiveness. Versatile and reliable Amblyseius

• The Swirski-Mite Revolution: A Game-Changer in Pest Control

  November 8, 2024

  effective glutton, it can also be used in many crops and under a great variety of circumstances. In the first instance, it can be used in large fruiting vegetable [...] effective and resistant to high temperatures. It makes short work of thrips and whitefly and also tackles spider mite and tarsonemid mite.’ Versatile and reliable [...] advantage for users. After use, you can clear away the sachets with the crop. The robust basis Koppert still sees attractive opportunities and markets in

• The Swirski-Mite Revolution: A Game-Changer in Pest Control

  September 30, 2024

  effective glutton, it can also be used in many crops and under a great variety of circumstances. In the first instance, it can be used in large fruiting vegetable [...] effective and resistant to high temperatures. It makes short work of thrips and whitefly and also tackles spider mite and tarsonemid mite.’ Versatile and reliable [...] advantage for users. After use, you can clear away the sachets with the crop. The robust basis Koppert still sees attractive opportunities and markets in

• Trianum-P

  crop for optimal effect. The application of Trianum-P depends on the crop and use. Check the label to find the Directions for Use for each crop and situation [...] Sclerotinia *, Sclerotium * and Thielaviopsis . *Not registered for use in California. Pests Trianum-P is a biological nematicide for control of plant-pest nematodes [...] glycines *. *Not registered for use in California Crops Refer to the product label for the full list of allowable crops and relevant information. Availability

• Lift Off for Koppert Innovation

  January 14, 2020

  large-scale drone operations and precision agriculture to develop and scale solutions for growers. For more information about UAV-IQ and how to set up an appointment [...] conducted with the release system using drones for biocontrol in outdoor strawberries. “Using the Natutec Drone for biocontrol applications ensures a more [...] release system was designed and developed in-house by Koppert’s Technical Department and the patent is now pending. “Koppert has used its specific know-how about

• Ten tips to effectively tackle whitefly

  March 6, 2023

  biological control to use and when. In addition to damage by feeding on crops, whitefly can contaminate the leaves and fruits and transmit viruses. The [...] plant, you can apply control measures in that spot or remove the plant. If the whitefly has already spread, your alarm bells should be ringing, and you must [...] whitefly is infamous for being able to transmit more than 25 viruses to the plants it feeds off. With some crops, including pepper and tomato, it’s a safe

• Anagyrus vladimiri

  which development can occur is 13°C/55°F; the highest temperature is 38°C/100°F. Citripar should be combined with Cryptobug or Cryptobug-L for effective control [...] crop for at least two weeks Carry out adequate ant control The dosage of Citripar depends on climate, crop and mealybug density and should always be adjusted [...] particularly effective for mealybug control, a common pest affecting various crops. The natural enemy Anagyrus vladimiri is used for the control of the following

• Koppert celebrates 50th anniversary

  January 5, 2018

  will be celebrated with various activities over the year. For instance, the family company is organising an open day at its headquarters and will be hosting [...] organisms such as fungi and bacteria for outdoor cultivation. These organisms enhance the resilience of crops and enrich the biodiversity and nutrient content [...] needs to change, and fungi and bacteria can really help to drive this,’ says Paul Koppert. ‘Microorganisms have been underestimated for a long time now