• Mealybug control: Which beneficial should I use in my vineyard?

  April 22, 2024

  Good for: Hotspot treatments When to apply: At the first detection of the pest (bleeding bark) If treating a chronic mealybug hotspot, start applications [...] property instead of dispersing Considering this information in your Integrated Pest Management strategy marks a solid beginning. Nonetheless, it's crucial to

• Guarantee a Flying Start to Great Pollination

  August 18, 2021

  are certified by the Michigan Department of Agriculture to be disease- and pest-free. Koppert QUAD pollination units are light weight, easy to handle, and [...] Where You Need It Bumblebees produced in Howell, MI Certified disease and pest free by Michigan Department of Agriculture Dedicated, temperature controlled

• 4 key benefits of biological crop protection

  March 18, 2024

  constantly adapting to changing conditions. One of these challenges is managing pest and disease pressure while maintaining productivity and considering the strict [...] this limitation when using biological crop protection , growers can manage pests and diseases close to harvest, leading to increased yields, improved crop

• Swirski-Mite: the do’s and don'ts in a nutshell

  February 1, 2023

  level using sticky traps. Release new predatory mites in time to keep the pest under control. If pollen is present, this can be done later than with flowers [...] Keep track of the effects, and learn as you go. Learn about the biology of pests and their natural enemies. That way, you can create your own system that

• Koppert Involved in New Project Aiming for Sustainable Control of Poultry Red Mite

  June 4, 2019

  to jointly develop, test, demonstrate and implement innovative integrated pest management programs (IPM) to control poultry red mite ( Dermanyssus gallinae [...] horticulture. The aim of this project is to work together towards an Integrated Pest Management approach by developing an automated monitoring and decision support

• Botrytis problems often have company

  December 20, 2021

  other pathogens to strike. But it also works the other way around: there are pests that make it easier for the fungus to get a hold. It’s a sinister interaction [...] make it hard to identify the pathogen. Insects as a sidekick There are also pest insects that make life easier for Botrytis . By eating the crop or making

• Spidex Vital lives up to its promises

  beneficial is always welcome. That was the reason for me to try the new product.’ Pest control starts sooner So far, Spidex Vital has done what Sjaak van Dijk expected

• Pollination checklist tomato

  shortage, non-balanced nutrition, the influence of viruses, plant diseases, pest infestations, insufficient or extreme growth, extreme climate conditions

• Podcast with Tech OnDemand: Bill Calkins interviews Jeremy Webber, National Ornamental Team Manager

  December 15, 2024

  lab and has a tremendous amount of knowledge regarding modern integrated pest management (IPM) strategies to share. On the podcast he answers rapid-fire [...] listen to Part II to hear about a few more tactical topics, like gateway pests to start approaching with biocontrol, and no-brainer ways biocontrol strategies

• Koppert Actively Participates in the Legal Cannabis Market

  December 20, 2019

  biological cultivation There are a number of pests that target cannabis plants. Aphids are the main pest, but thrips , spider mites , whitefly , fungus [...] fungus gnats , broad mites , and leaf miners are also pests that must be controlled. Erik van Santen explains: "Many large production companies contact us.