• Does Swirskii Really Do What it's Intended To?

  June 5, 2019

  magnifying glass, you can check whether the predatory mites are active and decide whether you have released enough. Check twenty leaves. If you see a few walking [...] would always have to use new predatory mites . But there's another solution: you can feed them with feeding mites. This way, you prevent the predatory mite [...] straight away. You don't always need to use feeding mites, as the predatory mite can also survive in crops that produce pollen. This means they can be released

• Want to Tackle Diseases and Pests in Roses?

  July 14, 2020

  Chrysopa ). Again, aphids are a pest that you need to catch early . Caterpillars In order to know the type of butterfly you are dealing with when faced with c [...] have all sorts of natural enemies. The best strategy for you to use depends on the type of aphid you encounter. The options in a nutshell are ladybirds, parasitic [...] predatory mite depends on local conditions and the type of thrips that appears. You can choose from products such as Swirski-Mite , Limonica , Thripex , and Entomite-M

• Rhyzobug – ready to deal with armored scales

  August 20, 2024

  ‘It’s really easy to apply,’ Jenette Douma assures. ‘You need to start introduction as soon as the first armored scales are detected. You apply it in the [...] scales are a concern for your crop, and you want to learn how Rhyzobug can make a difference, don’t hesitate to contact your nearest Koppert consultant [...] back of twigs or larger branches. To prevent this, Rhyzobug can be applied both in greenhouses and in outdoor crops to control a wide range of harmful scale

• Fusarium opens the door to other diseases and pests

  June 29, 2022

  susceptible to diseases and pests. Drought, stress, and insufficient nutrition can cause a plant to become weak, but aggressive fungi such as Fusarium can also [...] Even if a crop manages to maintain its defenses, a Fusarium infection can still cause the plant to weaken, opening the door to parasites that target weakness [...] affected by Fusarium become more susceptible to damage from insects. Potatoes Fusarium can be especially devastating to potatoes if there are also nematodes in

• Integrated crop management: the key to sustainable business operations

  September 20, 2022

  hoverflies, or gall midges. They can help you to deal with specific pests, such as aphids . Sustainable business operations You can keep these beneficial organisms [...] by making the right choices and, if you do need to use chemicals, using selective control products. This helps to create wealth of natural enemies both [...] which is crucial to achieving good, high-quality yields both now and in the future. Or you could say: integrated crop management is the key to sustainable business

• Less use of chemical pesticides due to Natutec Scout

  clearer compared to previous methods. The app's user-friendliness stands out. Each sticky trap can be individually inserted for every pathway. You have the option [...] option to manually count and enter the quantities of thrips or whitefly , or opt for automatic counting by scanning the sticky trap," according to Volgering [...] pest monitoring and real-time notifications. A crop scouting tool can contribute to making the cultivation of horticultural crops more efficient, sustainable

• Initial Experiences: Spidex Vital Lives Up to its Promises

  May 24, 2021

  . "I use it to combat spider mite in combination with Cucumeris, Feltiella, and Swirskii. Together, they create an effective mix. You can see them soon [...] mites can cause real problems in cucumbers. The ability of Spidex Vital to tackle spider mites and hot-spots effectively brings a sense of calm to the farm [...] have been released and they get right down to doing their job." A tense moment Sjaak van Dijk switched over to Spidex Vital at the start of February. "I

• IPM: The Answer to the Challenges of the Future

  April 18, 2019

  potted plants are also subject to ever tougher demands. You will remain a valued supplier to customers if you are able to grow a healthy crop without being [...] flexible system that can always be adapted to new circumstances. We provide a summary of the major reasons for the switch from chemicals to integrated pest [...] been dropped in recent years and the development of new chemicals is slowing to a crawl. The result? A shrinking range of chemical control options! The effect

• When it comes to whitefly, misfortune never comes alone

  December 13, 2022

  has to contend with a virus, it will be more susceptible to other diseases and pests. ‘Obese plants’ Furthermore, an element such as nitrogen can also [...] likelihood that other diseases and pests will strike – as a grower, you certainly want to avoid that! A healthy plant is a basis for good growth and production [...] that a plant that has been attacked will be less 'happy' and more susceptible to problems such as mold and root diseases. Viruses as a bonus Whitefly is also

• Koppert Collaborates with Valto to Control Harmful Tomato Virus

  October 10, 2018

  and tools. ‘You can compare V10 to a flu injection,’ explains Valto’s Thorben Looije. ‘It’s used preventatively and needs to be applied to young plants [...] are key to promoting natural crop protection , leading biological solutions producer, Koppert Biological Solutions, is cooperating with Valto to ensure [...] and vegetable growing region and closely linked when it comes to finding natural solutions to pests and diseases. While Koppert operates globally through