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

  October 21, 2024

  and which once again boosted the popularity of the predatory mite. The fact that the sachet is industrially compostable is a further advantage for users [...] this is one less thing to worry about.’ A bullseye The introduction of Amblyseius swirskii marked a huge step forward in the combined control of the major [...] It is still the benchmark, the one pest control product that everyone else in the field automatically uses to compare other natural enemies, old or new

• At a Glance: Allies in the Fight Against Whitefly

  August 18, 2020

  primarily do by smelling the plant’s reaction to the whitefly. Parasitic wasps can be used preventively but can also be deployed as soon as the first signs [...] bugs and predatory beetles are also effective. The following is a brief overview of the key allies in the fight against whitefly. Predatory mites Amblyseius [...] mites feed on the eggs and young larvae of the whitefly . They also eat other pests. They roam 24 hours a day, consuming 90% to 95% of the eggs and larvae

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

  April 21, 2022

  goal is 100% sustainable horticulture and agriculture. It is the only responsible way in which to pass on the earth to future generations. Koppert is an [...] your planet’, is this year’s international Earth Day theme and we can confirm that this is exactly what we have been doing at Koppert for the past 55 years [...] help the planet.‘Invest in your planet’, is this year’s international Earth Day theme and we can confirm that this is exactly what we have been doing at

• Caterpillars: a growth explosion in the life of butterflies and moths

  June 30, 2023

  from pupa to moth or butterfly When the butterfly is fully developed, it emerges from the pupa. The butterfly first looks for a suitable place to attach [...] and takes on a streamlined appearance. The skin is wrinkled at the beginning but splits over time and reveals the shiny cuticle. A pupa doesn’t eat or move [...] movements of the abdomen, the butterfly uses its bodily fluids to ‘fill up’ the wing veins. This process lasts about ten to twenty minutes. The wings will

• Flowering and Pollination – One of the Most Critical Blueberry Growth Stages

  May 30, 2022

  critical periods in the blueberry growth-cycle. The first is bud initiation in the autumn. Before the plant goes into dormancy, the plant is ‘deciding’ which [...] and which buds generative. The more energy the plant has, the more generative buds are initiated. The generative buds are the ones that produce flowers [...] growth in the late summer/early autumn will limit the number of generative buds, and, consequently, the yield. Second stage: flowering Flowering is the second

• A life-long passion for predatory mites

  November 26, 2024

  At one stage I even kept snakes and poison dart frogs in my bedroom. Predatory mites happened on my path when I studied biology at the University of Amsterdam [...] prolong the duration of their efficacy. It’s all about maintaining the moisture in the sachets; keeping the moisture inside without harming the mites and [...] local problems. ‘I will never forget that Koppert introduced the first predatory mites as a biological solution to the market, long before I started here.

• A life-long passion for predatory mites

  October 21, 2024

  At one stage I even kept snakes and poison dart frogs in my bedroom. Predatory mites happened on my path when I studied biology at the University of Amsterdam [...] prolong the duration of their efficacy. It’s all about maintaining the moisture in the sachets; keeping the moisture inside without harming the mites and [...] local problems. ‘I will never forget that Koppert introduced the first predatory mites as a biological solution to the market, long before I started here.

• Using Casea for a healthier and safe asparagus

  to the damage caused by pests. ‘Once I started applying the beneficial nematodes, I noticed that the damage from the pests had stopped and that the asparagus [...] dusk, as this is when nematodes are best introduced to the plants as the soil is wet and the solution penetrates better. ‘This product is very easy to apply [...] very well for me. The truth is that it has solved my problem!’ José Maria enthuses. Before finding the nematode solution Casea, the Spanish farmer had

• Using Capirel for healthy fruit orchards

  fully diluted, we add the mix into the tank. The sprayer is filled halfway and the bucket with the nematodes is injected into the preparation. And finally [...] apply if the ground is already wet. He waits until it rains. ‘I then apply the solutions right after it rains so that the nematodes can enter the soil. In [...] that the benefit of using Capirel nematodes is that it can also be used as a preventive treatment in the autumn to reduce the pest pressure for the following

• RedStar places trust in Natutec Scout

  seeing the trend. Is the level of whitefly infestation staying the same or is it going up or down? I want to see that at a glance. If there is an increasing [...] errors Lastly, the ease of use has been improved. Jan says the following on that: ‘I load the app, the map appears on the screen, and I can immediately [...] note: I had to learn to trust the improved version of the app. After all, the software no longer makes mistakes, while I or others still can. The app is