• Finish Clean with an IPM Based Program

  August 1, 2018

  which are used as a highway for nutrients to the plant to help promote strength and growth of the plant. To make a prize winning Poinsettia, Koppert Biological [...] Biological System has a variety of tools to help ensure the perfect poinsettia every time. We start with developing an Integrated Pest Management (IPM) [...] (IPM) program that starts from the roots, works its way to the foliage, and helps to monitor for invasive pests throughout the growing cycle. There are many

• Thrips: a tiny pest with big consequences

  February 2, 2023

  leads to discolored spots and dots. These patches are brown on white roses and white on red roses. Early damage to a cucumber fruit causes it to grow curved [...] at the expense of the yield. Compare it to a developing flu virus in your own body: it takes so much energy to control the pathogens that you are usually [...] the upper cells of a plant and suck them dry. The drained cells then fill with air and take on a silvery color. Adjacent cells may also die off. But the

• Spidex Vital lives up to its promises

  mite has always been a reliable beneficial. ‘I use it to combat spider mite in combination with Cucumeris, Feltiella, and Swirskii. Together, they create [...] 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 [...] many Phytoseiulus eggs.’ This corresponds with the explanation Sjaak received from consultant Ron Delissen and with what Koppert promised in the leaflet, he

• Better insights and digital advice with Natutec Scout

  is very happy with how it works. ‘Scouting with the app is much faster thanks to the scanner’s digital image recognition and the link to the Koppert dashboard [...] intensive remote contact with the Koppert consultant using the Natutec Scout app as a tool. It allows us to take the measures we need to take quickly, based [...] should be – in conjunction with his consultant if need be. The threshold value helps to prevent unnecessary work. Although, with just two whitefly per square

• Ten tips to effectively tackle whitefly

  March 6, 2023

  important to combat this pest as quickly as possible. However, effective biological control starts with understanding the pest you have to deal with and the [...] tobacco 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 [...] pesticides, ensure they are safe for use with biological control. Koppert has developed an app to help you with this – the side effects app – so that you

• Advanced biocontrol of spider mite with Spidex Vital

  February 3, 2021

  energy to develop their eggs and can immediately start laying their eggs on release. Formerly, they first needed to feed in the field in order to develop [...] of spider mite hotspots by building populations with improved egg-laying capacity. Trials conducted with the new composition showed the searching capacity [...] adults were followed up by growing nymphs in an ever-growing population. Born to fight spider mite The new formulation and better nutrition ensure an energetic

• How to protect bumblebees in cold

  pollination activity and climate To achieve the best pollination results, it's essential to allow the majority of bumblebees to focus on their pollination [...] will remain inside or around the hive to incubate the brood. It's crucial to protect the brood during such conditions to avoid damage Keep in mind that the [...] it's essential to keep an eye on the bumblebees. Sometimes, worker bumblebees may get lost through the vents and won't be able to return. To mitigate this

• How to protect bumblebees from heat

  pollination may stop due to damage to the hive. Bumblebees therefore need to keep cool in hot summer conditions to be able to function optimally and carry [...] crucial to ensure effective pollination to support crop production and maintain high yields for growers. To ensure a positive result, it is crucial to protect [...] their ability to transfer pollen effectively. These challenges can lead to reduced pollination rates and lower crop yields. Bumblebees try to maintain a

• Protect Young Plants Now with Bacilirid™ and Isarid™

  January 17, 2025

  of charge to regular customers, so please don’t hesitate to ask! Click Here for Bacilirid™ info. Click Here for Isarid™ info. Click Here to find the nearest [...] It is also tank compatible with conventional products. Isarid™ is a naturally occurring insecticidal fungus that’s safe to use around most beneficial insects [...] same tank. Bacilirid™ contains beneficial foliar and soil-dwelling bacteria to prevent and control soil borne diseases like Botrytis , Fusarium , Rhizoctonia

• Enjoy multiple benefits against spider mite with Spical

  December 14, 2021

  Spider mite is fast becoming resistant to pesticides. If you don’t have to use them as much, they will continue to be effective if the situation really does [...] no time getting to work in case of an emergency. Not only does this prevent considerable damage, but it also means you hardly need to use any chemical [...] visible. You can release Spical at such an early stage thanks to the predatory mites ’ ability to survive without feeding on spider mites. It will eat other