• At a Glance: Allies in the Fight Against Whitefly

  August 18, 2020

  predatory bugs and predatory beetles are also effective. The following is a brief overview of the key allies in the fight against whitefly. Predatory mites [...] 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 [...] alone! Biological control is to the rescue. Predatory mites and parasitic wasps are just two examples of predators that are particularly fond of whitefly

• Integrated crop management: the key to sustainable business operations

  September 19, 2022

  management systems are playing an ever more crucial role in a business’ ability to produce successfully in the future and achieve their goals. What is integrated [...] plant protection products, plus emission restrictions), and the fact that diseases and pests are becoming resistant to certain agents all make it increasingly [...] achieving good, high-quality yields both now and in the future. Or you could say: integrated crop management is the key to sustainable business operations.

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

  June 5, 2019

  only eat insects that are in their early phase. For whitefly , these are the fresh eggs and the youngest larvae; for thrips , the first and second larval [...] notice adult pests in the beginning, even when the natural enemies are working hard to contain the problem. So you may still see the adult whitefly happily [...] requires some patience. The same applies to the use of Swirski-Mite , which contains the predatory mite Amblyseius swirskii . The predatory mites in Swirski-Mite

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

  April 21, 2022

  is exactly what we have been doing at Koppert for the past 55 years. Established in 1970, Earth Day is an international day devoted to the planet. It draws [...] at Koppert for the past 55 years. Established in 1970, Earth Day is an international day devoted to the planet. It draws attention to the environment, and [...] agriculture. It is the only responsible way in which to pass on the earth to future generations. Koppert is an active partner of the United Nations’ Su

• In Search of the Relationship Between NatuGro and Nitrogen Release

  February 18, 2020

  NatuGro? And what level of nitrogen makes the plants more attractive to aphids , for example, and what is the precise reason for this? What are the limits and [...] and what are the target values? These are the questions to which we want to find answers.’ Standard treatment with NatuGro In the study, being carried [...] explains: ‘The strawberries are treated with Trianum at the start of the cultivation cycle and after every subsequent eight-week period. They are also treated

• How a little predatory mite laid the foundation for biocontrol today

  June 11, 2024

  location to start Operating from the largest vegetable and flower cultivation area in the Netherlands, the Westland offered the company a ready market – almost [...] exploration took him to research stations in the UK and eventually Switzerland where he found what he was looking for - the predatory mite Phytoseiulus persimilis [...] after repeated introductions of the predatory mite, my father began to show some success. Jan Koppert led the way ‘The company was set up by my father

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

  May 30, 2022

  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 [...] There are a few critical periods in the blueberry growth-cycle. The first is bud initiation in the autumn. Before the plant goes into dormancy, the plant [...] bio-stimulants are a strong combination, especially during the spring, when plants are flowering, and pollination is taking place: the right bio-stimulant

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

  June 30, 2023

  twenty-four hours that it’s no longer possible to salvage it. As the caterpillars eat more, they grow out of their skins. The number of times the caterpillar [...] 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 [...] will harden after one to two hours, after which the butterfly can fly away into the big, wide world. There are biological methods to effectively fight ca

• Koppert Teams Up for First Automated Lettuce Farm in the UAE

  June 17, 2020

  India, Yassin Lahiani. "The experience gained in the Mediterranean regions such as Spain and Morocco are already being applied in the Middle East for many [...] Armela Farms with all the solutions and expertise to fulfil the ever-growing demand for high quality produce in the Gulf region." The CEO and founder of Armela [...] increase of more 250% in production since that date. The facility will be officially opened during the first quarter of 2021. Demand for high quality produce

• Infestation Levels in Tomato Crops: A Look at the Top Four

  June 6, 2019

  species you are dealing with. The aphids remove nutrients from the plant and disturb the hormone balance. Alongside aphids, mealy bugs are also increasingly [...] help in the capture and removal of adult whitefly. Aphids and Mealy Bugs And then there are aphids ; these are a common problem in tomato crops. The different [...] Tomato plants are popular targets for a wide range of insects and mites. The pests that cause the biggest problems vary from one country to another, and