• Better insights and digital advice with Natutec Scout

  digital image recognition and the link to the Koppert dashboard. You can very quickly generate analyses in the form of clear graphs so you can quickly gain thorough [...] hectare company owned by Ruud Leerdam and Rob van Marrewijk. Barry has been using the Natutec Scout app since October 2019 and is very happy with how it works [...] app, the grower and his consultant can collect much more data about current conditions, which makes it possible to respond more quickly and accurately. He

• Want to Tackle Diseases and Pests in Roses?

  July 14, 2020

  on local conditions and the type of thrips that appears. You can choose from products such as Swirski-Mite , Limonica , Thripex , and Entomite-M . In addition [...] strategy for you to use depends on the type of aphid you encounter. The options in a nutshell are ladybirds, parasitic wasps , gall midges, and lacewings [...] es and humidity. Focus on plant resilience It is becoming more and more apparent that crop resilience is a crucial factor in the IPM strategy. You can

• 50 Years of Experience and a lot of R&D Efforts

  November 14, 2019

  cannabis , hops , protected vegetables , outdoor vegetables and arable crops , and we have R&D centers in every part of the world. Continuous research brings [...] growing. You can improve disease suppression in the soil with products from the NatuGro system. The beneficial bacteria and fungi, extracts, and acids in [...] active and diverse soil life, which in turn improves the soil balance, making substances available to the plants that increase their resilience, and ability

• Fusarium opens the door to other diseases and pests

  June 29, 2022

  applying Trianum you can stop both Fusarium and Pythium in their tracks. Defense strategies Plants are not entirely without their own defenses and are capable [...] diseases no chance! Weak crops are more susceptible to diseases and pests. Drought, stress, and insufficient nutrition can cause a plant to become weak, but [...] This opens up the door for other diseases and pests to strike. Plants have a natural resistance to diseases and pests, which is essential as there wouldn't

• Swirski-Mite: First Aid for Problems with Thrips and Whitefly

  April 9, 2019

  e Plus , Swirski-Mite LD , and Swirski Ulti-Mite . The Amblyseius swirskii predatory mite pierces a wide range of prey and sucks them dry. In this way [...] a mite attacks the young larvae of a variety of species of thrips and the eggs and larvae of whitefly. The predatory mite does not necessarily need insects [...] outbreak of thrips or whitefly ? The natural enemy Amblyseius swirskii can help you fight these infestations effectively. Well begun is half done! A pack of Swirski

• Sustainable Cultivation Goes Much Further than Pests and Natural Enemies

  April 23, 2018

  . If you have the scope to invest in the latest technologies, you can take care of much more yourself than you used to be able to, as long as you have [...] to food safety, and both chemicals and artificial fertilizers are products of the petrochemical industry which relies on mineral oil. ‘And we all know that [...] crops in a much more natural and therefore more sustainable way and in many cases actually prevent outbreaks of diseases and pests, thus avoiding the need

• An unexpected solution: the story of Fernando Rodríguez and Koppert's predatory mites

  February 17, 2025

  of conventional pest control methods. In 2016, with a clear vision of sustainability and efficiency, he founded his own organic berry production company [...] control approach. "My goal was always to create an organic and sustainable production system, and Koppert became a key partner in achieving that," he says [...] aggressive pest in strawberry and blackberry crops. Conventional treatments with chemical products were not only costly and inefficient but also created

• Trade Show Dates for Koppert's Cannabis and Ornamental Crop Team

  December 18, 2024

  technical experts and ask them about the latest innovations in IPM and Koppert products, and discuss other concerns regarding crops, propagation, and BioSolutions [...] As you fill in the squares on a fresh calendar this New Year, remember to pencil in a visit to the Cannabis and Ornamental Crop Team at the Koppert booth

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

  February 2, 2023

  bags for prevention and a long-term approach. Keep track of the effects, and learn as you go. Learn about the biology of pests and their natural enemies [...] More about Swirski-Mite Swirski-Mite Helps You Stay in Control Swirski-Mite: First Aid for Problems with Thrips and Whitefly Swirski-Mite Plus, Now in Even [...] Better Shape Everything Still Begins with Swirski If you decide to use Swirski-Mite to combat thrips and whitefly , it's important to ensure that the Amblyseius

• Want to know whether Spical will be effective? Check, check, and double-check!

  December 13, 2022

  your magnifying glass You'll need a magnifying glass to inspect your crop closely, as this is how you can identify both spider and predatory mites . They're [...] mites often develop in hot spots, so you should release extra predatory mites in these places. This is also where you'll be able to see whether your strategy [...] sometimes brownish, and their body is pear-shaped. So if many more predatory mites than spider mites appear under your magnifying glass, you can be sure everything