• Optimal placement of bumblebee hives

  January 1, 1970

  as condensation and rainwater. Regular hive maintenance and checks are recommended to ensure the well-being of the bumblebee colony and prevent potential [...] communication between bumblebees and humans, it is crucial to position the hives in visible locations, enabling easy identification and access for both parties [...] recommended to place the colonies near pathways, preferably within a distance of 2 meters. During the winter, sufficient light should reach the hives,

• AmericanHort Community Connector Roundtable: Managing Pests, Diseases & Weeds

  February 28, 2025

  3:00PM (EST). This interactive and ornamentals community-focused webinar features two expert panel discussions and Q&A sessions tailored for professionals [...] landscape, and nursery. This is an AmericanHort members-only event, and is free for members. Heidi has worked with Koppert for the past decade and is one of [...] green industry and works to connect that industry across states and segments, providing members the opportunity to expand their network and resources. If

• Got Mealybugs? Here’s The Solution.

  July 11, 2025

  temperature and pest population density. It can be a tricky process of clean-up and suppression. Work with your Koppert consultant to dial in a cost-efficient [...] mealybugs and their nasty habit of ruining the retail value of crops. Both adults and juveniles chew on leaves, causing foliage to become misshapen and yellow [...] can’t fly and they can’t see so they have one job: to eat mealybugs right away. Don’t blink or you’ll miss it. You can watch them clean up a plant in as

• Using Capirel for healthy fruit orchards

  November 6, 2023

  agriculture and Capirel nematodes helped a lot to control and reduce the pest pressure,’ Michel states. ‘It had a positive effect in the spring and there was [...] It’s a must have!’ Long shelf life and biodegradable ‘ Capirel does not present any risk for users and the formulation is 100% biodegradable. It’s a natural [...] moths and leafrollers at the time and switched to biocontrol to save my production,’ Michael remembers. ‘I was suffering from heavy pest pressure, and my

• Acadian™: The Gold Standard in Biostimulants

  March 25, 2026

  compatibility, supports soil health and microbial activity, and offers a sustainable solution for both conventional and organic systems. Consistent Acadian [...] performance through a pure Ascophyllum nodosum extract and a proprietary alkaline process that ensures more active compounds, full solubility, and stable 3+ year [...] Acadian enhances plant resilience and productivity by strengthening stress tolerance, boosting nutrient uptake, and building a stronger root system. It increases

• Kosarid FP FPL

  January 1, 1970

  Mixer/loaders and applicators must wear a minimum of a NIOSH-approved particulate filtering facepiece respirator with any N, R, or P filter; OR a NIOSH approved [...] the conveyor or auger. STORAGE AND DISPOSAL Do not contaminate water, food, or feed by storage or disposal. Pesticide Storage Store in a cool, dry place [...] use in booklet. STORAGE AND DISPOSAL Do not contaminate water, food, or feed by storage or disposal Pesticide Storage Store in a cool, dry place away from

• Protect Crops Against Redheaded Flea Beetle

  February 1, 2025

  to schedule a site visit It’s never too early for nursery growers to stay ahead of the game. Even though most applications happen in May or June, February [...] hole damage in perennial and shrub foliage that ruins the retail value of high end crops. Beetles come in waves so as soon as just a few adults show up you [...] you know you’re going to get a lot more—and soon. Adult beetles have stronger resistance so letting them reach that stage is too late. For the best treatment

• New Sachet Improves Spider Mite Control

  November 1, 2018

  it. The sachet is narrower and slightly longer and gives the mites the very best conditions to develop even more swiftly and strongly. Spical Ulti-Mite [...] Following the success of a newly patented packaging concept by Koppert Biological Systems, Spical Ulti-Mite will soon be available in a high-tech foil sachet [...] available as of 7 November. Extensive research has resulted in a sachet that creates a better environment for the predatory mite to build up its population

• RedStar places trust in Natutec Scout

  January 1, 1970

  to a 28-hectare area. Jan has used the Natutec Scout app since its market launch. Last year, Koppert asked him to test a number of improvements and report [...] whitefly , the results were sometimes too high or too low. That’s now a thing of the past. Thanks to a higher resolution, the device scans much more accurately [...] 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 level of infestation

• Spidex Vital lives up to its promises

  January 1, 1970

  necessary populations three times. This is always a critical and tense moment on cucumber farms like mine. And as spider mites can cause real problems in this [...] However, it is a new product and Koppert may provide amended recommendations for use nearer the time. We may need to apply it more often or release greater [...] shall see.’ A more robust system Based on his initial experiences, Sjaak van Dijk is pleased with Spidex Vital. ‘It’s a good sign if you have a predatory