• Beneficial Nematodes against Horticultural Pests

  stage of pest, humidity, application equipment etc. If you have any questions or doubts, please consult your Koppert contact person. If a specific pest is [...] Cydalima perspectalis Capsanem Palm moth Paysandisia archon Palmanem Red palm weevil & South American palm weevil Rhynchophorus ferrugineus, Rhynchophorus [...] manage pests that are extremely difficult to control and where chemicals fail or are simply not available anymore. 03-2023

• Spidex Vital Go: the ultimate multi-hotspot performer

  March 31, 2025

  2 weeks. By applying the sachets at the first sign of spider mite presence or hotspot formation, growers can prevent severe infestations before they take [...] straightforward: simply hang the sachets near the first signs of spider mites or distribute them evenly across the crop during early infestations. Spidex Vital [...] fight. As they feed on spider mites , their color changes to a distinctive red-orange hue, offering a visible sign of their efficacy. For more information

• World Soil Day

  December 3, 2020

  in soil condition caused by its improper use or poor management, usually for agricultural, industrial or urban purposes, that now poses a serious environmental [...] such as nematodes, bacteria and fungi and macroorganisms like insects, mites or earthworms, to name but a few. A teaspoon of topsoil typically contains a [...] will increase rapidly if we do not distribute land fairly, increase yields, or protect its biodiversity. In different parts of the world, governments, businesses

• Spidex offers a solution for dozens of crops

  February 3, 2023

  Persimilis has difficulty moving over the leaves of crops that grow hairs or glandular hairs – the tomato plant for example. In this crop, predatory bugs [...] system, it may be sensible to combine Spidex with gall midges ( Spidend ) or Spical , which contains the predatory mite Neoseiulus californicus , in some

• Beneficial nematodes; the natural move towards biological crop protection

  April 5, 2023

  products. Either they have been removed by international and local authorities, or pests have become resistant to them. In addition, the list of prohibited [...] tactic to combat the pests they target. Ambushing nematodes lie in a soil layer or a leaf and wait for a pest insect to pass by. When the prey passes by, the [...] biocontrol solution. Casea is sprayed on crops using commonly used spraying or irrigation systems in the same way that conventional pesticides are introduced

• Bumblebee stings

  should not be used for diagnosing or treating a health problem as it is not a substitute for medical care. If you have or suspect you may have a health problem

• Botrytis: ten must-knows

  November 15, 2021

  fungus survives on plant parts, bulbs, or in the ground. The spores of the fungus germinate in moist environments or at very high humidity (> 93%). Even moisture [...] exactly what the fungus looks like: grey powder on leaves, flowers, fruit, or the stem. The fungus penetrates the plant cells with a pollen tube, kills

• Integrated crop management: the key to sustainable business operations

  September 20, 2022

  naturally in and around your crop, including lacewings, ladybirds, hoverflies, or gall midges. They can help you to deal with specific pests, such as aphids [...] crucial to achieving good, high-quality yields both now and in the future. Or you could say: integrated crop management is the key to sustainable business

• Spot the caterpillar!

  June 28, 2023

  plant by the butterfly or moth. Caterpillars can be recognized not only by their appearance but also by the damage they cause or the plant they live on [...] hold onto the plant. Not sure which caterpillar you found? Visit the website or a Koppert consultant. There are biological methods to effectively fight c

• Predatory Mites Whitepaper

  refrain from providing specific temperature or humidity values within which the predatory mites will work or not. Development rate (l/days) 0.20 0.15 [...] never occur in a greenhouse or field. The few data available at variable conditions show that this can have a positive or negative effect on the population