• Freezing Tolerance in Blueberries

  May 7, 2020

  and flowers resilient enough to withstand the low and freezing temperatures that occur occasionally? Some growers have a sprinkling installation to protect [...] how quickly a bud or flower freezes. There are multiple possible mechanisms that reduce the freezing temperature of the fluid in the cell. By taking the right [...] lowers the freezing temperature of water. Finally there are signs in practice that also trace elements lower the freezing temperature. Particularly manganese

• Beneficial Nematodes against Horticultural Pests

  controls which pest best? This is an overview of the nematode-pest combinations that have been tested successfully so far. However, effectiveness of the nematode [...] feeding soon after being infested, and dies within a few days. The nematodes that emerge then start their search for a new host. Part of the IPM toolbox Nematodes [...] and sometimes replace the use of conventional pesticides, to manage pests that are extremely difficult to control and where chemicals fail or are simply

• The Importance of Quality at Koppert

  December 3, 2019

  product, but we continue to spend a great deal of time and effort to ensure that Spidex remains at the top of growers’ options when it comes to the most effective [...] mite. "The discovery and commercial production of Phytoseiulus persimilis that got underway more than 50 years ago is the foundation on which our company [...] norm. These mites are very vulnerable and require special care to ensure that they are healthy and comfortable enough to reproduce. We are continuously

• Predatory mite pioneers: A journey of biocontrol innovations

  September 30, 2024

  Moreover, we are able to transfer some of that passion to our supply chain partners. The result is a well-oiled machine that produces innovations with a lasting [...] Director Operations, about Koppert’s innovative predatory mite solutions that marked a turning point for the company. Additionally, we explore how Koppert [...] than if we were to search for a new natural enemy for each new challenge. That speed can mean the difference between a successful and a disastrous growing

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

  November 14, 2019

  and pheromones has inspired countless solutions that have improved plant resilience to the point that diseases hardly stand a chance. This has strengthened [...] turn improves the soil balance, making substances available to the plants that increase their resilience, and ability to absorb nutrients. The plants are [...] plants, while strengthening the natural resilience of crops against diseases that are mainly transmitted through the root, form the basis for a range of Koppert’s

• Enjoy multiple benefits against spider mite with Spical

  December 14, 2021

  powerful natural enemy of the spider mite. At least, it can be. The result that you get largely depends on how you use Spidex. Take the following tips on [...] you use the product before finding traces of spider mite, you can be sure that Spical will waste no time getting to work in case of an emergency. Not only [...] agents – benefits all round. Spider mites are a very annoying pest, and that’s putting it mildly. The mites reproduce exponentially, causing the infestation

• Operation Mealybug

  the infestation. Trials in potted plants and other crops have demonstrated that Cryptobug-L is at least as effective as chemical treatments in dealing with

• Getting a handle on the spider mite – how can you keep population development under control?

  March 3, 2023

  beneficial. As a grower, you can increase the edge that the natural enemies have by ensuring that you introduce large numbers of them at the start of [...] grower, there are ways to limit population development. Start by making sure that you have enough natural enemies on standby. In some cases, climate control [...] infestation. The spider mite consumes a large quantity of plant sap to ensure that it absorbs enough nutrients. The mite then rids itself off the moisture by

• Fall Potting Recommendations

  August 15, 2025

  with the addition of two living microorganisms. TRIANUM™ is a fungicide that grows with the roots. Apply this amendment at major transitions like new [...] accessibility. It is a unique combination of two different Bacillus spp bacteria that can be applied as a spray or drench and is a powerful addition to your nutrient

• Predatory insects

  aphids and spider mites . Gall midges have a unique and interesting life cycle that contributes to their effectiveness as biological control agents. Female gall