• Ten facts about spider mites

  November 18, 2021

  Knowledge is critical to ensuring good biological control. And it’s no different when it comes to spider mite – the more you know about this pest, the [...] Look under the leaves – if you can see crawling dots and webs then it’s time to take action. Spider mite damage is easily identified by yellow leaves covered [...] reproduction. The spider mite tends to appear in the same spots in the crop. In greenhouses, this is typically on plants close to the entrance or where it’s warm

• Target pests of beneficial nematodes in soft fruits

  ing Soil Larvae 1,5 to 5 billion/ha Caterpillars Numerous species Apply once caterpillars detected. Apply 2 to 3 times - 3 to 5 days apart. Foliar [...] Cranberry When to apply Where to apply Targeted pest instar(s) Dose Otiorhynchus sulcatus Autumn/Spring Soil Larvae 1,5 to 5 billion/ha Other [...] detected (peak flight). Repeat after 7 days if necessary. Foliar Larvae 1,5 to 5 billion/ha Pest Latin Name Black Vine weevil Capirel Casea S. feltiae

• Plant Pollinator interactions in high temperatures

  temperature to affect pollination takes at least one to two weeks. Similarly, it takes two weeks of cold weather for pollination to return to normal. 2 [...] have the potential to reduce pollination services significantly. Such responses to heat may be important for flower visitation. The time taken for thermo [...] the hive by 2 to 15° C, which can cause damage to the hive. In conventional greenhouses, the recommended humidity range is 60-75%. Due to better air movement

• Poinsettia Cultivation Has To Apply IPM

  June 27, 2019

  sustainable, regardless of the sales market. Now is the time to make the transition. ‘Those who wait too long to make a change will be sidelined in the future.’ [...] cultivation consultant Richard Saarloos. ‘I'm trying to get DEFRA to be more nuanced in its approach to this by consulting with various stakeholders in the [...] growers are well aware that they need to respond quickly to this development. We are therefore making a concerted effort to implement integrated pest management

• Quality is Key at Koppert!

  October 14, 2019

  journey to the growers. The packaging machines are specifically designed to handle living organisms and are constantly examined and improved to reduce possible [...] Koppert Biological Systems everything possible is done to see that products reach their destination ready to do their valuable work in the best condition possible [...] they are moved from the climate rooms to the packaging department. As of this moment special care is taken to keep the mites in an inactive state. Controlled

• Podcast with Tech OnDemand: Bill Calkins interviews Jeremy Webber, National Ornamental Team Manager

  December 15, 2024

  sustainable agriculture. Be sure to listen to Part II to hear about a few more tactical topics, like gateway pests to start approaching with biocontrol [...] weekly cultural and technical information to greenhouse professionals, covering the latest research and timely production tips and tricks. For more information [...] National Ornamental Team Manager. Jeremy sat down with host, Bill Calkins, to discuss an extremely important topic these days, BioSolutions for crops.

• Trial results beneficial nematodes in fruit orchards

  trial (GDA84) Fruit damage % 2% 1,5% 1% -61% 0,5% 0 -80% End of 1 generation 15-06-2009 st Untreated End of 1st generation 15-06-2010 Capirel Impact [...] some difficulties with codling moths and leafrollers at the time and switched to biocontrol to save my production,’ Michael remembers. ‘I was suffering from [...] volume of water to correspond with the quantity of nematodes,’ Michel explains. ‘It’s easy to dilute in this way.’ Michel says it is easy to apply if the

• Koppert celebrates 50th anniversary

  January 8, 2018

  needs to change, and fungi and bacteria can really help to drive this,’ says Paul Koppert. ‘Microorganisms have been underestimated for a long time now. [...] back in 1967, the company has grown to become a multinational with an annual turnover of 190 million euros and 1,200 employees in 26 countries, including [...] United States, and Russia. The company also exports to over 90 countries. Koppert's natural solutions to pests and diseases in the horticulture sector are

• Celebrating real food heroes

  October 19, 2022

  celebrated annually on 16 October to promote global awareness and action for those who suffer from hunger and to highlight the need to ensure healthy diets for [...] change, and a rising cost of living. World Food Day is a day on which to think about ways to achieve food security for everyone. ‘Now that we are increasingly [...] most versatile crops which can adapt to almost any climate in the world offering high yields. ‘It is important to focus on sustainable and culturally adapted

• Natural Enemies, Now a Division of Koppert Biological Systems, Inc.

  June 27, 2019

  commercial cannabis cultivation. Howell, MI. July 1, 2019– Koppert Biological Systems, Inc. is thrilled to announce it has gained a new partner in their ongoing [...] addition of the Koppert supply chain, our goal will be to take what they have developed and work jointly to expand it,” Ryan Hill, General Manager of Koppert [...] management. This reputation now supported by Koppert can ensure growers access to Koppert’s line of high-quality products as well as Koppert’s vast knowledge