• Spider mites and other mites

  so keeping them healthy and strong is essential. Regular monitoring of your plants for early signs of plant mites is also critical. This can be done by [...] activity by seeking out mite hotspots and reducing outbreaks quickly. With Koppert’s biological solutions for spider mites and other mites, professional growers [...] ensure sustainable production. Solutions for mite control Learn more about What are mites? Plant mites are a diverse group of small arthropods that feed

• Towards a chemical-free future in agriculture: The vision of grower Koen

  comes to applying crop protection . He emphasizes that the correct application of methods is essential for achieving optimal results. Koen's perspective highlights [...] farming are getting closer together. "The mix between traditional and organic is actually quite pleasant," he explains. He emphasizes that his approach stemmed [...] biological crop protection . As a result, he acquires a lot of knowledge and is prepared to fully transition to biological crop protection when the government

• New Look Sachet for Spical-Plus

  June 18, 2020

  Spical Neoseiulus californicus The Revolutionary Spical Ulti-Mite Sachet Koppert Biological Systems’ trusted predatory mite product, Spical-Plus , has a [...] for years for the biocontrol of destructive spider mites . The new sachet is slimmer and trimmer than the former square version. Spical-Plus , with its [...] design, will be available as of July 20, 2020. The material, content and application of the new Spical -Plus sachet remain the same. The sachet itself acts

• Precautionary measures for product allergies

  hands by wearing gloves. Application device If you use an application device, avoid direct contact and make sure that there is no one in the direct airflow [...] or could take years to appear. Not everyone who is exposed to allergens will develop an allergy. It is difficult to determine in practice which substance [...] This information is intended solely for informative purposes and may not be used to diagnose or treat a health-related problem, as it is not a substitute

• Two-spotted spider mite

  What are two-spotted spider mites? Two-spotted spider mite ( Tetranychus urticae ) is a pest of many crops throughout the world. Despite their small size [...] and more active than the females, with a body that is narrower and more pointed at the rear. Colour is very variable: from light yellow or orange to dark [...] are major crop pests. The two-spotted spider mite ( Tetranychus urticae ) is by far the most important species in greenhouses and many outdoor crops. Spider

• Plant Pollinator interactions in high temperatures

  the humidity is too low or radiation is too high. strong, and the climate in the greenhouse is consistent. No easy feat, but the payback is more than worth [...] climates, it is assumed that the proper management of bees is sufficient to ensure good pollination. The single biggest problem is that if there is not enough [...] radiation is essential. Under challenging circumstances, proper monitoring of whether pollination is taking place, and whether the setting is 100% is vital

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

  December 18, 2024

  tips for application and release best practices for biocontrol from Jeremy’s article in the 2024 GrowerTalks BioSolutions Guide . Bill Calkins is widely [...] in-2024-part-one-ft-koppert-s-jeremy-webber/ Part II : https://techondemand.podbean.com/e/biosolutions-in-2024-part-two-ft-koppert-s-jeremy-webber/ APPLE [...] e-ft-kopperts-jeremy-webber/id1523055762?i=1000661709826 Part II: https://podcasts.apple.com/ie/podcast/biosolutions-in-2024-part-two-ft-kopperts-jere

• About bumblebees

  of flower visits and large transfer of pollen. Bumblebee pollination result is increased yield , better formed fruit , quality produce and faster ripening [...] A honeybee typically needs to visit a flower between 7-10 times, before it is fully pollinated Bumblebees lack the sophisticated communication system of [...] transfer more pollen to the pistils with each visit Bumblebees promote higher rates of cross-pollination, and visit many more blooms per minute Bumblebees are

• Beneficial nematodes; the natural move towards biological crop protection

  April 5, 2023

  Koppert's beneficial nematodes: new look and ready for the future Inspired by Nature: new design, same trusted quality Integrated crop management: the [...] the key to sustainable business operations Koppert introduces nematode solutions for agricultural pests Meet Casea! Beneficial nematodes are increasingly [...] targeted pests. For growers, one of the main incentives to use nematode products is the diminishing role and performance of chemical crop protection products

• Spidex offers a solution for dozens of crops

  February 3, 2023

  Spider Mite Spider mite is a global problem, but there is a solution – its natural enemy, the predatory mite Phytoseiulus persimilis is used globally in a wide [...] and ornamental crops. Spidex is a biological control product based on the predatory mite Phytoseiulus persimilis . It is nothing new, having first been [...] been proven that Spidex is an effective solution in various crops, both in the greenhouse and the field. Ph ytoseiulus persimilis is a strong predatory mite