• Koppert is Investing in Smarter Scouting

  May 29, 2019

  innovation, growers can scout more quickly and efficiently as well as combat infestations in a more targeted way,’ says Vroegop. ‘Reducing time, labour, [...] technology such as image recognition powered by machine learning, which will make the app self-learning and ensure that it becomes more accurate as time progresses [...] ty and Future Proofing A team of specialists is developing the scout-app together with Koppert’s growers and consultants, and a number of Dutch tomato

• Natutec biocontrol application devices

  Natutec is a product brand of Koppert. We specialize in the production and supply of biological control products, including beneficial insects such as predatory [...] Natutec: empowering nature with technology! The Natutec product portfolio offers a broad range of application devices for the dispersal of beneficial organisms [...] wasps , and nematodes, along with microorganisms and other natural solutions. As pioneers in biological control, Koppert introduced the world's first natural

• Long-tailed mealybug

  citrus). The species often inhabits concealed places such as auxiliary buds and prefers a warm, humid environment. Damage symptoms Mealybugs inflict damage [...] instars which are at first kept beneath the body in a network of fine waxy threads. Over two or three weeks, a female produces 100-200 nymphs. In the summer [...] yellowing of leaves, sometimes followed by defoliation. The overall effect is a reduction of photosynthesis and therefore the yield. Flowers and fruit often

• Spidex Vital: Your Vital partner in spider mite control

  products for our growers. As the result of many years of research and fine-tuning, Spidex is now delivered in a new formulation; with a greater impact on spider [...] start and are better capable of travelling the given distance. In a bottle of Spidex Vital a more diverse population composition is present, so when applied [...] females of Spidex Vital already have enough energy to develop their eggs. As a result they immediately can start laying eggs after release and don’t needs

• Air Blowers to distribute and apply beneficials

  even distribution of this material up to a distance of 10-12 metres from the Airobug. Airbug The Airbug is a hand-held blower used for both full field [...] even distribution of this material up to a distance of 3-5 metres from the Airbug. Mini-Airbug The Mini-Airbug is a hand-held blower used for full field [...] distribution, specific hot spots as well as the release of Nutari, Artefeed and Entofood in vegetable cultivations. The air flow from the fan guarantees

• Scia-Rid

  Nematodes can be applied using a watering can, an airblast sprayer, through a sprinkler system, with a backpack sprayer, or a vehicle-mounted spray unit To [...] the solution as soon as it is prepared and within a short timeframe. Do not store mixed suspensions Dosage Scia-Rid is typically applied at a rate of 2,000 [...] (in)direct effects on biological solutions As a general rule for tank mixing, always add the nematodes to a fully filled tank containing the compatible

• Better insights and digital advice with Natutec Scout

  measurement. The threshold value works as an alarm bell – as soon as the level of infestation exceeds the threshold, it’s a signal to the grower that he needs [...] app as a tool. It allows us to take the measures we need to take quickly, based on the advice provided the consultant. You can act more promptly.’ A threshold [...] provides a visual indication on the map itself to show how the level of infestation is evolving. Different levels of indication are available – on a location

• Enhancing the efficiency of biocontrol applications with Natutec Airobreez

  propagating young ornamental plants, with Phalaenopsis orchids as its flagship product. As one of the first adopters of the Airobreez, the company has benefited [...] make using larger application devices for biocontrol challenging, so finding a compact solution with extensive coverage was essential. With the Airobreez [...] Airobreez disperses natural enemies both from zero to one meter and within a four-meter radius, setting it apart in the market. Koppert consultant Wim van

• Eretmocerus eremicus

  eremicus Eretmocerus eremicus is a small parasitic wasp belonging to the family Aphelinidae . This beneficial insect is used as an important biological control [...] better to switch to the use of En-strip or Enermix/Ercal. Consult a Koppert advisor or a recognized distributor of Koppert products for advice on the best [...] eremicus Eretmocerus eremicus is a highly effective parasitic wasp used in biological control programs. This wasp exhibits a fascinating parasitic behavior:

• HyFood takes habanero to another level with biological control

  thrips in time and release in a timely manner the beneficial that each one requires and thus be able to harvest a good product". A certified product at the [...] the U.S. market, one of the most important and demanding at a global level. Looking for a reliable partner To be consistent with its philosophy, HyFood [...] was vital. "It has been a very good experience because we have acquired knowledge and skills to be able to identify pests such as whitefly , red spider mite