• Enjoy multiple benefits against spider mite with Spical

  December 12, 2021

  survive without feeding on spider mites. It will eat other insects or pollen and spread through the crop as it does, patiently waiting for spider mites [...] case of an emergency. Not only does this prevent considerable damage, but it also means you hardly need to use any chemical correcting agents – benefits [...] benefits all round. Spider mites are a very annoying pest, and that’s putting it mildly. The mites reproduce exponentially, causing the infestation to spread

• Get the growers’ guide to biological crop protection

  August 18, 2021

  Knowing and recognizing does exactly what it implies. It empowers you with knowledge about the pest’s lifecycle and its many phases, as well as giving you the

• Koppert Registers New Biofungicide

  November 26, 2019

  standalone product it can often compete with a chemical program. It is therefore both suitable for IPM as organic farming. One of the advantages it has over chemical [...] suspension that is applied directly to leaves, blossom and fruits of the plant. It effectively controls Botrytis in grapes and soft fruits such as strawberries [...] works by competing for space and nutrients with harmful fungi. Besides that, it produces antifungal metabolites and attacks the plant’s pathogens through

• Help! How Does Thrips get Into My Crop?

  December 21, 2021

  into the greenhouse or field crop, either under its own power (by flying) or drifting with the air. It can also hitch a ride on materials. Western flower [...] occidentalis on a leaf Thrips definitely count as 'unwelcome guests,' but it's not always easy to find out how the pest got into the greenhouse or field [...] greenhouses. Installing insect netting in the vents can certainly help, but it is not always enough. If the infestation level is high, they can simply fly

• More Sustainable Nematode Formulation

  December 28, 2020

  Koppert a big advantage in this field when it comes to the competition." Correct application is crucial It remains crucial that nematodes are applied correctly [...] new formulation has the advantage of being much easier to dissolve making it fully compatible with the available spraying/irrigation systems in the market [...] video showing all steps that need to be taken. I advise all users to consult it." How-To-Use Videos Capsanem Scia-Rid

• No Risks for Employees or for the Environment

  October 22, 2019

  Tetela bases its investment in biological crop protection . The Mexican producer of propagation materials for the ornamentals sector has reduced its use of chemicals [...] stories and a lot of failures. We applied the product believing that it was alive, although it turned out that this often wasn't the case. We had no understanding [...] little about it and are therefore reluctant to invest in natural solutions. Even the government still needs to catch up, despite the fact that it should be

• Aphids—Go Time Appears in GrowerTalks Magazine

  March 1, 2025

  voice for ornamental horticulture since 1937. Growers and propagators turn to it to learn about the newest standards and practices, including those for biological [...] building an effective bioprogram, contact Jeremy at: jwebber@koppert.com Aphids: It’s Go Time (GrowerTalks Magazine)

• The Revolutionary Spical Ulti-Mite Sachet

  October 28, 2019

  the rearing system of predatory mite Neoseiulus californicus . It can therefore build up its population in the sachet more rapidly and effectively. Compared [...] overall success during the cropping season. Introduction and establishment of its population can, especially under difficult conditions, be challenging and [...] predatory mites to settle and develop in a wide range of climatic conditions. It works as a complementary spider mite control tool with Spidex ; both predatory

• Protect Young Plants Now with Bacilirid™ and Isarid™

  February 1, 2025

  the growing season and can provide more uniform stands and greater yields. It is also tank compatible with conventional products. Isarid™ is a naturally [...] occurring insecticidal fungus that’s safe to use around most beneficial insects. It targets a wide range of ornamental pests, including whitefly , thrips , fungus

• Written in GrowerTalks: "BioSolutions for Propagators" by Jeremy Webber

  December 1, 2024

  n process, including stock plants, rooting, and bulking up for shipping. It’s an grower-centric read for propagators and other industry professionals curious [...] voice for ornamental horticulture since 1937. Growers and propagators turn to it to learn about the newest standards and practices, including those for biological