• Ulti-Mite: Revolutionizing biocontrol with innovative predatory mite sachets

  management systems. Since 2016, the Ulti-Mite version of Amblyseius swirskii has been on the market. Nowadays the Ulti-Mite sachet is also available for our predatory [...] significant advancement in the packaging of predatory mites , designed to enhance biological pest control across a wide range of crops. In 2016, we introduced [...] reproductive cycles without interruption. Without proper moisture, the reproductive process would halt. How do predatory mite sachets work? The Ulti-Mite

• Lift Off for Koppert Innovation

  January 14, 2020

  “It has been an exciting journey from the seed of an idea to the testing grounds in California and we can now say that extensive trials of the Natutec mu [...] success.” The drone has a wingspan of 5 feet, can lift 33 pounds, and accurately disperses beneficial insects over 20 acres in the space of an hour. The high-tech [...] Koppert can confidently use the Natutec Drone to distribute the biological solution, Spidex , used in the control of the two-spotted spider mite , Tetranychus

• Acadian

  Concentrate with the water in the tank prior to adding the calcium product. If interaction of chemicals is unknown, a "jar" compatibility test is recommended [...] Concentrate with the water in the tank prior to adding the calcium product. If interaction of chemicals is unknown, a "jar" compatibility test is recommended [...] coverage. The foliar spray should be applied as a fine mist, with low fluid velocity until the foliage is wet. Do not foliar-apply during times of moisture

• CEICKOR Celebrates its 15th Anniversary

  March 5, 2020

  in the technical management of protected crops and administrative areas of the operation of a greenhouse. Applied research is an essential part of CEICKOR [...] its history 15 years ago with the founding of the Rapel Agricultural Institute. In 2010, the Mexican subsidiary of the Dutch company Koppert Biological Systems [...] that was born with the purpose of responding to the growing need to train specialists in the field of protected agriculture, with an educational model focused

• Municipality Doetinchem: Entonem nematodes managing oak processionary caterpillar

  already stated, the use of nematodes is an important part of this. Entonem is without doubt an important link in ensuring manageability of the oak processionary [...] biodiversity will have an important role to play – breaching the monocultures of the oak and stimulating the natural enemies of the oak processionary caterpillar [...] options within the built-up area. For the optimal effect, we did it twice.’ Entonem an important link Van Rijswijk is confident that the use of nematodes helps

• Sportnem-T

  species. Mode of action The nematodes enter the pest and release symbiotic bacteria into the pest's body cavity. These bacteria convert the host tissue into [...] Nematodes Preparation Remove the sachets from the box and keep them at room temperature for 30 minutes Empty the contents of the sachets into a bucket containing [...] contents of the bucket into the half-filled spray tank (except when tank mixing with a compatible product) Maintain agitation of mixture in the tank (e.g. with

• Ten Facts About Thrips

  August 18, 2021

  ered strategy is an absolute must. Knowledge about this pest, together with the guidance of Koppert consultants, will help you make the right choices. [...] help you determine the identity of the intruders. 4. Thrips sucks plant juices from the upper leaf and/or flower cells, resulting in the characteristic s [...] (between 0.5 and 2.5 mm long). 2. The thrips family is very large; there are many species of thrips. But don’t panic: most of them are harmless. Western flower

• Anso-Mite Plus

  Predatory mites are usually found on the lower surface of the leaves, often in the corner of the main vein and lateral veins. It is not possible to distinguish [...] Pests Young larvae of various thrips species. Also has an effect on eggs and larvae of whitefly , all stages of non-webbing spider mites (e.g. European [...] Crops Do not use in tomato. Mode of action Predatory mites multiply in the sachet and disperse into the crop over a period of several weeks. Predatory mites

• Spidex Boost

  produces several generations of predatory mites over time. The mites will leave the sachets within a few days. Dosage The dosage of Spidex Boost depends on [...] Tetranychus evansi . Mode of action Predatory mites multiply within the sachet and gradually disperse into the crop over a period of several weeks. Predatory [...] spaced in the crop. Release should be repeated weekly if the pest is not controlled. Consult a Koppert advisor or a recognized distributor of Koppert products

• How to protect bumblebees from heat

  Placing the hive near the ground on the shade of the crop can keep the temperatures inside the hive lower. Shading Providing effective shading to the top and [...] and the sides of the hive or providing an installation above the central walkway could benefit the bumblebees in high temperatures. Other cooling methods [...] a temperature of 28°C inside the hive in any environmental conditions. Above 28°C the pollination capacity is reduced as their activity is focused on cooling