• Flowering and Pollination – One of the Most Critical Blueberry Growth Stages

  May 30, 2022

  only pollinators that are important, or are there other factors to take into consideration? First stage: bud initiation There are a few critical periods [...] mentioned in this article are available in the United States. Call your local consultant to find out which ones are and what are best substitutes to reach [...] Systems Blueberries and bio-stimulants are a strong combination, especially during the spring, when plants are flowering, and pollination is taking place:

• Operation Mealybug

  August 10, 2021

  Cryptobug and Cryptobug-L . The adults (Cryptobug) are very mobile and equipped to seek out their prey, but are not guaranteed to remain in the same spot where [...] Especially for Hotspots The larvae of the predatory beetle are less mobile than the adults, so they are ideal for combating mealybug hotspots. Cryptobug-L can [...] can be deployed as soon as the first hotspots are detected. The larvae remain where they are released and quickly clean up the infestation. Trials in potted

• Limonica strong contender against persistent thrips

  September 15, 2025

  chemical control becomes less viable, biological solutions like predatory mites are taking center stage. One predatory mite is showing exceptional promise: Limonica [...] (anthurium thrips) Other emerging species in global trade Further trials are needed to confirm its efficacy across different crops and climates. Strengths [...] target both first and second instar thrips larvae, even when temperatures are on the cooler side,” explains Sarra Bouagga, Researcher at Koppert Spain.

• Biodiversity: Research into our positive impact on nature

  May 22, 2022

  changes are being implemented globally and at European level. The European Green Deal including the Biodiversity Strategy and the Farm to Fork, are aimed [...] ms. Soils are revitalized, plants become healthier and resilient and plagues will be naturally controlled when our biological solutions are applied. Resilient [...] control industry. However, in practice the market introduction of our solutions are being restrained more and more by legislation that do not suit the nature

• Written in GrowerTalks: "Cold Chain Management" by Heidi Doering

  January 1, 2025

  deployment. Temperature awareness and holding the different types of products are covered, as well as preparing for application and troubleshooting. It’s a

• Koppert introduces nematode solutions for agricultural pests

  November 20, 2022

  Beneficial nematodes that actively hunt for harmful pests are now available for outdoor crops. Leading biocontrol producer Koppert introduces these nematode [...] nematode solutions specifically for agricultural pests. They are a fast and effective biological solution to control a broad range of pests in top fruit [...] availability and the growing resistance to pesticides means that growers are looking for alternative solutions for controlling pests in their crops. In

• Thrips: a tiny pest with big consequences

  February 2, 2023

  production. So put, the consequences can quickly get out of hand. Thrips are not picky, with most thrips species targeting many plant species. However [...] prick petals, this often leads to discolored spots and dots. These patches are brown on white roses and white on red roses. Early damage to a cucumber fruit [...] the fruit. The onion thrips can also cause deformed fruits. But the leaves are fair game, too, with many species of thrips attacking this part of the crop

• Spot the caterpillar!

  June 28, 2023

  we’ve made a helpful list for you. Caterpillars are the larvae of butterflies and moths, and there are as many as 150,000 species worldwide. The group [...] all types of species and sizes. Some stand out from the foliage, but most are the same color as the plant from which they live. They’re also masters of [...] which caterpillar you found? Visit the website or a Koppert consultant. There are biological methods to effectively fight caterpillars, such as nematodes .

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  areas where animals needed when target congregate and insect and mite are pests are emerging in present, including walkways, walls, large numbers. Do not [...] applicator and the grower are responsible for considering all of these factors when making application decisions. Coarse sprays are less likely to drift; therefore [...] during inversions. Temperature inversions are characterized by increasing temperatures with altitude and are common on nights with limited cloud cover

• Swirski-Mite: First Aid for Problems with Thrips and Whitefly

  August 18, 2021

  predatory mites of the species Amblyseius swirskii . These mites are no larger than a pinhead. They are mixed in with the carrier material, bran. This bran protects [...] the infestation builds up more slowly, slow-release sachets are a more obvious choice. These are available in three versions: Swirski-Mite Plus , Swirski-Mite [...] numbers on pollen. This is extremely useful as it means you can ensure there are enough predatory mites in the crop to tackle a pest as soon as it appears