• Spidex offers a solution for dozens of crops

  February 3, 2023

  effective solution in various crops, both in the greenhouse and the field. Ph ytoseiulus persimilis is a strong predatory mite that can thrive in multiple conditions [...] conditions. This means that you can use Spidex in a wide variety of crops, including vegetables (in the greenhouse and field), cut flowers, potted plants, ornamental [...] spread by drone over the vast strawberry fields of California. Hairs limit the speed of movement Unfortunately, all that glitters is not gold, and this predatory

• Very few greenhouse crops are safe from whitefly

  July 18, 2022

  greenhouse whitefly and tobacco whitefly can survive in various locations and have a wide range of host plants: the insect targets vegetable and ornamental crops [...] under glass in particular. The greenhouse whitefly and tobacco whitefly can thrive on a wide range of different host plants from all manner of families. [...] stimulates the development of the infestation. In addition, rain and wind are factors that affect outdoor areas, lowering the risk of infestation. Preferences

• Investing in thrips control: always a good idea

  March 6, 2023

  other types of viruses. The trouble is that you can't get rid of a viral infection, and the crop can die from it. Investing in safety Investing in prevention [...] prevention and control is a must. However, the investment in biological control is offset by a clean crop with low residue levels and higher productivity. In short [...] longer due to better control strategies. Types of damage What kind of damage do thrips cause exactly? In ornamental plants, the main problem is visual damage

• Unveiling new packaging designs for Horiver sticky trap portfolio

  January 8, 2024

  incorporates a zoom-in effect, emphasizing the capturing and monitoring functionalities of the product. 'The transparent upper part in the packaging now [...] After the successful rebranding of our natural enemies, microorganisms, and pollination products during the first half of 2023, it is now our sticky trap [...] perfectly aligns with the positioning of Horiver in the market, focusing on the highest efficacy, user friendliness and extended performance. As our Rollertraps

• Tackling Thrips is Always a Puzzle

  August 18, 2021

  the use of a lot of chemicals. Others rely entirely on the use of various natural enemies – particularly predatory mites and bugs – supported by non-chemical [...] on a gerbera flower In the top ten of infestations that lead to sleepless nights, thrips is near the top. Western flower thrips , in particular, occasionally [...] insect, and there are various species. These days, the western flower thrips causes the most problems. It pricks cells on the surface of leaves and flowers

• Koppert Teams Up for First Automated Lettuce Farm in the UAE

  June 17, 2020

  automated and data-driven techniques such as climate control, biological control of pests and diseases and more. Their first harvest was in August 2018 [...] vegetable growing facility in the United Arab Emirates. The 3-hectare farm is located in Abu Dhabi and will produce 9 million head of lettuce per year. Armela Farms [...] Zwaan, Patron Agri Systems, Jiffy and Koppert Biological Systems – each of them experts in their fields. Launched in 2016, the Armela Farms’ R&D has spent

• Natutec Airobreez Brochure

  blower which has been specifically developed and designed for the release and application of natural enemies in a protected growing environment. Reaching [...] an efficient solution by evenly distributing beneficial insects and predatory mites over your crop, enhancing the effectiveness of your Integrated Pest [...] they reach their destination in optimal condition. The mortality rate of the natural enemies is kept to a minimum, less than 2%. Uniform & precise distribution

• Koppert Involved in New Project Aiming for Sustainable Control of Poultry Red Mite

  June 4, 2019

  monitoring and decision support system, improving non-chemical treatments and raising awareness of farmers and implementing innovative and environmental [...] majority of poultry farmers being aware of IPM strategies 10 years after the project ends. As of now, this project is solely based in Europe. [...] involved in the North-West Europe Interreg project, aiming to stimulate technology and knowledge exchange to jointly develop, test, demonstrate and implement

• Koppert Experts To Appear At Cultivate ’25

  June 25, 2025

  large nurseries and greenhouses in the Northeast and Northwest before joining Koppert in 2021, and brings a wealth of practical knowledge and creative strategies [...] the topic of managing some of the most troubling pests in garden mum and poinsettia production. All of our Koppert experts are very capable of getting into [...] Cultivate by AmericanHort is one of the leading horticulture events in North America, providing a wide range of opportunities to explore and network with

• Help, whitefly! Now what?

  June 2, 2022

  your life, and that of your crop, difficult. Compile a step-by-step plan in advance so that you know what action to take if you find whitefly in your crop [...] whitefly in your crop, you know that you need to take action as quickly as possible. But where should you start? And what is the most effective method of control [...] to know the scope of the attack. Don’t underestimate the problem – whitefly can develop at lightning speed. Decide and act quickly and ensure that you get