• Creating a Cleaner Safer Berry

  May 2, 2018

  Amblyseius californicus ( Spical ) can provide a useful back-up as it is less sensitive to chemicals, tolerates a lower humidity and has the ability to [...] to find safer, more cost-effective methods to care for their crops. Koppert Biological Systems offers a wide range of beneficial organisms allowing growers [...] provide growers the ability to produce a crop that has been treated with limited amounts of pesticides and is safe for both employees and prospective customers

• Trianum is a true all-rounder

  December 13, 2022

  soil-borne diseases in a targeted way but has also proven to be an effective plant growth promotor. As a result, Trianum promotes a stronger and more resilient [...] more resilient. Furthermore, applying Trianum also ensures that nutrients become more easily available for the crop. As a result, the roots and the parts [...] with harmful fungi for space and nutrients, giving them little to no chance of developing further. In addition, Trichoderma also acts as a mycoparasite, p

• New Look Sachet for Spical-Plus

  June 18, 2020

  The sachet itself acts as a rearing system for the slow release of predatory mites over a period of 4 to 6 weeks. Spider mite can cause severe damage in any [...] crops. Neoseiulus californicus is a predatory mite that offers biocontrol for various kinds of spider mite. Spical-Plus can be used to effectively prevent and [...] predatory mite product, Spical-Plus , has a new sachet. This beneficial insect has successfully been used for years for the biocontrol of destructive spider

• Isarid: The Foundation of a Good IPM Program

  defense. That is why Isarid can be considered a foundation product. If a grower has a limited biological-control budget and can start with only one broadly [...] increases. How is it applied? Isarid fits into production from propagation through finished crops. It can be used as a drench, a sprench, or a foliar spray. In [...] propagation, a drench or sprench can put the material into the growing medium where fungus gnat larvae are active. A thorough foliar application can also provide

• Spidex: dos and don’ts in a nutshell

  November 29, 2021

  mite. At least, it can be. The result that you get largely depends on how you use Spidex . Take the following tips on board, and you can be assured of an optimal [...] Biological Control: Keep a Close Eye on Everything Effective Control of Spider Mite and Thrips Biocontrol for Spider Mites Spidex is a powerful natural enemy [...] store it in a cool and dark place. Do not store the product for longer than three days! Do you know how to use Spidex in your crop? You can see the instructions

• Experts Needed for International Plant Health, Agriculture & Biosciences Conference in The Netherlands

  December 19, 2019

  ’ Calling for papers The call for papers is now officially open and Koppert invites you to submit a paper either for oral presentation or as a poster. There [...] plant health can help to secure and improve food supply, reduce poverty, and protect the environment. The call for papers comes in the wake of a unique conference [...] private sector. Instead of submitting individual papers, organizations are also welcome to submit a proposal for a panel of 3 to 5 speakers. PHAB 2020 is also

• Spical predatory mite: a true all-rounder

  December 13, 2022

  How a little predatory mite laid the foundation for biocontrol today Sized for Success: Introducing the 125k Entomite-M for Cost-Efficient IPM! A viable [...] GrowerTalks Magazine A life-long passion for predatory mites The Swirski-Mite Revolution: A Game-Changer in Pest Control Predatory mite pioneers: A journey of [...] The Swirski-Mite Revolution: A Game-Changer in Pest Control A life-long passion for predatory mites Predatory mite pioneers: A journey of biocontrol innovations

• Perfect Potted Hydrangeas for Super-Strict Customers

  December 6, 2019

  which began to settle in hydrangeas a few years ago without being noticed. "They were a problem that needed to be solved. It’s easy to see why Koppert [...] spotless. Crop protection this year was a piece of cake. It’s just a snapshot of course, and next season might be much more difficult, but we’ve been able [...] es. For growers, workability would increase if the rules were more uniform. We’re hopeful that the government will take a leading role in this; a valuation

• Predatory mite pioneers: A journey of biocontrol innovations

  October 24, 2024

  combination, we can respond much more quickly than if we were to search for a new natural enemy for each new challenge. That speed can mean the difference [...] Ulti-Mite solution for a swift response. “We were the first and remain the only company to offer an alternative to paper sachets for the application of [...] but also technologies and systems that can easily be adapted to specific species. The goal is to be prepared when a pest issue arises.” Among other pests

• Predatory mite pioneers: A journey of biocontrol innovations

  September 30, 2024

  combination, we can respond much more quickly than if we were to search for a new natural enemy for each new challenge. That speed can mean the difference [...] Ulti-Mite solution for a swift response. “We were the first and remain the only company to offer an alternative to paper sachets for the application of [...] but also technologies and systems that can easily be adapted to specific species. The goal is to be prepared when a pest issue arises.” Among other pests