• A viable alternative to chemical pesticides: Koppert’s natural enemies effectively control pests in outdoor crops

  August 4, 2023

  developed a new and more cost-effective way to produce and package a type of beetle, a natural enemy of armoured scales in citrus . The result is a product [...] predatory mites A turning point in Almeria: how predatory mites helped transform agriculture Aphids—Go Time Appears in GrowerTalks Magazine A life-long passion [...] e Revolution: A Game-Changer in Pest Control Predatory mite pioneers: A journey of biocontrol innovations The Swirski-Mite Revolution: A Game-Changer in

• Swirski-Mite

  Demands More R&D Quality is Key at Koppert! Does Swirskii Really Do What it's Intended To? Help! How Does Thrips get Into My Crop? Swirskii Predatory Mite [...] per m2/release. Releases should be repeated if necessary. Consult a Koppert advisor or a recognized distributor of Koppert products for advice on the best [...] Diboxes Make sure the material remains on the introduction site for at least a few hours after introduction Can also be applied with Natutec Airobreez , Natutec

• Ten tips to effectively tackle whitefly

  March 6, 2023

  including pepper and tomato , it’s a safe bet that you’ll receive a visit from whitefly sooner or later. As such, it’s a good idea to initiate preventive [...] More R&D Just How Compostable are Ulti-Mite Sachets? Quality is Key at Koppert! Infestation Levels in Tomato Crops: A Look at the Top Four Does Swirskii Really [...] one nil up if your uninvited guest does show up. Keep your finger on the pulse when it comes to controlling. Look at how the infestation is developing and

• Microflora SA

  NY, NC, ND, NV, OH, OR, PA, RI, SC, TN, TX, UT, VA, WA, WV, WI How does Microflora SA work? Microflora SA enhances plant growth by improving the availability [...] formulated to amend the soil in food crops and ornamental plants. It consists of a liquid formulation consortium of natural rhizobacteria. Microflora SA is formulated [...] seedlings and transplantation. When to use Microflora SA Microflora SA works best when applied to your crop early in its life. Bacteria colonize roots

• Knowing & recognizing

  enemies. It explains how they spread in the crop, the damage they can cause, and specific behavioural characteristics. Shop now Koppert - A knowledge company [...] company The use of biological control is not a simple process, it has become a complex system in which many aspects need to be considered. The need for knowledge [...] the growers’ guide to biological crop protection Knowing and recognizing does exactly what it implies. It empowers you with knowledge about the pest’s

• Quality is Key at Koppert!

  October 14, 2019

  Infestation Demands More R&D Just How Compostable are Ulti-Mite Sachets? Does Swirskii Really Do What it's Intended To? Help! How Does Thrips get Into My Crop? [...] their valuable work in the best condition possible. As Koppert´s biological products are more vulnerable than ice cream, this requires a complex organization [...] Producing Quality It all starts with the mother stock of predatory mites – a company ‘treasure’ that has been selected and reared over the years. The amount

• Insight to the Production of Nematodes

  September 12, 2019

  shelf life on today’s market! How does it work? After application the nematodes search for their prey. Once they have found a host insect, they penetrate [...] first the nematodes are grown in a laboratory flask, then they are placed in a scale-up bioreactor, and finally scaled-up to a production bioreactor. After [...] dies within a few days. The nematodes that emerge then start their search for a new host. Part of the IPM toolbox Nematodes are often used as a stand-alone

• Enjoy multiple benefits against spider mite with Spical

  December 14, 2021

  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 [...] of the spider mite Getting a handle on the spider mite – how can you keep population development under control? Spidex offers a solution for dozens of crops

• Thripex-Mini

  strawberry mite, broad mite ), several other mites, honeydew and pollen. How does it work Adult predatory mites actively search for and feed on their prey. [...] especially with a large number of mites and high humidity. Therefore consult your supplier prior to using Thripex and it is recommended to carry out a small field [...] have a very short life expectancy and therefore need to be introduced to the crop as soon as possible after receipt. Failure to do so can have a negative

• When it comes to whitefly, misfortune never comes alone

  December 13, 2022

  Spread of Whitefly What is Biological Control? A pest like whitefly has a direct impact on the resilience of a crop. It's not just the pest's feeding on the [...] certainly want to avoid that! A healthy plant is a basis for good growth and production, so it should be no surprise that an attack by a pest like whitefly will [...] whitefly having a notably bad reputation. The transmission of viruses is a major concern, considering that plants cannot fight back. Once a crop has to contend