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

  April 9, 2019

  not necessarily need insects in order to survive; it can also build up its numbers on pollen. This is extremely useful as it means you can ensure there [...] in the case of a rapidly spreading infestation. If the infestation builds up more slowly, slow-release sachets are a more obvious choice. These are available

• The nematodes are doing their job

  December 14, 2020

  The bacteria start by liquefying the innards, and then the nematodes slurp up the contents. At the end all that is left is the shell, which is why you will [...] juicy, and sometimes a little sticky, but when attacked they become dry. If looked at through a microscope, you will see the small nematodes wriggling inside

• Ten facts about Spical

  August 3, 2022

  e sachets in the crop. For a number of weeks, the mites from the sachet enter the crop. So when the spider mites turn up, they’re ready for action. The [...] it can be use preventatively, ready to attack the spider mite before its numbers grow to uncontrollable proportions. Ten need-to-know facts about Spical

• IPM: The Path to a Successful Approach

  April 23, 2019

  your objective. Do you want to grow entirely without chemicals? Are you looking for a solution to a particular problem? Or do you want to better meet the [...] and who is well versed in the field of IPM. Work with the consultant to draw up a plan. After all, IPM relies heavily on a system approach. The basic approach [...] develop sufficient knowledge and skills to achieve your ambitions. Don't give up too quickly. Every grower who starts with IPM must first learn what works

• Reducing our CO₂ footprint, one bottle at a time

  August 6, 2025

  new 1L bottle saves up to 39% in CO₂ emissions compared to the earlier virgin plastic version. It’s a meaningful change that adds up quickly across our [...] developing mono-material solutions to improve recyclability, reducing the number of materials in our products and testing other formats like 100ml bottles

• Aphelinus abdominalis

  typically range from 0.25-4 per m 2 /release. Releases should be repeated a number of times. Consult a Koppert advisor or a recognized distributor of Koppert [...] it briefly with the tips of the antennae. She turns herself around, curls up the wing tips, and will try to pierce the aphid in the abdomen with her long [...] for egg deposition. Host feeding plays an important role in reducing pest numbers, with the adult wasp piercing the aphid with her ovipositor, and sucking

• Transforming crop protection: the rise of predatory mites

  September 17, 2025

  growers - and it triggered a real shift in mentality in Almeria.” Scaling up: strawberries, citrus, and beyond From greenhouses to open fields, the success [...] adapted formats too, like Ulti-Mite sachets, to withstand heat and humidity.” Looking ahead: predatory mites in outdoor crops and global impact Today, the demand

• Sized for Success: Introducing the 125k Entomite-M for Cost-Efficient IPM!

  November 30, 2023

  125,000! While we could have just made a bigger container and pumped up the numbers, we went back to the drawing board on our production system and managed [...] more nicely with our Mini-Airbug and Airbug distribution devices, opening up some exciting opportunities for labor savings vs applying to individual containers [...] feltiae ) are the undisputed heavyweight champs of cleanup for Fungus Gnat blow-ups, they leave a bit to be desired in terms of longevity in the growing media

• Crucial Information on Pollination at High Temperatures

  August 11, 2020

  activity of our bumblebees. It was now time to complete the equation by looking into the effect of hot climate conditions on plant behaviour, and the c [...] strength in the plant, the setting may be poor. Growing in warm climates opens up a whole set of problems that can affect yield and quality. Management of

• New Sachet Improves Spider Mite Control

  November 1, 2018

  Ulti-Mite foil sachets perform up to three times better. Trials have proven that Spical Ulti-Mite consistently delivers higher numbers of predatory mites under [...] a sachet that creates a better environment for the predatory mite to build up its population. The superior quality of the foil ensures the breeding system