• Biocontrol for Spider Mites

  April 24, 2020

  developing resistance to a wide range of pesticides. Overview of Mite Plant Damage Larvae, nymphs and adults of two-spotted spider mites cause damage to [...] whole leaves turn yellow and as the chlorophyll is removed, the leaf, and eventually the whole plant, may die. Nymphs and adults of spider mites produce webbing [...] Spical and Spical Plus tolerate a range of chemical pesticides Always use Spical and Spical Plus in conjunction with Spidex Distribution Technology Distribution

• Bayer's New 7.5 Acre Corn Breeding Greenhouse

  March 9, 2020

  ting ceremony and Koppert was invited to participate. Our Technical Sales Representatives, Pete Miller and Jordan Marcellus, members of the Hydroponic [...] employees of Bayer and the local public. Furthermore, the event was live streamed across the global Bayer network. This event marked the opening of the most [...] continue to grow, as the Bayer organization raises the bar on greenhouse technology and production.

• Lift Off for Koppert Innovation

  January 14, 2020

  crop. Airborne technology Product Manager of Koppert’s Natutec Products, Tom Vroegop: “It has been an exciting journey from the seed of an idea to the [...] California and we can now say that extensive trials of the Natutec multi-carrier release system have been a success.” The drone has a wingspan of 5 feet, [...] 33 pounds, and accurately disperses beneficial insects over 20 acres in the space of an hour. The high-tech release system was designed and developed in-house

• Heidi Doering Cited As Integrated Plant Health Expert

  May 18, 2026

  s, HortiDaily provides up-to-date information on technology, cultivation, and markets to growers and industry professionals worldwide through its online [...] compatibility between chemical and biological inputs being a critical factor in the shift. Heidi explores the nature of the adoption curve—the rate at [...] are being adopted by growers, and the evolution toward Integrated Plant Health (IPH). To highlight the effectiveness of a proactive approach, she recounts

• Rancho Los Pinos is nature's ally

  increase the productivity and profitability of their crops. The ongoing collaboration between farmers and Koppert lives up to one of its core values: working [...] boasts over 70 years of agricultural expertise. On its 610 hectares of protected farmland, the ranch produces various tomato and cucumber varieties, along [...] water consumption by 65% and minimized pesticide use by implementing biological control and natural pollination programs. A long and increasingly sustainable

• Protected vegetables

  proactive approaches involve regular and systematic inspection of crops to identify the presence and severity of pests and diseases. Growers use various techniques [...] mechanical control, and the judicious use of compatible pesticides when necessary. Emphasizing Sustainability One of the fundamental principles of IPM is its [...] mealybugs and scales keeping their populations in check. Predatory mites prey on spider mites and other mites , thrips , whitefly , and eggs of moths. Beneficial

• Koppert is Investing in Smarter Scouting

  May 29, 2019

  Sustainability and Future Proofing A team of specialists is developing the scout-app together with Koppert’s growers and consultants, and a number of Dutch tomato [...] ‘The dashboard also provides detailed analyses of the situation in the greenhouse and shows the severity of the infestation, enabling growers to act quickly [...] change the world of scouting. The scout-app will automatically analyze Horiver sticky traps, enabling growers to scout more efficient and more accurately

• Artificially lit crops pollination advice

  depending on latitude and environment) rapid decline in colonies could occur. In the ever-evolving world of agriculture, the utilization of artificial lighting [...] extending daylight hours and enabling year-round production. However, with this technological advancement comes the critical challenge of ensuring efficient [...] aspects of pollination in indoor environments and provide valuable advice on how to overcome potential obstacles. From understanding the role of various

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

  June 17, 2020

  years looking into automated and data-driven techniques such as climate control, biological control of pests and diseases and more. Their first harvest was [...] million head of lettuce per year. Armela Farms is making use of specialist technologies from top Dutch suppliers such as Van der Hoeven Horticultural Products [...] region." The CEO and founder of Armela Farms, Avir Shah, says they aim to produce products that exceed the community’s expectations and reduce the reliance

• Ten Facts About Thrips

  April 26, 2019

  treatments and varying environmental and biological conditions. Entomite-M • Predatory mite: Stratiolaelaps scimitus • Target: Eggs, larvae and pupae of sciarid [...] species of thrips larvae and adults • Packaging: 100 ml bottles containing 1,000 adults and nymphs mixed with vermiculite Distribution Technology Distribution [...] insects are slender and extremely small (between 0.5 and 2.5 mm long). 2. The thrips family is very large; there are many species of thrips. But don’t panic: