• Protect Young Plants Now with Bacilirid™ and Isarid™

  February 1, 2025

  of charge to regular customers, so please don’t hesitate to ask! Click Here for Bacilirid™ info. Click Here for Isarid™ info. Click Here to find the nearest [...] powders, the two mix together well in the same tank. Bacilirid™ contains beneficial foliar and soil-dwelling bacteria to prevent and control soil borne diseases [...] In early spring, germination, rooting, and transplanting mean we’re handling young plants at their most fragile point. Bacilirid™, a biological fungicide

• More Sustainable Nematode Formulation

  December 28, 2020

  advantage in this field when it comes to the competition." Correct application is crucial It remains crucial that nematodes are applied correctly to reach [...] an informative video showing all steps that need to be taken. I advise all users to consult it." How-To-Use Videos Capsanem Scia-Rid [...] advantage of being much easier to dissolve making it fully compatible with the available spraying/irrigation systems in the market, including Dosatron®

• Frequently Asked Questions about Bumblebees

  August 5, 2021

  continuing to lay eggs and providing orders for “workers”. In late summer the Queen will start producing new queen and males (drones) in order for the [...] naturally in late autumn. Do bumblebees produce honey? No. Although bumblebees store nectar like honeybees, they do not have to save enough nectar to survive [...] and pesticides may be to blame. As the entire honeybee colony survives the winter, honeybees are particularly sensitive to these. In the case of bumblebees

• Amazone Plants continues the path of organic cultivation

  started to take off in 2015. In 2019, the tomato nursery also owned by Van Zijl was converted, before being added to the anthurium nursery in 2020. A [...] were sold in 14 cm pots in the summer, and the plants in 14 cm pots went to the buyers in 17 cm pots. The company has focused on biological plant protection [...] such as Mycotal, twice a year, in the spring and in the autumn. Wim van der Meer explains, ‘Koppert is involved in a trial in which we are investigating whether

• Natutec biocontrol application devices

  tailored to meet the unique needs of our customers in different growing environments. Natutec enables growers to: Use biological control products in hard-to-reach [...] As pioneers in biological control, Koppert introduced the world's first natural pest control solution and continues to set new standards in sustainable [...] up to 80% in labour costs with streamlined application methods. The right system for you Choosing the right system depends on the specific needs of your

• Protect Crops Against Redheaded Flea Beetle

  February 1, 2025

  Connect with us to schedule a site visit It’s never too early for nursery growers to stay ahead of the game. Even though most applications happen in May or June [...] February is the right time to start planning to ward off redheaded flea beetle down the road. This pest causes shotgun-style hole damage in perennial and shrub [...] few different methods for getting deep down to where the larvae are located. Schedule some time in February to consult with your Koppert Technical Advisor

• Spidex Boost

  Hang sachets in sheltered locations in the crop, not exposed to direct sunlight Sachets do not have an exit hole, so each sachet needs to be cut open or [...] exit hole needs to be pierced into it Hold sachets by the cardboard strip at the top, to avoid damaging the predatory mites In contrast to other Koppert [...] mouthparts to extract the contents of their prey. Pack size 250 sachets. Each sachet contains 100 predatory mites . Presentation Sachets in cardboard box

• Botrytis problems often have company

  December 20, 2021

  constantly alert to the unwanted interactions: one pathogen can make it easier for another to strike. This applies to Botrytis , too. When this fungus grows [...] conditions for other pathogens to strike. But it also works the other way around: there are pests that make it easier for the fungus to get a hold. It’s a sinister [...] ecosystem in which all living organisms interact. We capitalize on this system when using natural enemies. However, as a grower, you’ll also have to be constantly

• Spidex Vital Go: the ultimate multi-hotspot performer

  March 31, 2025

  continue to protect the crop for a longer period of time. Targeted application: Fewer predatory mites are lost by falling to the ground compared to loose [...] for growers. Born to fight Spidex Vital Go predatory mites are born to fight. As they feed on spider mites , their color changes to a distinctive red-orange [...] of predatory mites in the crop. The sachets ensure predators are present over a 2-week period, making it difficult for spider mites to proliferate. Unlike

• Horiver Drystick

  Horiver Drystick per 200 m 2 For trapping in hotspots use one Horiver Drystick per 2 to 20 m 2 Notes In contrast to Horiver Wetstick , the glue of Horiver [...] Lygus spp. Mode of action Insect pests are attracted to the colour of the sticky trap and get caught in the glue. Presentation Polysterene cards coated with [...] Place traps in areas with high risk of pest infestation such as areas near doors, gable ends and lateral ventilation openings Attach traps to wires or sticks