• Release Spical predatory mites as soon as possible!

  February 2, 2023

  predatory mites in the bottles of Spical will decrease sharply while spider mite numbers grow in your crop. They survive a little longer in the Spical-Plus [...] as ever, they do much better in a crop with their favorite food. Storage advice If you can’t release the predatory mites in your crop immediately, you can [...] but they have one major drawback: they have a short lifespan. That’s why it’s important to release them into your crop as soon as possible after receipt

• Koppert Collaborates with Valto to Control Harmful Tomato Virus

  October 10, 2018

  solutions producers are located in the heart of the Dutch fruit and vegetable growing region and closely linked when it comes to finding natural solutions [...] professional consultants. Worldwide distribution V10 Developed by Valto in 2006, it has been widely used to prevent the emergence of the virulent Pepino Mosaic [...] (PepMV) which has been accountable for substantial losses in tomato production around the world. Since its introduction, this natural crop protection agent has

• Event to Raise Global Plant Health Awareness

  December 16, 2019

  move forward when it comes to plant health as this forms the basis for holistic and sustainable food production systems for the future. In order to achieve [...] the banner of ‘Plant Health, Agriculture & Bioscience’ at the World Forum in The Hague, from 9-11 September 2020. The three-day event will address a number [...] Speakers and panel discussions on these themes are expected to attract experts in the field of science, agriculture, related businesses, relevant NGOs and a

• New edition Insect Pest Management

  November 4, 2020

  New edition Insect Pest Management Originally written in 1991 and updated in 2000, the third edition of this valuable reference book will soon be released [...] ly moving forward, especially in the last five years, with a host of new biological solutions and other advances, so it was high time to bring this popular [...] impact assessments and all of the latest methods involved in the control and management of insects. It includes coverage of host manipulation, plant resistance

• Fungi and Bacteria Deserve Greater Appreciation!

  May 31, 2019

  not yet known in many cases. What's certain is that plant resistance is strongly related to these ‘passengers.’ Positive Image In fact, it's strange that [...] Solutions Mentioned in this Article NatuGro in strawberry Trianum-P Trichoderma harzianum T-22 Trianum-G Trichoderma harzianum T-22 Microflora SA Bacillus [...] these microorganisms. And it's with good reason that the number of biological beneficials and supporters is growing on this basis! In fact, our whole world

• The Revolutionary Spical Ulti-Mite Sachet

  October 28, 2019

  rearing system of predatory mite Neoseiulus californicus . It can therefore build up its population in the sachet more rapidly and effectively. Compared to regular [...] result in combating different kinds of spider mite (including two-spotted spider mite , fruit spider mite, citrus red mite and date palm mite). In addition [...] predatory mite also has positive results in controlling various tarsonemid mites. Spider mite can cause severe damage in many crops. These mites are located

• More Sustainable Nematode Formulation

  December 28, 2020

  certainly gives Koppert a big advantage in this field when it comes to the competition." Correct application is crucial It remains crucial that nematodes are [...] of being much easier to dissolve making it fully compatible with the available spraying/irrigation systems in the market, including Dosatron®. Continued [...] efficacy! Dissolvability of Nematode Formulations in 1 Liter Water New opportunities "We have succeeded in releasing a formulation that answers most of the

• Effective Control of Spider Mite and Thrips

  July 6, 2020

  mite population. The predatory mites’ strength lies in how these two beneficials work together. In outdoor crops only the curative treatment with Spidex [...] Thrips should always be controlled preventively. If you see thrips in the crop, it’s already too late . Predatory mites can be used to kill thrips. There [...] for Spider Mites Spider mite and thrips are pests that are bound to turn up in strawberry cultivation. So how can you keep them at bay? Don’t panic: there

• Want to know whether Spical will be effective? Check, check, and double-check!

  December 13, 2022

  how Spical is doing. Spider mites often develop in hot spots, so you should release extra predatory mites in these places. This is also where you'll be able [...] able to see whether your strategy is effective. If it is, the affected areas won't grow in size. You'll still be able to see webs, but the spots won't become [...] standard advice is to check the status twice a week. But of course, in acute situations, it can't hurt to do more checks until you're sure the matter is under

• Optimum Conditions for Bumblebees

  April 5, 2019

  changing, and the system is changing with it. Amongst other aspects, the increase in the use of assimilation lighting in tomato crops required an adaptation [...] grow lights in order to find their way around. That is not easy: finding the hive takes a lot of time and the bumblebees are almost literally in the dark [...] can only fly out in favorable light conditions. You can therefore prevent them losing their way as a result of the assimilation lighting in the greenhouse