• Spical: The Effective Weapon Against All Types of Spider Mite

  October 12, 2020

  equilibrium can falter, leading to an explosion in fruit spider mite numbers. Spider mites can also quickly become resistant to chemicals, so Spical really [...] species and sizes. Most spider mites (and there are 1,200 different species) make characteristic, small webs – usually on the underside of the leaf, but this [...] s urticae ). This spider mite drives quite a few growers around the world to despair. If conditions are hot and dry, you can almost guarantee that the

• Enjoy multiple benefits against spider mite with Spical

  December 12, 2021

  Spider mite is fast becoming resistant to pesticides. If you don’t have to use them as much, they will continue to be effective if the situation really does [...] no time getting to work in case of an emergency. Not only does this prevent considerable damage, but it also means you hardly need to use any chemical [...] visible. You can release Spical at such an early stage thanks to the predatory mites ’ ability to survive without feeding on spider mites. It will eat other

• Unprecedented Journey for Future Leaders

  July 24, 2018

  peers and of leading floricultural CEO’s, they return to their own country and company, ready to make a difference. [...] Manager Mastercourse – Floriculture. The course (28 October to 10 November 2018) is open to future floricultural leaders between 25-40 years old from around [...] globe are welcome to apply. Application is followed by a selection procedure and by the end of August, 12-15 managers are selected to be part of this first

• Koppert’s microbial solutions for sustainable food production

  October 15, 2020

  become a vital factor in our struggle to produce food with shrinking resources. The ever-present question we face is: How to achieve food security for an increasing [...] the way to improve future food production where microbial solutions can contribute to soil health and plant stress resilience, a new world to be explored [...] on entomological solutions to manage pests in horticulture and agriculture, Koppert has always been aware that it needed to consider the whole plant, both

• Koppert Launches NatuGro System for California Strawberry Growers

  August 5, 2021

  strawberry growers were able to increase their yields by up to 10 percent, bringing their return on investment to four to five dollars for every dollar [...] bio-stimulants and professional, customized advice to help strawberry growers boost crop yields by up to 10 percent. The three components of the NatuGro System [...] tive. Local Koppert representatives work with growers to develop customized programs specific to their soil conditions, production cycles and other factors

• Inspired by Nature: new design, same trusted quality

  February 6, 2023

  are confident this new branding supports us on our journey to increase our positive impact to the world.” New features Beautiful photography, our new logo [...] branding is rooted in Nature and matches our ambition. Our mission is to contribute to 100% sustainable agriculture by partnering with Nature and supporting [...] protection . Always looking forward, we continuously work to improve and find new solutions and services to face current and future challenges. We are confident

• Phytoseiulus persimilis

  smaller prey stages. The larvae do not eat. They develop quickly to protonymph and then start to feed on spider mites. The quantity of prey consumed depends [...] before use Push the centre of the cap to open the dosage hole Sprinkle material on leaves or pour into Diboxes Make sure the material remains on the introduction [...] top, to avoid damaging the predatory mites The dosage of Spidex Vital Plus depends on climate, crop and pest density and should always be adjusted to the

• Caterpillars: a growth explosion in the life of butterflies and moths

  June 30, 2023

  the lifecycle from egg to butterfly, at that stage, they become as much as two to three thousand times heavier! Phase 1: from moth to egg Butterfly and moth [...] stops eating and looks for a suitable place to pupate, the process by which it uses its silk glands to make a cocoon out of threads. The cocoon may be in [...] rollers use a leaf to conceal themselves and pupate. Caterpillars don’t always have to lock themselves into a cocoon: some species drop to the ground and hide

• Natutec Scout Wins GreenTech Innovation Award 2019

  June 11, 2019

  growers the opportunity to act in good time. The dashboard linked to the app is able to generate advice reports and holds the key to further standardization [...] been built into the app enabling you to collect data on location without having to physically count the pests or make notes behind a computer screen or laptop [...] sticky traps to identify and count the insects in the crop. The IPM-data is then stored in a central database and offers growers the possibility to carry out

• Trial results beneficial nematodes in fruit orchards

  volume of water to correspond with the quantity of nematodes,’ Michel explains. ‘It’s easy to dilute in this way.’ Michel says it is easy to apply if the [...] would recommend it to anyone who has problems with codling moths and leafrollers. It really helps to reduce the pest pressure. I’m proud to spray a solution [...] orchards Fruit growers in France are increasingly turning to sustainable nematode solutions to protect their orchards against pests – a living, natural