• Advanced biocontrol of spider mite with Spidex Vital

  February 3, 2021

  eggs in the same time frame, hugely enhancing the biocontrol process and efficacy." Proof of predation The characteristic orange/red color of Spidex mites [...] February 15, shortly followed by the launch in week 13 for the rest of our customers worldwide. Spidex Vital gives better control of spider mite hotspots by building [...] improved egg-laying capacity. Trials conducted with the new composition showed the searching capacity of the predatory mites covered a greater distance over

• Effective Biological Control: Keep a Close Eye on Everything

  April 9, 2019

  to focus on the top or on the older leaves or flowers. In some cases, it is useful to concentrate on the top of the leaves, and in others the bottom. Good [...] a lot of knowledge about pests! Sticky traps and pheromone traps Scouting in the crop is sometimes the only way to determine the development of a pest [...] often first seen on the sticky trap. By counting regularly and keeping track of the results, you can maintain a good picture of whether the situation is improving

• Beneficial nematodes; the natural move towards biological crop protection

  April 5, 2023

  full overview of the targeted pests. For growers, one of the main incentives to use nematode products is the diminishing role and performance of chemical crop [...] control pests in an extensive range of crops. Our product Casea contains the beneficial nematode Steinernema carpocapsae . The product controls various insect [...] become resistant to them. In addition, the list of prohibited pesticides is growing. Special characteristics The beneficial nematodes in our product Casea

• Free Webinar series; Implementing Plant Empowerment

  May 19, 2020

  IPM: The Answer to the Challenges of the Future IPM: The Path to a Successful Approach The How and Why of IPM Koppert IPM app Vlaardingen, Netherlands [...] Wednesday, June 3 rd , 2020 at 9am and 3pm (Netherlands Time). For the US, Eastern Time Zone, 3am and 9am. The other webinars follow in the next three weeks [...] already grow according to the principles of Plant Empowerment. Watch this video in which Jan Voogt, one of the authors of the book, explains what makes

• Pollination Under Artificial Lights

  October 4, 2018

  growers in the higher latitudes of the Northern Hemisphere are paying special attention to their growing lights. High time to focus on the effects this [...] conditions. As one of the world’s biggest breeders of bumblebee species, Koppert Biological Systems’ R&D department has gained in-depth knowledge of this pollinator’s [...] feedback. The eight-page manual on 'Pollination and Growing Lights' gives advice on when to open and close hives, the best placement of hives, the benefits

• The top ten pests in roses

  August 18, 2022

  prepared for the main threats. Thrips and spider mites are right at the top of the list! Thrips Various types of thrips exist, but they all employ the same strategy: [...] Caterpillars are the larvae of butterflies and moths. They can feed on large amounts of leaves, causing damage to the crop in this way. The species of caterpillar [...] several variants of this insect. Mealybugs suck the sap out of plants and weaken them. The sugars in the sap are secreted out again by the bugs and form honeydew

• Economical and Better Biocontrol of Aphids, Mealybugs and Echinothrips

  May 10, 2021

  new product marketed under the name, Chrysopa-E , which uses the egg stage of the lacewing, Chrysoperla carnea , instead of the larval stage used previously [...] with Chrysopa-E! Chrysoperla carnea By using an earlier phase of lacewing - the natural enemy of aphids , mealybugs and Echinothrips – growers can now tackle [...] production costs, so the grower can use many more beneficials at less expense. With Chrysopa-E, the grower has a very large army of biological control agents

• Acadian Plant Health™ and Koppert Join Forces to Expand Biostimulants Access Across the U.S.

  April 3, 2024

  comprise the foundation of the agricultural solutions we offer. We deliver key functionality to meet agricultural needs worldwide in the areas of performance [...] pollination . The partnership provides Acadian’s U.S. customers with increased ease of access to products and local technical expertise, in line with the company’s [...] even faster and provides them with better on-the-ground expert support,” says Candace Azad, Vice President of Business Excellence, Acadian Plant Health. “Koppert’s

• FytoFert S - Specialty Crops Brochure

  through the bacterial oxidation of elemental sulfur, making it more accessible for plant uptake. • Corrects Sulfur Deficiency: Sulfur is vital for the synthesis [...] synthesis of amino acids (such as cysteine and methionine), vitamins, and enzymes. FytoFert™S helps ensure that plants receive the necessary sulfur, particularly [...] plant vigor. • Increases Stress Tolerance: Sulfur contributes to the formation of defense compounds, enabling plants to better withstand environmental

• Adapting Quickly Guarantees ‘Tomato Success’

  April 30, 2019

  We end the year with thorough preparation for the new season. More than ever before, a good start to the season is half the battle. The end of the crop rotation [...] system. This is why the new season actually starts at the end of the current cultivation cycle. During the last six weeks before the harvest it is time to [...] e product. The end of the growing cycle is the time for more radical solutions, so you can start the new season with a clean slate and the circle is complete