• New Facilities for Koppert Canada

  December 20, 2018

  congratulate Koppert Canada on their great successes of the last 25 years. We wish them further success in the many years to come and we are thrilled to have such [...] Directors Henri Oosthoek and Rene Ruiter who spoke on the history of Koppert and the endless possibilities for the future. Leamington was selected as location as [...] local facility in Leamington, Ontario, on 4 December. This new building marks a culmination of 25 years of continuous growth and expansion in Canada. Koppert

• Rhyzobug – ready to deal with armored scales

  August 20, 2024

  introduction as soon as the first armored scales are detected. You apply it in the evening and tap the beetles directly onto the plants based on 500-3000/ha [...] Why use Rhyzobug? It reduces the number of pesticide applications Makes it easier to comply with the pesticide blacklist in the value chain Contributes to [...] growers control various types of armored scales in their crops. The species is proving to be effective in several crops including orchids, palms, citrus

• Optimum Conditions for Bumblebees

  August 18, 2021

  Horticulture is changing, and the system is changing with it. Amongst other aspects, the increase in the use of assimilation lighting in tomato crops required [...] almost literally in the dark. This means that they can spend less time on the job of pollinating. Help with navigation in the greenhouse Ideally, you want [...] they are reliant on the 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

• Keeping thrips under control: plenty of options!

  July 24, 2022

  disrupting the natural balance within the crop. A choice of predatory mites In ornamental crops, predatory mites are the foot soldiers in the battle against [...] as sweet peppers and aubergines, the preventative introduction of the predatory bug Orius is an important basis in the fight against thrips. But beware: [...] chemicals. Pupae require a particular approach The additional problem is that the thrips pupae are often in the ground and challenging to tackle. However,

• Pollination Under Artificial Lights

  August 10, 2021

  drop, 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 [...] follow and put into practice. ‘We hope that the guidelines we offer in the manual will ensure that our growers get the best performance out of their Natupol [...] manager. ‘We have looked at all the features on the hive and give advice on how to enhance the work of our bumblebees in poor (day)light conditions. We

• Combating Vine Weevil Successfully

  August 18, 2021

  etc. Application of the nematodes is safe for the user and fast and effective, when applied in the right manner. After application, the parasitic nematodes [...] tissue from the host into substances that are easy for the nematodes to absorb. The larvae die within a few days. The population development of the nematodes [...] nematodes within the host population is dependent on the number (dosage) applied and the size of the host population. In this regard, it is important that Larvanem

• Effective Biological Control: Keep a Close Eye on Everything

  August 18, 2021

  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 [...] how the situation is developing – is therefore crucial. In fact, this is the cornerstone of effective biological control. Monitoring can be done in two [...] pests! Sticky traps and pheromone traps Scouting in the crop is sometimes the only way to determine the development of a pest. For example, mealy bugs

• Citripar: user – friendly application and sustainable packaging

  March 31, 2025

  simplifies the application process. The hanging mechanism remains unchanged, enabling easy placement of the product in the crop canopy. The new Citripar [...] Planococcus ficus ) in citrus and grape crops, now features a new packaging designed with the environment and ease of application in mind. The redesigned packaging [...] developing fully sustainable packaging in the future. Citripar is registered for use only in California within the United States. Please verify local regulations

• Ten need-to-know facts about caterpillars

  June 28, 2023

  Paysandisia archon. The name of the butterfly or moth doesn’t always tell you everything about the species’ dietary preferences. For example, the cabbage moth [...] plant tissue. The most harmful caterpillars belong to the Noctuidae family (moths), which is also the largest butterfly family. Most moths in this family [...] active at night. The caterpillars don’t usually have a lot of hair, and they pupate in the ground. Another big cause for concern is the Tortricidae family

• Unveiling new packaging designs for Horiver sticky trap portfolio

  January 8, 2024

  incorporates a zoom-in effect, emphasizing the capturing and monitoring functionalities of the product. 'The transparent upper part in the packaging now also [...] portfolio, they will also carry the Horiver brand on the packaging.' Horiver sticky traps Among the widely adopted products in the Horiver range are sticky cards [...] enjoy a total makeover. The sticky traps are available on the market under the well-known Horiver brand. Eye-catching pattern The new Horiver design features