• New Approach Significantly Reduces Aphids in Soft Fruits

  March 21, 2019

  idaei) is a constant cause for concern, and in the cultivation of blackberries in greenhouses, the large blackberry aphid (Amphorophora rubi) is the main [...] effective way of tackling the aphids. Reducing Aphid Levels Through Prevention The approach that has been developed is based on the preventative use of the gall [...] ahead of the international competition.’ Corrective Products for Emergencies Integrated cultivation is also important for René Simons in the field of competition

• Reinforced Hook For All

  July 16, 2018

  Thripex-Plus : for control of various thrips species The use of our sachets offers a lot of advantages. Constantly large population of predatory mites in your [...] Swirski-Mite Plus : for control of whitefly and thrips Swirski-Mite LD : for control of whitefly and thrips Spical-Plus : for control of various spider mite species [...] As of August 1, the predatory mite paper sachets will be delivered with a hook that has a moisture-resistant coating on both sides. As a result, the hook

• Frequently Asked Questions

  August 5, 2021

  separating the two species by a minimum of 100 yards. It is preferred that they are placed on opposite ends of the crop. Q: How many bees are in a bumblebee [...] Questions and Answers about the Quad Q: Why is there paper mesh tape covering the exit of the hive doors? A: By allowing the bees to chew through the mesh [...] hive doors in this position for a few hours following sunrise to ensure all of the bees have returned to the hives. Reopen the hive doors in the morning

• Visit Koppert's Tropical Experts at TPIE 2025, Booth #836

  January 6, 2025

  at our TPIE booth with any of our friendly technical experts. Regular on-site visits are provided to Koppert customers free of charge. They’re the best way [...] tools for maintaining the efficiency of a biocontrol operation, from an initial crop overview to gauging what is working, and addressing any problems that [...] that remain. Located in the heartland of tropical producers for North America, TPIE is the principal trade event showcasing the latest trends in foliage

• Celebrating real food heroes

  October 19, 2022

  health of the environment.’ Xrarm and the tower of hope Xfarm a local social project in Puglia on more than 50 hectares, is a great example of social farming [...] production awareness is continuously on the agenda of our partners Ruud Sies and Hanneke van Hintum via the A Journey through the World of Resilient Agriculture [...] as it is one of the most versatile crops which can adapt to almost any climate in the world offering high yields. ‘It is important to focus on sustainable

• List & Label Report

  identified uses of the substance or mixture and uses advised against Relevant identified uses - Fertilizer 1.3 - Details of the supplier of the safety data [...] special purposes, it is recommended to check the resistance to chemicals of the protective gloves mentioned above together with the supplier of these gloves. [...] prolonged or repeated exposure - state route of exposure if it is conclusively proven that no other routes of exposure cause the hazard Very toxic to aquatic

• Successful biocontrol in potatoes

  August 3, 2023

  control of persistent wireworms in Italy with success, according to Cyrille. 'The wireworm pressure is often high and difficult to detect since it is a soilborne [...] A combination of a biological fungicide and beneficial nematodes is proving to be the answer for many potato growers in Europe. Recent trials using Trianum [...] Trianum-P and Trianum-G from the time of seeding,' Product management lead, Paolo Banzato explains. 'Both formulations of our biofungicides performed so well

• Why Isarid is a grower-approved ally against pests in ornamentals

  August 31, 2022

  suburb of Ramsey, MN, produces over 1,800,000 pots of Annuals, Perennials, Mums, Poinsettias, and Spruce Tip Porch Pots annually. The nursery is a benchmark [...] recently awarded Greenhouse Grower's Head Grower of the Year Award (2022). This recognition is given to leaders of ornamentals operations that serve as an example [...] using Isarid , Koppert's biological insecticide, for the control of a wide­­­­ variety of common pests like whitefly , aphids , thrips , mealybugs , fungus

• Reducing plastic pollution: We celebrate World Environment Day

  June 5, 2023

  from the excessive use of plastic materials in farming practices. Recognizing the urgency, one of our sustainability missions is to work towards zero waste [...] Eco-friendly packaging of Aphytis in Spain Recycled liner of pollination products Plastic waste reduction during production of monitoring and traps products [...] approximately 8 million metric tons of plastic waste disrupt delicate ecosystems. Plastic pollution in agriculture is a pressing environmental issue that

• Getting a handle on the spider mite – how can you keep population development under control?

  March 3, 2023

  humidity is also important, as the spider mite like dry conditions. The spider mite lays more eggs when air humidity is low, so development is faster. [...] which is, of course, beneficial. As a grower, you can increase the edge that the natural enemies have by ensuring that you introduce large numbers of them [...] Temperature is the most crucial factor for population growth – the spider mite can develop at a temperature between 12°C and 40°C, with the speed of growth