• Thrips Can Get Out of Hand Quickly!

  August 18, 2021

  spreads: the higher the temperature it is, the more active the thrips are and the faster they multiply. This is why the insects feel so at home in a warm [...] Thrips Frankliniella occidentalis damage on phalaenopsis A quick response is required if thrips are to be brought under control. A small spot with thrips [...] also play a role, such as humidity and the type of crop. An additional point is that western flower thrips love both plant juices and pollen, multiplying

• Condition of the Crop the best Indicator of the Effect of Trianum

  August 10, 2020

  when it comes to biological crop protection , there is a great deal that is hidden from sight. This is also the case with Trianum, which does all its hard [...] their growth is reactivated much more effectively after a period of inactivity as a result of a heatwave. This demonstrates that Trianum is not only effective [...] nutrients that are difficult to absorb. That's more than enough proof that Trianum is a quiet but hard and efficient worker! Preventative use The value of Trianum

• In Partnership with Nature

  January 2, 2019

  Styrofoam, is established as a human carcinogen? On a more positive note, Styrofoam is currently recyclable, but the Styrofoam recycling market is diminishing [...] new packaging will be gradual and it is expected that there will be a mixture of the two shipping methods. Our goal is to completely switch to the new recyclable [...] Styrofoam per year. That is a yearly saving of 1.43 tons of Styrofoam that will not be produced and stay out of landfills. Styrofoam is harmful to humans and

• Freezing Tolerance in Blueberries

  May 7, 2020

  In the blueberry protocol of Koppert, energy in the plant is the main target. The result is more regrowth, more generative buds per branch and more flowers [...] The result is that we end up with a younger plant. From young wood we already know it produces bigger and higher quality fruit. But there is another advantage [...] a healthy, energy rich plant. Koppert is using a variety a products to support this. Central in the schedule is the product Trianum and other biostimulants

• Increase in Thrips Infestation Demands More R&D

  December 4, 2019

  species of thrips around the globe is on the increase, and they are spreading more easily. More worryingly though is the fact that there isn’t yet a biological [...] surprise when they did find it. Another example is Dichromothrips corbetti which affects phalaenopsis and is very difficult to get rid of. It had been around [...] infestation. Infestation by the Western flower thrips is on the increase, and since this particular species is extremely resistant to pesticides, more and more

• The Spread of Whitefly

  August 14, 2020

  the more moderate side, the tobacco whitefly is in its element in higher temperatures. An adult female is capable of surviving for ten to fifteen days [...] insects prefer to lay their eggs on young leaves well inside the plant, and this is where you tend to find the eggs and young larvae of greenhouse whitefly . [...] will fly to another plant in search of somewhere to lay their eggs. There is also a threat of spread due to an attack from outside the greenhouse. In countries

• Sized for Success: Introducing the 125k Entomite-M for Cost-Efficient IPM!

  January 15, 2024

  frequent bouts of waterlogged media. This is why Koppert typically recommends waiting until after mist propagation is finished before introduction for best [...] for labor savings vs applying to individual containers by hand. Entomite-M is a key component in IPM programs around the world for Fungus Gnat ( Bradysia [...] growing media and require reapplication on a weekly basis for best results. This is where Entomite-M really shines. Growers typically rely on "Strats" to thrive

• Initial Experiences: Spidex Vital Lives Up to its Promises

  May 24, 2021

  "As the old crop is always cleared away, I start from scratch each time and have to build up the necessary populations three times. This is always a critical [...] crop, an even better beneficial is always welcome. That was the reason for me to try the new product." Crop rotation is a critical time in cucumber farming [...] " A sense of calm on the farm The increased effectiveness of Spidex Vital is a major advantage for Sjaak van Dijk. "As already mentioned, spider mites

• Botrytis problems often have company

  December 20, 2021

  initial infection is left weakened. This is an ideal spot for other fungi, such as Fusarium , or bacteria to strike. Hard to identify Botrytis is a necrotrophic [...] the fungus to get a hold. It’s a sinister interaction. Essentially, a crop is an ecosystem in which all living organisms interact. We capitalize on this [...] necrotrophic fungus: it lives off dead material. But this dead material is from the host plant cells that the fungus has killed. This creates spaces for other

• Ten facts about Spical

  August 1, 2022

  start. The Spical predatory mite is more resistant to hot, dry conditions than the predatory mite in Spidex . Spical is available in different versions: [...] The predatory mite Neoseiulus californicus in Spical is one of the old hands at Koppert, having been used for 35 years to control spider mite. And the [...] the predatory mite does an excellent job. One fantastic benefit of Spical is that it can be use preventatively, ready to attack the spider mite before