• Anso-Mite Plus

  Adults are about 0.5 mm in size. Predatory mites are usually found on the lower surface of the leaves, often in the corner of the main vein and lateral veins [...] Presentation Sachets in cardboard box. Carrier Bran. Application Hang sachets in sheltered locations in the crop, not exposed to direct sunlight. Sachets [...] have an exit hole. Hold sachets by the cardboard strip at the top, to avoid damaging the predatory mites . Dosage The dosage of Anso-Mite Plus depends on

• Koppert Foundation

  Koppert established the Koppert Foundation on their 50 th anniversary in 2017. This Foundation aims to contribute to sustainable solutions for horticulture [...] horticulture and agriculture and improvement of the health and availability of food and nutrition for those who need it most. Scope Koppert Foundation focuses [...] smallholder farmers providing education about our wonderful partnering with nature in integrated crop management supporting local Koppert employees with their personal

• Thrips Can Get Out of Hand Quickly!

  August 18, 2021

  how quickly the problem spreads: the higher the temperature it is, the more active the thrips are and the faster they multiply. This is why the insects feel [...] required if thrips are to be brought under control. A small spot with thrips can become a real infestation in no time! The temperature in particular determines [...] flowers. A female can lay one to two hundred eggs that hatch within a few days. At 15°C/59°F, the development from egg to adult takes about 40 days. At

• Raspberry

  its origins in Europe and northern Asia, but nowadays the fruit is being extensively produced in other temperate regions. In North America, the variety Rubus [...] About The raspberry ( Rubus idaeus ), also referred to as red raspberry or occasionally as European raspberry to distinguish it from other raspberries [...] strigosus. The fruit of the raspberry plant is red, tasty and sweet but tart-flavoured. Raspberries are a seasonal fruit and produced in summer or early

• Ten facts about Spical

  August 1, 2022

  You can hang the slow-release sachets in the crop. For a number of weeks, the mites from the sachet enter the crop. So when the spider mites turn up, they’re [...] 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 [...] outdoors. The product can be used in vegetable crops (except tomatoes), cut flowers, and fruit. The predatory mite in Spical occurs naturally around the Med

• 6 Steps for a Successful Mealybug Biological Program

  March 19, 2024

  , out of direct sunlight. Release early in the morning or late in the afternoon. Avoid the hottest part of the day. Avoid releasing during heatwaves. 4) [...] releases. If you are new to the world of beneficial insects, then review the steps below to help you start your biological program off on the right foot: 1) Evaluate [...] increasingly difficult to control in grapes. With chemical restrictions increasing and consumer demands shifting, many growers are turning to more organic and

• Bumblebee pollination

  effective in protected environments such as greenhouses, tunnels or netted orchards compared to honeybees. Bumblebees tend to visit all crops close to the hive [...] last longer. The hive design developed over the years helps bumblebees to save 20% of the energy usually spent on cooling and heating the hive. High quality [...] prolonging the overall pollination Best availability in the market Natupol colonies are available throughout the year and have a short delivery time. The int

• 100% Sustainable Agriculture

  that is the guiding principle in everything we do! Pioneering is not new to Koppert. In fact, it’s in our DNA. Fifty years ago our founder was the first [...] first to introduce a natural enemy to combat spider mite in horticulture. In doing so, he laid the foundation for today’s Koppert, providing alternative products [...] constantly testing them in the field together with you. Only with the help of your knowledge and experience can we move forward to develop the very best biological

• Effective Biological Control: Keep a Close Eye on Everything

  August 18, 2021

  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 monitoring [...] example, are easy to identify. In the case of crop wilting, it is more difficult to determine the culprit, as there can be various causes. And to diagnose a bacterial [...] 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

• Spidex Boost

  sachet needs to be cut open or an exit hole needs to be pierced into it Hold sachets by the cardboard strip at the top, to avoid damaging the predatory mites [...] Presentation Sachets in cardboard box Carrier Wood-chips. Application Hang sachets in sheltered locations in the crop, not exposed to direct sunlight Sachets [...] always be adjusted to the particular situation. Start introduction preventively or as soon as the first spider mites are detected in the crop. Use at least