• The use of Swirski-Mite brings great advantages!

  December 13, 2022

  means reduced residues on the product. There are legal rules governing the amount of pesticide residues that may be present on a product. These days, however [...] Swirskii is already in the starting blocks before the problems start. You're fully prepared, both for expected infestations and unexpected intruders. In short [...] by chemical plant protection is often underestimated. However, the fact is that some active ingredients - and certainly the excipients - are toxic to plants

• Spider Mite Control: The Essential Guide

  damage to the host plant by feeding on plant tissue and plant sap, primarily on the underside of leaves where they pierce the cells and suck out the contents [...] and as the chlorophyll is removed, the leaf, and eventually the whole plant, may die. Nymphs and adults of spider mites produce webbing in which the mites [...] become completely covered with webs. The webbing affects the leaves appearance of the crop, which is a high concern in ornamental crops. Natural enemies for

• Want to Tackle Diseases and Pests in Roses?

  July 14, 2020

  Aphids The good news is that aphids have all sorts of natural enemies. The best strategy for you to use depends on the type of aphid you encounter. The options [...] Rose Rosa The Benefits of Integrated Pest Management IPM: The Answer to the Challenges of the Future Roses are grown all over the world. Koppert has a [...] um adult Whitefly There is a broad range of products available to combat whitefly . The most suitable choice for you depends on the climate conditions

• Koppert Has the Answers at IFTF 2018

  October 18, 2018

  of high-level speakers who have been invited to share their views on ongoing trends and changes in the sector, such as rising protectionism, the potential [...] Trade Fair at Vijfhuizen, the Netherlands, from November 7-9. Visitors from all over the world come to the fair to see the latest developments and to [...] countries this year. In cooperation with Union Fleurs, HPP Exhibitions and Hortipoint, there will also be an International Floriculture Forum. The forum will host

• The Importance of Quality at Koppert

  December 3, 2019

  spider mites with the greatest ease, keeping the natural balance in the crop. This is why growers continue to opt for Spidex.” Read the first article here: [...] than 50 years ago is the foundation on which our company was built," Total Quality Control Manager, Saskia Inghels reminds us. "Today it is still one of our [...] average quality At Koppert, the general quality control of Spidex is conducted once a week and each batch is checked. “While the standard average egg-laying

• Insight to the Production of Nematodes

  September 12, 2019

  medium is made in a flask and sterilized in an autoclave to avoid any risk of contamination. Then the nematodes are placed in a nutritious and sterile e [...] reduced the ecological footprint of the whole production process. Samples of the solution in the bioreactors are taken every few days to check the purity [...] safeguard the conditions right to the end user. Intensive temperature logging takes place along the route to make sure that the nematodes travel in the best

• Beneficial nematodes to control pests in outdoor crops

  sure if the product you intend to use is not harmful to our nematode products check the side effect database. You only have to fill in the name of the nematode [...] nematodes feed on the digested tissues of the dead insect and reproduce in large numbers. The pest insect stops feeding soon after being infested, and dies within [...] applied with water. Once resuspended in water, the nematode suspension can be dispersed using spraying/irrigation systems most commonly used in agriculture:

• Koppert's beneficial nematodes: new look and ready for the future

  April 5, 2023

  t. The result is an innovative nematode spray solution, which acts as an effective alternative to its chemical counterparts today and addresses the push [...] push toward sustainable agriculture in the future. We believe in finding solutions in nature and applying innovation to make those solutions available to [...] have done so in collaboration with growers, through whom we contribute to making safe, high-quality, and affordable foods available. In the process, we

• How to protect bumblebees in cold

  climate on pollination and colony quality is also time-sensitive. The longer unfavorable conditions persist, the greater the impact on the bumblebees and [...] colonies thrive in low temperatures: Warmth is key Place the hives in the warmest part of the tunnel/greenhouse, ensuring they catch the morning sun. Make [...] Make sure the hive is in a sheltered environment. Sunlight exposure Position the hives on the side that receives the most sun during cold periods, maximizing

• 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 [...] of tackling the aphids. Reducing Aphid Levels Through Prevention The approach that has been developed is based on the preventative use of the gall midge [...] decision. ‘In the spring, I can use artificial lighting to better tailor the climate to the needs of the crop. And in both the spring and autumn cultivation