• The Revolutionary Spical Ulti-Mite Sachet

  October 28, 2019

  compostable. It satisfies the conditions of the ‘Industrial compostable’ standard. The sachets can therefore be disposed of together with the crop waste. [...] this devastating pest the biological way; Spical Ulti-Mite is part of the futureproof solution. Fully Industrial Compostable The sachet is made of a n [...] Spical Ulti-Mite Greater certainty for the biological control of spider mite – that is what you will achieve with Spical Ulti-Mite . This 100% industrial

• Insight to the Production of Nematodes

  September 12, 2019

  skin. The nematodes then release pathogenic bacteria they carry with them. These bacteria kill the insect and digest the insect from the inside. The nematodes [...] This made the process more cost efficient and reduced the ecological footprint of the whole production process. Samples of the solution in the bioreactors [...] to check the purity. The nematodes need 12 days to develop for each of the three phases. When the production process has reached its end, the nematodes

• HyFood takes habanero to another level with biological control

  One of the key factors for the successful implementation of the biological control program was the training of personnel in pest monitoring and the release [...] and has allowed them to comply with the legal framework for entry into the U.S. market, one of the most important and demanding at a global level. Looking [...] and found Koppert... at the beginning of the establishment of the biological control tools, their consultants showed us the range of possibilities they

• The How and Why of IPM

  August 18, 2021

  know! The main idea behind IPM is that the greenhouse or field forms an ecosystem. The mutual relationships between crops, their attackers, and the natural [...] relationship, and each of the three sides of the triangle must receive the same amount of attention: You strengthen and protect the crop. You tackle diseases [...] friendly to the natural enemies. Otherwise the ecosystem you have built up so carefully will collapse again. You can check this with the Koppert Side

• The Importance of Quality at Koppert

  December 3, 2019

  devour 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 [...] that Spidex remains at the top of growers’ options when it comes to the most effective biological control of spider mite. "The discovery and commercial [...] released. It ensures that the next generations establish themselves well in the crop so they can do their valuable work. With their great appetite they can

• The Benefits of Integrated Pest Management

  August 18, 2021

  enemies in the crop. After application, employees can go back to work in the crop straight away: there is no re-entry time, as with chemicals. The working [...] danger of products penetrating the skin. Benefits for the sales chain: The products used are harmless to water, air, and soil. The environmentally friendly [...] resistance development. The risk of exceeding government and retail residue standards is low. This is beneficial to the relationship with your retail customer

• The nematodes are doing their job

  December 14, 2020

  ensue; the host is eaten from the inside out. The bacteria start by liquefying the innards, and then the nematodes slurp up the contents. At the end all [...] approach to thrips In addition to the effect on the pests, you should also see the damage to the crop decrease. If treatment with nematodes is successful, you [...] you will see less damage. With thrips too, the crop damage should reduce considerably. By counting the sticky traps or rinsing the plants, you can also check

• The top ten pests in roses

  August 17, 2022

  prepared for the main threats. Thrips and spider mites are right at the top of the list! Thrips Various types of thrips exist, but they all employ the same strategy: [...] and you need to nip the problem in the bud quickly. One upside is that this can quite often be done with natural enemies. Whitefly The name is misleading [...] of this insect. Mealybugs suck the sap out of plants and weaken them. The sugars in the sap are secreted out again by the bugs and form honeydew on which

• Tree specialist Wolterinck: Control of oak processionary caterpillar with Entonem

  witnessed the effect of Koppert’s nematode product Entonem on the oak processionary caterpillar. ‘We’ve been using nematodes for years. The product is [...] only be used on trees with leaves. Nematodes are a better solution for urban areas.’ Wolterinck BV sprays the nematodes when the caterpillar egg casings [...] BV is a staunch advocate of Entonem against the oak processionary caterpillar. Ivo de Groot continues, ‘The product has a guaranteed firm, preventive effect

• Amazone Plants continues the path of organic cultivation

  complex. The plants in the propagation phase enter the processing hall every nine weeks. During the nine week period that the plants are in the greenhouse [...] become noticeable once the plants are in the hall. Fantastic results with Swirski-LD The main pests are the Western flower thrips , aphids (predominantly [...] During the initial few years, the anthurium company owned by Lex Scheffers and Fred van Zijl did not immediately have the wind at its back but the business