• New Sachet Improves Spider Mite Control

  November 1, 2018

  Ulti-Mite at the IFTF Spical Ulti-Mite will be launched in innovative style at the IFTF, the International Floriculture Trade Fair, which will be held from [...] numbers of predatory mites under challenging conditions. Spical Ulti-Mite will be available as of 7 November. Extensive research has resulted in a sachet [...] such as citrus and grapes. With the introduction of Spical Ulti-Mite, Koppert aims for more security for both grower and crop. Fully compostable The new

• Creating a Cleaner Safer Berry

  May 2, 2018

  provide a useful back-up as it is less sensitive to chemicals, tolerates a lower humidity and has the ability to feed on multiple pests such as thrips and [...] offers a wide range of beneficial organisms allowing growers to capitalize on nature's innate ability to combat aggressive pests such as thrips , aphids [...] ss has made Spidex an integral part of IPM programs in strawberries and raspberries. In addition to Spidex, Amblyseius californicus ( Spical ) can provide

• Help! How Does Thrips get Into My Crop?

  May 6, 2019

  disinfection is therefore very important: you can do this as soon as the crop has been cleared out of the greenhouse or field. 2. They fly into the greenhouse [...] occidentalis on a leaf Thrips definitely count as 'unwelcome guests,' but it's not always easy to find out how the pest got into the greenhouse or field concerned [...] speaking, there are three 'routes' that thrips take when getting into a crop: 1. They were already there Thrips are experts at hide-and-seek - especially hiding

• Ten Facts About Thrips

  April 26, 2019

  proportions. As a grower, your approach to handling this insect is something you can't take lightly – a well-considered strategy is an absolute must. Knowledge [...] So there's no time to lose! 8. Thrips has an additional weapon in its arsenal: the pupae are often in the soil. This stage can be tackled with parasitic [...] nematodes. 9. The thrips don't like the cold and will rest in a hidden place at low temperatures. 10. The good thing is that you're not alone in the fight against

• Keep Them Cool!

  July 16, 2018

  throughout the hive. This allows for adequate fresh air and keeps humidity at the right level. A protective layer in the bottom of the Natupol box acts as insulation [...] Manager at Koppert. ‘There are, however, local climatic and environmental factors which can have big impact on pollination performance. That is the reason [...] practice is to help the colonies to keep cool during the hottest times of the day and allow them to pollinate in the early morning and evening. As long as

• Flowering and Pollination – One of the Most Critical Blueberry Growth Stages

  April 16, 2019

  right bio-stimulant at the right growth stage can have a major impact on blueberry production and quality. Spring has arrived in the northern hemisphere, with [...] minerals and calcium. If it doesn’t get what it needs to support this hormonal shift, the plant will start to suffer and become stressed, making it an attractive [...] residues, and the quality of nutrition in the previous (flowering) period. As mentioned above, flowering and pollination demand high amounts of trace elements

• Biofungicide that gives soil-borne diseases no chance!

  January 21, 2021

  normally needed to control root disease. Long lasting protection Trianum works preventatively and needs to be applied to the crop as early as possible, preferably [...] that protects crops from soil-borne diseases such as Fusarium, Pythium, Rhizoctonia, Cylindrocladium and Thielaviopsis. Unlike many conventional root fungicides [...] effectively than the pathogens, thus out-competing them at the root zone. Mycoparasitism Trianum grows around pathogens and produces enzymes which break down their

• Beneficial nematodes; the natural move towards biological crop protection

  April 5, 2023

  Beneficial nematodes are increasingly being used to control pests in an extensive range of crops. Our product Casea contains the beneficial nematode S [...] carpocapsae . The product controls various insect pests in stone fruits, soft fruits such as cranberries and strawberries, potatoes, and outdoor vegetables [...] vegetables such as cabbage, baby leaves, and lettuce. Click here for a full overview of the targeted pests. For growers, one of the main incentives to use nematode

• Effective Control of Spider Mite and Thrips

  July 6, 2020

  mites at bay, one of them being predatory mites – the spider mite slayers. Using predatory mites as part of preventative and curative treatments can keep [...] up in strawberry cultivation. So how can you keep them at bay? Don’t panic: there are various natural enemies that are ready to help you out. Here are some [...] For indoor crops, a combination of Spical -Plus and Spidex is particularly effective at controlling the spider mite population. The predatory mites’ strength

• Citripar: user – friendly application and sustainable packaging

  March 31, 2025

  We are excited to announce an update to our Citripar product, enhancing both its sustainability and user experience. Citripar , known for its effective [...] company's ongoing efforts to reduce plastic waste. Francesco Bourlot, Category Product Manager at Koppert, shares his thoughts on the new Citripar packaging: [...] biological control of Citrus mealybug ( Planococcus citri ) and vine mealybug ( Planococcus ficus ) in citrus and grape crops, now features a new packaging