• Harness the added value of nature's helpers

  November 29, 2022

  products. Soil is home to many natural enemies, such as predatory mites , beetles , spiders, and beneficial soil-borne nematodes. Make sure the soil is a good [...] More about Integrated Pest Management What is Biological Control? IPM: The Path to a Successful Approach The How and Why of IPM Integrated crop management: [...] crops. If you produce outdoor crops, you're at a huge advantage: the open air is home to an abundance of tiny natural enemies that are invaluable in an ICM

• Thripex with More Punch - Now Available in Bulk

  January 8, 2019

  biological solution for thrips control for many years and is used effectively in crops in which whitefly is not present. The predatory mite Neoseiulus cucumeris [...] waste material Packaging Thripex is supplied in a bucket which contains 500,000 predatory mites in carrier material.Thripex is also available in bottles (50 [...] cucumeris Thripex-Plus Neoseiulus cucumeris Thripex-V Neoseiulus cucumeris What is Thripex Plus? Combat Thrips Infesations with Thripex A trusted biological

• More Sustainable Nematode Formulation

  December 28, 2020

  Cyrille Verdun. The formulation still: … looks the same, is paste-like, and becomes a gel once water is added … leaves no residue … has the same efficacy! [...] shelf life, dissolvability, and sustainability," says Cyrille. "Formulation is paramount for a healthy and successful nematode product range. This certainly [...] advantage in this field when it comes to the competition." Correct application is crucial It remains crucial that nematodes are applied correctly to reach the

• Target pests of beneficial nematodes in top fruits

  Leaves no residue This is an overview of the nematode-pest combinations that have been tested successfully so far. If a specific pest is not mentioned in this [...] it doesn’t necessarily mean it cannot be controlled by nematodes. Koppert is continuously researching new possibilities. Contact your local Koppert contact

• New Approach Significantly Reduces Aphids in Soft Fruits

  March 21, 2019

  greenhouse used for raspberries is never empty and I can ensure that the biological balance is carried on to a new crop cycle. This is an advantage, although pests [...] idaei) is a constant cause for concern, and in the cultivation of blackberries in greenhouses, the large blackberry aphid (Amphorophora rubi) is the main [...] in a greenhouse under artificial lighting. More than two years later, he is at the forefront once again but now with the development of a method to tackle

• Help, whitefly! Now what?

  June 2, 2022

  to take action as quickly as possible. But where should you start? And what is the most effective method of control? The following tips will help you when [...] strategy that you intend to follow and stick to it. Scout the crop thoroughly. Is the infestation localized to one spot or spread throughout the crop? To choose [...] always check the side effects app from Koppert for further information, which is free to download. If you have only minimal experience with whitefly attacks

• Optimum Conditions for Bumblebees

  April 5, 2019

  hives are equipped with all kinds of innovations. Horticulture is changing, and the system is changing with it. Amongst other aspects, the increase in the [...] bumblebees cannot see. If there is little natural light, they are reliant on the grow lights in order to find their way around. That is not easy: finding the hive [...] the greenhouse Ideally, you want bumblebees to fly out only when navigation is effortless for them. The Wireless Beehome system offers the solution! This

• Operation Mealybug

  August 10, 2021

  minimum temperature of 16°C and is at its most effective at temperatures between 25° - 28°C/77° - 82.4°F. Cryptobug-L is a powerful biological tool in the [...] they make short work of this troublesome pest, with minimum effort. Cryptobug is the best weapon on the market for the effective biological control of mealybugs [...] difficult to control with chemicals, particularly in dense crops where it is hard to reach them. They can therefore survive the chemical applications,

• The use of Swirski-Mite brings great advantages!

  December 13, 2022

  crops. The damage caused by chemical plant protection is often underestimated. However, the fact is that some active ingredients - and certainly the excipients [...] unwanted insects and mites simultaneously. If released preventatively, Swirskii is already in the starting blocks before the problems start. You're fully prepared

• Very few greenhouse crops are safe from whitefly

  July 19, 2022

  poinsettia, are not safe from whitefly. The problem inside the greenhouse is more acute than outside, as temperatures inside tend to be higher. This stimulates [...] Preferences Although whiteflies are comfortable in various locations, development is faster in some crops than in others. Whiteflies multiply much faster on cucumber [...] much better on gerbera than on roses. It certainly has its preferences. This is partly due to the fact that some plants offer a better food supply for whitefly