• Top Reasons to Use Biological Control in Berries

  August 18, 2021

  Safety 100% safe for employees and customers. Crop workers can apply ad work with biological controls without any safety training or certifications. REI and [...] miticides are currently available. Cost The cost of biological control per season is comparable to and often lower than chemical control. Eco-friendly Companies

• Mealybug control: Which beneficial should I use in my vineyard?

  April 12, 2024

  Program Operation Mealybug What is Biological Control? The How and Why of IPM Curious about which mealybug product is the best fit for your vineyard operation [...] cues) to locate its prey, so using mealybug mating disruptions in conjunction with Cryptobug could encourage the beetles to stay on your property instead of

• New edition Insect Pest Management

  November 4, 2020

  edition of Insect Pest Management . 'IPM is continuously moving forward, especially in the last five years, with a host of new biological solutions and other [...] book up to date,' says co-author Richard Binks. 'A new generation of students is keen to learn about more sustainable farming methods, and the loss of many

• Koppert Has the Answers at IFTF 2018

  October 18, 2018

  latest developments and to be inspired by experts and exhibitors. IFTF The IFTF is the world's most important trade exhibition for international flower growers [...] and has attracted exhibitors from 116 countries this year. In cooperation with Union Fleurs, HPP Exhibitions and Hortipoint, there will also be an International [...] regulations and the quality demands from retailers are issues we can help clients with.' 'The international nature of this fair means we can reach customers from

• Effective Control of Spider Mite and Thrips

  July 6, 2020

  treatment with Spidex is used, leaving Phytoseiulus to do the job on its own. Except when your climate is warm and dry, then Spical-Plus is preferred, [...] spider mite are in particular danger if this predatory mite is on the prowl. The predatory mite is a tough one and won’t be fazed if the spider mite makes [...] contains a predatory mite, Amblydromalus limonicus . The mite is active at temperatures from 57°F and is especially bad news for larvae, both in the first and

• Does Swirskii Really Do What it's Intended To?

  June 5, 2019

  Swirski-Mite Helps You Stay in Control Swirski-Mite: First Aid for Problems with Thrips and Whitefly Swirskii Predatory Mite Not All That Demanding We admit [...] you're on the right track. Supplementary Feeding for Predatory Mites If there is too little food for the predatory mite, it will starve. This sounds logical [...] use new predatory mites . But there's another solution: you can feed them with feeding mites. This way, you prevent the predatory mite from going hungry

• Keep a Close Eye on Thrips

  May 21, 2020

  populations can also be monitored very well with the aid of sticky traps. If the number of thrips caught is increasing, it's time for extra action! Sticky [...] in monitoring the development of infestations. Regular scouting in the crop is also essential as it allows you to trace the larvae. This increases the chance [...] requires practice. Considering how small the larvae are, a magnifying glass is an indispensable tool. It also helps if you know where to find the larvae

• Once Again Koppert and CABI Collaborate

  October 8, 2018

  on Making More Biological Controls Available Know-How and Knowledge Sharing is Just One Pillar of Koppert's Mission for a Sustainable Future. Following the [...] thousands of farmers and their families. Under the new agreement, more training is also envisaged for Plantwise* ‘plant doctors’ who give advice on integrated [...] sustainable agriculture will benefit thousands of growers who annually battle with drought, pest and diseases .’

• Webinar Fit Roots for Plant Health

  March 2, 2020

  Online Duration: 60 minutes Subject: Fit roots for Plant Health Time: 9am or 3pm (CET) Cost: Free What will you learn during this webinar: Awareness of the [...] Currently he works as part time Executive Manager for the Koppert Foundation and is engaged in the training of stakeholders and knowledge management related to [...] interest have been the physical backgrounds of plant behavior and interaction with climate conditions based on water and energy balance. You can register for

• How a little predatory mite laid the foundation for biocontrol today

  June 5, 2024

  very long time… ‘Back in the 60s, my father was a cucumber grower battling with persistent spider mite infestations when he struck on the idea of a natural [...] integrated pest management strategies. Now that the third Koppert generation is running the company, they are more committed to finding innovative biological [...] finding solutions for growers – it was our driving force in the past, still is today, and will be in the future,’ Paul Koppert concludes.