• Written in GrowerTalks: "Cold Chain Management" by Heidi Doering

  January 1, 2025

  biologicals to the grower and the moment before deployment. Temperature awareness and holding the different types of products are covered, as well as preparing [...] spent. Heidi has worked with Koppert for the past decade and is one of the most well-informed plant experts of the day regarding ornamental IPM. Her broad [...] 1937. Growers and propagators turn to it to learn about the newest standards and practices, including those for biological programs and integrated pest

• Koppert Partners with Nitrasoil in Argentina

  July 19, 2019

  sector in the agricultural market: inoculants. With the acquisition of the industrial unit in Argentina and its portfolio of inoculants and biological [...] intends to expand the range of products it offers, and also meet the needs of farmers in the Southern Cone: Argentina, Uruguay, Paraguay, and Bolivia. 'We are [...] protection , has acquired the Argentine company Nitrasoil. In addition to the physical expansion within South America, this purchase takes the company into a new

• Adapting Quickly Guarantees ‘Tomato Success’

  August 18, 2021

  product. The end of the growing cycle is the time for more radical solutions, so you can start the new season with a clean slate and the circle is complete [...] We end the year with thorough preparation for the new season. More than ever before, a good start to the season is half the battle. The end of the crop rotation [...] system. This is why the new season actually starts at the end of the current cultivation cycle. During the last six weeks before the harvest it is time to start

• Natutec Drive – ‘In a class of its own!’

  June 8, 2021

  accurately," Angel explains. "The two arms of the tool unfold over the crop to blow the live products accurately and uniformly over the strawberry plant foliage [...] about innovation." Dyson Farming is the biggest private landowner in the United Kingdom and grows a variety of crops. The family-owned agricultural company [...] es. This is where we have installed Natutec Drive. We have fitted the unit onto our heating pipes and it allows us to distribute Thripex and Chrysopa really

• Combating Vine Weevil Successfully

  August 18, 2021

  ornamental crops and various pot plants , etc. Application of the nematodes is safe for the user and fast and effective, when applied in the right manner. [...] nematodes within the host population is dependent on the number (dosage) applied and the size of the host population. In this regard, it is important that Larvanem [...] After application, the parasitic nematodes actively hunt for the larvae and penetrate them. The nematodes then feed on the contents of the larvae, releasing

• Thrips Can Get Out of Hand Quickly!

  August 18, 2021

  how quickly the problem spreads: the higher the temperature it is, the more active the thrips are and the faster they multiply. This is why the insects feel [...] play a role, such as humidity and the type of crop. An additional point is that western flower thrips love both plant juices and pollen, multiplying much faster [...] quick response is required if thrips are to be brought under control. A small spot with thrips can become a real infestation in no time! The temperature in

• 6 Steps for a Successful Mealybug Biological Program

  March 19, 2024

  out of direct sunlight. Release early in the morning or late in the afternoon. Avoid the hottest part of the day. Avoid releasing during heatwaves. 4) [...] If you are new to the world of beneficial insects, then review the steps below to help you start your biological program off on the right foot: 1) Evaluate [...] farm mealybugs for honeydew, and will protect them from natural enemies, so it is crucial to apply bait where ant pressure is high. Start by determining

• Investing in thrips control: always a good idea

  March 6, 2023

  viruses. The trouble is that you can't get rid of a viral infection, and the crop can die from it. Investing in safety Investing in prevention and control [...] ornamental plants, the main problem is visual damage. This can seriously affect the product's value or even make it unsaleable. The viruses that thrips [...] transmit in vegetable crops are a major threat. The best known are the tomato spotted wilt virus ( TSWV ) and the impatiens necrotic spot virus ( INSV ), but

• Podcast with Tech On Demand: A Biological Approach to Spring IPM, featuring Koppert’s Heidi Doering

  March 6, 2025

  listen. Be sure to stay tuned until the very end! Heidi has worked with Koppert for the past decade and is one of the most well-informed plant experts regarding [...] facility and meeting with owners and growers. They touch on common spring pests and potential prevention/management strategies, as well as education and planning [...] perspective. Bill Calkins is widely known as the editor of Tech On Demand, the email newsletter discussing technical topics in the horticultural industry

• BioSulfur S (1 Gal) FPL DRAFT v1.0(25.05.14)

  January 1, 1970

  BioSulfur-S is a liquid fertilizer containing sulfur. Due to the sulfur hydrophilic nature, BioSulfur-S leaves less residue on the plant. BioSulfur-S is easy [...] contents and levels of metals in this product is available on the internet at http://aapfco.org.metals.html Guaranteed and distributed by: Koppert Biological Systems [...] closed cockpit. Wash thoroughly with soap and water after handling the product. Remove contaminated clothing and follow manufacturer’s directions for cl