• Want to Tackle Diseases and Pests in Roses?

  July 14, 2020

  Aphids The good news is that aphids have all sorts of natural enemies. The best strategy for you to use depends on the type of aphid you encounter. The options [...] occidentalis on a leaf Thrips The integrated control (IPM) of thrips is strongly based on predatory mites . The most effective type of predatory mite depends [...] all over the world. Koppert has a wide range of biological pest control products that help keep your crops healthy and vigorous. Here is a list of options

• Freezing Tolerance in Blueberries

  May 7, 2020

  possible mechanisms that reduce the freezing temperature of the fluid in the cell. By taking the right measurements, we can lower the freezing point by 3 degrees [...] another advantage of young wood. The flower buds on young wood flower on average 7 to 14 days later. And the later the flowers emerge, the less change for [...] degrees can be the difference between a good harvest or no harvest. When sugar content increases, this will have the effect of reducing the freezing temperature

• Koppert Side-Effect App is an All-in-One Product

  August 18, 2021

  each situation. The app also indicates the persistence of crop protection products. Persistence is the period, expressed in the number of weeks, in which [...] product comes onto the market, I always first consult the database.’ Persistence It also works the other way around: a user can enter the name of a crop protection [...] is really useful,’ he says. ‘I only have to fill in the name of the beneficial and the database then immediately shows me which crop protection products

• Combating Vine Weevil Successfully

  August 18, 2021

  tissue from the host into substances that are easy for the nematodes to absorb. The larvae die within a few days. The population development of the nematodes [...] etc. Application of the nematodes is safe for the user and fast and effective, when applied in the right manner. After application, the parasitic nematodes [...] nematodes actively hunt for the larvae and penetrate them. The nematodes then feed on the contents of the larvae, releasing certain bacteria from their intestinal

• Tackling Thrips is Always a Puzzle

  August 18, 2021

  hibernating are the keys to success! Some growers only get thrips under control with the use of a lot of chemicals. Others rely entirely on the use of various [...] are various species. These days, the western flower thrips causes the most problems. It pricks cells on the surface of leaves and flowers and sucks them [...] occidentalis damage on a gerbera flower In the top ten of infestations that lead to sleepless nights, thrips is near the top. Western flower thrips , in particular

• Optimum Conditions for Bumblebees

  August 18, 2021

  ensure that the bumblebees can do their work as effectively as possible, the conditions must be optimal. You can improve the effectiveness of the bumblebees [...] making all aspects of their ‘work’ easy and pleasant. We do this by means of the Natupol system : these hives are equipped with all kinds of innovations. H [...] Horticulture is changing, and the system is changing with it. Amongst other aspects, the increase in the use of assimilation lighting in tomato crops required

• A life-long passion for predatory mites

  November 26, 2024

  prolong the duration of their efficacy. It’s all about maintaining the moisture in the sachets; keeping the moisture inside without harming the mites and [...] and transportation of this increasingly effective solution for biocontrol of specific pest infestations. In recent years, one of the most successful innovations [...] with impact The Ulti-Mite sachet immediately put Koppert in a category above the rest in the mite production field as it guarantees the optimal establishment

• Help! How Does Thrips get Into My Crop?

  December 21, 2021

  soon as the crop has been cleared out of the greenhouse or field. 2. They fly into the greenhouse Adults can fly into the greenhouse through the vents. [...] home in the upper levels of the crop and in the flowers. Onion thrips ( Thrips tabaci ) is found everywhere, through it prefers the underside of young leaves [...] existence of this route into a greenhouse sometimes leads to discussions or arguments between the grower and the supplier of the plant material. You can

• Swirski-Mite: First Aid for Problems with Thrips and Whitefly

  August 18, 2021

  Scattering is the best method of dispersal in the case of a rapidly spreading infestation. If the infestation builds up more slowly, slow-release sachets [...] variety of species of thrips and the eggs and larvae of whitefly. The predatory mite does not necessarily need insects in order to survive; it can also build [...] Spotted the first signs of an outbreak of thrips or whitefly ? The natural enemy Amblyseius swirskii can help you fight these infestations effectively

• Increase in Thrips Infestation Demands More R&D

  December 4, 2019

  worryingly, the number of species of thrips around the globe is on the increase, and they are spreading more easily. More worryingly though is the fact that [...] infestation in the key crops of onions (the second most important vegetable crop in the world after tomatoes), cabbage, and leeks. The problem was not [...] also kill off the natural enemies of other pests at the same time. It’s very difficult to slot them into an integrated system while the grower has to