• Effective Control of Spider Mite and Thrips

  July 6, 2020

  mite, Stratiolaelaps scimitus, that live on the soil around the plant and eat the thrips pupae that fall to the ground. [...] contains the predatory mite Neoseiulus californicus . The younger stages of the spider mite are in particular danger if this predatory mite is on the prowl [...] us to do the job on its own. Except when your climate is warm and dry, then Spical-Plus is preferred, as the predatory mites’ greater resistance to heat

• Swirskii Predatory Mite Not All That Demanding

  May 3, 2019

  low either. Otherwise the eggs will no longer hatch. More specifically, the humidity is particularly important in the zone where the insects live, which [...] which is directly around the leaf. The microclimate there is often very different from that found elsewhere in the crop. The combination of all these chara [...] preferences. To begin with, swirskii does not like extreme cold. You can store it for a short time at 10-15 °C/50-59°F, but the eggs will not hatch. To ensure

• Long Lasting Protection From Thrips and Whitefly

  July 11, 2018

  Swirski-Mite LD Thanks to the combination of the doubled number of predatory mites emerging from the sachet AND the fact that the product is active for [...] Predatory Mites The same sachet size but with twice as many predatory mites : is it possible? Yes, with Swirski-Mite LD . A simple way to double the number of [...] of the predatory mites, Amblyseius swirskii in your crop with the same number of sachets! More natural enemies give rise to better distribution throughout

• Spidex: dos and don’ts in a nutshell

  November 29, 2021

  powerful natural enemy of the spider mite. At least, it can be. The result that you get largely depends on how you use Spidex . Take the following tips on board [...] early on. Regular scouting is the most important aspect, and will help you to keep up and ensure that you use Spidex at just the right time. You should ideally [...] ideally use Spidex on the day that you receive it. If that’s not possible, make sure to store it in a cool and dark place. Do not store the product for longer

• Crucial Information on Pollination at High Temperatures

  August 11, 2020

  experts in the field of pollination - now clearly points out the effects of high temperatures on pollination. ‘In the past, we have always observed the impact [...] impact of temperatures on the pollination activity of our bumblebees. It was now time to complete the equation by looking into the effect of hot climate conditions [...] – One of the Most Critical Blueberry Growth Stages We all know that proper pollination of a flower is the most critical process related to fruit set,

• Beneficial Nematodes against Horticultural Pests

  openings. The nematodes then release pathogenic bacteria they carry with them. These actions kill and liquify the insect from the inside. The nematodes [...] together to either partly substitute, and sometimes replace the use of conventional pesticides, to manage pests that are extremely difficult to control [...] selectively applied to combat a significant variety of pests in a wide range of temperatures, such as the pupae and larvae of thrips, the larvae of vine weevils

• Written in GrowerTalks: "BioSolutions for Propagators" by Jeremy Webber

  December 3, 2024

  magazine has been the industry’s voice for ornamental horticulture since 1937. Growers and propagators turn to it to learn about the newest standards and [...] appears in the December 2024 issue of GrowerTalks magazine. He discusses the impact a customized bioprogram can have on all stages of the propagation [...] control solutions for crops. Jeremy is currently the Ornamental Crop Team Manager for Koppert US. Prior to his work at Koppert, he rose through several New

• Koppert Registers New Biofungicide

  November 26, 2019

  Europe and in the United States. The trials have been carried out using different chemical agents in combination with Noli to compare the effectiveness [...] other European countries and the USA are expected to follow. Noli is a water dispersible granule preparation based on the naturally occurring Metschnikowia [...] fruit. The product is intended for preventive treatment before disease symptoms appear, but can also be used in the finishing stages approaching the harvest

• Optimal Results with Entonem and Capsanem

  October 21, 2019

  chemical agents was much reduced over the years. At the end of 2015, the nursery decided to introduce nematodes under the supervision of Koppert consultant [...] nematodes is that the young plants are much stronger now. Growing Lisianthus is no easy task, so the more vital the plant, the better for the end-growers whose [...] Great Success In the past the young, fragile plants had been subjected to fungus gnats (Sciara) and shore flies (Scatella Stagnalis) while the range of chemical

• New Look Sachet for Spical-Plus

  June 18, 2020

  2020. The material, content and application of the new Spical -Plus sachet remain the same. The sachet itself acts as a rearing system for the slow release [...] successfully been used for years for the biocontrol of destructive spider mites . The new sachet is slimmer and trimmer than the former square version. Spical-Plus [...] Spical Ulti-Mite Neoseiulus californicus Spical Neoseiulus californicus The Revolutionary Spical Ulti-Mite Sachet Koppert Biological Systems’ trusted