• Spical predatory mite: a true all-rounder

  December 13, 2022

  More about spider mite control Want to know whether Spical will be effective? Check, check, and double-check! Prevent internal spider mite contamination [...] is only ineffective in crops such as tomatoes, so you'll have to find another solution to combat spider mites in these cases. The most common spider mite

• Atheta

  short life expectancy and therefore need to be introduced to the crop as soon as possible after receipt. Failure to do so can have a negative impact on their [...] g propagation areas, etc.). Due to their ability to move quickly, fly when needed, these predatory rove beetles can be monitored by scraping back the top [...] (at about 70°C). The sex ratio will typically be equal, 1:1 females to males. Eggs hatch in 3-4 days to begin their larval stages. Larvae resemble adult

• Pollination checklist Growing lights

  need max. 2 hours to return to their hive 15:00 Do not keep a hive closed for longer than one day unless additional pollen is fed to the bees. Bumblebee [...] Opening Systems allow the bumblebees to fly when there is enough daylight present. Wireless BeeHome system (WBH) can be controlled either by using a timer [...] 9, depending on the environment conditions. The maximum temperature should be max 28 °C. 17:00 16:00 14:00 During other weeks at higher than 28 °C te

• Everything Still Begins with Swirski

  May 14, 2020

  continues to be number 1 in terms of effectiveness. Versatile and reliable Amblyseius swirskii is not only an extremely effective glutton, it can also be used [...] in the field automatically uses to compare other natural enemies, old or new. And there is still no reason for that to change. The generalistic predatory [...] has taken his time to point out what the power of Swirskii actually is. "The predatory mite is extremely effective and resistant to high temperatures.

• Koppert celebrates 50th anniversary

  January 5, 2018

  will be celebrated with various activities over the year. For instance, the family company is organising an open day at its headquarters and will be hosting [...] hosting a symposium in September that will be attended by top speakers. Over the past fifty years, Koppert has grown to become the global market leader in biological [...] United States, and Russia. The company also exports to over 90 countries. Koppert's natural solutions to pests and diseases in the horticulture sector are

• Just How Compostable are Ulti-Mite Sachets?

  October 23, 2019

  a breeding environment for predatory mites , but it may not be able to be processed during the production of the sachets. Also, as with all packaging, [...] tomato. To keep degradation of these materials in a specific time frame, we lend nature a helping hand and create the perfect artificial setting to degrade [...] is fixed. It´s very difficult to duplicate equal composting conditions in a greenhouse or on a field as conditions cannot be regulated. When an Ulti-Mite

• Koppert’s microbial solutions for sustainable food production

  October 15, 2020

  the way to improve future food production where microbial solutions can contribute to soil health and plant stress resilience, a new world to be explored [...] become a vital factor in our struggle to produce food with shrinking resources. The ever-present question we face is: How to achieve food security for an increasing [...] on entomological solutions to manage pests in horticulture and agriculture, Koppert has always been aware that it needed to consider the whole plant, both

• Limonica strong contender against persistent thrips

  August 5, 2025

  for its rapid spread and damage to peppers and strawberries, this species is well-targeted by Limonica due to its ability to feed on second instar larvae [...] mites is that it continues to be effective even when temperatures fall below or rise above that range. That said, it’s important to keep in mind that the hatching [...] those factors really need to be considered when planning your IPM strategy.” Integration into IPM For best results, Limonica should be introduced preventively

• Unprecedented Journey for Future Leaders

  July 24, 2018

  globe are welcome to apply. Application is followed by a selection procedure and by the end of August, 12-15 managers are selected to be part of this first [...] Manager Mastercourse – Floriculture. The course (28 October to 10 November 2018) is open to future floricultural leaders between 25-40 years old from around [...] ample opportunity to network at CEO level with horticultural leaders from the Netherlands. In addition, participants will need to work out their own vision

• Koppert Biological Systems present at GreenTech 2018

  May 15, 2018

  place to be if you are a professional in the horticulture industry. It will provide you with concrete answers to essential questions when it comes to technology [...] field of organic agriculture will be in the spotlight for three days. GreenTech Summit The GreenTech Summit will be held on 11 June, one day before the [...] grower. Several presentations on how to optimize sustainable crop production and other items will bring you up to date on the latest developments in the