• Keeping thrips under control: plenty of options!

  July 24, 2022

  problem is that the thrips pupae are often in the ground and challenging to tackle. However, certain beneficials are perfect for the job. For example, there [...] product like Isarid ; when the spores of the fungus Isaria fumosoroseus come into contact with the insect. They attach to the body and begin to grow almost [...] sure to tailor them to the biological control methods you are using. If you don't, you risk disrupting the natural balance within the crop. A choice of predatory

• Aphids and How to Protect Your Crop

  April 3, 2020

  Database for compatibility of these solutions with chemicals. Additional Information For additional information regarding introduction rates visit the product's [...] virus vectors, they have quickly become one of the most threatening greenhouse pests. For a long time, in crops where natural enemies had been released [...] few adverse effects on biological controls. However, due to increased resistance to pesticides, biological control is becoming the preferred method of

• A viable alternative to chemical pesticides: Koppert’s natural enemies effectively control pests in outdoor crops

  August 4, 2023

  successfully used the Cryptobug predatory beetle and Citripar parasitic wasp for the control of mealybugs in grapes and citrus and the Spical Ulti-Mite [...] predatory mite for the control of spider mites in tomatoes. Jenette: "Italy has large-scale productions for processing tomatoes. To simplify the application [...] pests. The use of natural enemies, such as parasitic wasps , differs from the use of conventional crop protection products. In greenhouses, the use of

• Economical and Better Biocontrol of Aphids, Mealybugs and Echinothrips

  May 10, 2021

  new product marketed under the name, Chrysopa-E , which uses the egg stage of the lacewing, Chrysoperla carnea , instead of the larval stage used previously [...] transport volume and the supply chain is more sustainable. The existing Chrysopa product (larvae) will remain available and can be used for hotspots (localized [...] with the use of eggs in medical cannabis in Canada shows positive results. Advantages Chrysopa-E Due to its the attractive price, it is possible for growers

• Trianum-P Improves Open Field Pepper Production in Portugal

  June 29, 2021

  out with the company Sociedade Agrícola Militão, in the town of Ribatejo, in a pepper crop for the processing industry. Pedro Militão is one of the two owners [...] vegetable crops for the processing industry, which are very important in Portugal. Around 80% of the total production of vegetables for the processing industry [...] Aubergine (90 ha). The great challenge facing the production of crops for the processing industry is to work at a low price in which the fruit and vegetable

• 4 key benefits of biological crop protection

  March 18, 2024

  reducing bottlenecks in the supply chain. Enhancing profitability Market demand for fruit and vegetables can fluctuate throughout the harvesting season. Being [...] pest and disease pressure while maintaining productivity and considering the strict regulations regarding chemical pesticide usage and maximum residue [...] crop protection offers a sustainable solution that maximizes flexibility for growers and helps meet these increasing challenges. Maximize yields and quality

• Mite vs. Mite: Controlling Hop Pests Sustainably

  August 18, 2021

  To learn more about the encouraging results visit Oregon Beer Growler Koppert has solutions for pests found in hops, as well as the expertise consulting [...] used beneficial arachnids to control two aggressive hop pests: the hop aphid and the two-spot spider mite. Results are encouraging and could bring more [...] help in creating a sustainable, integrated pest management system. More Info on Hops

• trial results wireworm control

  January 1, 1970

  openings. The nematodes then release pathogenic bacteria they carry with them. These actions kill and liquify the insect from the inside. The nematodes [...] nematodes feed on the digested tissues of the dead insect and reproduce in large numbers. The pest insect stops feeding soon after being infested, and dies within [...] years of experience have gone into the selection, production and quality control of our beneficial nematodes. Each of the nematodes produced by Koppert has

• Swirski-Mite Plus, Now in Even Better Shape

  July 2, 2019

  Manager, Tim Bossinga. ‘The material of the sachet is still the same, but the shape is more elongated and features a new design. The properties and application [...] solution from Koppert Biological Systems for the effective control of thrips and whitefly in many crops worldwide. The packaging containing predatory mites [...] n remain unchanged, and recent tests with the new packaging show that the emergence of mites is equal to the current Swirski-Mite Plus sachet.´ Efficient

• SS_Acadian Wine Grapes_2026_MAR2026_Digital

  January 1, 1970

  Acadian™ The Gold Standard in Biostimulants Acadian is a premium Ascophyllum nodosum biostimulant produced through a proprietary alkaline extraction process [...] process that preserves and concentrates key bioactive compounds. The result is a pure, fully soluble, and highly consistent formulation with 3+ years of [...] yields season after season. Acadian delivers consistent, reliable performance for wine grape growers by offering three critical advantages: Powerful Versatile