• The Swirski-Mite Revolution: A Game-Changer in Pest Control

  September 30, 2024

  in the field automatically uses to compare other natural enemies, old or new. And there is still no reason for that to change. The predatory mite Amblyseius [...] has taken his time to point out what the power of Swirski-Mite actually is. ‘The predatory mite is extremely effective and resistant to high temperatures [...] effective glutton, it can also be used in many crops and under a great variety of circumstances. In the first instance, it can be used in large fruiting vegetable

• A turning point in Almeria: how predatory mites helped transform agriculture

  April 16, 2025

  are still many more to discover, ” he says. “ We will continue to innovate and adapt. That’s the only way to stay ahead .” This drive to innovate paid off [...] Innovation in action Koppert’s predatory mite, Swirski-Mite , quickly proved to be a game-changer. “ It worked against both thrips and whitefly - two of our [...] shift. Growers began to understand that working with nature could offer not just peace of mind, but also long-term success. “ Thanks to our predatory mites

• Natutec Airobreez Brochure

  growers to: Directions for use The Natutec Airobreez offers 15 settings to ensure the right dosage for each type of natural enemy applied. Refer to the [...] growing environments. The seven components of the Airobreez are designed to be easily replaceable, extending the usable life of the machine. Specifications [...] protected growing environment. Reaching your crops using manual application can be labour-intensive or impractical. The Airobreez provides an efficient solution

• Target pests of beneficial nematodes in potato & outdoor vegetables

  every 7 to 10 days, to cover the risk period. Soil Larvae 3 billion/ha Pea moth Cydia nigiricana Apply once caterpillars detected. Repeat 2 to 3 times [...] detected. Apply 2 to 3 times - 3 to 5 days apart. Foliar Larvae 1-2 million/L spray until run off Onions Onion fly Delia antiqua Apply 7 to 14 days after [...] with 7 to 14 days interval. Soil Larvae 1,5 to 3 billion/ha Lettuce Caterpillars Various species Apply once caterpillars detected. Repeat 2 to 3 times

• 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

• 4 key benefits of biological crop protection

  March 19, 2024

  can fluctuate throughout the harvesting season. Being flexible in harvest allows growers to respond to shifts in demand, ensuring that crops are harvested [...] growers have to start the harvest earlier than planned. By not having to consider a pre-harvest interval, growers can adjust their plans in response to these [...] days to several weeks or months. By not having this limitation when using biological crop protection , growers can manage pests and diseases close to harvest

• Flowering and Pollination – One of the Most Critical Blueberry Growth Stages

  April 16, 2019

  strawberry growers were able to increase their yields by 5 percent or higher, bringing their return on investment to four to five dollars for every dollar [...] heavily on pollinators to initiate the production of berries. But is it only pollinators that are important, or are there other factors to take into consideration [...] the plant experiences a tremendous hormonal shift to support this reproductive phase. In addition to the standard nutrition, the crop requires high co

• Reinforced Hook For All

  July 16, 2018

  want to make this improvement available for all our slow-release sachets in order to make these products even more robust.' This improvement will be applied [...] opportunity for pests to establish themselves Optimum protection Less plant stress Reduced chemical use Simple to use Labor-saving compared to regular manual [...] sachets will be delivered with a hook that has a moisture-resistant coating on both sides. As a result, the hook is sturdier and more resistant to moisture

• Tackling Thrips is Always a Puzzle

  April 11, 2019

  in the spring. Quick response to early outbreaks and doing all you can to prevent thrips from hibernating are the keys to success! Some growers only get [...] infestations that lead to sleepless nights, thrips is near the top. Western flower thrips , in particular, occasionally drives growers to despair. Thrips is [...] characteristic of thrips. Brown dots can often be seen on flowers. The thrips' strongest strategy is to hibernate in the soil or substrate, meaning they

• The Revolutionary Spical Ulti-Mite Sachet

  October 28, 2019

  therefore not only difficult to detect in time but are also difficult to reach using (chemical) pesticides. Moreover, resistance to chemical agents can build [...] the sachet more rapidly and effectively. Compared to regular sachets, Spical Ulti-Mite performs up to three times better. Spider Mite Control Neoseiulus [...] which offers a great tool in the total system of spider mite control. Being able to build a system from a preventative and lightly curative approach is key