• Whitefly – small pest, big problem

  February 2, 2023

  the tobacco whitefly has been considered a major problem in several world regions. Worse still, you only need a few whiteflies to cause damage to your vegetable [...] to grow, which they obtain by extracting sap from plants. The sap contains a variety of sugars; the excess is secreted as honeydew. In many cases, sooty [...] responsible for transmitting viruses. While the greenhouse whitefly transmits only a few viruses into vegetable and fruit crops, such as the tomato chlorosis virus

• Just How Compostable are Ulti-Mite Sachets?

  October 23, 2019

  more than just a ‘foil’. The special foil itself (containing 0% plastic!) is made up of a number of components which together create a perfect breeding [...] composting conditions in a greenhouse or on a field as conditions cannot be regulated. When an Ulti-Mite sachet, for example, is left on a dry, bare soil bed [...] customer in the crop, it also plays a role in the total production process. For example, a material can be suitable as a breeding environment for predatory

• Pollination checklist Growing lights

  will have a negative effect on the development of the hives. 10:00 1! Bumblebees need max. 2 hours to return to their hive 15:00 Do not keep a hive closed [...] daylight present. Wireless BeeHome system (WBH) can be controlled either by using a timer or by connecting the transmitter to the climate computer. Heat Do not [...] before midnight Screens and filters Place the Natupol hive with the WBH on a Natupol Hive Support. Alternatively use pneumatic opening systems. Don’t close

• Target pests of beneficial nematodes in Potato & Outdoor Vegetables

  carpocapsae Leafy Bulbs / Roots / Tubers Various Beneficial nematodes A biological & effective solution to help control hazardous pests in agricultural [...] are simply not available anymore. Beneficial nematodes can be used to tackle a broad spectrum of pests in top and stone fruits, like apples and peaches, potatoes [...] the nematode-pest combinations that have been tested successfully so far. If a specific pest is not mentioned in this document, it doesn’t necessarily mean

• World Soil Day

  December 3, 2020

  ms like insects, mites or earthworms, to name but a few. A teaspoon of topsoil typically contains a vast range of different species and billions of mi [...] kills a lot of good fungi and bacteria, which are present in the soil. It is important to realize that of all the microorganisms that exist, only a small [...] y improving soil health. Soil life is very complex. “Our soils consist of a myriad of organisms not visible with the naked eye, microorganisms such as

• Spidex Vital Trial Results

  Spidex were released on the first plant of each row (yellow star) a week later. Results: a larger population of Spidex Vital reached the infested plants due [...] were capable of travelling the given distance. A more diverse population composition is present in a bottle of Spidex Vital, so when applied in hotspots [...] industry for 5 days in a row. Results: The graph below shows the results of the collected data Cumulative egg laying during a 5 day period Cumulative

• Atheta

  conditions and the level of infestation. To ensure a correct approach, please consult a Koppert specialist or a recognized distributor of Koppert products. [...] disturbed exhibit their trademark ‘upward curving’ of their abdomen, in a way resembling a scorpion. These beneficial insects move quite quickly and are capable [...] Pack size: 1 L tube with 1,000 rove beetles and a 5 L bucket with 5,000 rove beetles. Both packs use peat as a medium. When to use Atheta? Atheta is most

• Frequently Asked Questions

  August 5, 2021

  crop. Q: How many bees are in a bumblebee hive? A: There are on average 250 bees in each hive. Q: How many hives do I need? A: If Koppert bumblebees are the [...] used along with honeybees? A: Bumblebees and honeybees can be used together. Koppert recommends separating the two species by a minimum of 100 yards. It [...] recommends 3 hives per acre. Q: When should orders be placed? A: Orders should be placed a minimum of 14-16 weeks prior to delivery. Call for last minute

• General conditions Koppert Biological Systems Inc.

  se; Professional Relation : a contracting party, either a natural person or a legal entity, acting whilst carrying on a profession or enterprise; Natural [...] to which the damage relates, in case of a shortcoming attributable to us, other than as a result of exceeding a delivery term. This choice will be at our [...] Biological Systems Inc. and its professional relations. A contracting party may be considered a professional relation by us, unless the buyer informed us

• What is Thripex Plus?

  August 18, 2021

  basket from a friend or a family member to brighten up your day. If you have in one way or another come across a potted plant you may have noticed a small pouch [...] production. Oops, an error occurred! Code: 20260420151613c3599257 Event: cccd1a3808a2451a83ebaaf18519d24e [...] you're a pest. Have you recently been to your local nursery looking for just the perfect flower or plant to add to your garden? Perhaps you received a hanging