• Keep a Close Eye on Thrips

  May 21, 2020

  cannot fly. In short: by the time you see thrips on the sticky trap, the thrips problem has already reached a fairly advanced stage! Search in the right [...] where to find the larvae. In some crops, you will find them mainly in the heads of the plants, while in others they tend to be in the flowers or on the leaves [...] is on a leaf Thrips can cause major damage - that's nothing new. This does mean that you need to detect thrips in good time. Sticky traps are a useful

• How to protect bumblebees in cold

  plant development. When your crop is healthy and the average 24-hour temperature is at least 15 ºC, you can ensure that there won't be any issues with the foraging [...] some key tips to ensure bumblebee colonies thrive in low temperatures: Warmth is key Place the hives in the warmest part of the tunnel/greenhouse, ensuring [...] ensuring they catch the morning sun. Make sure the hive is in a sheltered environment. Sunlight exposure Position the hives on the side that receives the most

• IPM: The Path to a Successful Approach

  April 23, 2019

  Pest Management A system for sustainable cultivation, in which you minimize use of chemicals; that is integrated pest management (IPM) in a nutshell. You [...] your customers? Call in help: a consultant you trust and who is well versed in the field of IPM. Work with the consultant to draw up a plan. After all, IPM [...] company, and there is always something new to learn. But how do you get started? We'll tell you what you need to know to get started! Fortunately, a lot of

• Predatory mite pioneers: A journey of biocontrol innovations

  October 24, 2024

  at the Koppert headquarters in the Netherlands in 2001. “In 1967, our founder Jan Koppert reached a major breakthrough by being the first to use predatory [...] " says Peter. “In 2006, I was part of another pivotal moment in our history when we launched our Swirski-Mite solution, a game-changer in crop protection [...] and invested in facilities for mass production, resulting in an effective and viable solution. Those breakthroughs in turn have served as a launch pad for

• Predatory mite pioneers: A journey of biocontrol innovations

  September 30, 2024

  at the Koppert headquarters in the Netherlands in 2001. “In 1967, our founder Jan Koppert reached a major breakthrough by being the first to use predatory [...] " says Peter. “In 2006, I was part of another pivotal moment in our history when we launched our Swirski-Mite solution, a game-changer in crop protection [...] and invested in facilities for mass production, resulting in an effective and viable solution. Those breakthroughs in turn have served as a launch pad for

• Trianum effectively controls Pythium in cucumber

  Wubben, Kees Hendriks runs a farm covering over six hectares along Hoefslag road in the Dutch village of Pijnacker. Built in 2011, the farm has two sections [...] mat before putting out the new plants in ‘duo’ pots (two plants in one rockwool cube). He decided to do this in response to his crop’s susceptibility to [...] it susceptible to Pythium. A very acceptable level Kees grows Rijk Zwaan’s variety Skyson RZ, which has a lot of vigour and is suited to exposure levels

• Nodokare: The New Standard in Biostimulants

  pest damage by getting in touch with us today. Whether you need more information, expert advice, or want to make a purchase, our team is here to support [...] reliable performance by offering three critical advantages that transform your ROI: Consistency NodoKare delivers reliable performance through a pure Ascophyllum [...] enhances plant resilience and productivity by strengthening stress tolerance, boosting nutrient uptake, and building a stronger root system. It increases chlorophyll

• Thrips: a tiny pest with big consequences

  February 2, 2023

  about thrips Tackling Thrips is Always a Puzzle Thrips Can Get Out of Hand Quickly! How do you identify a ‘thrips intruder’? Keep a Close Eye on Thrips All [...] with most thrips species targeting many plant species. However, there is a difference in where the thrips congregate and feed on the plant, as each type [...] off. But the damage symptoms also differ by thrips species and by crop. And that's not all: thrips can also cause a loss of vigor and production. So put,

• Spical predatory mite: a true all-rounder

  December 13, 2022

  following is an overview of the key facts about the spider mite. Spider mite isn't a picky eater – it's found in almost every crop worldwide. But there is hope: [...] enemy, the predatory mite in Spical , is also at home in just about every crop. Neoseiulus californicus is only ineffective in crops such as tomatoes, so [...] that glitters is not gold. Predatory mites are ineffective in a limited number of crops, mainly the ones with sticky glandular hairs. Tomato is the best known

• A life-long passion for predatory mites

  November 26, 2024

  asks with a smile. Koppert has been producing commercial quantities of predatory mites for more than half a century and is a global leader in this field [...] Collaboration is key Staying ahead of the game by listening to growers and anticipating their problems is a daily routine at Koppert. It means that a number of [...] put Koppert in a category above the rest in the mite production field as it guarantees the optimal establishment of the predatory mites in crops, especially