overall health of the orchard ecosystem. Trials conducted across various regions have showcased the efficacy of these microscopic worms in controlling a
WV nmckay@koppert.com Jordan Seward IPM consultant for AZ and CA Desert Region jseward@koppert.com Bill Rietkerk IPM consultant for Southern CA (Salinas
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
the heart of that transformation. Nowadays Kris is Business Unit Manager Region South Europe MEA. Kris adds: ‘ I am so proud that Koppert still leads the
among governments, businesses, communities, and individuals. While some regions consciously protect soil through sustainable agricultural practices, others
2015-2018. Trial locations were located in the three major strawberry producing regions in California (Watsonville/Salinas, Santa Maria and Oxnard). To find out
producers are located in the heart of the Dutch fruit and vegetable growing region and closely linked when it comes to finding natural solutions to pests and
(0.5-14 mm), with the largest species found in the tropics. In temperate regions they are not larger than 2.5 mm. All thrips species that cause damage in
not a one-size-fits-all solution. It depends on the crop, the climate, the region, and the expected diseases and pests. You should therefore use Spical in
paperwork. That’s a good thing because we have a full schedule of national and regional shows ahead of us! We hope to see you at one or more of them: Cultivate
