• Top Reasons to Use Biological Control in Berries

  August 18, 2021

  prey. Searching for and eliminating the mite population quickly and effectively even in areas that chemicals are unable to reach. Resistance Management [...] For a Cleaner, Safer Berry Food Safety Fewer pesticide applications delivers a cleaner, safer berry to the final consumer. Worker Safety 100% safe for [...] for employees and customers. Crop workers can apply ad work with biological controls without any safety training or certifications. REI and PHI There are

• Koppert Partners with Nitrasoil in Argentina

  July 19, 2019

  Argentina and its portfolio of inoculants and biological protection products, Koppert intends to expand the range of products it offers, and also meet [...] Argentina, Uruguay, Paraguay, and Bolivia. 'We are taking a very important step into the inoculants market, in which Koppert has not been active until now. Nitrasoil [...] estimate that the inoculants market for large-scale farmers in the Southern Cone reaches 120 million doses per year, and we expect to obtain a 10% share of

• Top Reasons for Using Bumblebees

  April 25, 2018

  morning and later into the evening hours. Bumblebees work better in tunnels, as they have a better sense of direction. Bumblebees are safer for you and your [...] lack the sophisticated communication system of honeybees, and are less likely to leave your crop for more attractive flowers. Unlike honeybees, bumblebees [...] more efficient pollinators than honeybees, they mainly forage for pollen rather than nectar, and transfer more pollen to the pistils with each visit. Bumblebees

• Show Whitefly a Yellow Card

  July 16, 2018

  yellow card! Whitefly and many other insects stand no chance against Horiver sticky traps - the most effective sticky trap for detection and mass trapping. These [...] These sticky traps are vital for weekly checks of pests. Crop checks are also important for detecting pests. Ask your consultant about the best approach [...] temperatures and help growers trap all types of flying pest insects. They give growers an early indication of the pests in their greenhouses and the opportunity

• Bayer's New 7.5 Acre Corn Breeding Greenhouse

  March 9, 2020

  to develop biological control strategies for hydroponic corn, Bayer’s new 7.5 acre Marana greenhouse is ready for operations. On March 4 th , 2020, Bayer [...] official ribbon-cutting ceremony and Koppert was invited to participate. Our Technical Sales Representatives, Pete Miller and Jordan Marcellus, members of [...] insects under microscopes to offer a “hands-on” demonstration for the employees of Bayer and the local public. Furthermore, the event was live streamed across

• Thrips Can Get Out of Hand Quickly!

  April 16, 2019

  are and the faster they multiply. This is why the insects feel so at home in a warm greenhouse. Other factors also play a role, such as humidity and the [...] Solutions for Thrips Thripex Neoseiulus cucumeris Thripex-Plus Neoseiulus cucumeris Thripex-V Neoseiulus cucumeris What is Thripex Plus? Entonem Steinernema [...] An additional point is that western flower thrips love both plant juices and pollen, multiplying much faster on flowering plants than on a crop without

• New Sachet Improves Spider Mite Control

  November 1, 2018

  aims for more security for both grower and crop. Fully compostable The new Spical Ulti-Mite sachets can be disposed of together with the crop waste. The [...] it. The sachet is narrower and slightly longer and gives the mites the very best conditions to develop even more swiftly and strongly. Spical Ulti-Mite [...] which is widely used to control spider mite in a variety of greenhouse crops, can now also be applied to outdoor crops such as citrus and grapes. With the

• Keep a Close Eye on Thrips

  May 21, 2020

  have been developing for quite some time already. At high temperatures, a week and a half passes between the hatching of an egg and the adult insect flying [...] the crop. Contact your Koppert consultant for crop-specific advice. Not only the detection of larvae is reason for a 'thrips alarm'; you also need to be alert [...] The yellow Horiver sticky traps can be found in almost every greenhouse, and for good reason: they are a proven means of monitoring the development of i

• Top 10 Questions about Bell Peppers Answered

  May 9, 2018

  about Bell Pepper health benefits, color, storage, and growth. Find out more about the health benefits and more of the bell pepper here .

• Botrytis problems often have company

  December 20, 2021

  mildew and Botrytis Fungi and Bacteria Deserve Greater Appreciation! Botrytis: ten must-knows A Botrytis infection can sometimes create conditions for other [...] entry points for the fungus. You should also know that some insects avoid affected plants. For example, aphids have a clear preference for plants that have [...] But it also works the other way around: there are pests that make it easier for the fungus to get a hold. It’s a sinister interaction. Essentially, a crop