• Spidex Vital Trial Results

  1-metre tall cucumber plants. 2 rows of 6 plants each, placed in a walk-in cage. The last 2 plants in each row were infested with 50 mobile spider mites (red [...] head to head with “regular” Spidex females and conformed to the standard used in the industry for 5 days in a row. Results: The graph below shows the results [...] that are present in spider mites. It is only after consumption of spider mites (nymphs and/or adults), that the pigments are absorbed and Spidex changes

• Botrytis: ten must-knows

  November 15, 2021

  crop, and disposing of affected parts in a plastic bag. Focusing on plant resilience has a lot of benefits and reduces the chances of the fungus taking hold [...] Botrytis is an above-ground fungus, and there are many species. The fungus is found all over the world and can infect a wide variety of plants. If conditions [...] pollen tube, kills them, and feeds on the contents of these dead cells. Botrytis loves soft plant parts, such as soft fruit, petals, and lush leaves. Crops with

• The Revolutionary Spical Ulti-Mite Sachet

  October 28, 2019

  result in combating different kinds of spider mite (including two-spotted spider mite , fruit spider mite, citrus red mite and date palm mite). In addition [...] Neoseiulus californicus . It can therefore build up its population in the sachet more rapidly and effectively. Compared to regular sachets, Spical Ulti-Mite performs [...] predatory mite also has positive results in controlling various tarsonemid mites. Spider mite can cause severe damage in many crops. These mites are located

• How-to-Use Videos Now Available

  April 4, 2019

  subscribe to the channel in order to keep up with all the new videos coming soon. Currently, the videos are available in English and Dutch subtitles with [...] additional languges coming in the near future. These videos are to showcase that using biological control products is not difficult and in some ways much easier [...] Koppert's products in detail. There are also great videos to understand what fuels Koppert to be the leader in biological pest control and finding other s

• Manual Growing lights

  green and UV spectrum for foraging, but do not see in the red light spectrum. Conversely, humans do see in the red light spectrum but also in the green [...] opening and closing system for the hives. By using this system and optimal placement, pollination is optimized during the winter months. Keep in mind that [...] a lot of heat, and can therefore influence the local climate in the greenhouse. This can lead to poor flower quality, which results in poor pollination

• The various stages of the spider mite

  March 4, 2023

  y. Adult females are half a millimeter in size, and their bodies are oval in shape. Males are smaller and narrower, with a slightly pointed back. They [...] two different nymph stages in the spider mite. The adult spider mite, i.e., a mite in its fifth stage of development, can vary in color quite considerably [...] worth knowing that you can find all stages on the underside of the leaves. Get in touch with our experts Oops, an error occurred! Code: 2026042307590172f2be00

• Creating a Cleaner Safer Berry

  August 18, 2021

  products and disperse them with great accuracy and efficacy over 8 hectares in the space of an hour. The high-tech release system was designed and developed [...] effectiveness has made Spidex an integral part of IPM programs in strawberries and raspberries. In addition to Spidex, Amblyseius californicus ( Spical ) can provide [...] crop that has been treated with limited amounts of pesticides and is safe for both employees and prospective customers. Based on their extensive experience

• Condition of the Crop the best Indicator of the Effect of Trianum

  August 10, 2020

  better, have greener and firmer leaves, and are more vital. Leaf and fruit analyses also show that treated plants contain more sugars and more mineral nutrients [...] effectiveness time and time again. These active Trichoderma harzianum T-22 fungi colonize the roots of the plant and keep pathogens at bay. And that's not all: [...] stimulate root growth and the absorption of nutrients. The impact of Trianum can be seen in the quality of the crop. A better balance in the soil means that

• Does Swirskii Really Do What it's Intended To?

  June 5, 2019

  predatory mites in Swirski-Mite prefer fresh food and only eat insects that are in their early phase. For whitefly , these are the fresh eggs and the youngest [...] youngest larvae; for thrips , the first and second larval stages. This means that you may still notice adult pests in the beginning, even when the natural enemies [...] such as roses and strawberries, growers can only tolerate a very low level of pests – too little for Amblyseius swirskii to eat its fill and produce enough

• Atheta

  depending in large par on the prey population density. Appearance Atheta coriaria are typically light to dark-brown – in many cases almost black – in color [...] interval (days) At 1st potting and each transplant Important! Only use products that are permitted in your country/state and crop. Check local registration [...] ‘upward curving’ of their abdomen, in a way resembling a scorpion. These beneficial insects move quite quickly and are capable of flight when needed.