Biological control of sciarid flies - Steinernema feltiae

Biological control of sciarid flies - Steinernema feltiae

Koppert introduces nematode solutions for agricultural pests

ly for agricultural pests. They are a fast and effective biological solution to control a broad range of pests in top fruit, stone fruit, soft fruit, potatoes [...] potatoes and several outdoor vegetables . The increasing limitation in availability and the growing resistance to pesticides means that growers are looking [...] controlling pests in their crops. In response to the growing demand, Koppert has researched the application of beneficial nematodes in agriculture with

Celebrating real food heroes

food heroes ‘Leave NO ONE behind’ is the theme for World Food Day 2022 – a year that still finds us with an ongoing pandemic, conflict in Ukraine and other [...] other parts of the world, accelerated climate change, and a rising cost of living. World Food Day is a day on which to think about ways to achieve food security [...] everyone. ‘Now that we are increasingly involved in biological protection of agricultural crops, our role in securing safe food for a growing population

Integrated crop management: the key to sustainable business operations

Your goal as a business is to produce an abundant, top-quality yield. However, climate change, changing regulations (less supply of chemical plant protection [...] resistant to certain agents all make it increasingly difficult to achieve that goal. That’s why integrated crop management systems are playing an ever more [...] more crucial role in a business’ ability to produce successfully in the future and achieve their goals. What is integrated crop management? ‘Integrated Crop

This is how beneficial nematodes move

Koppert: We work for growers

Why Isarid is a grower-approved ally against pests in ornamentals

Isarid , Koppert's biological insecticide, for the control of a wide­­­­ variety of common pests like whitefly , aphids , thrips , mealybugs , fungus gnats [...] and weevils, on edible and ornamental crops . It's safe for their workers and the environment, it's great at managing resistance, and it's compatible with [...] Greenhouse, founded in 1977 by Wayne and Jane Davis and located in the northwest suburb of Ramsey, MN, produces over 1,800,000 pots of Annuals, Perennials

The top ten pests in roses

A crop of roses is a delicious treat for many species of insects and mites. Fortunately, crops that grow well naturally have a certain level of resilience [...] resilience to pests. Nevertheless, it is advisable to be prepared for the main threats. Thrips and spider mites are right at the top of the list! Thrips Various [...] Various types of thrips exist, but they all employ the same strategy: to puncture plant cells and suck them dry. Furthermore, they can transmit viruses. The

Ten facts about Spical

californicus in Spical is one of the old hands at Koppert, having been used for 35 years to control spider mite. And the battle’s being won: the predatory [...] mite does an excellent job. One fantastic benefit of Spical is that it can be use preventatively, ready to attack the spider mite before its numbers grow [...] grow to uncontrollable proportions. Ten need-to-know facts about Spical. Spical controls all types of spider mites that make webs, both in greenhouses and