How do you identify a ‘thrips intruder’?

there are thrips in their crop. After all, there are not very many tiny, slender insects that look like thrips . More difficult, however, is determining the [...] identity of the intruder. Because specific knowledge and expertise is a must, only an expert can provide a definitive answer. Nevertheless, we can help [...] get started with a few rules of thumb. Echinothrips americanus is the easiest to identify: these thrips have black and orange stripes on the abdomen. Remember

Our new branding: inspired by nature

We are proud to present our new logo and branding! Koppert has grown and evolved tremendously since we were founded. Therefore, after 30 years it was time [...] time for an update, a branding that matches our ambition and reflects our connection to nature. ‘Our mission to contribute to the health of people and [...] and the planet by partnering with nature has led us to where we are today: a solid purpose-driven organization with strong core values. Our new branding reflects

Biological control of Tuta absoluta - Macrolophus pygmaeus

Trianum-P Improves Open Field Pepper Production in Portugal

contains the exclusive T-22 strain of Trichoderma harzianum , has achieved excellent results in pepper crops for processing in Portugal, a country where this [...] registered since 2018 in its two formulations ( Trianum-P and Trianum-G ). Industrial crops, like all others, are also affected by soil fungi that considerably [...] profitability. To optimize the use of Trianum-P in industrial crops, Koppert Portugal has carried out trials with several growers. One of these trials was

Natutec Drive – ‘In a class of its own!’

Glasshouse Manager – Dyson Farming, UK Half a year ago, Dyson Farming in the UK took the decision to acquire the Natutec Drive tool to disperse its biological [...] products. "It was a brilliant move," says Glasshouse Manager Angel Angelov. "When it comes to the even distribution of Koppert’s predatory insects , it’s in a [...] a class of its own. It also fits perfectly into our hi-tech, sustainable approach to cultivation. At Dyson farming, it’s all about innovation." Dyson Farming

Natutec Drive @ Dyson Farming - distribution of predatory insects

Initial Experiences: Spidex Vital Lives Up to its Promises

Dijk: ‘So far, Spidex Vital has done a good job. Hopefully, this will continue when the greenhouse climate becomes drier later on.’ Sjaak van Dijk’s father [...] always used it. However, Sjaak recently made the switch to Spidex Vital . His initial experiences in using the new product are positive. "I’ve known Phytoseiulus [...] Phytoseiulus my whole life," the cucumber grower begins. On his three-hectare farm in Pijnacker, the Netherlands, the predatory mite has always been a reliable

Spidex Vital Trial Results

Your vital partner in spider mite control www.koppert.com Spidex Vital predatory mites are born to fight your spider mites. It gives you the best control [...] laying capacity and proof of predation. Once the predatory mite has consumed several spider mites, the colour will gradually change to the characteristic red-orange [...] red-orange colour. It all started with Spidex at Koppert more than 50 years ago. From day one this predatory mite formed the foundation of our spider mite

FAQ Spidex Vital

Vital No. 1 | January 21 | 2021 www.koppert.com 1. Changes of Spidex What is the difference in the product presentation? Spidex Vital consists of all [...] all mobile stages of Phytoseiulus persimilis. The carrier material is the same as the current product. How will this change my existing program that has been [...] years? Apart from the fact you have to switch your current planning/forecast to the new product number(s), nothing will be different from the way you have

Advanced biocontrol of spider mite with Spidex Vital

A true pioneer in the biocontrol of spider mite, Koppert Biological Systems has improved its top selling Spidex biological solution making it even more [...] Predatory mites in more different stages of development prolong and dramatically increase their effect on spider mite infestations. For growers in the USA, the [...] and Canada Spidex Vital will be officially launched at February 15, shortly followed by the launch in week 13 for the rest of our customers worldwide. Spidex