• Rancho Los Pinos is nature's ally

  Rodríguez Aviña, Rancho Los Pinos boasts over 70 years of agricultural expertise. On its 610 hectares of protected farmland, the ranch produces various tomato [...] them to grow and strengthen their competitiveness in international markets. Thanks to the use of Koppert's biological systems, producers around the world [...] productivity and profitability of their crops. The ongoing collaboration between farmers and Koppert lives up to one of its core values: working for the

• Bedding plants

  effective? Check, check, and double-check! The use of Swirski-Mite brings great advantages! Prevent internal spider mite contamination Why Isarid is a grow [...] SA Swirski Ulti-Mite Downy mildew of Cucurbits Rhizoctonia solani Grey mould Fusarium wilt Powdery mildew Black leg of seedlings Crazy roots, hairy roots [...] or tender perennial plants used in gardens and parks. There is a wide range of plants especially produced to demonstrate coloured flowers in spring and summer

• Grape downy mildew

  pressure. Biological control of Grape downy mildew Biological control plays an increasingly important role in the management of grape downy mildew (Plasmopara [...] This dual mode of action makes Willaertia magna–based solutions well suited for the preventive management of grape downy mildew. Life cycle of Grape downy [...] or grapevine downy mildew, caused by Plasmopara viticola , is one of the most important diseases in wine and table grape production worldwide. The disease

• Aphelinus abdominalis

  the biological control of various aphid species. The parasitic wasp Aphelinus abdominalis is used for the biological control of the following pests: Potato [...] soon after planting of the crop. Introduction rates typically range from 0.25-4 per m 2 /release. Releases should be repeated a number of times. Consult a [...] or a recognized distributor of Koppert products for advice on the best strategy for your situation. Best conditions for use of Aphelinus abdominalis The

• New Sachet Improves Spider Mite Control

  November 1, 2018

  consistently delivers higher numbers of predatory mites under challenging conditions. Spical Ulti-Mite will be available as of 7 November. Extensive research [...] mite in a variety of greenhouse crops, can now also be applied to outdoor crops such as citrus and grapes. With the introduction of Spical Ulti-Mite, Koppert [...] The new Spical Ulti-Mite sachets can be disposed of together with the crop waste. The sachet is made of a newly-developed foil that conforms to the required

• New Approach Significantly Reduces Aphids in Soft Fruits

  March 21, 2019

  ahead of the international competition.’ Corrective Products for Emergencies Integrated cultivation is also important for René Simons in the field of competition [...] effectively be controlled with the use of beneficials. Aphids, however, are a different story. In the cultivation of raspberries in greenhouses, the large [...] concern, and in the cultivation of blackberries in greenhouses, the large blackberry aphid (Amphorophora rubi) is the main source of nuisance. This was the reason

• Natutec Scout Wins GreenTech Innovation Award 2019

  June 11, 2019

  pest management (IPM) situation of greenhouse growers, has won the prestigious GreenTech Innovation Award at the international GreenTech fair in Amsterdam [...] office.’ Real-time Insight Into the State of Your Crop The app's image recognition tool uses photographs taken of Horiver sticky traps to identify and count [...] because it provides a digital platform for the registration and analysis of not only pests and diseases, but also the biological control and chemical

• Visit Koppert's Tropical Experts at TPIE 2025, Booth #836

  January 6, 2025

  at our TPIE booth with any of our friendly technical experts. Regular on-site visits are provided to Koppert customers free of charge. They’re the best way [...] Come visit Koppert’s booth at The Tropical Plant International Expo (TPIE) at the Broward County Convention Center in Ft. Lauderdale, FL, January 22–24 [...] questions. As a team they’re experts in tropicals as well as a wide range of commercial crops. They’re also highly skilled in IPM and bioprograms specifically

• Spical predatory mite: a true all-rounder

  December 13, 2022

  are ineffective in a limited number of crops, mainly the ones with sticky glandular hairs. Tomato is the best known of these crops, but ornamental crops [...] whether Spical will be effective? Check, check, and double-check! Prevent internal spider mite contamination Ten facts about Spical Ten facts about spider [...] and the predatory mite in Spical goes mad for it! You can call on the help of these predatory mites in many crops: vegetables (in the greenhouse and outdoors)

• A step-by-step guide to whitefly control

  , parasitic wasps , beneficial microorganisms and the use of sticky traps are all important tools in the IPM strategy for these crops. They integrate diverse [...] diverse control mechanisms to target various stages of the whitefly life cycle. The foundation of effective whitefly control Monitoring for early detection [...] organ function, and induces the production of proteins that further impair the insect. Symptoms : Initial signs of infection appear 7–10 days after application