• Everything Still Begins with Swirski

  May 14, 2020

  fact that Swirskii is so popular should not surprise you," says Tim Bossinga. The Product Manager has taken his time to point out what the power of Swirskii [...] Swirskii actually is. "The predatory mite is extremely effective and resistant to high temperatures. It makes short work of thrips and whitefly , and also [...] into this mite’s use under all kinds of circumstances. In fact, this is how Swirskii is viewed by the market: as a natural enemy that does its work reliably

• Flowering and Pollination – One of the Most Critical Blueberry Growth Stages

  May 30, 2022

  blueberry growth-cycle. The first is bud initiation in the autumn. Before the plant goes into dormancy, the plant is ‘deciding’ which buds will be vegetative [...] assimilation, and Veni Calcium is easily absorbed by the plant due to its unique composition - using a foliar application ensures it is directly available to the [...] especially during the spring, when plants are flowering, and pollination is taking place: the right bio-stimulant at the right growth stage can have a

• La Hacienda Fresh increases crop profitability thanks to biological control

  implementation of a biological control program is one of the key tools that can help you achieve this. This is attested to by La Hacienda Fresh, a company [...] for export, since it is produced in safer conditions." Importance of bell pepper cultivation in Mexico The profitability of a crop is based on the quantity [...] In the crop production process, harvest is where the results of agronomic management can be seen. Good management not only results in quality fruit with

• World Soil Day – Soils, where food begins

  December 5, 2022

  year’s theme is: ‘Soils: Where Food Begins’. Throughout the world, soil nutrient loss is a major degradation process threatening nutrition. It is recognized [...] and nutrients are not replenished they lose their capacity to nurture life. What can we do? Adopting long term sustainable soil management practices Protecting [...] management Adding organic matter to the soil instead of artificial fertilizers is the only way to protect our future, help plants to become stronger and healthier

• Investing in thrips control: always a good idea

  March 6, 2023

  destroy part of their crops. This is hardly ever necessary any longer due to better control strategies. Types of damage What kind of damage do thrips cause [...] trouble is that you can't get rid of a viral infection, and the crop can die from it. Investing in safety Investing in prevention and control is a must [...] biological control is offset by a clean crop with low residue levels and higher productivity. In short, investing in thrips control is always a good idea

• Leaf miners

  Learn more about What are leaf miners? Leaf miners belong to the order Diptera (the true flies ) and form the family Agromyzidae. This is a family of small [...] in horticultural crops are mostly polyphagous; that is, they feed on many crops. However, this is not universal among the Agromyzidae. Of the approximately [...] and can open the way for secondary infections. Effective leaf miner control is essential to protect plant vitality and maintain marketable yields. Biological

• The Revolutionary Spical Ulti-Mite Sachet

  October 28, 2019

  Ulti-Mite Greater certainty for the biological control of spider mite – that is what you will achieve with Spical Ulti-Mite . This 100% industrial compostable [...] development together. There is a growing demand for controlling this devastating pest the biological way; Spical Ulti-Mite is part of the futureproof solution [...] solution. Fully Industrial Compostable The sachet is made of a newly-developed foil and is 100% industrial compostable. It satisfies the conditions of the

• Podcast with Tech On Demand: A Biological Approach to Spring IPM, featuring Koppert’s Heidi Doering

  March 6, 2025

  Heidi Doering. Heidi is our National Ornamental Crop Lead and Technical IPM Consultant for the Midwest Region. She fills Bill in on what she’s seeing and hearing [...] until the very end! Heidi has worked with Koppert for the past decade and is one of the most well-informed plant experts regarding ornamental IPM. Her [...] controls. Heidi’s broad range gives her a unique perspective. Bill Calkins is widely known as the editor of Tech On Demand, the email newsletter discussing

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

  August 10, 2020

  application based on what we can see. But when it comes to biological crop protection , there is a great deal that is hidden from sight. This is also the case [...] their growth is reactivated much more effectively after a period of inactivity as a result of a heatwave. This demonstrates that Trianum is not only effective [...] nutrients that are difficult to absorb. That's more than enough proof that Trianum is a quiet but hard and efficient worker! Preventative use The value of Trianum

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

  January 6, 2025

  to gauging what is working, and addressing any problems that remain. Located in the heartland of tropical producers for North America, TPIE is the principal [...] line—they’re happy to share their technical expertise. If Thrips parvispinus is a concern be sure to mention it to our staff. Koppert’s Limonica contains