• The cost-saving potential of biological crop protection for your IPM strategy

  February 20, 2025

  on once established. An example of this is the use of a combination of the Orius predatory bug in combination with the banker plant Lobularia. Trials have [...] applications in addition to planting the banker plants and significantly reduces workload during the season. Prevent pest resistance and enhanced long-term [...] frameworks all lend to evaluating the efficient use of resources. A significant portion of the current research on biocontrol assessment relies on market data

• New Approach Significantly Reduces Aphids in Soft Fruits

  March 21, 2019

  good decision. ‘In the spring, I can use artificial lighting to better tailor the climate to the needs of the crop. And in both the spring and autumn cultivation [...] for concern, and in the cultivation of blackberries in greenhouses, the large blackberry aphid (Amphorophora rubi) is the main source of nuisance. This [...] retailers and specialist shops in the Netherlands, Belgium, Germany, Austria, and countries in Scandinavia. The huge expansion of raspberry cultivation in particular

• Jeremy Webber Discusses Limonica In GrowerTalks Magazine

  February 1, 2025

  teams in the field and in the lab and has a tremendous amount of knowledge regarding modern (IPM) strategies to share. His extensive background in the industry [...] an article in the February, 2025 edition of GrowerTalks magazine. In A Meaner Mite For A Badder Bug he gives an overview and history of the apex predator [...] grower and as a trusted biocontrol advisor. He’s worked with greenhouses of all sizes, growing a wide range of crops—edibles, ornamentals , and more—and

• Grower Koen - Embracing biological crop protection in agriculture

  farming marks the path to the future. "You grow into it a bit," notes Koen. With the growing availability of knowledge and the number of biological crop [...] development and application of biological crop protection.| The future Koen's vision of the future of agriculture is hopeful. He believes that the reduction [...] rapid increase in effective organic methods." Limitation in usage chemical pesticides The increasing interest, especially from governmental bodies, in organic

• An impressive range of predatory mite solutions thanks to continuous research and innovations

  September 3, 2024

  shoes of our founder, but our mission remains unchanged, and that is to work towards the better health of people and the planet; to help growers and optimize [...] industry and have given us a strong position in the international market.’ ‘We now have the broadest portfolio of predatory mite solutions in the industry [...] worldwide. The quality and vitality of our mites have never been better.’ Continuous dedication ‘We are the third generation at Koppert to step into the shoes

• Spidex Vital: Your Vital partner in spider mite control

  spider mite from the field to develop the eggs. This will increase the population in your crop. Download trial results Proof of predation The Phytoseiulus [...] formed the foundation of our spider mite control. Over time it grew to be one of the most important products for our growers. As the result of many years [...] you the best control over hotspots; building populations through faster growth, with increased egg laying capacity and proof of predation. Once the predatory

• Swirski-Mite Plus, Now in Even Better Shape

  July 2, 2019

  elongated and features a new design. The properties and application remain unchanged, and recent tests with the new packaging show that the emergence of mites [...] Systems for the effective control of thrips and whitefly in many crops worldwide. The packaging containing predatory mites will have a ‘new look’ as of 8 July [...] its quality and reliability even more,’ says Koppert Product Manager, Tim Bossinga. ‘The material of the sachet is still the same, but the shape is more

• Aphids—Go Time Appears in GrowerTalks Magazine

  March 1, 2025

  Jeremy Webber, has an article in the March issue of GrowerTalks. In Aphids—Go Time he discusses key points about the main types of aphids growers are most likely [...] critical right now because this is the time to get a biocontrol plan in place, so crops are protected from the very start of the season. Jeremy Webber rose through [...] encounter this spring, including the melon or cotton aphid , green peach or tobacco aphid , and the potato aphid , and how to identify them. This information

• Investing in thrips control: always a good idea

  March 6, 2023

  other types of viruses. The 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 [...] unsaleable. The viruses that thrips can transmit in vegetable crops are a major threat. The best known are the tomato spotted wilt virus ( TSWV ) and the impatiens [...] Types of damage What kind of damage do thrips cause exactly? In ornamental plants, the main problem is visual damage. This can seriously affect the product's

• Don Sanchez Fresh innovates with biological control in avocados

  common in avocado production in Mexico, more and more growers are exploring the development and implementation of natural enemies of pests and diseases [...] them to make the decision to implement this tool in the production of Hass avocado. The result has been an effective and safe control of thrips , crystalline [...] is a producer of avocado, berries and other agricultural crops. Their successful experience with biological control of pests and diseases in crops such as