• Don Sanchez Fresh innovates with biological control in avocados

  necessary, chemical control. Although biological control is not yet common in avocado production in Mexico, more and more growers are exploring the development [...] Don Sánchez Fresh, says: "One of the reasons why we are getting into biological control is because a law is coming that will limit the use of many molecules [...] success of their production and their entry into various international markets. Since 1983, Don Sánchez Fresh has been dedicated to the production, distribution

• Lift Off for Koppert Innovation

  January 14, 2020

  their valuable work in the crop. Airborne technology Product Manager of Koppert’s Natutec Products, Tom Vroegop: “It has been an exciting journey from the [...] organisms were dispersed manually or from moving vehicles – a method that is labor-intensive and prone to human error. The vulnerable biological solutions [...] designed and developed in-house by Koppert’s Technical Department and the patent is now pending. “Koppert has used its specific know-how about the mechanics needed

• How-to-Use Videos Now Available

  April 4, 2019

  future. These videos are to showcase that using biological control products is not difficult and in some ways much easier than the traditional sprays. [...] Using Koppert's Products Just Got Easier Koppert Biological Systems has launched 47 new How-to-Use product videos with many more to follow. These are now [...] to stay up to date on any videos that help understand Koppert's products in detail. There are also great videos to understand what fuels Koppert to be the

• Fusarium wilt

  General Fusarium is a group of soil-borne fungi with many different species. Fusarium is widespread and can infect a range of host crops. Many species [...] mycelium cells) or mycelium. Survival is also possible on seed, greenhouse structures, tools and machinery. Primary infection is either seed-borne or takes place [...] and irrigation water in greenhouses Prevent stress for the plants Ensure there is adequate soil drainage Apply nitrogen in the form of nitrate instead of

• Better insights and digital advice with Natutec Scout

  our greenhouses, which is programmed into the app, allows us to see where an infestation is and how it is evolving. It also allows us to see if the natural [...] infestation and can see at a glance whether or not the natural enemies are keeping things under control. There is intensive remote contact with the Koppert [...] you clear analyses. There is intensive remote contact with the Koppert consultant. We see exactly what the level of infestation is and how natural enemies

• Beetles

  reduced growth and yield loss. Effective beetle control is essential to maintain healthy and productive crops. Biological control of beetles combines preventive [...] and habit. A number of species are a serious pest in crops or stored products. There are many useful beetles as well. For instance, ladybirds contribute [...] control of aphids . Beetles undergo a complete metamorphosis, that is, the larvae do not resemble the adult at all, and must pass through a pupal instar before

• Fusarium opens the door to other diseases and pests

  June 29, 2022

  diseases and pests, which is essential as there wouldn't be any plants otherwise! This natural resilience keeps crops healthy and productive and can be even more [...] Pythium . But there is a solution: by applying Trianum you can stop both Fusarium and Pythium in their tracks. Defense strategies Plants are not entirely without [...] plants have the best conditions for growth. But then Fusarium strikes... This is an aggressive soil-borne fungus that excels at breaking down a plant's defenses

• How do you identify a ‘thrips intruder’?

  September 20, 2021

  when 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 [...] thrips varieties behave very differently: setosus is very active, while americanus is very lazy. The latter is often found in groups low in the crop, and you [...] short, a busy, striped insect is probably setosus. If you find a slow, striped insect at the bottom of the crop, there is a good chance you have the dubious

• Initial Experiences: Spidex Vital Lives Up to its Promises

  May 24, 2021

  crop, an even better beneficial is always welcome. That was the reason for me to try the new product." Crop rotation is a critical time in cucumber farming [...] start of February. "I have three crops a year," he tells us five weeks later. "As the old crop is always cleared away, I start from scratch each time and [...] itself in such dry conditions. I want to see what happens. However, it is a new product and Koppert may provide amended recommendations for use nearer the

• Spical predatory mite: a true all-rounder

  December 13, 2022

  But there is hope: the mite's natural enemy, the predatory mite in Spical , is also at home in just about every crop. Neoseiulus californicus is only [...] that glitters is not gold. Predatory mites are ineffective in a limited number of crops, mainly the ones with sticky glandular hairs. Tomato is the best known [...] with predatory bugs and gall midges. What's right for you Don't forget: IPM is not a one-size-fits-all solution. It depends on the crop, the climate, the region