• Effective Biological Control: Keep a Close Eye on Everything

  August 18, 2021

  difficult to determine the culprit, as there can be various causes. And to diagnose a bacterial disease, you really need to ‘fly in’ an expert. Scouting for [...] insects are tiny, so a magnifying glass is an absolute necessity in order to recognize and ‘identify’ them. Where should you look to find insects? This varies [...] and by pest. Sometimes you need to focus on the top or on the older leaves or flowers. In some cases, it is useful to concentrate on the top of the leaves

• Want To Know Whether Spical Will Be Effective? Check, check, and double-check!

  July 20, 2020

  numbers able to grow so explosively, you’ll definitely want to know whether your IPM strategy is having an effect. Simply take a magnifying glass to quickly [...] this isn’t such a problem for vegetable crops, it can lead to loss of sales value for ornamental crops. However, if the crop continues to grow well after [...] going to be alright. Regular checks It’s good to check whether you can find traces of eggs. Spider mites ’ eggs are completely round and sometimes a little

• Chula Brand is a pioneer in biological pest control in papaya

  part of their mission as a producer is to contribute to healthy food in the world and, to achieve this, they must produce food with a lower chemical load. [...] Mexico. This has contributed to achieving its mission as a producer company, to improve and care for the health of the crop, its workers and the final consumer [...] since we went from a conventional management to a more environmentally friendly one. What was the most challenging at the beginning to reach the biological

• A life rooted in agriculture: transforming the future with Koppert

  January 14, 2025

  agriculture has shaped not just a career, but a purpose. “It’s unforgettable,” he reflects, recalling a world where family farming was a cornerstone of existence [...] Antonio adds with a smile. “As a parent you can’t have favourites, but I am proud to say that I have a special affection for Swirskii because it changed all [...] proud of my team!”. Looking ahead: a commitment to sustainability From a childhood surrounded by self-sufficient farming to a career in sustainable crop protection

• Swirski-Mite: the do’s and don'ts in a nutshell

  February 1, 2023

  If you decide to use Swirski-Mite to combat thrips and whitefly , it's important to ensure that the Amblyseius swirskii predatory mites can do their job [...] as it arrives at your company, preferably on the same day. If you can't, store the product in a cool (10-15 °C), dry place for no more than one to two [...] in time to keep the pest under control. If pollen is present, this can be done later than with flowers without pollen. Use your observations as a guide.

• Koppert Announces the Promotion of Jeremy Sinift to Hydroponic Crop Team Manager

  September 10, 2020

  them in their efforts to expand and elevate Koppert’s level of service to its clientele through innovation and collaboration, and to liaise with our customers [...] industry continues its growth, Jeremy will ensure that the hydroponic crop team is perfectly positioned to effectively respond to the demands of today [...] development undertaken by our affiliates across the globe continues to reveal how best to utilize the natural principles of working in concert with nature

• Caterpillars: a growth explosion in the life of butterflies and moths

  June 30, 2023

  it stops eating and looks for a suitable place to pupate, the process by which it uses its silk glands to make a cocoon out of threads. The cocoon may [...] for a suitable place to attach itself to, and then it unfolds its wings. With barely perceptible movements of the abdomen, the butterfly uses its bodily [...] huge damage to crops. Of some species, a few dozen caterpillars can launch such a vicious attack on a plant within twenty-four hours that it’s no longer

• Towards a chemical-free future in agriculture: The vision of grower Koen

  allows him to gain experience in using biological crop protection . As a result, he acquires a lot of knowledge and is prepared to fully transition to biological [...] farming was growing, Koen felt that it would be too quick to completely abandon traditional methods. He decided to find a balance between both approaches. [...] opportunities to adapt my farm to a future where chemical methods will gradually disappear. I believe that the agricultural sector has a natural interest

• Infestation Levels in Tomato Crops: A Look at the Top Four

  June 6, 2019

  and movements are hard to detect, making control a complicated matter. Good to know: mealy bugs were among the very first pests to be combated with natural [...] growers need to be able to tackle the top four pests: spider mite, whitefly , aphids , and caterpillars . Spider Mite Spider mite is an enemy to many crops [...] aphids ; these are a common problem in tomato crops. The different kinds of aphids all require different approaches, so it is important to know which species

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

  September 3, 2024

  make biological control a mainstream method in a growing number of crops. There is a world to win out there, and we are confident that our predatory mites [...] products has set a standard in the sector that is difficult to beat.’ The innovative biocontrol solution that came onto the market more than half a century ago [...] worldwide.’ Initially produced to protect greenhouse cucumbers from spider mites , Koppert has gone on to explore and develop a range of predatory mites that