• Spidex Vital: Your Vital partner in spider mite control

  travelling the given distance. In a bottle of Spidex Vital a more diverse population composition is present, so when applied in hotspots the adults are followed [...] many years of research and fine-tuning, Spidex is now delivered in a new formulation; with a greater impact on spider mite control: Spidex Vital Born to fight [...] their eggs. As a result they immediately can start laying eggs after release and don’t needs to get energy from spider mite from the field to develop the

• Effective Biological Control: Keep a Close Eye on Everything

  April 9, 2019

  monitor whether a particular insect is present, and some types of pheromone traps can play a role in pest control. The use of attractants in this application [...] leaves or flowers. In some cases, it is useful to concentrate on the top of the leaves, and in others the bottom. Good monitoring requires a lot of knowledge [...] developing – is therefore crucial. In fact, this is the cornerstone of effective biological control. Monitoring can be done in two ways: by checking the crop

• GreenGuard by Dümmen Orange: For A Sustainable Chain

  November 6, 2018

  set a brand-new course just a few years ago. Modernizing cultivation and markets Dümmen Orange has a total of 20 branches, 7,700 employees, and a turnover [...] (about $405 million), making them a giant in the global ornamentals sector. Driven by their ambition to be a leader in the modernization of cultivation [...] of chrysanthemum cuttings in Uganda. Was it possible to achieve a production of cuttings using a minimum of chemical products in which the use of biological

• The journey of sustainable citrus farming in agriculture

  Get to know Balbino Garre Martínez, a grower with over 35 years of experience in citrus and livestock farming. Balbino, along with his two brothers, operates [...] operates "Explotación de los pardos," where agriculture isn't just a profession but a lifelong passion. Adapting to challenges and embracing change Balbino's [...] impact. The future of sustainable agriculture Balbino's journey reflects a broader shift toward sustainable and environmentally friendly agriculture.

• Koppert Actively Participates in the Legal Cannabis Market

  December 20, 2019

  this crop in this way is relatively new, which means a lot of knowledge is being exchanged between the Koppert subsidiaries in these countries. In addition [...] used for this purpose in Europe, Africa, and Australia is rapidly increasing as well," he explains. A number of markets From planting a cutting of the parent [...] (CBD) oil. Furthermore, the hemp fibers can be used in fabrics. These plants can be cultivated in a number of different ways. Examples include, indoor

• Top Reasons to Use Biological Control in Berries

  May 15, 2018

  For a Cleaner, Safer Berry Food Safety Fewer pesticide applications delivers a cleaner, safer berry to the final consumer. Worker Safety 100% safe for [...] for biological control. Organic Production Biological control can be used in organic production where few miticides are currently available. Cost The cost [...] Searching for and eliminating the mite population quickly and effectively even in areas that chemicals are unable to reach. Resistance Management Biological

• Want to Tackle Diseases and Pests in Roses?

  July 14, 2020

  Limonica ) are a good choice. If large amounts of whiteflies fly in from outside, you can use parasitic wasps ( En-Strip , Ercal ), preferably as a preventative [...] encounter. The options in a nutshell are ladybirds, parasitic wasps , gall midges, and lacewings ( Chrysopa ). Again, aphids are a pest that you need to [...] the world. Koppert has a wide range of biological pest control products that help keep your crops healthy and vigorous. Here is a list of options. Western

• A dive into organic hop farming and biological crop protection

  insects in their organic farming approach. By introducing predatory mites and other beneficial insects, Lukas has witnessed a boost in confidence in the ecosystem [...] using beneficial insects mark a significant advancement in the toolkit for organic farming. He envisions this approach as a crucial building block for the [...] Embracing change Lukas Locher, a fourth-generation hop grower, started his transformative journey in 2020, making the exciting yet challenging shift to

• Aphids—Go Time Appears in GrowerTalks Magazine

  February 25, 2025

  Biological Control: Keep a Close Eye on Everything Koppert’s national ornamental consultant team manager, Jeremy Webber, has an article in the March issue of [...] information is 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. [...] production facilities, and was Director of Operations for a large perennial wholesale nursery. He’s shipped a wide range of perennials, shrubs, annuals, and edibles

• Entonem for Effective Control of Thrips in Ornamentals

  October 3, 2018

  the crop. After a long trajectory of research and development, Koppert is replacing the clay matrix (in which the nematodes remain in a dormant state until [...] end-user, because the new formula, dissolved in water, is a transparent solution. The former clay medium left a whitish film on the final product, which was [...] until released) with a gel formulation which significantly lengthens the shelf life by several weeks (up to 16 weeks in some cases). ‘This is because nematodes