• Spidex Vital Plus – Effective spider mite control in a sachet

  mites, growers are now able to build of defense lines to both control the mites in the hotspots and prevent further infestation of the crop’. Reasons to [...] generations of predatory mites emerging from the sachets make sure that the predatory mites are present in the crop over a longer period of time making it [...] hotspots no chance The innovative rearing system created by the sachets of Spidex Vital Plus allows Phytoseiulus persimilis to multiply in the sachet and disperse

• Natutec Drone

  dispersal – this shortens the time the beneficial organisms need to establish itself in the ecosystem and do its work in the crop Trained pilots - Koppert’s [...] Koppert’s drone pilots are specifically trained to work with the vulnerable beneficials and the unique dispersal system. Two controllers keep the Natutec Drone [...] irrigation.” The Natutec Drone will initially be available in the U.S. where it has been tested. More countries are likely to follow once the necessary

• Swirski-Mite

  shake the bottle gently before use Push the centre of the cap to open the dosage hole Sprinkle material on leaves or pour into Diboxes Make sure the material [...] Start introduction as soon as the first pest mites are detected in the crop. Introduction rates typically range from 25-300 per m2/release. Releases should [...] material remains on the introduction site for at least a few hours after introduction Can also be applied with Natutec Airobreez , Natutec Mini-Airbug , Natutec

• When it comes to whitefly, misfortune never comes alone

  December 13, 2022

  attack by a pest like whitefly will undermine the crop. The extent will depend on the species and variety, but the fact remains that a plant that has been attacked [...] resilience. While the plant may look healthy on the outside, the nitrogen is actually hard at work inflating its cells, weakening the plant and creating [...] pest like whitefly has a direct impact on the resilience of a crop. It's not just the pest's feeding on the crop that is harmful; whitefly also poses a

• Tomato Disease Top 10 Topped by mildew and Botrytis

  May 30, 2019

  cells and lives from the content of the dead cells. The affected areas grow quickly and cause a lot of damage, especially if the stems are also affected. Botrytis [...] Which ones strike depends heavily on the circumstances. But every grower must have something in their bag of tricks to defend against the fungal diseases [...] on wet plants or when the humidity is very high. Wet wounds are also a favourite. Chemical intervention is unavoidable in the event of a serious attack

• A turning point in Almeria: how predatory mites helped transform agriculture

  May 19, 2025

  innovation that keep growers ahead of the game ’. The crisis that changed everything The turning point came during the 2006-2007 season. Supermarkets across [...] today, but for the future. ” Finding balance At the heart of it all is the idea of balance. “ Health is about balance—within ourselves, in what we eat, and [...] control was only for the high-tech greenhouses in the north of Europe. Not for us. ” But things changed. And Koppert was at the heart of that transformation

• Thrips

  parts of the plant and are fairly mobile. Immediately after hatching, the larvae begin to feed on plant tissue on the underside of the leaf. The larvae are [...] are smaller than the adults and lack wings. Depending on the species, thrips either pupate on the plant or in the ground. The pre-pupal and pupal instars [...] cause damage to the plant by piercing the cells of the surface tissue and sucking out their contents, causing the surrounding tissue to die. The resulting

• Enermix

  carefully inside the greenhouse Bend and tear off the strips opposite to the mounting hole Make sure not to touch the pupae during handling Suspend the cards in [...] in the crop, if possible approximately 75 cm under the plant head Avoid hanging cards at places exposed to direct sunlight Dosage The dosage of Enermix [...] a 24 hours average temperature below 17°C/63°F the control of whiteflies may be insufficient. For optimal performance of Eretmocerus eremicus the 24 hour

• FAQ Nematodes

  Packaging and formulation What is the substance the nematodes are packed in? In order for the nematodes to survive during transport and storage they need [...] general What are nematodes? Nematodes are microscopically small (0.6 to 1 mm), unsegmented worms that occur naturally in the soil throughout the world. [...] there is any doubt, remove all filters. What pressure can be on the pump and the spray boom? The pressure on the nozzle may not exceed 20 bar (190 psi)

• Manual Growing lights

  late in the morning during the darkest days of the month (1 hour after sunrise), and they need at least 2 hours to pollinate all the flowers in the greenhouse [...] frames for 12 hives are positioned above the walkway. The smaller frames for 4 hives are placed close to the sidewalls, at the end of the plant rows, to optimize [...] daylight from penetrating into the greenhouse. Make sure the screens are open during the period of time that the bumblebees are allowed to fly (Wireless BeeHome