• At a Glance: Allies in the Fight Against Whitefly

  August 18, 2020

  Adult Trialeurodes vaporariorum Whitefly in your crop? You don’t have to go into battle alone! Biological control is to the rescue. Predatory mites and parasitic [...] whitefly in each of its stages. The predatory beetle is used primarily in horticulture, particularly on gerbera and rose, While the ladybird tends to be deployed [...] too little to eat, they will fly on to a different spot. The mature beetles will only lay eggs once they are certain that there is enough food to raise their

• Trianum-P improves open field pepper production in Portugal

  February 8, 2024

  excellent results in pepper crops for processing in Portugal. In this country, this biological fungicide has been registered since 2018 in its two formulations [...] residues. Trianum has proven to be a good solution that eliminates the need to use pesticides to control diseases at the soil level in industrial crops. For this [...] harvesting, we were forced to change our way of producing, and we decided to introduce new means that would help protect the roots. It was in this way that we first

• Trianum-P Improves Open Field Pepper Production in Portugal

  June 29, 2021

  residue. Trianum has proven to be a good solution that eliminates the need to use pesticides to control diseases at the soil level in industrial crops. For this [...] excellent results in pepper crops for processing in Portugal, a country where this biological fungicide has been registered since 2018 in its two formulations [...] harvesting, we were forced to change our way of producing and we decided to introduce new means that help protect the roots. It was in this way that we first

• Thripex with More Punch - Now Available in Bulk

  August 18, 2021

  harmful pest in a highly concentrated formulation for optimal efficacy in many crops - especially soft fruit. ‘We see that other measures to control thrips [...] losing ground, increasing the need to work with predatory mites ,’ says Product Manager Tim Bossinga. ‘In response to this demand for more predatory mites [...] and is used effectively in crops in which whitefly is not present. The predatory mite Neoseiulus cucumeris establishes itself in the crop and can control

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

  September 10, 2020

  helping them in their efforts to expand and elevate Koppert’s level of service to its clientele through innovation and collaboration, and to liaise with [...] positioned to effectively respond to the demands of today and of the future. Koppert’s ability to work closely with growers gives the grower access to information [...] our affiliates across the globe continues to reveal how best to utilize the natural principles of working in concert with nature. The hydroponic crop team

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

  January 14, 2025

  chemicals, and grounded in self-sufficiency—a connection to the earth that left an indelible mark. Koppert: pioneering change in crop protection "Agriculture [...] and agribusinesses in ensuring food security. It’s this passion for sustainable farming that brought them to Koppert, a global leader in biological crop [...] technical consultants in Spain although he also provides occasional consultancy services for Koppert in other parts of the world. His passion to help growers produce

• The Swirski-Mite Revolution: A Game-Changer in Pest Control

  November 8, 2024

  that everyone else in the field automatically uses to compare other natural enemies, old or new. And there is still no reason for that to change. The predatory [...] glutton, it can also be used in many crops and under a great variety of circumstances. In the first instance, it can be used in large fruiting vegetable crops [...] with greater resistance to weather conditions such as moisture and drought in outdoor cultivation (although equally effective in greenhouses and tunnels)

• Written in GrowerTalks: "Cold Chain Management" by Heidi Doering

  January 1, 2025

  ornamental crop specialist, Heidi Doering, has an article in the January edition of GrowerTalks. In Cold Chain Management Of Biologicals she discusses the [...] It’s a highly informative treatment of a topic of great importance to growers who want to get the best pest control result for their dollars spent. Heidi [...] voice for ornamental horticulture since 1937. Growers and propagators turn to it to learn about the newest standards and practices, including those for biological

• Prevention: the most powerful weapon in the fight against Fusarium

  December 13, 2022

  difficult disease to treat. The fungus that causes this disease, Fusarium , is found worldwide and can infect many plants. In addition to causing wilting [...] wilting, Fusarium wilt is also responsible for causing rot in fruit and in the stems and base of plants, spoiling after harvest, spots on leaves, and dried-out [...] entire crops, as was the case in banana cultivation. Prevention is essential Unfortunately, Fusarium wilt is difficult to combat. This makes prevention

• Mealybug control: Which beneficial should I use in my vineyard?

  April 22, 2024

  Avoid heatwaves Where to apply: Apply material directly to infested vines, on cordons or crown Benefits: Larvae look similar to mealybugs , so they can [...] disruptions in conjunction with Cryptobug could encourage the beetles to stay on your property instead of dispersing Considering this information in your Integrated [...] crucial to acknowledge that every crop poses unique challenges and factors. For personalized assistance crafted to your requirements, feel free to contact