• Entonem for Effective Control of Thrips in Ornamentals

  August 18, 2021

  or fruit of the crop. After a long trajectory of research and development, Koppert is replacing the clay matrix (in which the nematodes remain in a dormant [...] the development of the new gel fomulation for its nematode products, including Entonem . This formaulation increase the shelf life of these highly effective [...] by several weeks (up to 16 weeks in some cases). ‘This is because nematodes use less energy during their hibernation in the gel formulation. When used on

• In Partnership with Nature

  January 2, 2019

  improve its processes and materials. Koppert will save 2,860 pounds of Styrofoam per year. That is a yearly saving of 1.43 tons of Styrofoam that will not [...] sensitive organisms in a box made of cardboard with a synthetic fiber lined with plastic inside. This new packaging has been created in partnership with Tryco [...] transportation. We conducted our trials by shipping both types of packaging to clients located in some of our country’s warmest climates. Predominantly, we chose

• In Search of the Relationship Between NatuGro and Nitrogen Release

  February 18, 2020

  One of the effects of NatuGro is increased absorption of nutrients, including nitrogen. However, plants can also absorb too much of this element and become [...] consequences of lower rates of nitrogen release. The collaboration with NovaCropControl is an obvious choice: the company specializes in plant sap analyses [...] find an optimum balance in strawberry crops: is it possible to achieve the same levels of production and quality with a lower dose of fertilizer? Californian

• The top ten pests in roses

  August 17, 2022

  are the larvae of butterflies and moths. They can feed on large amounts of leaves, causing damage to the crop in this way. The species of caterpillar causing [...] There are also several variants of this insect. Mealybugs suck the sap out of plants and weaken them. The sugars in the sap are secreted out again by the [...] A crop of roses is a delicious treat for many species of insects and mites. Fortunately, crops that grow well naturally have a certain level of resilience

• How to protect bumblebees in cold

  pollination in greenhouses In tunnels or greenhouses, the morning temperature needs to rise quickly to reach the minimum 24-hour temperature of 15 ºC for [...] any issues with the foraging activity of the bumblebees, leading to efficient pollination . Placement of hives in low temperatures During the colder months [...] is key Place the hives in the warmest part of the tunnel/greenhouse, ensuring they catch the morning sun. Make sure the hive is in a sheltered environment

• RedStar places trust in Natutec Scout

  see how the level of infestation is developing.’ A lot of time saved This trend in level of infestation pressure is now visible in easy-to-understand [...] recognized. I now have more trust in the result.’ From Jan’s point of view, it is not even about the exact number of whitefly stuck on the sticky traps [...] the same? That's what I want to see,’ says Jan. ‘In addition, our scouts and I save an enormous amount of time compared with the former manual counting.

• Jeremy Webber Discusses Limonica In GrowerTalks Magazine

  February 1, 2025

  teams in the field and in the lab and has a tremendous amount of knowledge regarding modern (IPM) strategies to share. His extensive background in the industry [...] has an article in the February, 2025 edition of GrowerTalks magazine. In A Meaner Mite For A Badder Bug he gives an overview and history of the apex predator [...] trusted biocontrol advisor. He’s worked with greenhouses of all sizes, growing a wide range of crops—edibles, ornamentals , and more—and developing and

• Want to Tackle Diseases and Pests in Roses?

  July 14, 2020

  control (IPM) of thrips is strongly based on predatory mites . The most effective type of predatory mite depends on local conditions and the type of thrips that [...] mites ( Swirski-Mite , Limonica ) are a good choice. If large amounts of whiteflies fly in from outside, you can use parasitic wasps ( En-Strip , Ercal [...] aphids have all sorts of natural enemies. The best strategy for you to use depends on the type of aphid you encounter. The options in a nutshell are ladybirds

• Swirski-Mite Plus, Now in Even Better Shape

  July 2, 2019

  effective control of thrips and whitefly in many crops worldwide. The packaging containing predatory mites will have a ‘new look’ as of 8 July. ‘This successful [...] protected cultivation market in 2006 when these mites instantly became one of the most successful biological control agents in Europe. At the time, fresh [...] reliability even more,’ says Koppert Product Manager, Tim Bossinga. ‘The material of the sachet is still the same, but the shape is more elongated and features

• Increase in Thrips Infestation Demands More R&D

  December 4, 2019

  solutions are not immediately available for all species of thrips in all types of crop." Developments in the Netherlands are replicated elsewhere. The situation [...] crops in the Netherlands increased considerably. There was heavy infestation in the key crops of onions (the second most important vegetable crop in the [...] biological solution to control every species in every crop. Koppert is, therefore, investing in more R&D in this area. Ornamentals cultivation consultant