• Help, whitefly! Now what?

  June 2, 2022

  step-by-step plan in advance so that you know what action to take if you find whitefly in your crop. What are the options? When should I do what? Determine the [...] encounter whitefly in your crop, you know that you need to take action as quickly as possible. But where should you start? And what is the most effective [...] free to download. If you have only minimal experience with whitefly attacks, are uncertain, or prefer to consult with someone, please contact a Koppert consultant

• What is Biological Control?

  September 15, 2020

  organisms are introduced in areas where they are not native, this balance is easily disturbed because there are either no natural enemies, or they are not effective [...] collected in Australia and introduced in 57 countries, saving the citrus industry. 20th century When synthetic pesticides were developed in the 20 th century [...] diseases is not only applied in greenhouses, but increasingly in outdoor crops too. Nowadays it is the major control method in Integrated Pest Management

• What is Thripex Plus?

  August 18, 2021

  plants when present in large numbers. They come in many various species depending on the environment and location the plant was grown in. The cucumeris is [...] agents are the future of a more sustainable and responsible approach in ridding plants of pests. To conclude, Thripex Plus, that sachet you found in your [...] day. If you have in one way or another come across a potted plant you may have noticed a small pouch hanging on the plant or on a stick in the soil. Don’t

• Just How Compostable are Ulti-Mite Sachets?

  October 23, 2019

  In 2017 Koppert Biological Systems launched its first high-tech foil sachets which carry the information that they are ‘industrially compostable’, but [...] but what does this really mean? What is the Ulti-Mite concept? Ulti-Mite is more than just a ‘foil’. The special foil itself (containing 0% plastic!) is made [...] ´Biodegradable´ involves a process during which microorganisms that are available in the environment (e.g. bacteria or fungi) convert materials into natural

• The nematodes are doing their job

  December 14, 2020

  the plants, you can also check whether numbers are in decline. Thrips always need a combined approach. In the early stages of cultivation, predatory mites [...] discoloration, drying out, and shrinkage – the nematodes are doing their job The nematodes in Entonem ( Steinernema feltiae ) and Capsanem ( Steinernema [...] damage to your crop is also a good indicator of whether or not the nematodes are proving effective. When a nematode attacks a caterpillar or larva, a dramatic

• Why We Do, What We Do

  May 4, 2018

  able to provide all these people with healthy and safe food in the future. Natural resources are limited. The use of chemical crop protection products and [...] disrupts ecosystems and diminishes the biodiversity. In our view, the present production systems are coming to an end. This is why we have to go back to [...] natural ecosystems. Koppert is continually looking for the answers that are locked in nature itself to then make them applicable for sustainable and productive

• Very few greenhouse crops are safe from whitefly

  July 18, 2022

  infestation. In addition, rain and wind are factors that affect outdoor areas, lowering the risk of infestation. Preferences Although whiteflies are comfortable [...] comfortable in various locations, development is faster in some crops than in others. Whiteflies multiply much faster on cucumber plants than on tomato plants [...] whitefly can survive in various locations and have a wide range of host plants: the insect targets vegetable and ornamental crops under glass in particular. The

• Does Swirskii Really Do What it's Intended To?

  June 5, 2019

  The predatory mites in Swirski-Mite prefer fresh food and only eat insects that are in their early phase. For whitefly , these are the fresh eggs and the [...] This means that you may still notice adult pests in the beginning, even when the natural enemies are working hard to contain the problem. So you may still [...] reduction. Using a magnifying glass, you can check whether the predatory mites are active and decide whether you have released enough. Check twenty leaves. If

• The Pest is Gone, but What Happened to the Good Guys?

  August 18, 2021

  y reduces pest infestation. However, this also means the natural enemies are left without food. The crucial question is: where have they gone? Most natural [...] favorite pest to survive. When it is no longer present, they fly or walk around in search of new food. If they don't find it, they will eventually die. Biological [...] just disappear. How quickly this happens varies by species. Parasitic wasps are fragile and often only live a few weeks. However, some species of predatory

• Great Results in Combating Grubs in Blueberries

  March 19, 2019

  the Wilczewscy Horticultural Farm in Białousy in the far east of Poland produced various plants and cut flowers. But in de mid-nineties the production changed [...] pests in 2016. We conducted tests with various products including nematodes. Comparing the results, nematodes showed the best efficiency, and in 2017 we [...] we started to use nematodes systematically.’ The plantations are located in beautiful, pristine surroundings and the farm has always been inseparable from