• Condition of the Crop the best Indicator of the Effect of Trianum

  August 10, 2020

  colonize the roots of the plant and keep pathogens at bay. And that's not all: they also stimulate root growth and the absorption of nutrients. The impact [...] impact of Trianum can be seen in the quality of the crop. A better balance in the soil means that treated plants generally grow better, have greener and firmer [...] hard at work ‘underground’, the proof becomes apparent above the ground: a strong and vital crop! We often assess the success of a strategy or application

• The Spread of Whitefly

  August 14, 2020

  entirety. The females lay their eggs on the underside of the leaves, just the same. Adult insects can spread by flying or simply on the wind. While the greenhouse [...] insect. The greenhouse whitefly tends to spread over the plant vertically, considering that the larvae can only move in the first stage. The adult insects [...] freezing (more than fifteen days at -3°C/26.6°F and five days at -6°C/21.2°F). By contrast, the life of the greenhouse whitefly is relatively short in very

• The various stages of the spider mite

  March 4, 2023

  If you put the spider mite under the microscope, you will easily recognize all stages of its lifecycle. It starts with the eggs, which are as round as [...] also slightly more mobile than the females. It’s also worth knowing that you can find all stages on the underside of the leaves. Get in touch with our experts [...] become darker. The larvae develop into nymphs, which have eight legs. We distinguish two different nymph stages in the spider mite. The adult spider mite

• The advantages of Trianum

  December 16, 2021

  wouldn't want that? The most significant advantages of Trianum in a nutshell: The Trianum Trichoderma fungi compete with pathogenic fungi. The principle is very [...] very simple: the space that Trichoderma takes up on the roots is no longer available for pathogens and neither are the exudates around the roots, which [...] develop. When the Trichoderma harzianum T-22 fungi grow on the roots, they trigger the plant to activate its defense mechanism against pathogens. The plant goes

• IPM: The Answer to the Challenges of the Future

  August 18, 2021

  recent years and the development of new chemicals is slowing to a crawl. The result? A shrinking range of chemical control options! The effect of chemical plant [...] IPM keeps everyone happy and is an answer to the challenges of the future! Learn More about the Benefits of IPM [...] control, with minimal impact on people and the environment. IPM combines the use of natural enemies with minimal use of chemicals. Biological if possible, chemical

• The value of Koppert consultants

  built on a strong foundation of innovation and expertise: • A market-leading range and production of BCAs • Unmatched access to the world’s largest privately [...] IPM Recommendations the way it should be. Free. IPM Recommendations the way it should be. Free. When you work with Koppert, we don't just sell you bugs [...] bugs . You get a network of IPM experts who work for salary, not commission. Koppert partners with growers through regular on-site visits. We don't charge

• 6 Steps for a Successful Mealybug Biological Program

  March 19, 2024

  such as Citripar , out of direct sunlight. Release early in the morning or late in the afternoon. Avoid the hottest part of the day. Avoid releasing during [...] If you are new to the world of beneficial insects, then review the steps below to help you start your biological program off on the right foot: 1) Evaluate [...] beneficial insect releases early in the season (April/May) Beneficials are much more effective when used proactively. By the time your field crew finds bleeding

• The Importance of Quality at Koppert

  December 3, 2019

  great deal of time and effort to ensure that Spidex remains at the top of growers’ options when it comes to the most effective biological control of spider [...] product for 6 years: “The above average egg-laying performance of our Phytoseiulus persimilis breeding stock is a prime quality factor when the mites are [...] spider mites with the greatest ease, keeping the natural balance in the crop. This is why growers continue to opt for Spidex.” Read the first article here:

• Insight to the Production of Nematodes

  September 12, 2019

  This made the process more cost efficient and reduced the ecological footprint of the whole production process. Samples of the solution in the bioreactors [...] to check the purity. The nematodes need 12 days to develop for each of the three phases. When the production process has reached its end, the nematodes [...] pests such as the pupae and larvae of thrips , the larvae of black vine weevil and several beetles , caterpillars , the larvae of sciarid flies and many others

• The Benefits of Integrated Pest Management

  August 18, 2021

  to a better image of foodstuffs and ornamental plants, in turn benefiting the overall image of the retail sector. "The How and Why of IPM" Article [...] is no danger of products penetrating the skin. Benefits for the sales chain: The products used are harmless to water, air, and soil. The environmentally [...] effective way of tackling pests and diseases in an environmentally friendly way. There is no risk of resistance development. The risk of exceeding government