• Spidex: dos and don’ts in a nutshell

  November 28, 2021

  make sure to store it in a cool and dark place. Do not store the product for longer than three days! Do you know how to use Spidex in your crop? You can see [...] time, it will cost more money in the long run. Don’t store the product for too long after receiving it, and don’t store it in the wrong conditions. Use only [...] following tips on board, and you can be assured of an optimal result. Dos Keep an eye on things so that you can spot spider mite in your crop early on. Regular

• Want to Tackle Diseases and Pests in Roses?

  July 14, 2020

  provides benefits in several areas: it strengthens resilience, combats pathogenic fungi and Agrobacterium, and improves the uptake of water and nutrients. [...] conditions and the type of thrips that appears. You can choose from products such as Swirski-Mite , Limonica , Thripex , and Entomite-M . In addition, Horiver [...] high temperatures and humidity. Focus on plant resilience It is becoming more and more apparent that crop resilience is a crucial factor in the IPM strategy

• Caterpillars: a growth explosion in the life of butterflies and moths

  June 30, 2023

  cocoon: some species drop to the ground and hide in a subterranean hollow, which they reinforce with saliva and silk threads. A pupa looks very different [...] Butterflies and moths are fairly harmless insects, but their caterpillars can do a lot of damage and have a voracious appetite. Although caterpillars are [...] moth to egg Butterfly and moth females lay eggs, often in groups on the leaves or other parts of plants. Some species separate them; some lay a row of eggs

• Swirski-Mite: the do’s and don'ts in a nutshell

  February 1, 2023

  situation. This means Swirski-Mite in bottles when fast action is needed or predatory mites in breeding bags for prevention and a long-term approach. Keep track [...] still low. In principle, predatory mites work preventatively. Monitor the infestation level using sticky traps. Release new predatory mites in time to keep [...] track of the effects, and learn as you go. Learn about the biology of pests and their natural enemies. That way, you can create your own system that suits

• In Search of the Relationship Between NatuGro and Nitrogen Release

  February 18, 2020

  from the soil and to stinging and sucking pests, such as thrips , spider mites , and aphids .’ A study currently being conducted by Koppert and NovaCropControl [...] attractive to pests and soil-borne fungi, how can we therefore reduce the use of insecticides and fungicides in strawberries, and how can we increase the [...] element and become highly attractive to pests and soil pathogens. Together with NovaCropControl, Koppert is trying to find an optimum balance in strawberry

• Mealybugs and scales

  photosynthesis and therefore the yield. Where flowers and fruit are concerned, these often drop off; plant sap is low in proteins and rich in sugars. In order to [...] mealybugs and soft scales also produce honeydew (on which moulds grow) resulting in considerable damage in ornamental and fruit crops and loss of value [...] beetles and lacewings help reduce mealybug and scale populations by attacking both larvae and adults. Pheromone traps support early detection and population

• Certainty in the quality of every sachet and bottle of our predatory mites

  May 19, 2025

  sustainable and resilient agriculture. Innovation and quality at every step Koppert's commitment to quality goes beyond production. From breeding in biofactories [...] foil sachets, and buckets, are designed to maintain the viability of these beneficial organisms until their release in the field. Science and experience as [...] is in optimal condition to protect their crops. Bertha's unique connection with predatory mites reinforces her conviction to ensure they arrive in perfect

• Economical and Better Biocontrol of Aphids, Mealybugs and Echinothrips

  May 10, 2021

  Aphids and mealybugs are difficult to control and an increasing problem in many crops in which hotspots can grow explosively. With fewer and fewer chemical [...] supplied in a 6-litre bucket containing 10,000 larvae, the eggs are delivered in a 90 ml canister containing 100,000 eggs, so there is a huge gain in terms [...] spots in the greenhouse with a cluster of many pest insects). Chrysopa-E is suitable for a wide range of crops and Koppert has conducted tests in various

• 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 [...] University of Life Sciences in Warsaw, and our employees, we carried out research on the effectiveness and development of nematodes in various substrates. Other [...] pests in 2016. We conducted tests with various products including nematodes. Comparing the results, nematodes showed the best efficiency, and in 2017 we

• Crop Monitoring and Scouting

  monitoring and scouting In the world of agriculture and horticulture, the phrase "knowledge is power" couldn't be truer. Crop monitoring and scouting are [...] healthy and continue to thrive. Digital scouting apps In the digital age, scouting is aided by mobile apps that can catalog and analyse data in real time [...] insights into the health and growth of their crops, enabling them to take proactive measures and optimize their yield. Crop monitoring and scouting is the systematic