• What is Biological Control?

  September 15, 2020

  biocontrol is defined as "the use of a population of one organism to reduce the population of another organisms" (van Lenteren et al. 2017). It is based on [...] occur in cultivated crops where natural control is insufficient. Early biocontrol Biological control is a common practice in agriculture and, for centuries [...] control of pests and diseases is not only applied in greenhouses, but increasingly in outdoor crops too. Nowadays it is the major control method in Integrated

• What is Thripex Plus?

  August 18, 2021

  necessarily mean that there is danger but it is always best to avoid these encounters. A second reason for using biological control is that pests are building [...] in the soil. Don’t panic the pouch is harmless to you, your loved ones, and your pets. The reason for the pouch is that it has been fighting off pests [...] want to feed off your new plant. This pouch is more commonly known as a sachet. Inside of each paper sachet is an army of 1,000 predatory mites mixed with

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

  August 18, 2021

  food. The crucial question is: where have they gone? Most natural enemies really need their favorite pest to survive. When it is no longer present, they fly [...] army The rapid disappearance of useful insects is sometimes a disadvantage – especially if your intention is to build up a standing army of useful insects [...] or moth eggs (Entofood). This is essential, as the population would otherwise decline over time. The use of banker plants is also a proven method of maintaining

• Help, whitefly! Now what?

  June 2, 2022

  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 strategy that [...] to take action as quickly as possible. But where should you start? And what is the most effective method of control? The following tips will help you when [...] that you intend to follow and stick to it. Scout the crop thoroughly. Is the infestation localized to one spot or spread throughout the crop? To choose

• Why We Do, What We Do

  May 4, 2018

  health issue. It is certainly our goal, but most importantly, it is our source of motivation. Our mission statement holds true to what we firmly believe [...] coming to an end. This is why we have to go back to the basic principles and exercise respect for the natural ecosystems. Koppert is continually looking for [...] sustainable health for humans and crops alike, it is necessary to think in terms of systems. Fortunately, this aim is increasingly endorsed by many supply chain

• Tackling Thrips is Always a Puzzle

  August 18, 2021

  completely clear why such large differences between companies persist. What is clear, however, is that thrips always requires a well-considered plan of action for [...] sleepless nights, thrips is near the top. Western flower thrips , in particular, occasionally drives growers to despair. Thrips is a minute, slender insect [...] thrips. Brown dots can often be seen on flowers. The thrips' strongest strategy is to hibernate in the soil or substrate, meaning they can strike very early

• Trianum is a true all-rounder

  December 13, 2022

  Trianum is a crucial weapon in the fight against many different soil-borne fungal diseases. However, this biological fungicide not only combats soil-borne [...] gives the plant extra support in times of stress. This ensures that the plant is well-prepared and ready to defend itself against biotic and abiotic stress [...] the spores germinate, and the mycelium colonizes the plant's roots. This is of great help to the crop, as the mycelium competes with harmful fungi for

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

  June 5, 2019

  you're on the right track. Supplementary Feeding for Predatory Mites If there is too little food for the predatory mite, it will starve. This sounds logical

• Why Isarid is a grower-approved ally against pests in ornamentals

  August 31, 2022

  Pest Management program three years ago. What started out as a product used for occasional applications is now their main insecticide resource: 'After [...] when purchasing Koppert's products: 'The side effects app is very helpful when considering what to spray that won't be harmful to beneficial insects when [...] our Koppert consultant is always available to help with questions and follow-up visits. Also, the new Koppert webshop app is easy to use for online ordering

• Chula Brand is a pioneer in biological pest control in papaya

  agricultural practices that can be implemented in open field crops. This is confirmed by Chula Brand, a leading company in the production and export of [...] responsible for losses in its production in a safe and effective way. Chula Brand is a company with more than 20 years of experience in the production and distribution [...] such as pineapple and lime. An important part of their mission as a producer is to contribute to healthy food in the world and, to achieve this, they must