• Transforming crop protection: the rise of predatory mites

  July 21, 2025

  and, eventually, a pivotal role in shaping the course of biological control in Spain. A passion for insects – and a new beginning in Almeria After studying [...] It all started with a stick, a spider nest, and a curious boy exploring the Andalusian countryside. From a young age, José Eduardo Belda (Innovation Manager [...] tightening. Within just a few years, he and the team developed a reliable, proven protocol based on Amblyseius swirskii and Orius . It was a turning point. “For

• How Does Buzz Pollination Work?

  July 10, 2024

  physical contact. A single continuous vibration lasting up to a couple of seconds or multiple short vibrations lasting from a few ten hundreds of milliseconds [...] benefit from a specific type of pollination to produce an optimal fruit set. This type of pollination is called “Buzz Pollination.” It is a method that [...] that involves the ability of some types of bees to vibrate flowers more efficiently, ensuring a more pollinated flower. This vibration facilitates an increased

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

  April 16, 2025

  Certainty for a sustainable future “ Nothing beats original ” is not just a slogan but a philosophy that lives in every detail of the work of people like [...] saw the effect of predatory mites on a crop, I was amazed. Seeing how a plant remained healthy and vigorous thanks to these tiny allies was a revealing experience [...] recalls. A legacy of unmatched innovation Bertha's story reflects the spirit of Koppert: a pioneering company that was not only the first to introduce a predatory

• Horiver Rollertrap

  leaf miners , fungus gnats. Mode of action Insect pests are attracted to the colour of the sticky trap and get caught in the glue. Presentation Polyethylene [...] 15 and 30 cm x 100 m 15 cm width is also available in lengths of 125, 150 and 500 m; other lengths on request Downloads SDS Horiver Rollertrap EN SDS Horiver [...] above the crop To assist with placement, insert a rod or other expedient through the center opening of the roll which will allow the Rollertrap to spin

• Stick it to Pests: The Power of Mass Trapping

  May 17, 2024

  impact on different sections of the facility. For instance, consider a scenario where whiteflies are infesting a tomato crop in one corner of a greenhouse [...] consider the case of thrips . A single thrips can lay hundreds of eggs over the course of their lifetime. By trapping these adults on Horiver sticky cards [...] heads of the tomato plants in the path of the whiteflies, we intercept and capture them, thus preventing the migration and subsequent infestation in other

• Box Tree Moth No More: Buxatrap and Capsanem

  June 13, 2024

  the death of the tree. Sadly, in the past few years, it has left a trail of destruction through forests, parks, tree nurseries and gardens in France, Germany [...] Now, it has been detected in Canada. It has mainly established in Ontario, between Toronto and Windsor. However, in the summer of 2023 this moth was additionally [...] lure the male moth. Females are not attracted. Apply the Buxatrap on a stick at a height of 1.5 meters. Only 1 trap is needed every 30-180m2 (300-2000sq.ft)

• Beneficial Nematodes against Horticultural Pests

  applied to combat a significant variety of pests in a wide range of temperatures, such as the pupae and larvae of thrips, the larvae of vine weevils and [...] However, effectiveness of the nematode solution depends largely on a number of factors; temperature, time of application, larval stage of pest, humidity, a [...] producing nematodes in 1986. Many years of experience have gone into the selection, breeding and quality control of these nematodes. Each of the entomopathogenic

• Maximizing Bumblebee Pollination in Canadian Fruit Crops

  July 15, 2024

  to do their work and will provide a buffer in case the colonies get mildly damaged by shipping, as they will spend a few days repairing the hive before [...] by comparison, typically forage up to a km away from the hive, so while honeybees can all be placed in one corner of the field, bumblebees must be dispersed [...] spread out as much as possible in a checkerboard style pattern around their 300–400-meter radius foraging patterns. In areas where bears are an issue,

• Plus, Ulti-Mite or LD. Which Sachet is Best for You?

  May 7, 2024

  consists of: bran a select type of bran yeast one or more types of bran mites the predator mite In this system, the yeast grows on the bran acting as a food [...] systems, slowly releasing all stages of predatory mites into a crop over a 4 to 10-week time period, depending on the sachet type and climate. The one [...] ornamental that are not overhead watered where a higher number of predatory mites over a longer period of time are required. Swirski-Mite LD | Control Thrips

• Koppert One

  with Timing Expert Timing can make or break the success of biological control. With Timing Expert in Koppert One, you always know when conditions are right [...] when they are most effective Reduce the risk of unsuccessful applications Improve pest control results in the field Make confident, data-driven decisions [...] into pesticide side effects on beneficial insects and pollinators Pesticides can impact natural enemies and pollinators in multiple ways. Koppert One Side