• A legacy of sustainability: Stolk Brothers and Koppert’s shared vision

  February 17, 2025

  shift has led to more resilient plants and a more sustainable growing process. The road to chemical-free horticulture Looking ahead, Pieter sees a future where [...] family’s dedication to innovation and sustainable practices led them through various crops—from lettuce to tomatoes, and eventually to their current specialty: [...] specialty: anthuriums. For Pieter Stolk, the transition to biological crop protection was both a necessity and a calling. “In the early 90s, my father and uncle

• Horiver Sticky Cards: A Powerful Tool for Pest Management and Prevention

  May 27, 2024

  treatments. How do Horiver cards work? The bright colors of Horiver sticky cards act as a visual attractant to flying insects. Different colors appeal to specific [...] designed to fit around the stem of a plant – ideal to trap pests active both above and below the ground. It has been specifically adapted to trap root [...] cards have emerged as a game-changer. These simple yet powerful tools offer growers a cost-effective and early pest prevention method to manage insect populations

• The Ultimate Guide to Fungus Gnats (Sciarid Fly) and Shore Fly Control

  July 4, 2024

  act as a source point for colonies to carry crop to crop, living in the moisture and bio slime– drains should be treated with acid, h202 etc., to remove [...] is a native soil dwelling predatory mite, similar in action to Stratiolaelaps scimitus. Coenosia attenuate (Hunter Fly) is a predatory fly with a generalist [...] Fungus Gnat The most common genera of Fungus Gnats that are found to cause damage to a crop are Bradysia sp. and Lycoriella sp. Fungus Gnat adults are grey

• Towards a chemical-free future in agriculture: The vision of grower Koen

  too quick to completely abandon traditional methods. He decided to find a balance between both approaches. This way of working allows him to gain experience [...] using biological crop protection . As a result, he acquires a lot of knowledge and is prepared to fully transition to biological crop protection when the [...] opportunities to adapt my farm to a future where chemical methods will gradually disappear. I believe that the agricultural sector has a natural interest

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

  part of their mission as a producer is to contribute to healthy food in the world and, to achieve this, they must produce food with a lower chemical load. [...] since we went from a conventional management to a more environmentally friendly one. What was the most challenging at the beginning to reach the biological [...] Brand, a leading company in the production and export of papayas, which has managed to control the pests responsible for losses in its production in a safe

• Spidex Vital Plus – Effective spider mite control in a sachet

  specifically developed to build up defense lines to control spider mite infestation in your crop. Hotspots of spider mites are enclosed by a ‘dam’ of predatory [...] are now able to build of defense lines to both control the mites in the hotspots and prevent further infestation of the crop’. Reasons to use Spidex Vital [...] Spidex Vital Plus allows Phytoseiulus persimilis to multiply in the sachet and disperse into the crop over a period of several weeks, extending the efficacy

• An impressive range of predatory mite solutions thanks to continuous research and innovations

  July 17, 2024

  make biological control a mainstream method in a growing number of crops. There is a world to win out there, and we are confident that our predatory mites [...] products has set a standard in the sector that is difficult to beat.’ The innovative biocontrol solution that came onto the market more than half a century ago [...] worldwide.’ Initially produced to protect greenhouse cucumbers from spider mites , Koppert has gone on to explore and develop a range of predatory mites that

• Thripex

  gently before use Bottle: Push the centre of the cap to open the dosage hole Bucket: Use a spoon to distribute Thripex Sprinkle material on leaves or put [...] per m2/release. Releases should be repeated if necessary. Consult a Koppert advisor or a recognized distributor of Koppert products for advice on the best [...] °F. Storage conditions In the dark, provide ventilation to prevent CO 2 accumulation. Reviews Trianum effectively controls Pythium in cucumber Recommended

• Spical

  the centre of the cap to open the dosage hole Sprinkle material on leaves Make sure the material remains on the leaves for at least a few hours after introduction [...] should be repeated at least five times at weekly intervals. Consult a Koppert advisor or a recognized distributor of Koppert products for advice on the best [...] 8-10°C/47-50°F. Storage conditions In the dark, bottle horizontally. Reviews Chula Brand is a pioneer in biological pest control in papaya Recommended for you

• Aphipar-M

  develop inside the aphid, which converts into a leathery mummy. The adult parasitic wasp emerges through a hole at the rear of the mummy. The first mummies [...] site for at least a few days Dosage The dosage of Aphipar-M depends on climate, crop and aphid density and should always be adjusted to the particular situation [...] /release. Releases should be repeated at least 3 times. Consult a Koppert advisor or a recognized distributor of Koppert products for advice on the best