• Important message with regards to the upcoming holidays!

  November 26, 2020

  (Purolator, UPS and Canada Post) Due to an increase in the volume of packages being shipped during the holiday season, you may experience delays from November [...] Important message with regards to the upcoming holidays! Adjustment to Customer order deadlines: Monday, December 21st for delivery in week 53 (week of [...] 1st to December 31st, 2020. In addition, courier companies will be closed on December 25th and 28th. If delivery to your destination normally takes 2 or

• A dive into organic hop farming and biological crop protection

  specific focus on addressing issues like the red spider mite. The promising future of organic agriculture For Lukas Locher, the experiences gained from using [...] insects mark a significant advancement in the toolkit for organic farming. He envisions this approach as a crucial building block for the future of organic [...] However, amidst the challenges, there have been significant successes. Lukas recognizes the need for resilience and innovation in the face of change,

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

  May 27, 2024

  monitoring the presence of pests in a particular area of a crop. By placing the cards strategically you can: Identify the pest species Assess the severity [...] glue on both sides of the card and can be folded into a large trap. Apply a pheromone dispenser to the inside of this trap and pests can be caught on both [...] tropical houseplants, place the cards above the top of the canopy, but make sure the cards are far enough away from artificial lights. The lights have been known

• Enhancing the efficiency of biocontrol applications with Natutec Airobreez

  across the greenhouse is exceptional, ensuring optimal distribution of the biocontrol products." Thanks to its innovative double duct system, the Airobreez [...] so finding a compact solution with extensive coverage was essential. With the Airobreez, we’ve accomplished that and more." Located in the Netherlands' [...] Phalaenopsis orchids as its flagship product. As one of the first adopters of the Airobreez, the company has benefited from this advanced application device

• Spider Mite Predators; Choosing the Best Biological For Your Situation

  July 24, 2024

  prey on, and can reproduce on, a host of pests. They will prey on spider mites , but do not have a strong preference for them. This makes them a poor choice [...] californicus ) or a combination of the two will be the best for your situation. Spidex is a type 1 specialized predatory mite. It is better adapted to [...] various environments, including the underside of leaves, inside flowers, and in the soil (depending on the species). They are the optimal choice for most spider

• A life-long commitment to help growers thrive with sustainable growing practice

  December 10, 2024

  mites and how they work, and we have the advantage of producing the best quality on the market.’ ‘We know that it is better to introduce Limonica than S [...] stands talls on its legs, is perfectly round and runs over the leaves like crazy. They’re easy to spot with the naked eye giving growers the reassurance [...] challenges and one of them is the severe reduction in the use of chemical agents. In fact, a lot of them are going to disappear over the next three to five years

• Limonica: breakthrough in large-scale production of a complex predatory mite

  August 5, 2025

  protection is central to Koppert. A striking example of this is the successful upscaling of Amblydromalus limonicus , better known under the product name [...] accepts the best food. It is a diva. And that makes its production complex.” From unstable produce to robust upscaling The challenge was not only in the rearing [...] production, they reviewed the entire process, from the type and quantity of feed to the composition of the rearing medium and the design of new production

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

  works well on all life stages of the two-spotted spider mite but prefers to feed on younger stages. Tim Bossinga, Product Manager: 'By placing the sachets [...] generations of predatory mites emerging from the sachets make sure that the predatory mites are present in the crop over a longer period of time making it difficult [...] with more time to focus on other areas of work. The sachet application is more time efficient, which offers potential savings on labour. Easy application

• Mastering the Battle Against Lawn Pests: White Grubs and Leatherjacket Edition

  April 25, 2024

  during the spring poses a challenge for the nematodes as the white grubs have grown over the winter (3rd instar), making it more difficult for the nematodes [...] acres, depending on the level of infestation The contents of a 500mill package will treat 25,000sq. ft or 0.6 acres, depending on the level of infestation [...] as the nematodes may settle at the bottom and suffocate. Once the solution is properly mixed, apply it immediately using a Hose End Sprayer with a garden

• An unexpected solution: the story of Fernando Rodríguez and Koppert's predatory mites

  February 17, 2025

  cultivation in the region, instilled in him from the value of hard work, but also warned him about the challenges of the industry. Despite the difficulties [...] efficiently implement the use of these beneficial organisms. "The Koppert team helped me understand the life cycles of the predatory mites, the optimal times to [...] that sustainable agriculture is both viable and highly effective. "The greatest satisfaction is reaching the end of the season and seeing vigorous, productive