• Canadian Thrips in Greenhouses & Grow Rooms

  September 19, 2024

  be found on the underside of leaves in the top of the crop canopy, and rarely in the flowers. Their color varies from beige and yellow to dark brown, making [...] crops on the floor or in reused growing media. The pupae stage of thrips is a dormant phase designed to carry the population through winter or in other [...] y begin to feed. Each species will have preferences in how they disperse along the plant. When wing buds begin to develop, the larva begins to mature into

• Nematodes established solution for Nesidiocoris in France

  run by Koppert Spain in breeding cages in Almeria, demonstrating the interest in the method that we have validated in the field. The results are very clear [...] several application methods: the small backpack sprayer directed at the head of the plant in a very localized way, and also the treatment robot, which is used [...] head of the consultant for the South East Region of France: ‘We recommended the beneficial nematode Capsanem in combination with an adjuvant to tackle

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

  September 3, 2024

  effective and labor-saving. ‘The feeder mites in the sachets ensure the predatory mites have a snack on their way to their destination. The number of predatory [...] position in the international market.’ ‘We now have the broadest portfolio of predatory mite solutions in the industry, with ten different mites in multiple [...] 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

• Maximizing Bumblebee Pollination in Canadian Fruit Crops

  July 15, 2024

  highly adapted to cool conditions, the Quads never need to be placed in direct sunlight to warm up. Even on chilly spring mornings, the colony maintains [...] increase to the 300–400-meter range. Honeybees, by comparison, typically forage up to a km away from the hive, so while honeybees can all be placed in one corner [...] something similar to minimize loss of heat through exposure to the cold ground. This will help make sure the colonies stay warmer, which increases the daily pollination

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

  January 14, 2025

  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 due to more stringent [...] during the introduction and rollout.’ Making biocontrol the norm In the Netherlands, the use of biocontrol has become the norm when it comes to cultivating [...] pest management strategies in horticulture. We have the most experienced consultants in the industry with years of practice in the field. We know our natural

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

  July 24, 2024

  flowers, and in the soil (depending on the species). They are the optimal choice for most spider mite control scenarios due to their ability to remain within [...] acarisuga ) is the only commercially available gall midge species for spider mites. It is sold in the pupa form. Once placed in the crop the pupa emerges [...] crucial to select the appropriate predator based on the specific conditions and mite species present to ensure effective control. Understanding the primary

• Trianum-P improves open field pepper production in Portugal

  out with the company Sociedade Agrícola Militão, in the town of Ribatejo, in a pepper crop for the processing industry. Pedro Militão is one of the two owners [...] Aubergine (90 ha). The great challenge facing the production of crops for the processing industry is to work at a low price in which the fruit and vegetable [...] residue. Trianum has proven to be a good solution that eliminates the need to use pesticides to control diseases at the soil level in industrial crops. For this

• Grower Koen - Embracing biological crop protection in agriculture

  a conscious choice. Inheriting the farm from his parents, Koen had the opportunity to continue the business. While the trend towards organic farming was [...] smaller. In 15 years, I expect there will be no difference at all, especially due to the rapid increase in effective organic methods." Limitation in usage [...] usage chemical pesticides The increasing interest, especially from governmental bodies, in organic farming marks the path to the future. "You grow into it a

• Don Sanchez Fresh innovates with biological control in avocados

  pests and diseases in crops such as raspberries, led them to make the decision to implement this tool in the production of Hass avocado. The result has been [...] management tools. "You have to be patient and lose your fear. You need the help of Koppert consultants to know which substances affect the performance of beneficial [...] lot of dedication to obtain the favorable results that biological pest control gives. More open doors thanks to biological control In several countries

• Spidex Vital: Your Vital partner in spider mite control

  field to develop the eggs. This will increase the population in your crop. Proof of predation The Phytoseiulus persimilis turns red after eating their prey [...] mite formed the foundation of our spider mite control. Over time it grew to be one of the most important products for our growers. As the result of many [...] travelling the given distance. In a bottle of Spidex Vital a more diverse population composition is present, so when applied in hotspots the adults are