• Predatory mite pioneers: A journey of biocontrol innovations

  September 30, 2024

  “part of the company furniture,” as he puts it. Originally from Belgium, Peter arrived at the Koppert headquarters in the Netherlands in 2001. “In 1967, our [...] response. “We were the first and remain the only company to offer an alternative to paper sachets for the application of predatory mites in challenging climates [...] location allows us to serve growers across the United States and Canada more efficiently. We are now closer than ever to customers in the Niagara region

• Roots Growers positive about Mycotal against whitefly

  notice that the whitefly’s development cycle had clearly been inhibited in the spots treated with Mycotal. We used the same dosage of Enermix in the three test [...] levels are high earlier in the year. We could theoretically spray everything in the greenhouse to death during crop rotation, so that the new crop starts off [...] although the level of infestation is lower, he will also apply Mycotal in the unlit crops this year. Improved Mycotal still the best product In recent years

• Bumblebee Pollination Information For Canadian Fruit Crops

  June 11, 2024

  pollinating these crops in the cooler, wetter conditions that frequently occur in Canada. Koppert is the largest producer in the world of bumblebee colonies [...] pollination support to the crop. The QUADS just need to be separated by a minimum of 100 yards, otherwise the honeybees rob the bumblebee hives of reserves [...] s are self-compatible but require pollinators to transfer the pollen from the anther to the stigma. Haskap, Cherries and Apples are all self-incompatible

• V10

  throughout the plant. Infection by other PepMV isolates is severely compromised due to its degradation by RNA silencing. In this way the plant is equipped [...] which is positioned below the growing point Using a sponge with a scouring pad wipe and slightly wet the upper surface of the leaf with V10 solution Dosage [...] tomato crops, preferably as soon as possible and before the first flowers start to open at the latest. Storage time after receipt 3 days. Storage temperature

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

  May 27, 2024

  above the top of the canopy, but make sure the cards are far enough away from artificial lights. The lights have been known to melt the cards, if the lights [...] 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 [...] of the infestation Monitor the population dynamics Monitor activity levels of pest over time By regularly inspecting the cards, you can: Track the number

• Understanding Orius

  July 12, 2024

  Mark the introduction point(s) within the crop and/or on the scouting maps, along with date of application. Check the marked areas starting in nine days [...] Thripor from the end of September to the end of March of the following year (between wk 39 and wk 12). However, they can be used year-round in greenhouses [...] protruding from the leaf surface and 1st instar thrips larvae. Soil-dwelling predatory mites will feed on thrips pupae in the soil and the Thripor will feed

• Supplementary Feeding for Biological Control: A Complete Guide

  July 24, 2024

  supplementary food lands on the leaves and has an even dispersal in the crop. Except in the case of Entofood which can be sprinkled on the leaves. Supplementary [...] persist longer in the crop. This can provide a big advantage, both in terms of providing food to prevent starvation in low prey situations and in ensuring a [...] source of pollen. The only time it makes sense to place pollen out in peppers is right at the beginning of the crop when there is a gap in flowering and there

• Choosing Between Spidex Red and Spidex Vital

  April 3, 2024

  reproduce in the crop) degrades. Summary The choice between Spidex Vital and Spidex Red should be based on the specific conditions and needs in your crop's [...] traditional SPIDEX RED and the new SPIDEX VITAL. Unique strengths of each product: Spidex Vital : Food Source in the Bottle : One of the crucial aspects of Spidex [...] for maintaining the vitality of the mites when using this product preventatively or when there is a small amount of spider mites in the crop. Proof of Predation

• Predatory Mites: Should I Order Bottles or Sachets?

  May 31, 2024

  mite boost due to an increase in pest pressure In ornamental crops that use Thripex-V ( Neoseiulus cucumeris in vermiculite) In greenhouse growing conditions [...] article was developed to answer all these questions and point you in the correct direction in choosing which predatory mite formulation to use for your growing [...] internal relative humidity to keep the bran moist so that the breeding system continues cycling for 3-8 weeks depending on the type of sachet. Why is this important

• A life-long passion for predatory mites

  October 8, 2024

  category above the rest in the mite production field as it guarantees the optimal establishment of the predatory mites in crops, especially in dry conditions [...] prolong the duration of their efficacy. It’s all about maintaining the moisture in the sachets; keeping the moisture inside without harming the mites and [...] recognize us as experts in the rearing and mass production of predatory mites and use our mites for their experiments and trials in the field. The benefits