• Plant Disease Management

  vital aspect of prevention is the use of disease-resistant plant varieties. Opt for plant varieties that have been specifically bred for disease resistance [...] practices. Monitoring Regular monitoring of your plants is vital. Keep a close eye on their health and appearance. Look for any unusual signs, such as yellowing [...] disposing of diseased plant material is essential to prevent the spread of pathogens. This practice is particularly important in containing the spread of diseases

• Maximizing Bumblebee Pollination in Canadian Fruit Crops

  July 15, 2024

  improper positioning within the crop. Key Factors to be Aware of When introducing our Quads into your Field, Orchard, or Bog: 1. Delivery Timing: Bumblebees should [...] 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 throughout the field [...] hive before they start foraging for pollen. Note: 5-7 days prior to a flower’s opening is a good delivery window to aim for. 2. Distance from Honeybees: Honeybees

• Amblyseius andersoni

  a Koppert advisor or a recognized distributor of Koppert products for advice on the best strategy for your situation. More about Anso-Mite Amblyseius andersoni [...] a Koppert advisor or a recognized distributor of Koppert products for advice on the best strategy for your situation. More about Anso-Mite Plus [...] species of predatory mite and is used for biological pest control in horticulture and agriculture. These predatory mites are natural enemies of various

• Aphidius colemani

  or a recognized distributor of Koppert products for advice on the best strategy for your situation. Best conditions for use of Aphidius colemani The parasitic [...] colemani is widely used in the biological control of aphids . Aphidius colemani is used for the control of the following pests: Cotton aphid ( Aphis gossypii [...] egg. All this happens in less than half a second. Apart from the parasitization itself, the disturbance of the aphid population by the presence of the parasitic

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

  December 10, 2024

  years of practice in the field. We know our natural products and devise IPM strategies for each of our customers to suit their specific needs.’ Our successes [...] future holds many 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 [...] explain to our children and grandchildren that we once sprayed poison on the food we eat and the flowers in our homes?" Rianne asks with a frown. For over two

• Adalia bipunctata

  on the best strategy for your situation. Adalia bipunctata products Aphidalia Expand all items Best conditions for use of Adalia bipunctata Adalia bipunctata [...] at least one cotton bag per tree and up to 3 bags for large trees. Consult a Koppert advisor or a recognized distributor of Koppert products for advice on [...] infestations without the need for chemical pesticides. The predatory beetle Adalia bipunctata is used for the control of the following pests: Aphids Adalia

• Replace Conventional Pesticides With Natural Alternatives

  April 18, 2024

  affordable spray solution. With our beneficial nematodes, growers spray a solution that is full of life! Free of residue and ready for a 100% sustainable future [...] potential The potential of beneficial nematodes to support the transition to sustainable agriculture is enormous. And because of our dedication to research [...] Nematodes have been on our radar since 1986 as an effective, clean and safe solution for growers. Since then, we have conducted countless studies and trials

• Cannabis Aphid Prevention Strategies

  July 12, 2024

  stems and undersides of leaves. Scan for all signs of honeydew and aphid exoskeletons (aphid shedding). Do not rely on sticky cards for early aphid detection [...] Should I Use Biocontrol for Prevention? Biocontrol is typically out of the question for preventing the Cannabis Aphid because of the return on investment [...] Cannabis Aphid in your facility. Magnify Lenses: A hand lens of about 10X magnification should be used to scout. It is an important tool for a grower, IPM

• A turning point in Almeria: how predatory mites helped transform agriculture

  April 16, 2025

  confidence. “ Our mission is to provide real, reliable solutions—not just for today, but for the future. ” Finding balance At the heart of it all is the idea [...] control was only for the high-tech greenhouses in the north of Europe. Not for us. ” But things changed. And Koppert was at the heart of that transformation [...] with nature could offer not just peace of mind, but also long-term success. “ Thanks to our predatory mites and our continuous innovation, growers saw that

• How to protect bumblebees in cold

  importance of creating the ideal conditions for bumblebees to thrive and optimize their pollination activity. To ensure the best performance of bumblebees [...] the behavior of bumblebees: 8-11 °C: Bumblebees will start foraging, actively pollinating your crops < 0 °C: When it's extremely cold, all bumblebees will [...] rise quickly to reach the minimum 24-hour temperature of 15 ºC for optimal plant development. When your crop is healthy and the average 24-hour temperature