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

  March 17, 2025

  crops but is also an active advocate for biological control in the agricultural community. His experience has served as a testament to other producers seeking [...] organisms capable of effectively controlling pest populations. "At first, we made mistakes, such as improper predatory mite application or inadequate monitoring [...] approach. "My goal was always to create an organic and sustainable production system, and Koppert became a key partner in achieving that," he says. The

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

  September 3, 2024

  ‘Our drive is still the same as when my grandfather and father founded this company with the introduction of the first predatory mite for biological control’ [...] came onto the market more than half a century ago was a real game changer for growers at the time. Continuous research and innovation to develop the product [...] generation at Koppert to step into the shoes of our founder, but our mission remains unchanged, and that is to work towards the better health of people and the

• Root rot of carrot

  hence is not easy to place it at the generic level. Årsvoll was the first to identify and describe the fungus in Norway, in 1965. An infection can occur [...] through the soil and the air. The fungus develops at temperatures ranging from -3°C to 25°C, with an optimum around 18°C. Lesions are dark brown to black [...] germination in nonsterile soil was proportional to the proximity to carrot rootlets. Conidia on leaflets produced a germ tube, an appressorium and an infection

• Early blight

  during harvest (in potato and carrot). Post-harvest storage at 0-1 o C. A. brassicae and A. brassicicola : adjust the sowing date to avoid conditions conducive [...] temperatures lie between 15 and 28 °C) and at a relative humidity (RH) of over 90% or when the leaves are wet. Small differences in optimum temperature occur [...] occurring as rapidly as two to three days later and sporulation within five days. Infection is both direct and through wounds and stomata. Spores are dispersed

• Black rot of carrots

  ( Alternaria radicina ). Prevent damage during harvest (in potato and carrot). Post-harvest storage at 0-1 o C. A. brassicae and A. brassicicola : adjust [...] radicina ) may occasionally appear on the carrots at harvest but usually occur only during post-harvest storage. Sporulation of Alternaria occurs at temperatures [...] s from 2-4 °C up to 28-30 °C (optimum temperatures lie between 15 and 28 °C) and at a relative humidity (RH) of over 90% or when the leaves are wet. Small

• Swirski-Mite Plus

  preventively or as soon as the first pest mites are detected in the crop. Use at least 4,000 sachets per ha and hang them evenly spaced in the crop. Release [...] swirskii is most effective at temperatures between 20 and 32°C (68 and 90°F). It is not effective at temperatures below 18°C (64°F). A. swirskii is sensitive [...] sheltered locations in the crop, not exposed to direct sunlight Sachets already have an exit hole Hold sachets by the cardboard strip at the top, to avoid damaging

• Anso-Mite Plus

  n preventively or as soon as the first pests are detected in the crop. Use at least 4,000 sachets per ha and hang them evenly spaced in the crop. Release [...] sheltered locations in the crop, not exposed to direct sunlight. Sachets already have an exit hole. Hold sachets by the cardboard strip at the top, to avoid [...] Amblyseius andersoni is effective at temperatures above 14°C/57°F. Optimum temperatures are between 20 and 28°C (68 and 82°F). A. andersoni is sensitive to relative

• Larvanem

  solution as soon as it is prepared and within a short timeframe. Do not store mixed suspensions Dosage Larvanem is typically applied at a rate of 250,000 [...] high for several days after application. When possible, irrigate the crop before and right after application Adding an adjuvant and/or an anti-desiccant/humectant [...] range of temperature and humidity, as described above Side Effects & Compatibility Pesticides can have (in)direct effects on biological solutions As a general

• Steinernema feltiae

  humidity will exceed 75% for several hours after the treatment Adding an adjuvant and/or an anti-desiccant/humectant can be beneficial. Ask your Koppert re [...] Spray the solution as soon as it is prepared and within a short timeframe. Do not store mixed suspensions Best conditions for use of Steinernema feltiae [...] hosts by entering through natural openings, releasing symbiotic bacteria that kill the host within a few days. They are often applied to the soil as a biological

• Heterorhabditis bacteriophora

  high for several days after application. When possible, irrigate the crop before and right after application Adding an adjuvant and/or an anti-desiccant/humectant [...] Spray the solution as soon as it is prepared and within a short timeframe. Do not store mixed suspensions Best conditions for use of Heterorhabditis ba [...] effective against insect pests such as larvae of beetles (including grubs). Heterorhabditis bacteriophora nematodes are usually applied to the soil. This