• Spical

  should be repeated at least five times at weekly intervals. Consult a Koppert advisor or a recognised distributor of Koppert products for advice on the best [...] material on leaves Make sure the material remains on the leaves for at least a few hours after introduction Can also be applied with Natutec Airobreez , Natutec [...] Natutec Mini-Airbug , Natutec Airbug or Natutec Airobug Dosage The dosage of Spical depends on climate, crop and pest density and should always be adjusted

• Spical-Plus

  be repeated after 4 weeks if the pest is not controlled. Consult a Koppert advisor or a recognised distributor of Koppert products for advice on the best [...] action Predatory mites multiply in the sachet and disperse into the crop over a period of several weeks. Predatory mites use their piercing mouthparts to extract [...] strip at the top, to avoid damaging the predatory mites Dosage The dosage of Spical-Plus depends on climate, crop and pest density and should always be adjusted

• Spical Ulti-Mite

  repeated after 4-6 weeks if the pest is not controlled. Consult a Koppert advisor or a recognised distributor of Koppert products for advice on the best [...] action Predatory mites multiply in the sachet and disperse into the crop over a period of several weeks. Predatory mites use their piercing mouthparts to extract [...] strip at the top, to avoid damaging the predatory mites Dosage The dosage of Spical Ulti-Mite depends on climate, crop and pest density and should always be

• Following Swirski, Spical undergoes revolutionary upgrade

  November 26, 2018

  warmly welcomed Spical Ulti-Mite , providing a more robust control of spider mite in vegetable, fruit and ornamental crops. Ulti-Mite is a sachet that is [...] users and outdoor crops ‘ Spical Ulti-Mite is a reliable alternative for users of the standard sachets,’ says Bossinga. ‘Spical Ulti-Mite means you are no [...] conditions inside the sachet resulting in a better developed population to control spider mites even more effectively. A more robust control ‘The biggest advantage

• A Growing Success at Welgro Produce

  January 13, 2022

  A Growing Success at Welgro Produce Three young growers, Gary Weldon, Sean Weldon and Shane Halpin from Co. Dublin, Ireland have taken on a whole new challenge [...] The challenge is a new business venture which involves growing cucumbers at Welgro Produce in County Dublin. They are determined to make a success of their [...] susceptible to attack from a range of pests and diseases. The environment is constantly monitored by sensors which feed into a computer system. If the boiler

• A good fruit set is the start of a good production!

  April 6, 2020

  ion there is a period of rapid cell division when there is a high demand for energy. Calcium is essential during this period, and often a limiting factor [...] Spring is here! And time for fruit crops to flower. A strong fruit set is all important for a high quality and healthy yield. The flower buds, formed in [...] and ready to open. During the short flowering period the crop experiences a tremendous hormonal shift moving from the earlier vegetative stage to this

• Attracker

  resulting in better control. Crops All crops. Mode of action Attracker is a solution of several sugars which lures thrips from their shelter places. When [...] protection products in crops that might be sensitive to phytotoxicity, test in a small area before proceding with application. Storage time after receipt See [...] been opened Storage temperature 2-30°C/36-86°F. Storage conditions Store in a cool and dark place Avoid direct sunlight

• The Spidex®-Spical® dual solution to spider mite control in glasshouse strawberry production

  July 20, 2021

  californicus should be introduced in sachets, as Spical Plus® or Spical Ulti-Mite ®, or applied as loose Spical® over the canopy surface. “Early release of [...] in the pest-predator ratio, leading to a population surge in the pest, and crop loss,” explained Stella. Spical® adds strength to the TSSM control strategy [...] The Spidex®-Spical® dual solution to spider mite control in glasshouse strawberry production The two-spotted spider mite (TSSM) , Tetranychus urticae,

• A life-long passion for predatory mites

  October 21, 2024

  mites?’ he asks with a smile. Koppert has been producing commercial quantities of predatory mites for more than half a century and is a global leader in this [...] about 20% of their body weight. And they do this 4 to 5 times a day. This means that they have a voracious appetite for pest insects in the crop. ‘They show [...] most needed, unharmed and vital, for a prolonged period of time. ‘Having initially placed 100 mites in the sachet, a thousand can emerge over an extended

• A Future Vision of IPM in Agriculture

  July 22, 2022

  target insects on a local scale. Public and Private Sector Collaboration With regards to the environment, this will increasingly be seen as a social issue. [...] Europe. In addition, the development of insect resistance has also become a serious issue in pests such as aphids , thrips and Lepidoptera species. Further [...] the number of pesticide residues on fresh produce crops. There has also been a push by some retailers, NGO’s, and legislators to enhance biodiversity and