• Mirical

  or wood chips and buckwheat hulls (bottle). Application Introduce Mirical at the beginning of the growing season and provide Entofood and/or Artefeed as [...] tobacco whitefly ( Bemisia tabaci ), eggs and caterpillars of tomato leaf miner moth ( Tuta absoluta ) and other moths. Also feeds on two spotted spider [...] material Dosage The dosage of Mirical depends on climate, crop and expected pest density and should always be adjusted to the particular situation. Start

• Macrolophus pygmaeus

  nymphal instars and the adult insect. Adult females are 3.0-3.6 mm long and the males between 2.9-3.1 mm. They are slender with long legs and antennae. The [...] eyes. Both adults and nymphs are voracious predators, capable of feeding on various pest species. With its effectiveness in pest control and minimal impact [...] plant), and a weak crop. More delicate types of tomato are more susceptible to damage. In tomato there may be fruit deformations during setting, and in gerbera

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

  December 10, 2024

  really understand our beneficial insects and mites and how they work, and we have the advantage of producing the best quality on the market.’ ‘We know that [...] both locally and abroad. This is very important when growers start out and our consultants play a vital role during the introduction and rollout.’ Making [...] vegetables and ornamentals . Our consultants are at hand to let individual growers and companies know when to introduce our beneficial organisms and in what

• About bumblebees

  (all females) start emerging and carry out work both inside and outside the nest. Worker bees forage for both pollen and nectar to provide resources for [...] flower visits and large transfer of pollen. Bumblebee pollination result is increased yield , better formed fruit , quality produce and faster ripening [...] Bumblebees work well under poor weather conditions and protected environments Bumblebees are easy to use and require low maintenance Bumblebees are safe since

• Navigating Energy Efficiency, Greenhouse Lighting & Pollination Success

  December 1, 2023

  the energy crisis and escalating costs for heating and lighting greenhouses have led to a number of issues for pollinating bees and bumblebees: ‘Of course [...] flowers close and adjust the light cycle when needed. Energy screens need to be open during daylight hours (between 8 and 9 in the morning and 2 hours before [...] growing lights with blue and green light will help bumblebees forage and navigate on darker days. The installation of more and higher intensity LED is a

• Koppert UK Conference: 19th October 2023

  August 25, 2023

  Global board members and entomological experts, and host a range of clinics run by dedicated Koppert UK consultants. An array of diverse and accomplished guests [...] & robotics, agricultural specialists, advisors on biostimulants and pollination , and many more. Practical Demonstrations To Take Place A number of exciting [...] deployed across agricultural and amenity areas, how our brilliant Natutec Drive distributes natural predators to crops, and how an array of Koppert biological

• New Anso-Mite Plus Sachet Beats Thrips Early In The Season

  February 8, 2023

  2023. ‘We expect validation and feedback from growers by this summer, so we improve our strategy and positioning further, and can go on to introduce this [...] solution for harmful Thrips even more effective and labour-saving. Soft fruit growers in the UK and Italy can expect Anso-Mite Plus to be available well [...] extended biological control period. Sachets also prevent spillage and unnecessary waste, and the application can be better targeted. Anso-mite Plus will initially

• Cryptolaemus montrouzieri

  on mealybugs , seizing their prey and consuming them entirely. Adult ladybirds and young larvae prefer the eggs and young larvae, while older larvae appear [...] They are elongated and have a segmented body with a dark brown or black coloration. Larvae have prominent mandibles and actively hunt and feed on mealybug [...] available at Koppert as Cryptobug and Cryptobug-L . Mealybug species Citrus mealybug Long-tailed mealybug Expand all items Best conditions for use of Cryptolaemus

• New Generation Mycotal

  June 2, 2023

  microbiological product range and production processes to ensure that growers continue to benefit from the highest quality and best performing biological crop [...] pest’s body cavity. Once inside, they proliferate and destroy the tissue. It is safe and easy to use, and can be applied using existing spraying equipment [...] processes, and scaling-up the production. At R&D, dozens of detailed measurements and checks resulted in a series of operation adjustments and a more regulated

• Ornamental Breeder at Floranova Relies on Biological Control

  July 22, 2022

  hybrid and open pollinated annual and perennial ornamentals , including petunia, geranium, begonia, ornamental brassicas, pansy and viola, primula and patio [...] crops. In Norfolk 4,000m 2 of heated and unheated glass and polytunnels are used to grow a wide range of species, and the requirements of producing plants [...] tired and trying to shut down, while we’re doing our best to keep them alive. As they become a bit more mature their defences drop slightly and they are