• Fruit grower uses Natupol Tripol for outdoor pollination

  include Conference, Tessa and Migo. ‘Our oldest apple plot is 15 years old and the youngest is one year old,’ Alfred explains. ‘We constantly innovate and [...] more sustainable is a good thing,’ Alfred adds. Koppert’s Tripol hives were introduced into the apple and pear orchards six years ago when Alfred, who has [...] temperatures, and we have found that a combination of honeybees and bumblebees is a big improvement.’ Alfred uses two Tripol hives per hectare, starting with

• Predatory mite pioneers: A journey of biocontrol innovations

  September 30, 2024

  adapted to specific species. The goal is to be prepared when a pest issue arises.” Among other pests, Koppert is currently focused on the stink bug. “We [...] Additionally, we explore how Koppert is preparing for future challenges with new and evolving solutions. Peter Couwels is a fixture at Koppert, “part of the [...] numerous species and formulations tailored to different growing conditions. When speed is of the essence, we rely on this toolbox of solutions. By choosing the

• Powdery mildew

  General Powdery mildew is a fungal disease that is caused by many different species of fungi such as Erysiphe, Podosphaera, Oïdium, Leveillula. Damage [...] fungus causing powdery mildew is extremely sensitive to water and ‘hides’ on the underside of the leaves. Therefore, this is where the colonies mostly occur [...] often limits the epidemics and spore dispersal by rain is negligible, since spores explode when in contact with water for no more than a few hours. Powdery

• Even distribution of predatory insects with Natutec Drive

  products. ‘It was a brilliant move,’ says Glasshouse Manager Angel Angelov. ‘When it comes to the even distribution of Koppert’s predatory insects , it’s in [...] Dyson farming, it’s all about innovation.’ Uniform dispersion Dyson Farming is the biggest private landowner in the United Kingdom and grows a variety of [...] started soft fruit cultivation and now have 15 acres under strawberries. This is where we have installed Natutec Drive . We have fitted the unit onto our heating

• Aphidius ervi

  Aphidius ervi is available in a bottle ( Ervipar ). Spread the material on rock wool slabs or in Diboxes Make sure the material remains dry and is not moved [...] /release. Releases should be repeated weekly during the period when aphid infestation is expected. Consult a Koppert advisor or a recognized distributor [...] ervi The parasitic wasp Aphidius ervi is most effective between 20 and 25°C (68 and 77°F). This natural enemy is not effective at temperatures above 30°C/86°F

• Tobacco aphid

  East and is a key pest of tobacco crops in both the United States and South America. The tobacco aphid ( Myzus persicae subsp. nicotianae ) is also encountered [...] winged and wingless forms of adults and a great variety in colour. When reproduction is asexual, the young aphids are born as developed nymphs. They immediately [...] and disturb the balance of growth hormones. As a result, the plant’s growth is retarded giving rise to deformed leaves or, if the infestation occurs early

• Cryptolaemus montrouzieri

  beetle Cryptolaemus montrouzieri is a species of beetle belonging to the family Coccinellidae. The beneficial insect is a small but highly effective predator [...] use of Cryptobug and Cryptobug-L is 16°C/61°F. However, as Cryptolaemus montouzieri favors high temperatures, Cryptobug is most effective at temperatures [...] the long-tailed mealybug . The predatory beetle Cryptolaemus montrouzieri is used for the control of the following pests: Mealybugs : e.g. citrus mealybug

• Eretmocerus eremicus

  eremicus Eretmocerus eremicus is a small parasitic wasp belonging to the family Aphelinidae . This beneficial insect is used as an important biological [...] Eretmocerus eremicus is still active at temperatures above 30°C/86°F. Behaviour of the parasitic wasp Eretmocerus eremicus Eretmocerus eremicus is a highly effective [...] whiteflies in agricultural and horticultural settings. Eretmocerus eremicus is used for the control of the following pests: Tobacco whitefly ( Bemisia tabaci

• Amblydromalus limonicus

  establishment and pest control when other mites struggle. In tomato, use of Amblydromalus limonicus is not recommended as it is hindered by the glandular hairs [...] Amblydromalus limonicus is a species of predatory mite known for its role in biological pest control . Amblydromalus limonicus is a natural enemy of various [...] chemical pesticides. Amblydromalus limonicus is valued for its effectiveness at relatively low temperatures and is especially recommended to suppress high densities

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

  December 10, 2024

  enormous database of trial results, both locally and abroad. This is very important when growers start out and our consultants play a vital role during the [...] ’ ‘We know that it is better to introduce Limonica than Swirski-Mite at low temperatures and we have a great deal of experience when applying them in different [...] abroad. The connection between product, crop and consultant is close, so that the produce is optimal by harvest time. This requires knowledge, timing, and