• Spidex Vital® sets new standards in spider control

  May 12, 2021

  Spidex Vital® sets new standards in spider control In April, Koppert UK launched Spidex Vital ® for spider mite control, to replace Spidex , the long-standing [...] ultimate outcome of the Spidex Vital ® project was the birth of a new P. persimilis product, but fundamental to this outcome, was the development of a completely [...] continually looking at new and improved solutions for pest control, and Spidex Vital® is a great example of this,” commented David Foster, General Manager for

• Don Sanchez Fresh innovates with biological control in avocados

  is a producer of avocado, berries and other agricultural crops. Their successful experience with biological control of pests and diseases in crops such as [...] decision to implement this tool in the production of Hass avocado. The result has been an effective and safe control of thrips , crystalline spider mites [...] and marketing of avocados and other farm products. Based in Michoacán, Mexico, this family business started using biological control in its raspberry

• Effective Wireworm Control In Potato Crops With Beneficial Nematodes

  July 19, 2024

  are a group of parasitic nematodes that have a unique relationship with insects. They play an important role in the biological control of many pests. Nematodes [...] highly effective in controlling harmful insects, while posing no risk to humans, animals, or plants – the perfect fit to control wireworms in potatoes, naturally [...] growth of potato plants may indicate wireworm damage to the root system. Monitoring for the presence of adult click beetles , which lay eggs in the soil

• Certainty in the quality of every sachet and bottle of our predatory mites

  May 19, 2025

  distinguishes Koppert in the global market. The legacy of our founder, Jan Koppert, lives on through the commitment of everyone involved in breeding and distribution [...] viability of these beneficial organisms until their release in the field. Science and experience as the keys to success Bertha's expertise in biological [...] original ” is not just a slogan but a philosophy that lives in every detail of the work of people like Bertha. Her dedication ensures that our predatory

• Spidex Vital: Your Vital partner in spider mite control

  foundation of our spider mite control. Over time it grew to be one of the most important products for our growers. As the result of many years of research [...] given distance. In a bottle of Spidex Vital a more diverse population composition is present, so when applied in hotspots the adults are followed up by the [...] hotspot control in your crop. Improved egg laying capacity As Spidex Vital has continuous access to nutrition during logistics, the females of Spidex Vital

• Natutec Drive – ‘In a class of its own!’

  June 4, 2021

  Angelov. ‘When it comes to the even distribution of Koppert’s predatory insects , it’s in a class of its own. It also fits perfectly into our hi-tech, [...] use and takes care of all these problems. We now spend less than a quarter of the time we used to spend on dispersal and the accuracy of application has improved [...] year ago, Dyson Farming in the UK took the decision to acquire the Natutec Drive tool to disperse its biological pest control products. ‘It was a brilliant

• Maximize pollination in tomato

  Bumblebees play a vital role in achieving optimal pollination results for tomato crops. If you are seeking to optimize your crop's pollination process [...] the power of commercial bumblebees can be a game-changer. Bumblebees are efficient and reliable pollinators, and when used strategically in combination [...] pollination . They grasp onto the flower and generate vibrations, aiding in the transfer of pollen. Within one to four hours, the bumblebee's jaw imprints on

• The Swirski-Mite Revolution: A Game-Changer in Pest Control

  October 21, 2024

  also be introduced in a variety of circumstances. Think of factors such as humidity, day length and temperature range that play a role in determining whether [...] glutton, it can also be used in many crops and under a great variety of circumstances. In the first instance, it can be used in large fruiting vegetable crops [...] or lesser degree. We conduct a great deal of research into this mite’s use under all kinds of circumstances. In fact, this is how Swirski-Mite is viewed

• Mycotal in Salad Crops

  July 8, 2019

  concentration of 0.1% (1 g/l), with a maximum permitted individual dose of 2 kg/ha in 2000 l water After dose of 2kg/ha Spray equipment: full coverage of all plant [...] Make the most of Mycotal in your salad crop IPM strategy Mycotal is a spore formulation of the insect pathogenic fungus Lecanicillium muscarium and is [...] for the control of the glasshouse whitefly , Trialeurodes vaporariorum , and tobacco whitefly , Bemisia tabaci . Mycotal is a novel pest control solution

• Getting a head start - The importance of scouting in winter

  January 31, 2025

  open to determine what is feeding in the whorl. The role of biological pest control Biological control involves the use of natural predators, parasitoids [...] yellowing and browning of leaf tips, and in a later stage crown and root rot. This gives distinctive brown patches across the field at the end of the winter. Many [...] the usage of beneficial microbes to protect against diseases. During late autumn, winter and early spring, the integration of biological control measures