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

  July 20, 2021

  control strategy early in the season and in summer when high temperatures occur At the beginning of the season, when the glasshouse environment is relatively [...] Koppert’s Technical Consultant in the South, has gained a wealth of knowledge and experience in the biological control of TSSM in glasshouses-grown strawberries [...] imbalance 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

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

  February 8, 2023

  earlier in the season, to establish itself in the crop before Thrips can become a problem. Sachet Benefits Not only do the sachets prolong the effective [...] duration of the product, hanging them at regular intervals in the plants themselves, instead of blowing them over the crop, saves time over the extended [...] predatory mite Amblyseius andersoni , available in a 6-litre bucket until now, will soon be on the market in a slow release sachet, to make this biological

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

  April 16, 2025

  of the cold chain during transportation, a critical factor that ensures the mites arrive in optimal conditions at their destination. Innovation in packaging [...] designed to maintain the viability of these beneficial organisms until their release in the field. Science and experience as the keys to success Bertha's [...] products. The combination of scientific research, cutting-edge technology, and deep respect for nature distinguishes Koppert in the global market. The legacy

• Flowering and Pollination in Blueberry

  April 2, 2019

  few critical periods in the blueberry growth-cycle. The first is bud initiation in the autumn. Before the plant goes into dormancy, the plant is ‘deciding’ [...] generative. The more energy the plant has, the more generative buds are initiated. The generative buds are the ones that produce flowers in spring. Poor [...] place: the right bio-stimulant at the right growth stage can have a major impact on blueberry production and quality. Spring has arrived in the northern

• Licence permits release of Koppert Swirski Mite® in polytunnels in England

  January 6, 2021

  driven between the table-tops in the strawberry production tunnels. The basic system works on a revolving 60 litre drum, which dispenses the predators and [...] following the submission of the necessary data, gathered by the Koppert consultancy team. Ultimately, this positive outcome was made possible by the participating [...] to the crop canopy. The application process is controlled from a touch-screen inside the tractor cab, by simply selecting the product name and the rate

• How to protect bumblebees in cold

  greater the impact on the bumblebees and their performance. Right climate for bumblebee pollination in greenhouses In tunnels or greenhouses, the morning t [...] colonies thrive in low temperatures: Warmth is key Place the hives in the warmest part of the tunnel/greenhouse, ensuring they catch the morning sun. Make [...] Make sure the hive is in a sheltered environment. Sunlight exposure Position the hives on the side that receives the most sun during cold periods, maximizing

• Plugging the plant propagation gap with Trianum

  July 5, 2019

  pathogens. Koppert have marketed Trichoderma harzianum T-22 in the UK for over a decade, under the brand name Trianum. Two product formulations are available [...] of 1.5 g/m 2 Trianum-G is incorporated in the compost at a rate of 0.75 kg/m 3 Trichoderma harzianum T-22 is the most researched Trichoderma-based disease [...] seedlings and plug plants in propagation; can be used for all ornamental plant species T-22 has several modes of action: competition in the root zone; mycoparasitic

• Optimising disease biocontrol in propagation

  April 26, 2021

  watering-in the cuttings with the plant biostimulant Vidi Parva . At the same time, Vidi Parva should be tank mixed with Trianum-P to prevent the entry of [...] kill’ strategy, where the fungicide weakens the target, and T. harzianum completes the killing process . For further details on the propamocarb hydrochloride [...] infect the stem base. If infected, cuttings may, depending on the pathogen, develop a dark brown or black lesion that extends upwards from the basal end

• Caterpillar control in greenhouse crops

  June 20, 2019

  gamma - Silver Y Moth The most harmful caterpillars that occur in the greenhouse belong to the Noctuidae, which is the largest of all the lepidopteran families [...] Always read the label and product information before use. Pay attention to the risk indications and follow the safety precautions on the label. [...] Tomato looper The Tortricidae are another group of caterpillars that affect greenhouse crops. The term ‘leafroller’ refers to the fact that the caterpillars

• Two-spotted spider mite control in hardy nursery stock grown in polytunnels

  July 20, 2021

  for the North West, provides advice and on-site support in many HNS crops. “This year has been quite challenging, with cold temperatures early in the season [...] which plants are prone to TSSM damage, and physically placing them in the same area on the nursery, makes spider mite control easier to implement. It ensures [...] hairs. “For the protection of tall open canopies we like to use the Spidex Boost ® sachets, which can be attached from the plant’s petiole using the sachet’s