• SWD

  May 8, 2019

  reduce numbers of over-wintered SWD in the environment and slow the build-up of the pest to damaging levels later in the year. Early detection of SWD also ensures [...] edges); later in the season, traps can be moved into cropping areas one month before the first fruits ripen Hang the traps 1 m from the ground in shady [...] minimum density of 10/ha (1/1000 m²) Fill each trap with 200 ml of attractant (there is a helpful marker line inside the trap) Check the traps each week

• Mirical - Revolutionary Packaging Simplifies Application & Maximises Whitefly Control

  January 8, 2024

  distributed by hanging them over the stalk of a fully grown leaf at the top of the plant. From there Mirical will spread throughout the crop, where they establish [...] solution for the control of Whitefly , Mirical, is now available in revolutionary new packaging. First introduced in France, and now available in the U.K, the [...] establish, and develop, itself in the crop. Driven by extensive research and development, the new solution makes full use of the bugs ' predatory behaviours

• At Koppert, every day is Earth Day

  April 26, 2021

  they contribute to the Restoration of the Earth in the field of agriculture with the help of natural solutions. Visit the platform of Resilience Food Stories [...] Earth’, which focuses not only on the need to reduce people’s impact on the planet as we recover from the effects of the pandemic, but also on how people [...] * Earth Day was first marked in 1970. It gave a voice to an emerging public consciousness about the state of our planet. Since then, the day in has been

• Effective Spider Mite Control on Ornamentals

  April 10, 2019

  through which the mites will disperse into the crop. Due to the smart design of the Spical Ulti-Mite sachets, they also serve as a point of discussion when [...] establish its population. The sachets are hung within the crop by the means of a strengthened hook, which gives greater durability. The sachets also have an [...] nymphs) of spider mite. However adult females of the predatory mite feed on all stages of spider mite. Neoseiulus californicus is an essential first line

• Spider mites and other mites

  and the availability of food. Here's an overview of the life cycle of plant mites: Egg: The life cycle begins with the female mite laying eggs. The eggs [...] on of the leaves, with the affected areas curling and twisting. This damage is caused by the mites feeding on the plant tissue, which disrupts the growth [...] necrosis. Life cycle of mites The life cycle of mites typically consists of four stages: egg, larva, nymph, and adult. The duration of their life cycle can

• Combating Strawberry Aphids with Aphiscout

  March 15, 2019

  to the nectar pad, the cylindrical packaging also has a unique hanging system. The label around the APHISCOUT container consists of two layers. The outer [...] sap sugars (honeydew) on the leaf surface, which favours the establishment of ‘sooty moulds’, leading to a reduction in the rate of photosynthesis. Collectively [...] prevent the development of aphid colonies and virus transmission, regular introductions of Aphiscout should start as soon as the temperature within the covered

• Hunting season starts early with Anso-Mite

  February 18, 2021

  predatory mite that is active at lower temperatures at the beginning and towards the end of the growing season. A strong egg laying capacity under cool [...] present.’ Anso-Mite introduction in UK Regulations in the UK have severely limited the introduction of some of Koppert’s biocontrol solutions for some time. ‘Up [...] adds strength to the thrips management strategy. The Koppert A. andersoni strain has been tested in several field experiments in the Netherlands and Spain

• Spidex Vital® sets new standards in spider control

  May 12, 2021

  around the rim of the applicator bottles when applying the product manually. The fact that they remain within the carrier is a positive feature of Spidex [...] system The ultimate outcome of the Spidex Vital ® project was the birth of a new P. persimilis product, but fundamental to this outcome, was the development [...] such as the Airbug® and Mini-Airbug®. For strawberry crops, the Natutec Drive ® offers the most efficient option. Once applied to the crop, the white P

• Pollination under artificial lights

  September 24, 2018

  growers in the higher latitudes of the Northern Hemisphere are paying special attention to their growing lights. High time to focus on the effects this [...] conditions. As one of the world’s biggest breeders of bumblebee species, Koppert Biological Systems’ R&D department has gained in-depth knowledge of this pollinator’s [...] feedback. The eight-page manual on 'Pollination and growing lights' gives advice on when to open and close hives, the best placement of hives, the benefits

• Protected vegetables

  Emphasizing Sustainability One of the fundamental principles of IPM is its commitment to sustainability. By reducing the reliance on chemical pesticides [...] manually or use the scanner for Horiver sticky cards for automatic detection of pests. The dashboard provides you with a complete overview of your scouting [...] Bumblebees play a crucial role in the pollination of vegetable crops, ensuring the production of high-quality yields. Bumblebees are expert pollinators, exhibiting