• Beneficial nematodes

  weevils , and other insect larvae. They are commonly used in greenhouse and nursery pest management and are becoming more and more popular in orchards and outdoor [...] white grubs, and root weevils . They are used in turfgrass management and for controlling pests in several vegetable crops, blueberries, and other soft fruit [...] infest and damage plants, leading to significant agricultural and horticultural problems. These nematodes are detrimental to crop health and can cause yield

• Bumblebee pollination

  the hive, which can be a benefit when less attractive crops need better pollination. Bumblebees are not very aggressive and easy to use. All about bumblebees [...] the United States and Mexico. Growers can be assured of compliance with the local food safety requirements imposed by their customers and stringent environmental [...] research and collaboration with a number of scientific institutes and universities ensure we are geared for the future. With feedback from customers and local

• Mini-Airbug, Rapid deployment of beneficials.

  May 8, 2019

  Mini-Airbug, depending on the material The fan can be switched off, and only the rotating container used, to treat vegetable crops when they are still young [...] introduce natural enemies rapidly, to protect ornamentals and vegetable crops. The Mini-Airbug can be deployed very easily, allowing application of predatory [...] mites even simpler for your employees Reduces labour by up to 80% in a single work session Different combinations of natural enemies can be released to control

• Beneficial Nematodes For Biological Pest Control

  July 28, 2023

  Koppert use the natural behaviour of nematodes to support and protect crops. Nematodes are alive; they move and hunt their prey instinctively. They can be used [...] pesticides and even pesticide resistance, growers rely on nematodes as a permanent solution for crop protection . That solution is safe for growers and consumers [...] biological control. Nematodes can be used to combat a variety of insect pests. They enter pests via natural openings, and digest them from inside. High-Tech

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

  February 8, 2023

  growers in the UK and Italy can expect Anso-Mite Plus to be available well before spring this year. ‘The request for a longer-lasting and more target-oriented [...] Sachets also prevent spillage and unnecessary waste, and the application can be better targeted. Anso-mite Plus will initially be introduced to soft fruit growers [...] until now, will soon be on the market in a slow release sachet, to make this biological solution for harmful Thrips even more effective and labour-saving. Soft

• Following Swirski, Spical undergoes revolutionary upgrade

  December 14, 2018

  that this means that fewer sachets can be used per hectare, as this will negate the advantage for the grower. ‘Koppert and its consultants make sure their [...] outdoor crops and reduce the need for the use of chemical products. ‘This especially applies to large outdoor crops such as melons, grapes, and citrus fruits [...] Ulti-Mite products are scheduled to follow Swirski Ulti-Mite and Spical Ulti-Mite , which can be used in addition to other predatory mites . Koppert aims to

• Cottony soft rot

  dead and living plant material in or on the ground. Sclerotia germinate at temperatures between 4 and 26 °C with an optimum between 13 and 15 °C. Germination [...] formed. They can easily be seen with the naked eye and look like rat droppings. The symptoms may occur on stems but also on leaves, fruits and pods. Root [...] wilting and death of plants. Life cycle and appearance of Cottony soft rot Cottony soft root ( Sclerotinia sclerotiorum ) overwinters as sclerotia and mycelium

• Flowering and Pollination in Blueberry

  April 2, 2019

  calcium and trace elements can be supplied using standard fertilisers, this is not always sufficient. To support the plant’s extra mineral demand: Use the [...] flowering, and pollination is taking place: the right bio-stimulant at the right growth stage can have a major impact on blueberry production and quality [...] attractive food source for insects and diseases. The third critical period in the growth cycle of a blueberry plant is fruit maturation, and the growth of new

• Knowing & recognizing

  n between pests, diseases and their natural enemies. It explains how they spread in the crop, the damage they can cause, and specific behavioural char [...] company The use of biological control is not a simple process, it has become a complex system in which many aspects need to be considered. The need for knowledge [...] edition of Knowing and recognizing also includes new biopesticides and biostimulants that increase the plant’s resilience to stress and help the plant to

• Mirical - Revolutionary Packaging Simplifies Application & Maximises Whitefly Control

  January 8, 2024

  in France, and now available in the U.K, the new and improved Mirical has been lauded by growers for its improved performance and ease of use, with some [...] stronger and better able to establish, and develop, itself in the crop. Driven by extensive research and development, the new solution makes full use of the [...] which can be easily distributed when hung on plants. The cardboard corrugations provide a shelter for the predatory bugs , enabling them to 'hide' and better