• Hunting season starts early with Anso-Mite

  February 18, 2021

  Anso-Mite comes in to fill the gap early in the growing season.’ Natural range and crop Anso-Mite is a naturally-occurring species in many countries and is found [...] blackberry, black and red currant and other soft fruits. It is also spontaneously found in orchards and tree nurseries, vineyards, rose and Buxus. Although [...] has been tested in several field experiments in the Netherlands and Spain. “We are able to exploit our high-performance predator strain, in the most optimal

• Combating Strawberry Aphids with Aphiscout

  March 15, 2019

  that your IPM programmes are comprehensive and robust, and able to combat all aphid species that can occur in commercial strawberry crops. The strawberry [...] Five species in one application. Aphiscout contains a mix of five aphid parasite species in a cardboard tube. The five parasitic wasps in Aphiscout are: [...] aphid pests in Strawberries. Aphid pests are a major threat to protected strawberry production because of their high reproductive potential and their ability

• Following Swirski, Spical undergoes revolutionary upgrade

  November 26, 2018

  control of spider mite in vegetable, fruit and ornamental crops. Ulti-Mite is a sachet that is highly resistant to drought and moisture in greenhouses, under [...] Ulti-Mite can yield even greater results in these places in particular.’ Thanks to its resistance to moisture and drought, Spical Ulti-Mite can also increase [...] under plastic, and in outdoor crops. This patented biocontrol system is the perfect environment for Neoseiulus californicus to establish its population. Spical

• Cerall: 100% Biological Seed Treatment Against Fungal Diseases

  July 26, 2024

  their dormant phase and begin to multiply. They grow around the seeds and first roots, competing with any pathogens present for space and nutrition. They also [...] that in turn also prevent the pathogens from successfully infecting the young plant. In addition to their ability to fight diseases, the bacteria in Cerall [...] is ready to use and can be applied directly with regular liquid seed treatment equipment. You can use the product in both conventional and organic cultivation

• Navigating Energy Efficiency, Greenhouse Lighting & Pollination Success

  December 1, 2023

  the energy crisis and escalating costs for heating and lighting greenhouses have led to a number of issues for pollinating bees and bumblebees: ‘Of course [...] environmental conditions and bumblebee behaviour.’ The current situation has led to new challenges such as higher humidities and less light in greenhouses, as well [...] at least two to four hours of daylight and open flowers in favourable pollination conditions to become active and complete their daily pollination tasks

• Premium Quality, Around The World

  March 6, 2023

  specialized packaging and attention to handling, storage and shipping conditions. It takes a great deal of knowledge and technology, and strict adherence to [...] beneficials, bumblebees, and microbials – all natural products – delivered to customers alive and kicking is not exactly the easiest task in the world. That task [...] complex if a product in the Netherlands needs to arrive in, say, Mexico or Kenya within one or two days. Koppert puts much effort and dedication into controlling

• New Leaf Plants back Koppert biocontrol

  June 9, 2021

  Solanum, Trachelospermum and Wisteria . “It is imperative that we manage pests and diseases in a preventative and pro-active way, in order to meet the high [...] effective, easy to introduce, and safe for our nursery operatives. With Koppert’s technical advice and support, we are in safe hands, and well-prepared for tomorrow’s [...] is an ambitious, progressive and successful plant producer, based near Evesham in Worcestershire. Business owners David and Nicole Higginson relocated to

• Gilfresh Pumpkin Pollination Providing Excellent Yields

  May 5, 2023

  pollination was having in neighbouring orchards "We Have Seen Some Of Our Best Yields In Fields Where We Have Hives" In order to sustain and develop the recent [...] Gilfresh Gilfresh Produce, based in County Armagh in Northern Ireland, are a family run company, first established in 1965, that have grown into one of [...] planted 2Ha, and now we're up to 80Ha", Richard explains, " We are using approximately one hive per hectare and this year we plan to bring in 75 hives".

• Natutec Drive – On the road to precision biological control

  March 10, 2021

  predatory mites and insects essential for the biological control of pests and diseases in the cultivation of fruit and vegetables in a variety of situations [...] machines for key customers in the UK - mainly for strawberry applications. And demo trials are underway in France, US, Germany and Spain' Tom Vroegop explains [...] Ireland and the Netherlands. Demo trials are currently being set up in Germany, France and the US. Koppert Biological Systems now has three different versions

• Airobug – “the aerial application system”

  January 6, 2021

  achieved by manual labour in such an efficient and timely way. It is a great labour-saving device, giving about a 75% reduction in time spent applying the [...] application.” Leaders in mechanical application “Koppert is the world leader in the development of mechanical application devices and systems that improve [...] keep pest populations under control and maintain high standards in crop quality. David MacDonald and Adrian Jackson Koppert UK Ltd