• Caterpillar control in greenhouse crops

  June 20, 2019

  Tracer (spinosad) can be used. Use plant protection products safely. Always read the label and product information before use. Pay attention to the risk

• Chrysoperla carnea

  the green lacewing, Chrysoperla carnea , when using it as a biocontrol product by observing its distinct physical characteristics at each stage: Egg stage:

• Biological Pest Control

  consumers and retail increasingly favour organic and environmentally friendly products, the demand for biological pest control methods is likely to grow, making

• Natupol Smart

  Always consult a Koppert advisor or a recognised distributor of Koppert products for advice on the best strategy for your situation Environmental conditions

• Poinsettia. Main pest pressures

  May 21, 2019

  calculating the number of natural enemies required. Enermix Use Enermix, a product mix of the parasitic wasps Eretmocerus eremicus and Encarsia formosa , at [...] thrips control strategies. This natural enemy can be applied either as loose product and/or as slow release sachets (Ulti-Mite Swirski). They target the egg

• European biocontrol industry proposes new EU regulatory framework

  December 18, 2018

  healthy and productive crops within an integrated pest management programme in which biocontrol and ecosystem services provide resilient food production with [...] accelerate the market introduction of new biologicals. This would bring new products onto the market much more rapidly and boost the EU’s agricultural economy

• Artificially lit crops pollination advice

  crop cultivation by extending daylight hours and enabling year-round production. However, with this technological advancement comes the critical challenge

• Natutec Drive takes centre stage

  January 6, 2021

  custom-made vehicle that travels freely between the tabletops in strawberry production tunnels. The basic system works on a revolving 60 litre drum which dispenses [...] controlled from a touch-screen inside the tractor cab, by simply selecting the product name and the rate of application required. “This is a first-class piece

• Predatory mites

  process of distributing them throughout the crop. Additionally, for certain products or crops, using a blower for dispersion is an available option. This approach [...] situation. Consult a Koppert advisor or a recognised distributor of Koppert products for advice on the best strategy for your situation. Our global resellers

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

  July 20, 2021

  last decade or so, some growers have significantly increased their HNS production capacity, which has also resulted in an increase in the number of plant [...] increase in integrated crop management (ICM) programme complexity. The production of a diverse range of plants often leads to a much wider range of pests