• Larvanem Has Been The Number One Product Against Vine Weevil For Over 25 years

  August 22, 2024

  which is the basis of Larvanem . The product is also completely natural and does not interfere with other beneficials. For many growers, Larvanem is the [...] Systems, the market leader in biological plant protection. The product did its job: it effectively targeted and combated vine weevil larvae. Larvanem is now [...] Koppert's specialist for the tree nursery industry in the Netherlands and abroad. 'Time and time again, research has proved that our strain is more effective than

• Mycotal in Salad Crops

  July 5, 2019

  Akanthomyces muscarius Ve6 Make the most of Mycotal in your salad crop IPM strategy Mycotal is a spore formulation of the insect pathogenic fungus Lecanicillium [...] should occur in the late afternoon and evening, as the ambient temperature falls. Do not spray in direct sunlight, and always add the adjuvant Addit (1.25 [...] muscarium and is used for the control of the glasshouse whitefly , Trialeurodes vaporariorum , and tobacco whitefly , Bemisia tabaci . Mycotal is a novel pest

• Maximize pollination in tomato

  hives together. It is important to position the hives in such a way that the hive exits point in different directions, away from the crop. This arrangement [...] grasp onto the flower and generate vibrations, aiding in the transfer of pollen. Within one to four hours, the bumblebee's jaw imprints on the flower, commonly [...] humans, it is crucial to position the hive in a visible location. This allows both the bumblebees and people to easily identify and access the hive. Moreover

• Vidi Fol (Fortafol)

  irrigation systems: Dissolve the required amount of Vidi Fol in the appropriate amount of water for the device that is used The pH of the solution should be between [...] amount of water Add the correct amount of Vidi Fol to the water Mix thoroughly Fill the tank with the remaining amount of water The pH of the solution should [...] tank/container is recommended for the proper preparation and application of the product Always add Vidi Fol to the irrigation water after the sand filter

• Flowering and Pollination in Blueberry

  April 2, 2019

  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’ which [...] 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 [...] Poor growth in the late summer/early autumn will limit the number of generative buds, and, consequently, the yield. Flowering is the second critical period

• In Memoriam Peter Koppert

  June 21, 2023

  father, father-in-law, grandfather, and brother. His death leaves a deep void in our hearts. Peter fulfilled an unforgettable role in the history of Koppert [...] biological pest control in their cucumber crop and in greenhouses of growers nearby. Soon after his father became ill, Peter took over the business and focused [...] Henri, carried on the business. Under their leadership, our company grew into the pioneering global market leader it is today. With his determination, his

• 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 [...] Tomato looper The Tortricidae are another group of caterpillars that affect greenhouse crops. The term ‘leafroller’ refers to the fact that the caterpillars [...] different traps in problem areas at the beginning of the season can help with identification, and effective spray applications. Controlling weeds is also important

• Vidi Terrum

  acids in herbal extract. Preparation Shake the container (or stir the content of the IBC) well before use Fill the application tank with half the required [...] plant with extra energy for the formation of fruit, tubers or bulbs. Energy is provided by the free L-amino acids in the product. Plants can take up Vidi Terrum [...] applied via drench or drip at the base of the plant around the roots or sprayed on the plant canopy. Application as drench or via the irrigation system: A separate

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

  July 20, 2021

  Airbug® or larger Airbug® is advisable. Due to the greater variation in environmental conditions in HNS growing in polytunnels, there is also a potential role [...] application is achieved using the Spidex Vital ® shaker system, but for greater accuracy in terms of application rate and distribution, the use of the Mini Airbug® [...] placing them in the same area on the nursery, makes spider mite control easier to implement. It ensures that no TSSM-susceptible crop is overlooked, and

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

  January 6, 2021

  and accuracy.” The Natutec Drive® is a patented system, attached to a custom-made vehicle, which is driven between the table-tops in the strawberry production [...] 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 [...] since launching the product in 2007. “During this time, the use of Swirski Mite® has increased significantly in glasshouse crops, which is testament to its