• Control spidermite with Phytoseiulus in soft fruit

  May 8, 2019

  mites in their crops. Control of spider mite control is achieved with the use of predatory mites , the most effective being Phytoseiulus persimilis ( Spidex [...] does not feed on anything else. As a result it is not usually possible to use this predator in a preventative fashion; instead it is normally introduced

• ‘Knowing & recognizing’ now available in 4 languages

  December 18, 2018

  crops and ornamental plants mounts, and measures are taken to reduce the use of chemicals in agriculture and horticulture, the importance of biological [...] around the world. For effective control of pests and diseases through the use of biological control agents, knowledge of their biology is therefore of utmost

• Biological solution against green shield bug

  June 23, 2021

  significant challenge, which, until now, has only been possible with the use of conventional synthetic chemical pesticides. However, these have adverse [...] planned. Combating this pest is challenging and chemical products are often used for this purpose, out of necessity. We are therefore thrilled that we have

• Fit roots for plant health Technical bulletin 2020 EN

  nevertheless useful to measure and record the root zone temperature. Most climate management systems facilitate this. Unfortunately, not so many people use this [...] taking one or more plant balances as a starting point. For instance, how smart use of screens supports the energy balance of the plant, maximizes photosynthesis [...] side roots) and has numerous growing root tips with lots of root hairs. The use of Trichoderma harzianum (Trianum) and biostimulants (Vidi Parva) in propagation

• Spidex Vital® sets new standards in spider control

  May 12, 2021

  innovative P. persimilis rearing system. The rearing method is centred on the use of an undisclosed artificial diet, which significantly increases the rearing [...] characteristic red-pigmentation. Growers and agronomists have commented how useful this colour change has been during crop scouting missions, as it provides [...] eggs, nymphs and adults. The product can be applied to the crop canopy by using a shaker bottle or dosing tube, or through blower-type equipment such as

• Pollination under artificial lights

  December 18, 2018

  job in your greenhouse! Koppert Biological Systems has just brought out a useful manual and informative poster that feature its best practices with regard [...] pitfalls when it comes to installing and operating hives in their greenhouses. Useful illustrations make this manual easy to follow and put into practice. ‘We [...] poor (day)light conditions. We hope that our growers are going to make good use of our advice so that their crops will benefit.’ When growing lights were

• European biocontrol industry proposes new EU regulatory framework

  December 18, 2018

  the EU’s work to support farmers and effectively implement the Sustainable Use of Pesticides Directive (SUD, Directive 128/2009/EC). ‘However, the current [...] sent to the EU, it proposes that risk-based evaluations should be conducted using high-level scientific expertise in close communication with the applicants [...] happen. The next months will show us whether the idea has been picked up and used. Koppert will actively support it and refer it.’ How was it welcomed at the

• Gilfresh Pumpkin Pollination Providing Excellent Yields

  May 5, 2023

  year we 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" [...] big impact in inspiring Gilfesh to increase pollination efforts through the use of Koppert Hives: "County Armagh is known as Ireland's orchard county due

• SWD

  May 8, 2019

  Drososan trap Koppert Drososan trap Koppert’s Drososan traps are easy to use and clean. They are durable and will last for several seasons. The flat base [...] insects such as bees and wasps/hornets, moths, earwigs and larger flies . Use in combination with our fruit fly attractant for best effect. Start by placing

• Getting a head start - The importance of scouting in winter

  January 31, 2025

  whorl. The role of biological pest control Biological control involves the use of natural predators, parasitoids, or pathogens to manage pest populations [...] Effective pest scouting involves a combination of visual inspections and the use of tools such as Koppert’s wide range of Horiver sticky trap products. Pherodis [...] effective for monitoring and early detection of pests. These lures can be used with various kinds of traps, specifically Koppert’s weather-proof Deltatrap