• Following Swirski, Spical undergoes revolutionary upgrade

  November 26, 2018

  release of Swirski Ulti-Mite , Koppert placed a revolutionary update of the successful predatory mite Amblyseius swirskii on the market. The company is now [...] Neoseiulus californicus . Growers of various crops warmly welcomed Spical Ulti-Mite , providing a more robust control of spider mite in vegetable, fruit [...] fruit and ornamental crops. Ulti-Mite is a sachet that is highly resistant to drought and moisture in greenhouses, under plastic, and in outdoor crops. This

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

  January 6, 2021

  licence permits the release of Koppert Swirski Mite® in polythene tunnels in England Koppert can announce the launch of a suite of products aimed at improving [...] robustness of IPM programmes in strawberry crops grown under polythene tunnels. The new developments have centred around the control of various species of thrips [...] will be available from the start of the 2021 season. Central to Koppert’s new product announcements is the acquisition of a new release licence for Swirski

• Mycotal in Salad Crops

  July 8, 2019

  the most of Mycotal in your salad crop IPM strategy Mycotal is a spore formulation of the insect pathogenic fungus Lecanicillium muscarium and is used for [...] concentration of 0.1% (1 g/l), with a maximum permitted individual dose of 2 kg/ha in 2000 l water After dose of 2kg/ha Spray equipment: full coverage of all plant [...] spray nozzles to achieve good penetration of the canopy Environmental conditions: the development of Mycotal is favoured by high relative humidity (above

• SWD

  May 8, 2019

  (starting in March) is now thought to be crucial to minimizing the impact of SWD on vulnerable crops. Continuous monitoring until November is recommended. Traps [...] reduce numbers of over-wintered SWD in the environment and slow the build-up of the pest to damaging levels later in the year. Early detection of SWD also ensures [...] from March onwards, at a minimum density of 10/ha (1/1000 m²) Fill each trap with 200 ml of attractant (there is a helpful marker line inside the trap) Check

• Manual Growing lights

  at the end of the plant rows, to optimize pollination when daylight is at its minimum. The opening and closing system is pneumatic and is controlled by [...] on the sidewalls, also take the angle of the sun into account. It can happen that the direction of the sunbeams is too low and therefore doesn’t reach your [...] 1). Figure 2.1 Take into account the angle of the sun and the presence of a sidewall screen for placement of hives. To make sure bumblebees only fly around

• Fortafol ‘in-favour’ for growing strawberries in re-used coir bags

  January 6, 2021

  effect of a single treatment is short-lived, it can be extended by applying a second treatment three weeks later.” The total cost of both treatments is around [...] explained that when the treatment is applied within 4-7 days of planting in a re-used coir bag, it helps to re-instate some of the conditions and advantages [...] attached with a big price tag. Beneficial effects “Fortafol-D is a solution with a range of beneficial effects on crop plants and substrate microbes,” commented

• Spidex Vital Trial Results

  foundation of our spider mite control. Over time it grew to be one of the most important products for our growers. As the result of many years of research [...] colour; Proof of predation The characteristic orange/red colour of Spidex is caused by pigments that are present in spider mites. It is only after consumption [...] stages of spider mites consumed, but in general takes 1 to 2 days. This change of colour therefore is a great visual confirmation that Spidex is on the

• The Trianum and Vidi Parva Foundation

  February 27, 2019

  to see the benefits of the proactive NatuGro approach, where the rapid establishment of the plant/soil/environment relationship is key for plant health [...] management of pests, diseases and nutrients. The Triangle The objective is to generate and maintain a healthy and active root zone, in which the crop is stimulated [...] between the plant roots and substrate is established. This relationship is developed further with the introduction of Fortafol-D, which strengthens the crop

• Beneficial Nematodes For Biological Pest Control

  July 28, 2023

  wide range of pests such as the pupae and larvae of thrips , the larvae of black vine weevil and several beetles , caterpillars , the larvae of sciarid flies [...] precision needs to go into the production of these ‘little heroes’ that are bred for the biological control of a host of agricultural pests by leading biocontrol [...] and quality control of a specific range of these nematodes that help to keep our fruit, vegetables and ornamental crops free of pests without chemical

• New Strain Of Green Peach Aphid, Myzus Persicae, Requires More Aggressive Beneficial Insects

  September 1, 2023

  growers by dedicating focused research to the biology of the pest and diagnosing the prevalence of this new strain found in the field. Newly Resistant Myzus [...] new strain is fast overtaking the former, and has also been found in crops such as eggplant, cabbage, chrysanthemum, roses and many others. It is establishing [...] side-effects of pesticides and how they fit into the protocol. Faced with the Green Peach Aphid, growers have been experimenting with a number of new pesticides