• A good fruit set is the start of a good production!

  April 6, 2020

  Spring is here! And time for fruit crops to flower. A strong fruit set is all important for a high quality and healthy yield. The flower buds, formed in [...] stage, as they play an important role during flowering and fruit set. Boron, for example is actively involved in pollen germination and seed, fruit and nut [...] ion there is a period of rapid cell division when there is a high demand for energy. Calcium is essential during this period, and often a limiting factor

• Phytophthora: symptoms starting to show

  April 7, 2021

  diseases are opportunists. In many cases, the latent population is waiting for the opportunity to enter the crop. Plants that are already infected, but with [...] relation to the root capacity, then any susceptibility is exposed. If the demand for assimilates exceeds the supply, then the crop will naturally push resources [...] identify potential disorders The die-back on the roots provides an open door for future infections The crop enters a cycle of assimilate shortage, leading

• SWD

  May 8, 2019

  in the year. Early detection of SWD also ensures that there is ample time for control measures to be put in place, before egg-laying commences as the crops [...] Drososan traps are easy to use and clean. They are durable and will last for several seasons. The flat base to the trap design aids stability during inspection [...] makes them very attractive to the pest and the mesh openings are large enough for the fruit fly but will keep out unwanted by-catch of larger insects such as

• Natutec Drive takes centre stage

  January 6, 2021

  Foster, General Manager for Koppert UK. “Based on all the positive reactions we have received so far, I am expecting the demand for the Natutec Drive to remain [...] possible,” added David. David Davidson, Koppert consultant for Ireland also expressed his appreciation for the help and support provided by Clarke’s Fresh Fruit [...] Fruit (Stamullen, Ireland). “We would like to acknowledge Clarke’s for organising and participating in the Natutec Drive video footage, which has resulted

• Limonica strong contender against persistent thrips

  September 15, 2025

  controlling this aggressive thrips species. Scirtothrips dorsalis : Known for its rapid spread and damage to peppers and strawberries, this species is [...] need to be considered when planning your IPM strategy.” Integration into IPM For best results, Limonica should be introduced preventively, supported by su [...] As new thrips species continue to challenge growers worldwide, the need for effective and sustainable control strategies is more urgent than ever. Limonica

• New Anso-Mite Plus Sachet Beats Thrips Early In The Season

  February 8, 2023

  on the market in a slow release sachet, to make this biological solution for harmful Thrips even more effective and labour-saving. Soft fruit growers in [...] Anso-Mite Plus to be available well before spring this year. ‘The request for a longer-lasting and more target-oriented version of Anso-Mite came from [...] begins to drop, the second species becomes available as an alternative ‘fuel’ for the predatory mites . We have also established that Amblyseius andersoni is

• The Swirski-Mite Revolution: A Game-Changer in Pest Control

  October 21, 2024

  to compare other natural enemies, old or new. And there is still no reason for that to change. The predatory mite Amblyseius swirskii has brought growers [...] as a natural enemy that does its work reliably in all kinds of situations. For growers on their farms, this is one less thing to worry about.’ A bullseye [...] The fact that the sachet is industrially compostable is a further advantage for users. After use, you can clear away the sachets with the crop. The robust

• European biocontrol industry proposes new EU regulatory framework

  November 28, 2018

  regulation for the biocontrol industry in a White Paper that it has presented to the European Union. It proposes a new EU regulatory framework for bioprotection [...] bioprotection technologies that provide effective and innovative plant protection for modern agriculture are a vital tool in the EU’s work to support farmers and [...] bioprotection-specific body to develop and implement a short and precise timeline for the evaluation process, with evidence-based procedures and tailored data

• ‘Knowing & recognizing’ now available in 4 languages

  May 23, 2018

  different languages. ’As both public and governmental pressure for sustainable solutions for food crops and ornamental plants mounts, and measures are taken [...] such as insects, fungi and microbiological solutions for growers increases around the world. For effective control of pests and diseases through the use [...] English version underlined the urgent need to have the information available for other horticultural and agricultural regions of the world,’ says Koppert

• Premium Quality, Around The World

  March 6, 2023

  quality perfectly preserved. Koppert pulls out all the stops to achieve that for its customers. Getting beneficials, bumblebees, and microbials – all natural [...] Ebbelaar leads Koppert’s Dispatch Department. ‘We have to guarantee two things for our customers. One: the quality of our products must be perfectly preserved [...] proper ventilation is one of many steps taken to regulate optimal conditions for specific products. ‘We make sure they arrive at their international destination