• Biological solution against green shield bug

  June 23, 2021

  and central Europe. The disappearance of chemical products, in combination with climate change, has resulted in an increase in the level of infestations [...] bug is a significant challenge, which, until now, has only been possible with the use of conventional synthetic chemical pesticides. However, these have

• Spidex Vital® sets new standards in spider control

  May 12, 2021

  50 years. The new product is also based on P. persimilis, but this comes with several new and interesting differences, which offer some new benefits. Spidex [...] market for a short period, but already its performance is striking a chord with growers, and there are strong indications of widespread market acceptance [...] Koppert BV Product Manager. The new system is now fully operational, and comes with key benefits, such as greater production control, product reliability and

• Pollination under artificial lights

  December 18, 2018

  With daylight hours shortening and temperatures beginning to drop, growers in the higher latitudes of the Northern Hemisphere are paying special attention [...] out a useful manual and informative poster that feature its best practices with regard to pollination under artificially lit conditions. As one of the world’s [...] greenhouse fruit and vegetables. The best practices and advice it now shares with growers is based on more than 30 years’ experience in the field and valuable

• SWD

  May 8, 2019

  bees and wasps/hornets, moths, earwigs and larger flies . Use in combination with our fruit fly attractant for best effect. Start by placing traps in wild [...] 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

• A Future Vision of IPM in Agriculture

  July 22, 2022

  target insects on a local scale. Public and Private Sector Collaboration With regards to the environment, this will increasingly be seen as a social issue [...] al public/private sector collaboration including improved collaborations with organic farming communities will need to be established to better coordinate

• Natutec Drive takes centre stage

  January 6, 2021

  to this new and exciting engineering innovation. “When I arrive on farm with the demonstration model, the grower is pleasantly surprised. It’s a jaw-dropping [...] high. If growers are remotely interested they are advised to get in contact with their Koppert consultant as soon as possible,” added David. David Davidson

• Mycotal - Effective at lower temperatures

  of thrips 8 Survival of thrips (Frankliniella occidentalis) when sprayed with Mycotal (1 and 2 gr/ltr). Tested in lab conditions at a temperature regime

• The Spidex®-Spical® dual solution to spider mite control in glasshouse strawberry production

  July 20, 2021

  of P. persimilis decline, but fortunately this shortfall can be corrected with Spical,” commented Stella. The benefits of Spidex Vital® became evident in [...] demonstrates its superiority as the highest performing spider mite predator, with the ability to reinstate its dominance over very high spider mite populations

• Airobug – “the aerial application system”

  January 6, 2021

  Koppert natural enemies for a number of years at our other site. However with the new Clay Lake site development, traditional manual methods of applying [...] about a 75% reduction in time spent applying the biocontrol, when compared with manual application.” Leaders in mechanical application “Koppert is the world

• Comprehensive Control Combination for Carrot Fly

  May 13, 2022

  downwards towards the soil surface. Carrot Fly Traps are supplied complete with supporting clips and poles. A minimum of 4/ha is suggested, but up to 10/ha [...] by weight, or 50ml by volume) are added to a plastic cone-shaped dispenser with a lid. Each dispenser is positioned in the field on a supporting pole. The