• Spidex Vital® sets new standards in spider control

  May 12, 2021

  system The ultimate outcome of the Spidex Vital ® project was the birth of a new P. persimilis product, but fundamental to this outcome, was the development [...] red. “It was important to communicate this fundamental difference to the market when we launched the product last month, in order to allay unnecessary concerns [...] Mini-Airbug®. For strawberry crops, the Natutec Drive ® offers the most efficient option. Once applied to the crop, the white P. persimilis actively search

• Optimising disease biocontrol in propagation

  April 26, 2021

  pathogen spores will succumb to the treatment, if the recommended concentration, and pathogen exposure, is maintained during the disinfection process. Since [...] prior to sticking. Root initiation and development can be encouraged by watering-in the cuttings with the plant biostimulant Vidi Parva . At the same time [...] in T. harzianum (T22). The increase was significant at the commercial application rate, compared to dilute solutions and the water only control. In practice

• Koppert’s Mirical Wins Prestigious Innovation Award

  February 13, 2024

  improves the distribution of the bugs in the crop. This all contributes to improved performance and maximum results in whitefly control. The Mirical strips [...] in Berlin on the 9th of February, honours outstanding innovations in the entire fruit and vegetable supply chain, from production to the point of sale [...] natural habitat for the Mirical beneficial bugs , has created a highly efficient and sustainable release system that is much easier to use. The cardboard strips

• Mini-Airbug, Rapid deployment of beneficials.

  May 8, 2019

  distribution of the material up to ± 1.5 to 2 metres from the Mini-Airbug, depending on the material The fan can be switched off, and only the rotating container [...] Mini-Airbug The Mini-Airbug has been specially developed to introduce natural enemies rapidly, to protect ornamentals and vegetable crops. The Mini-Airbug [...] thrips , mite and whitefly The unique design ensures that the beneficials are not harmed during application The airflow from the ventilator, and rotating dosage

• Pollination under artificial lights

  December 18, 2018

  beginning to drop, growers in the higher latitudes of the Northern Hemisphere are paying special attention to their growing lights. High time to focus on [...] colonies. The company has been finding solutions to these problems ever since. Constant innovation The first hive innovation was the introduction of the ‘ Wireless [...] this manual easy to follow and put into practice. ‘We hope that the guidelines we offer in the manual will ensure that our growers get the best performance

• Our new branding: inspired by nature

  January 17, 2022

  reflects our connection to nature. ‘Our mission to contribute to the health of people and the planet by partnering with nature has led us to where we are today: [...] says Maes. The Koppert ‘K’ is designed to aim forward: always looking ahead for new sustainable solutions. In addition, the symmetry symbolises the equal [...] above and underground. The natural shapes and colours of the new Koppert brand express the connectivity with nature, and the unlimited solutions which

• Mycotal Brochure

  proteins by the fungus within the insect At high humidity, the fungus grows from within through the insect cuticle and produces spores on the outside of [...] application of the product, spores reach the insect and start to germinate External sporulation may spread to other pests Growing hyphal threads of the fungus [...] Bredelaar in the Netherlands, 2020. The crop was treated 3 times with a 7 day interval. The graph shows the observations 2 weeks after the last treatments

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

  July 20, 2021

  attached from the plant’s petiole using the sachet’s hook. Once in position, a small incision to the sachet allows the predators to escape over the ensuing 7-10 [...] which plants are prone to TSSM damage, and physically placing them in the same area on the nursery, makes spider mite control easier to implement. It ensures [...] complexity. The production of a diverse range of plants often leads to a much wider range of pests that require a mix of ICM solutions to keep pests below

• Following Swirski, Spical undergoes revolutionary upgrade

  December 14, 2018

  With the release of Swirski Ulti-Mite , Koppert placed a revolutionary update of the successful predatory mite Amblyseius swirskii on the market. The company [...] Neoseiulus californicus to establish its population. Spical Ulti-Mite performs up to three times better than the standard sachets. The new sachet is also [...] Koppert has also strengthened the hook so that it lasts longer. The predatory mite can find the best possible conditions inside the sachet resulting in a better

• New Leaf Plants back Koppert biocontrol

  June 9, 2021

  products at the right time, and recognise when to make changes, to stay one step ahead of potential pest problems,” she added. David continued “Due to the success [...] developing new propagation facilities. The primary aim is clear: to become one of the leading producers of climbing plants in the home and European markets. “We [...] Higginson relocated to their new 30 acre site in 2013, with a vision of becoming one of the most esteemed nursery stock suppliers in the UK and Europe. They