• Vidi Funda

  crops Consult a Koppert advisor or a recognised distributor of Koppert products for advice on the best strategy for your situation Notes Adjust fertiliser [...] maintains the natural balance of the soil. Crops All crops. Mode of action The Vidi Funda pellets break down through the interaction of temperature, moisture and [...] after planting of the crop Application rates typically range from 250-500 kg/ha, or 2-3 kg/m 3 of substrate Applications could be repeated for certain crops

• Modified formulation for Macro-Mite

  December 18, 2018

  Systems has developed a new formulation for Macro-Mite , which boosts the vitality of the Macrocheles robustulus predatory mite. Macro-Mite is an effective natural [...] formulation boosts the vitality of the predatory mite. As product manager Tim Bossinga explains, 'the improved vitality is a result of the fact that the predatory [...] menu Whereas Swirski-Mite is very good at attacking the larval stage of thrips , Macro-Mite takes charge of the pupal stage of this pest. Independent research

• Fit Roots for Plant Health

  March 30, 2021

  This white paper is one of a series about optimizing plant growth in greenhouses, which Hoogendoorn Growth Management publishes in cooperation with its [...] the root zone which is often underestimated in the current practice but plays a key role in plant health and resilience. Plant health is crucial to achieving [...] yield and quality with the lowest possible dependence of pesticides. Although the plant root system is poorly visible, roots play an essential role in maintaining

• Comprehensive Control Combination for Carrot Fly

  May 13, 2022

  monitor for the emergence of the first and second adult fly generations. Psila Protect Psila Protect is a new product which is designed to deter adult carrot [...] majority of mining activity inside taproots is attributed to the creamy white third instar larvae. The adult fly is 6-8 mm long, has two pairs of wings, [...] 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 standard

• A Growing Success at Welgro Produce

  January 12, 2022

  challenge is a new business venture which involves growing cucumbers at Welgro Produce in County Dublin. They are determined to make a success of their investment [...] cucumbers is not without its challenges. Cucumber crops can be sensitive to changes in their growing environment and susceptible to attack from a range of pests [...] coverage David explained some of the technical merits of key beneficials. These included Neoseiulus californicus ( Spical-Plus ) for spider mite control in warm

• Nematodes established solution for Nesidiocoris in France

  crops from February onwards, which is really early. Nesidiocoris tenuis is a bug that has been a problem in France for a good 10 years. It causes significant [...] Macrolophus . Capsanem is a valuable ally!’ Audrey Vignaud is Koppert’s technical head of the consultant for the South East Region of France: ‘We recommended [...] avoided, which is the objective of many companies.’ The nematode protection method for Nesidiocoris was eagerly awaited by producers in the South of France, but

• Beneficial Nematodes For Biological Pest Control

  July 28, 2023

  solution. With beneficial nematodes, growers spray a solution that is full of life! Free of residue and ready for a 100% sustainable future in agriculture. [...] This development opens up a world of new possibilities for biological control. Nematodes can be used to combat a variety of insect pests. They enter pests [...] others. Koppert offer a variety of nematode species to combat specific insect pests. Sportnem-T is widely used for the control of Crane Fly larvae & Ca

• Fruit grower uses Natupol Tripol for outdoor pollination

  honeybees at lower temperatures, and we have found that a combination of honeybees and bumblebees is a big improvement.’ Alfred uses two Tripol hives per hectare [...] make sure to place our order for the hives in good time for the blossoms. The provision of information by Koppert consultants is good and I am satisfied with [...] Natupol Tripol bumblebees for optimal pollination of their apple and pear orchards. Situated in the Betuwe fruit growing region of the Netherlands, the 80-hectare

• A turning point in Almeria: how predatory mites helped transform agriculture

  April 16, 2025

  mission is to provide real, reliable solutions—not just for today, but for the future. ” Finding balance At the heart of it all is the idea of balance [...] solutions that are already there, in nature. ” Predatory mites: a sustainable solution One of the key advantages of predatory mites is their versatility and [...] control was only for the high-tech greenhouses in the north of Europe. Not for us. ” But things changed. And Koppert was at the heart of that transformation

• Mycotal your natural partner for whitefly and thrips control

  Mycotal product is a bio-insecticide that contains the blastospores of Akanthomyces muscarius Ve6. Mycotal is a biological solution for a range of pests, including [...] damage to crops and plants. An effective method for controlling whiteflies and thrips is through the use of entomopathogenic fungi, such as Akanthomyces muscarius [...] improved quality and shelf life A process of continuous improvement led by our dedicated research team recently produced a newly optimized Mycotal product