• Natutec Drive takes centre stage

  January 6, 2021

  demonstrated an outstanding level of innovation and prowess in the development of its latest offering to the strawberry sector, in the form of the Natutec [...] Natutec Drive . This is unquestionably one of Koppert’s most advanced and sophisticated mechanical application devices yet. It has been developed and extensively [...] years. Growers in Ireland and the UK who have been linked to this development work have overwhelmingly given their full endorsement to this new and exciting

• Fortafol for Strawberry in Coir

  2020 Fortafol-D® combats plant stress at a time of greatest need A biostimulant treatment that supports healthy growth and development of strawberry transplants [...] transplants in re-used coir substrate Fortafol-D® is a plant biostimulant containing humic and fulvic acids and is an essential component of Koppert integrated [...] Botanicoir® is a brand name that is synonymous with the production of high-quality fruit in commercial strawberry crops. The coir is washed and buffered to produce

• Artificially lit crops pollination advice

  As bumblebees rely on sufficient daylight, artificial lighting can be used to ensure good pollination conditions. As bumblebee may face orientation problems [...] (particularly 4 to 10 weeks before or after the shortest day, depending on latitude and environment) rapid decline in colonies could occur. In the ever-evolving [...] ever-evolving world of agriculture, the utilization of artificial lighting has revolutionized crop cultivation by extending daylight hours and enabling year-round

• Neoseiulus californicus

  adults are a transparent white colour. In many cases the colour of the food ingested shines through the skin and shows up as an X-shaped marking on the back [...] californicus) is commonly used for biological pest control of spider mites . Although Neoseiulus californicus prefers spider mites it can also feed on other food [...] food sources such as other mites, thrips or pollen. This predatory mite is more tolerant of higher temperatures, lower humidities and pesticides than

• 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 [...] in fall, are swelling and ready to open. During the short flowering period the crop experiences a tremendous hormonal shift moving from the earlier vegetative [...] vegetative stage to this all-important reproductive phase. In addition to standard nutrition, the crop will require higher concentrations of trace minerals

• Effective Spider Mite Control on Ornamentals

  April 10, 2019

  Event: 8c772606efdc46a0919aa6e611b5b4d1 [...] Ulti-Mite sachet improves spider mite control on ornamental plants For early control of two-spotted spider mite , and other mite pests, Koppert Biological Systems [...] sachet, which is a follow-on from the revolutionary Swirski Ulti-Mite sachet. Spical Ulti-Mite applied to ornamental crops before spider mite is found allows

• Transeius montdorensis

  montdorensis is a species of predatory mite utilized in biological pest control . These predatory mites are known for their effectiveness in controlling [...] including thrips , whitefly , non-webbing spider mites and rust mites. Transeius montdorensis exhibits predatory behaviour, actively preying on pest eggs, larvae [...] nymphs. This contributes to the disruption of the pest's life cycle and helps in reducing overall pest numbers. As a natural enemy of various pests, Transeius

• Limonica strong contender against persistent thrips

  September 15, 2025

  Thrips remain a persistent challenge in protected horticulture. Emerging species like Thrips parvispinus, Scirtothrips dorsalis , along with established [...] established ones such as Frankliniella occidentalis , Thrips tabaci and Echinothrips americanus , continue to cause damage and spread viruses. As chemical control [...] mite is showing exceptional promise: Limonica . Why Limonica? Limonica ( Amblydromalus limonicus ) is a predatory mite that feeds on a wide range of pests

• Casea

  Casea can be used for the biological control of various insect pests in stone fruits, outdoor vegetables and urban trees. Pests Caterpillars (Lepidoptera): [...] Armyworms ( Spodoptera spp.); Cotton bollworm ( Helicoverpa armigera ); Corn earworm ( Helicoverpa zea ); Tomato looper ( Chrysodeixis chalcites ); Cutworms [...] Cutworms ( Agrotis spp.); Silver-Y moth ( Autographa gamma ); Box tree moth ( Cydalima perspectalis ); South American palm borer ( Paysandisia archon ); Beetle

• Capyphor

  Capyphor can be used for biological control of larvae of weevils and other beetles in a wide range of crops. Pests Beetles ( Coleoptera ): Weevils ( Curculionidae [...] Curculionidae ): Citrus root weevil ( Diaprepes abbreviatus ); Blue green weevil ( Pachnaeus spp.); Black vine weevil ( Otiorhynchus sulcatus ) and other Otiorhynchus [...] tree weevil ( Naupactus xanthographus ) White grubs ( Scarabaeidae ) mainly from the following species (not exhaustive): European chafer ( Amphimallon