• Comprehensive Control Combination for Carrot Fly

  May 13, 2022

  Psila rosae, emerges from overwintering pupae, to lay white, ovoid eggs, in cracks in the soil surface, close to the plant’s stem base. After a few days, the [...] suggested, but up to 10/ha may be more appropriate in some situations. Traps should be positioned in the field from April, and again in June, to monitor for [...] pest. In relation to the development stage of the pest, the Capirel treatment window is relatively short, extending from ‘egg hatch’ to ‘larvae feeding on

• Trial results onion fly and bean seed fly

  compared to untreated control) against bean seed fly Vertify, Aarle Rixtel, The Netherlands, 2022 Capirel efficacy (% damage reduction compared to untreated [...] seed fly, Frank decided to use Capirel. Integrated pest management, including the use of beneficial nematodes like Capirel, is key to controlling bean seed [...] control of onion fly (Delia antiqua) Capirel efficacy (% reduction compared to untreated control) against onion fly (Delia antiqua) damage The Netherlands

• Licence permits release of Koppert Swirski Mite® in polytunnels in England

  January 6, 2021

  Koppert to carry out this work on their farms. We would also like to express our gratitude to DEFRA for granting us the opportunity to offer this important biocontrol [...] restricted use to glasshouses still remains. “We have been working with DEFRA and a number of commercial strawberry growers, over the past few years, to secure [...] of the New Forest Fruit Company said he was happy to support the Koppert Swirski trials and delighted to hear that the Swirski licence extension has been

• New Generation Mycotal

  June 2, 2023

  Koppert's microbiological product range and production processes to ensure that growers continue to benefit from the highest quality and best performing biological [...] with special attention to temperature fluctuations during the fermentation and concentration process. "The production improvements to Mycotal have resulted [...] Once inside, they proliferate and destroy the tissue. It is safe and easy to use, and can be applied using existing spraying equipment. An added benefit

• Koppert’s Mirical Wins Prestigious Innovation Award

  February 13, 2024

  crop. This all contributes to improved performance and maximum results in whitefly control. The Mirical strips are easy to distribute and are hung over [...] innovations in the entire fruit and vegetable supply chain, from production to the point of sale. Accepting the award on behalf of Koppert, product manager [...] Game Changing Innovation Changing product packaging from a plastic bottle to specially designed corrugated cardboard strips that form a natural habitat

• Ahold Delhaize: ‘We can't sell anything without substantiated information’

  December 18, 2018

  consumption. Due to these differences, Leon Mol believes that the ornamentals chain should not have to copy the measures that apply to the potato, vegetable [...] the shops. We need to be able to provide consumers with information about the product and show how they are produced. We are not able to do this if we do [...] According to representatives from Ahold Delhaize and Albert Heijn, ornamental plant growers across the world need to provide more transparency about their

• Optimising disease biocontrol in propagation

  April 26, 2021

  cuttings generally lead to poor root development, or in severe cases, to a complete loss of rooting potential. Trays of cuttings that fail to produce healthy rooted [...] rooting efficiencies (often referred to as the ‘cutting strike rate’). Slow-rooting cuttings are especially vulnerable to infection by pathogens that infect [...] commercial application rate, compared to dilute solutions and the water only control. In practice, Vidi Parva may contribute to T. harzianum ’s speed of establishment

• Spidex Vital® sets new standards in spider control

  May 12, 2021

  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 [...] acceptance. From baseline research through to re-branding, this process has again exemplified Koppert’s commitment to the markets it serves. “We are continually [...] leaflet to our UK customers,” commented Steve Usher, Technical Consultant for the North. Remarkably, it only requires a white P. persimils to feed on spider

• Thrip control in Strawberry with Orius laevagatus

  May 8, 2019

  strawberry grower. They are often impossible to control using insecticides, due to their inherent ability to develop resistance, and generally secretive [...] that capsids often start to occur in strawberry crops from late July, requiring the application of insecticides to prevent damage to the crop, but which can [...] can also prove harmful to Orius . The period when Orius can help control thrips can therefore be limited to 6-8 weeks if capsid occurs. However, such is

• Mini-Airbug, Rapid deployment of beneficials.

  May 8, 2019

  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 used, to treat [...] Mini-Airbug The Mini-Airbug has been specially developed to introduce natural enemies rapidly, to protect ornamentals and vegetable crops. The Mini-Airbug [...] employees Reduces labour by up to 80% in a single work session Different combinations of natural enemies can be released to control pests such as thrips