Biological control of Tuta absoluta - Macrolophus pygmaeus

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

spider mite control in hardy nursery stock grown in polytunnels Phytoseiulus persimilis and Feltiella acarisuga have been at the centre of two spotted spider [...] spider mite (TSSM) control strategies in hardy nursery stock (HNS) for many years. Over the last decade or so, some growers have significantly increased their [...] production capacity, which has also resulted in an increase in the number of plant species being grown. Since many of these plants have their own specific crop

Cerall.. a powerful weapon against Fusarium, Tilletia caries and Septoria nodorum

In cereal production, seed-borne fungi, such as Fusarium , Tilletia caries and Septoria nodorum are serious threats. These diseases harm the seeds of various [...] New crops run the risk of disease, even at sowing. Arable farmers now have a powerful weapon against fungal diseases: Cerall , available from Koppert [...] used for sowing. It is based on the strain MA 342 of the beneficial bacterium, Pseudomonas chlororaphis . Trials conducted by NIAB in 2017/18 showed that Cerall

Biological solution against green shield bug

shield bug in development. Koppert Biological Systems is developing a biological method to combat the southern green shield bug ( Nezara viridula) . Koppert [...] Koppert is working hard to make this product available in 2022 for their commercial partners. Over the course of the previous decade, the southern green shield [...] aubergine and cucumber greenhouses in southern Europe. This pest is also gaining ground in heated, high-tech greenhouses in north-western Europe and central

New Leaf Plants back Koppert biocontrol

David & Nicole Higginson New Leaf Plants back Koppert biocontrol New Leaf Plants Ltd is an ambitious, progressive and successful plant producer, based [...] Evesham in Worcestershire. Business owners David and Nicole Higginson relocated to their new 30 acre site in 2013, with a vision of becoming one of the most [...] most esteemed nursery stock suppliers in the UK and Europe. They embarked on a programme of investment, by building new glasshouses, erecting polythene

Natutec Drive – ‘In a class of its own!’

Half a year ago, Dyson Farming in the UK took the decision to acquire the Natutec Drive tool to disperse its biological pest control products. ‘It was a [...] a brilliant move,’ says Glasshouse Manager Angel Angelov. ‘When it comes to the even distribution of Koppert’s predatory insects , it’s in a class of its [...] its own. It also fits perfectly into our hi-tech, sustainable approach to cultivation. At Dyson farming, it’s all about innovation.’ Dyson Farming is the

Natutec Drive @ Dyson Farming - distribution of predatory insects

Spidex Vital Trial Results

Your vital partner in spider mite control www.koppert.com Spidex Vital predatory mites are born to fight your spider mites. It gives you the best control [...] laying capacity and proof of predation. Once the predatory mite has consumed several spider mites, the colour will gradually change to the characteristic red-orange [...] red-orange colour. It all started with Spidex at Koppert more than 50 years ago. From day one this predatory mite formed the foundation of our spider mite

FAQ Spidex Vital

Vital No. 1 | January 21 | 2021 www.koppert.com 1. Changes of Spidex What is the difference in the product presentation? Spidex Vital consists of all [...] all mobile stages of Phytoseiulus persimilis. The carrier material is the same as the current product. How will this change my existing program that has been [...] years? Apart from the fact you have to switch your current planning/forecast to the new product number(s), nothing will be different from the way you have

At Koppert, every day is Earth Day

On 22 April millions around the world honour Earth Day, the annual event designed to demonstrate support for environmental protection. Koppert’s own c [...] contribution to sustainability is clear: In everything we do, we make sure both nature and people contribute and benefit equally. We have a deep respect [...] Nature is smart and many of the solutions for our worldly challenges lie in nature itself. That is why we believe that in order to solve the world’s biggest