SWD

wing drosophila (SWD), a native of south-east Asia, is now a widespread and serious threat to soft and stone fruit crops across the UK. Cherry, raspberry, [...] particularly at risk, but the pest can also be problematic in grapes, plums and even tomatoes. Early detection through monitoring (starting in March) is now thought [...] thought to be crucial to minimising the impact of SWD on vulnerable crops. Continuous monitoring until November is recommended. Traps placed in wild areas

Mini-Airbug, Rapid deployment of beneficials.

been specially developed to introduce natural enemies rapidly, to protect ornamentals and vegetable crops. The Mini-Airbug can be deployed very easily, allowing [...] application of predatory mites to the entire crop, or localised pest control. The device is convenient, and ideal for releasing various types of predatory [...] predatory mite in a single work session. Natural enemies are distributed over the crop very evenly, increasing the effectiveness of pest control This handy device

Biological control of spider mite - Phytoseiulus persimilis

Effective Spider Mite Control on Ornamentals

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 [...] predatory mites to search and find emerging spider mites . With Spical Ulti-Mite in place, helping to control spider mite, it is time to apply Spidex ( Phytoseiulus

Flowering and Pollination in Blueberry

Calcium Flowering and Pollination – one of the most critical blueberry growth stages Blueberries and bio-stimulants are a strong combination, especially during [...] are flowering, and pollination is taking place: the right bio-stimulant at the right growth stage can have a major impact on blueberry production and quality [...] quality. Spring has arrived in the northern hemisphere, with bees, butterflies and other pollinators becoming more active. Along with many other crops, b

Combating Strawberry Aphids with Aphiscout

Aphipar-M Aphidius matricariae Ervipar Aphidius ervi Use APHISCOUT to combat aphid pests in Strawberries. Aphid pests are a major threat to protected [...] because of their high reproductive potential and their ability to transmit plant virus diseases. Aphids also excrete unwanted sap sugars (honeydew) on the [...] establishment of ‘sooty moulds’, leading to a reduction in the rate of photosynthesis. Collectively, these effects can have a negative impact on strawberry

Sustainable cultivation goes much further than pests and natural enemies

Airobug The role of technology in biological control is set to grow even further; that's the prediction of Peter Maes, Koppert's director of Corporate Marketing [...] growing in importance in response to Koppert's broaderfield of work. ‘If we can get to know and understand the plant better, we can also help it better [...] have not had to think about the sustainability of their cultivation processes. That has been changing over the last twenty years and it is now becoming

Expanded board to strengthen development at Koppert Biological Systems

BERKEL EN RODENRIJS, THE NETHERLANDS – Koppert Biological Systems has increased the size of its board in response to the projected growth of the Dutch [...] company. Koppert is a global specialist in biological crop protection . The new composition allows for more focus on specific areas of operation. The original [...] Pathuis, has grown to include Peter Maes to be Director Corporate Marketing, Martin Koppert Director Agri, and Joram Oosthoek Director Finance & Control. René

‘Knowing & recognising’ now available in 4 languages

edition of ‘Knowing & recognising’ – Koppert Biological Systems’ revised and updated reference book on pests, disease and their biological solutions – has [...] The English version was launched in October last year. ‘The success of the English version underlined the urgent need to have the information available for [...] agricultural regions of the world,’ says Koppert communications specialist, Jan Piet Bak. ‘Our biological solutions are sold worldwide, so it’s important that

Modified formulation for Macro-Mite

has developed a new formulation for Macro-Mite , which boosts the vitality of the Macrocheles robustulus predatory mite. Macro-Mite is an effective natural [...] natural enemy for the control of soil-dwelling pests, like eggs, larvae and pupae of sciarid flies , thrips pupae, and Lyprauta larvae. Modified formulation [...] will be replacing the carrier material for Macro-Mite . From 17 September, the predatory mite is supplied with a carrier material that includes added peat