• Grower Koen - Embracing biological crop protection in agriculture

  grow alongside Koppert in the development and application of biological crop protection.| The future Koen's vision of the future of agriculture is hopeful [...] approaches. This way of working allows him to gain experience in using biological crop protection . As a result, he acquires a lot of knowledge and is prepared [...] organic farming was miles ahead in terms of sustainability and environmental friendliness, but that gap is getting smaller. In 15 years, I expect there will

• Spidex Vital: Your Vital partner in spider mite control

  foundation of our spider mite control. Over time it grew to be one of the most important products for our growers. As the result of many years of research [...] better capable of travelling the given distance. In a bottle of Spidex Vital a more diverse population composition is present, so when applied in hotspots the [...] hotspot control in your crop. Improved egg laying capacity As Spidex Vital has continuous access to nutrition during logistics, the females of Spidex Vital

• A good fruit set is the start of a good production!

  April 6, 2020

  all-important reproductive phase. In addition to standard nutrition, the crop will require higher concentrations of trace minerals and calcium. Flower [...] sufficient pollinators in the crop. When Natupol bumblebees are introduced as planned, good pollination is ensured. This is in addition to natural occurring [...] period of rapid cell division when there is a high demand for energy. Calcium is essential during this period, and often a limiting factor, in order to

• Effective Wireworm Control In Potato Crops With Beneficial Nematodes

  July 19, 2024

  growth of potato plants may indicate wireworm damage to the root system. Monitoring for the presence of adult click beetles , which lay eggs in the soil [...] are a group of parasitic nematodes that have a unique relationship with insects. They play an important role in the biological control of many pests. Nematodes [...] are very flexible in terms of a temperature window, tolerating both cold and hot temperatures. Both these products are available in large agri-ready formats

• Attracker

  exposure to insecticide sprays resulting in better control. Crops All crops. Mode of action Attracker is a solution of several sugars which lures thrips from [...] concentrate (SL). Content Mixture of equal concentrations of sucrose, dextrose and fructose. Preparation Prepare the spray solution of the insecticide according [...] Before using Attracker in combination with plant protection products in crops that might be sensitive to phytotoxicity, test in a small area before proceding

• Vidi Funda

  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 [...] decomposition of pellets to start Avoid anaerobic conditions. Therefore do not apply directly underneath the drippers Dosage The dosage of Vidi Funda depends [...] preventively or soon 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

• The Swirski-Mite Revolution: A Game-Changer in Pest Control

  September 30, 2024

  glutton, it can also be used in many crops and under a great variety of circumstances. In the first instance, it can be used in large fruiting vegetable crops [...] also be introduced in a variety of circumstances. Think of factors such as humidity, day length and temperature range that play a role in determining whether [...] or lesser degree. We conduct a great deal of research into this mite’s use under all kinds of circumstances. In fact, this is how Swirski-Mite is viewed

• The Spidex®-Spical® dual solution to spider mite control in glasshouse strawberry production

  July 20, 2021

  Koppert’s Technical Consultant in the South, has gained a wealth of knowledge and experience in the biological control of TSSM in glasshouses-grown st [...] significant threat to commercial strawberry crops grown in glasshouses. An in depth knowledge of this pest and the beneficial mites which are used for its [...] strength to the TSSM control strategy early in the season and in summer when high temperatures occur At the beginning of the season, when the glasshouse environment

• New Strain Of Green Peach Aphid, Myzus Persicae, Requires More Aggressive Beneficial Insects

  September 1, 2023

  dedicating focused research to the biology of the pest and diagnosing the prevalence of this new strain found in the field. Newly Resistant Myzus Strain Affecting [...] ns for use, while being aware of the cost factor.’ ‘We will communicate the first update of the sweet pepper protocol in time for the new growing season [...] new strain of the green peach aphid , Myzus persicae , that presents an increasingly frequent and harmful challenge in greenhouses. Koppert have responded

• Spidex Vital Plus – Effective spider mite control in a sachet

  hotspots of spider mites, growers are now able to build of defense lines to both control the mites in the hotspots and prevent further infestation of the crop’ [...] by the sachets of Spidex Vital Plus allows Phytoseiulus persimilis to multiply in the sachet and disperse into the crop over a period of several weeks, [...] defense lines to control spider mite infestation in your crop. Hotspots of spider mites are enclosed by a ‘dam’ of predatory mites giving spider mites no chance