• Fortafol ‘in-favour’ for growing strawberries in re-used coir bags

  January 6, 2021

  when the treatment is applied within 4-7 days of planting in a re-used coir bag, it helps to re-instate some of the conditions and advantages associated [...] campaign last summer highlighted some of the benefits that Fortafol-D provides to strawberry crops growing in first, second or third year coir bags. Growers are [...] “Although the effect of a single treatment is short-lived, it can be extended by applying a second treatment three weeks later.” The total cost of both treatments

• How a little predatory mite laid the foundation for biocontrol today

  June 5, 2024

  he struck on the idea of a natural enemy for this pest,’ Paul Koppert, former CEO and son of Jan Koppert recalls. ‘His journey of exploration took him to [...] biological solutions for growers than ever!’ I’m proud of the total company we have created and of the people who work here. We do it together. To innovate, to [...] It started as a germ of an idea, or rather a little predatory mite in this case. Koppert’s pioneer, Jan Koppert noticed that chemical sprays were ineffective

• Pollination checklist outdoor

  on a crate or on a stack of stones. Flowering weeds may be visited by bumblebees in addition to the target crop. You should therefore mow or cut down any [...] Consult the list of side effects, on paper or via the Internet . This list states how each product can be integrated with the use of bumblebees. [...] pollinating. Position the hive in the crop immediately after delivery, or a maximum of one day later, to allow the bumblebees to gather food. Position the

• A turning point in Almeria: how predatory mites helped transform agriculture

  April 16, 2025

  Spain at that time. “ Chemicals, people said that biological control was only for the high-tech greenhouses in the north of Europe. Not for us. ” But things [...] reputation of Almeria’s growers was at stake. “ There was no other option, ” Kris says. “ We had to change. Either we start growing differently or we stopped [...] there, in nature. ” Predatory mites: a sustainable solution One of the key advantages of predatory mites is their versatility and efficacy. “ They reproduce

• Thrip control in Strawberry with Orius laevagatus

  May 8, 2019

  thrips. The establishment of Orius is most effective at day temperatures in excess of 18 0 C, and in view of this, the introduction of the predatory bug is [...] (Thripor) in tunnels or glasshouses, to help control thrips. Orius is a highly effective predator of thrips, attacking motile stages of the pest, including [...] including the adults. The presence of pollen enhances the rate of development of Orius, hence they are frequently found in the flowers. Adult Orius feeding on

• May beetle

  later leads to signs of wilting and stunted growth. Lifecycle and appearance of the may beetle The adults belonging to the majority of Phyllophaga species [...] adults and larvae of this genus, they are usually treated as a single group, sharing similar habits and biology. The larval stages of these beetles are [...] water stress and ultimately ending in the death of the plant. From the third stage onwards, the impact of this pest increases. Damage symptoms Initial damage

• Mycotal

  amount of Mycotal For optimal effectiveness combine with an adjuvant such as Addit or Squad Mix with 3-4 litres of water (15-20°C) per 500 gram of Mycotal [...] 100 gram/100 litre of water Always check the product label for more information Consult a Koppert advisor or a recognised distributor of Koppert products [...] environmental conditions, kills the target after 7-10 days. Visual effect Infested insects shrivel, or in humid conditions, develop a fluffy mycelium outside

• Tobacco aphid

  plant and disturb the balance of growth hormones. As a result, the plant’s growth is retarded giving rise to deformed leaves or, if the infestation occurs [...] therefore need to extract large quantities of sap to get sufficient protein. The excess sugar is secreted in the form of honeydew, making the crop and its fruit [...] they are also capable of dispersing through the crop by walking. The tobacco aphid tends to form denser colonies, closer to the top of the plant, than the

• Potato aphid

  plant and disturb the balance of growth hormones. As a result, the plant’s growth is retarded giving rise to deformed leaves or, if the infestation occurs [...] therefore need to extract large quantities of sap to get sufficient protein. The excess sugar is secreted in the form of honeydew, making the crop and its fruit [...] production. Life cycle and appearance of Potato aphid Aphids have a complex life cycle, with both winged and wingless forms of adults and a great variety in colour

• Sustainable cultivation goes much further than pests and natural enemies

  December 18, 2018

  consumer, who has a romanticized notion of natural cultivation. ‘He or she thinks of the sun, the fresh air of the great outdoors, ladybirds, butterflies [...] 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 [...] s, you can take care of much more yourself than you used to be able to, as long as you have qualified people at your disposal, of course.’ Precision a