• Introducing Montdo Ulti-Mite: Innovative defense against invasive thrips

  September 2, 2024

  solution is the best solution on the market to address the intense spreading of T. parvispinus ,’ says Valter Ceppi, Business Development Manager at Koppert [...] heavily damage the plant, leading to a lower-quality product and significant losses.’ In Spain, Valter was closely involved in the development of the parvispinus [...] and eggs. While we continue to monitor the development of Thrips parvispinus , we are also monitoring the rise of other thrips species. ‘Next to T. montdorensis

• 2023 trial season proves value of biological solutions in outdoor crops

  March 7, 2024

  growers had the opportunity to observe firsthand the effects of our products on their harvest. The power of trials With the arrival of the new year, almost [...] Throughout the year, they followed our protocols for a range of products, from biofungicides to natural enemies. And at each stage of the crop’s development [...] already thoroughly tested the product in the lab and in the field,' says Felipe. 'We expect each of our products to add value; the trials demonstrate exactly

• Poultry Red Mite

  moult within 24 hours of hatching to become an eight-legged protonymph; the mites do not feed prior to reaching this stage. The protonymphs will feed once [...] maturing into the adult form. The poultry red mite can live between 5–17 days, depending on the temperature. Higher temperatures shorten the mite’s lifespan [...] hundreds of millions of dollars in egg industry losses every year. Despite its common names, Dermanyssus gallinae can parasitize a wide range of hosts, including

• Webinar Fit roots for plant health

  February 28, 2020

  What will you learn during this webinar: Awareness of the importance of micro-organisms in the root zone (soil life) Awareness of the importance of soil [...] content, O 2 , EC, pH) for the water and nutrient balance of plants Insight into the mechanisms of plant health and natural resilience Insight into the relationship [...] Currently he works as part time Executive Manager for the Koppert Foundation and is engaged in the training of stakeholders and knowledge management related to

• Meet Capirel!

  February 13, 2023

  full overview of the targeted pests. For growers, one of the main incentives to use nematode products is the diminishing role and performance of chemical crop [...] special characteristics. The nematodes are cold tolerant, meaning they can be applied both early in the season and towards the end of the season when temperatures [...] addition, the Steinernema feltiae nematodes have the mixed characteristic of being able to ambush and cruise to strike prevalent pests in the crop. Cruising

• Tomato pinworm

  they develop and can be found on the underside of the leaves. When the presence of the pest is high, they can be found on any part of the plant. They emerge [...] under the calyx into the fruit. The name tomato pinworm in derived from the very small pinholes at the points of entry, which are often marked by the presence [...] that might be present, with which it shares similar habits. Due to the initial damage of the larva which forms a mine, it can be confused with the eggplant

• Enermix

  77°F). At a 24 hours average temperature below 17°C/63°F the control of whiteflies may be insufficient. For optimal performance of Eretmocerus eremicus [...] carefully inside the greenhouse Bend and tear off the strips opposite to the mounting hole Make sure not to touch the pupae during handling Suspend the cards in [...] in the crop, if possible approximately 75 cm under the plant head Avoid hanging cards at places exposed to direct sunlight Dosage The dosage of Enermix

• Early blight

  occur at the side of the stem. Life cycle and appearance of Early blight From the primary infection of leaves, Alternaria solani can spread to the flowers [...] spores surviving in the soil are the main source of infection. Especially wheat and barley reduce the number of surviving conidia in the soil. Use resistant [...] and to the crown. Sporulation of Alternaria occurs at temperatures from 2-4 °C up to 28-30 °C (optimum temperatures lie between 15 and 28 °C) and at a relative

• Limonica Ulti-Mite nominated for GreenTech Innovation Award 2026

  May 1, 2026

  truly transform the industry. The winners will be announced on the first day of GreenTech Amsterdam 2026. A true breakthrough in biological control Limonica [...] protocols used in the region as a standard for crop protection . The introduction of Limonica Ulti-Mite will provide an effective solution to safeguard yield [...] Spain, the outbreak of T. parvispinus did pose a serious risk to Pepper and Cucumber growers, causing huge production losses and disrupting the IPM protocols

• New foothold for integrated crop protection via CABI

  March 28, 2022

  of their moped. The doctor makes the diagnosis: what is wrong with the plant and what can be done to improve the crop. Growers trust that expert. So you [...] within the CABI Plantwise programme all over the world. ‘Growers come to the consultation hours of a plant doctor with a ‘sick’ maize plant on the back of [...] have the right equipment.’ India: less chemistry ‘Twenty-eight of the plant doctors in India have also been trained. We adapted the training to the local