• Say “Tata!” to Tuta

  September 29, 2023

  pest in heated greenhouses. In a temperate climate, the moth cannot survive outside the greenhouses, thus, the warmer the environment, the bigger the problem [...] Solanum nigrum . The caterpillars of the tomato leaf miner moth live inside the leaves of plants. Since the caterpillars crawl into the leaves, control [...] farm. In order to tackle this pest effectively, it is essential to keep the following things in mind: In warm countries, this moth lives freely in nature

• Spidex Vital FAQ

  January 1, 1970

  Changes of Spidex What is the difference in the product presentation? Spidex Vital consists of all mobile stages of Phytoseiulus persimilis. The carrier [...] years of research, Koppert has managed to develop a new formulation for better control of a number of vital aspects. This results in keeping the surrounding [...] colour than the Spidex I’m used to? During production of Spidex Vital the predatory mites don`t get to eat spider mites, which cause the coloration of Spidex

• Tripar-C_pamphlet_Feb_2022_DIGITAL.pdf

  January 1, 1970

  certain citrus varieties or in the dense foliage of others. Mode of Action Adult Tripar-C wasps lay their eggs inside the FCM egg. The (wasp) larvae that hatch [...] are sent in the pupal stage on parasitized egg sheets – 1 000 parasitized eggs / egg sheet. The egg sheets are placed in an envelope, and sent in a polystyrene [...] per hectare = 25 release points The exact dosage will depend on: 1. The type of crop or cultivar it is being used on; 2. The crop’s history and susceptibility

• 20220170_Koppert_-_Fly_products_leaflets_ZA_A4_-_DEF_LR.pdf

  January 1, 1970

  Macro-Mite limits the development of flies on the farm without the use of insecticides and chemicals. Macro-Mite predators work perfect in areas with dry [...] (Fannia spp.) How does Biopar? When the adult parasitic wasp emerges (within 2-5 days after receipt of the product) from the pupal shells, they will start searching [...] compost and manures. It lives in the top layer, between 2-40 mm deep. It becomes active between 12℃ and 27℃, in this range the life cycle takes about 12 days

• Trial results onion fly and bean seed fly

  January 1, 1970

  role in the biological control of many pests. Meet Frank Keijzer, the owner of a 57-hectare organic arable farm and is growing a wide variety of crops [...] 1986, many years of experience have gone into the selection, production and quality control of our beneficial nematodes. Each of the nematodes produced [...] nematodes feed on the digested tissues of the dead insect and reproduce in large numbers. The pest insect stops feeding soon after being infested, and dies within

• Biological crop protection boosts yield and profitability with longer spraying windows and zero residue risks

  February 22, 2024

  conditions. One of these many challenges is managing pest and disease pressure while maintaining productivity and keeping in mind the strict regulations [...] reducing bottlenecks in the supply chain. Enhancing profitability Market demand for fruit and vegetables can fluctuate throughout the harvesting season. [...] will offer flexibility for growers and will help them to be in control of their moment of harvest, maximizing yield and quality.

• Mpumalanga and Limpopo get ready!

  May 6, 2022

  optimising your yield. We believe the answers to many of the agricultural challenges we face in South Africa lie in nature itself. At Koppert, we use natural [...] Mpumalanga and Limpopo get ready! In the pursuit of working towards our global vision of 100% sustainable agriculture, we are always eager to find likeminded [...] are so excited for the week ahead to share more about the possibilities of unlocking farm efficiencies and helping you to discover the latest innovative

• Partner with Nature this macadamia season

  July 14, 2022

  that many of the challenges we find on farms already have a solution hidden in nature – we just have to find it! During the past few seasons, the Koppert [...] ghs and part of the success has been the first commercial release of a parasitic wasp to destroy stinkbug eggs. We can truly say that the results obtained [...] ensures that every stage of the macadamia’s development is effectively covered by biological control. Continue reading the full article in Laeveld Agrochem GROEI

• Koppert_-_Macadamia_Swirski_Ultimite_brochure.pdf

  January 1, 1970

  available on the local factors that need to be taken into account, such as the crop, the climate conditions and the level of infestation. For the correct approach [...] method and when the first signs of a pest appear or during sensitive physiological phase of crop (flowering, flushing). The sachet is made of a 100% industrial [...] It satisfies the conditions of the ‘Industrial compostable’ standard (certified by external party). The sachets can therefore be disposed of together with

• Rhyzobug – Your answer to most armoured scale species

  March 29, 2022

  Koppert South Africa is not only celebrating a decade of investing in the health, safety, and productivity of South African soil, but we are also moving forward [...] above and underground. In this pursuit of helping our clients partner with nature, we are excited to introduce the newest member of our team. Rhyzobug ( [...] visual identity. We believe that every problem in agriculture and horticulture has a solution, and we know that the search must start within nature. So, we partner