• FAQ Nematodes

  need to be packed in a carrier material. This biodegradable carrier material allows a good solubility and a long shelf life for a living product. Is the [...] their host. Once in contact with a host, they try to penetrate it through a body opening. In the host, the nematodes release a bacterium that can kill the host [...] optimum conditions, a nematode can kill an insect in 24-48 hours. Under field conditions, a nematode will first have to look for a host. The effect of

• Flowering and Pollination – One of the Most Critical Blueberry Growth Stages

  May 30, 2022

  blueberry bush will pollinate and set fruit in a 2-3-week window, during which the plant experiences a tremendous hormonal shift to support this reproductive [...] of trace elements and calcium, with concentrations in a flower bud at 60-80 times higher than in a leaf. Although calcium and trace elements can be supplied [...] extracts, in a plant-based form for rapid assimilation, and Veni Calcium is easily absorbed by the plant due to its unique composition - using a foliar application

• High-tech Insect Production

  January 12, 2021

  involving a huge number of new developments with Koppert employees and various contractors working in close synergy. We had a joint vision: to create a company [...] process. Following a year and a half of preparations, the construction of the production site began in 2018. "The preparation phase was a key opportunity [...] products in a sustainable environment," says Peter Maes, Corporate Marketing Director. "We’re part of the environment and food cycle. Without taking a critical

• Transforming crop protection: the rise of predatory mites

  September 8, 2025

  It all started with a stick, a spider nest, and a curious boy exploring the Andalusian countryside. From a young age, Jose Eduardo Belda (Innovation Manager [...] tightening. Within just a few years, he and the team developed a reliable, proven protocol based on Amblyseius swirskii and Orius . It was a turning point. “For [...] now extends beyond Spain. What started as a small team focused on adapting Koppert solutions to Mediterranean crops has become a globally relevant R&D hub

• Parasitic wasps

  wasp laying its eggs inside or on a host pest. Here's how it works: Egg laying: A female parasitic wasp seeks out a suitable host pest. The choice of host [...] What are parasitic wasps? Parasitic wasps are small insects that play a crucial role in natural pest control. They are called "parasitic" because they [...] damage caused by pests, ensuring a higher yield and product quality. Environmental sustainability : Parasitic wasps provide a natural and environmentally

• Tobacco aphid

  matt, never glossy. Winged individuals have a brown-black head and thorax and a reddish abdomen. There is a dark brown spot on the abdomen and several [...] appearance of Tobacco aphid Aphids have a complex life cycle, with both winged and wingless forms of adults and a great variety in colour. When reproduction [...] nicotianae ) probably evolved from the peach potato aphid in the Far East and is a key pest of tobacco crops in both the United States and South America. The

• Crop Protection

  healthier food products. What is biological crop protection? Biological crop protection, often referred to as biocontrol, is a natural and sustainable approach [...] pre-harvest intervals Most biological crop protection products do not require a pre-harvest interval (PHI) due to the inherent safety. These agents do not [...] health . When microorganisms establish themselves in the soil, they create a fertile and balanced environment, promoting crop growth. Utilizing biological

• Spider mites and other mites

  control Learn more about What are mites? Plant mites are a diverse group of small arthropods that feed on plant sap. They are found in a wide variety of habitats [...] of the plant. The number of eggs laid by a single female can vary, and they can hatch within a few days to a couple of weeks, again depending on environmental [...] Broad mites cause a distinct type of damage known as "bronzing", which can be confused with damage caused by plant viruses. This appears as a bronze or red

• Limonica strong contender against persistent thrips

  September 15, 2025

  Limonica . Why Limonica? Limonica ( Amblydromalus limonicus ) is a predatory mite that feeds on a wide range of pests, including thrips (both first and second [...] when supported with supplemental feeding. A. limonicus egg laying and predation capacity on S. dorsalis larvae A. limonicus egg laying and predation capacity [...] Thrips remain a persistent challenge in protected horticulture. Emerging species like Thrips parvispinus, Scirtothrips dorsalis , along with established

• Beneficial microorganisms

  What are beneficial microorganisms? Beneficial microorganisms, also known as beneficial microbes, are microorganisms that provide positive effects to their [...] including various biological systems and organisms. These microorganisms play a crucial role in biological pest control by effectively infecting and controlling