• Koppert Collaborates with Valto to Control Harmful Tomato Virus

  October 10, 2018

  sale of this natural viral solution to the rest of the world. The product is awaiting registration in most of the remaining EU countries and registration [...] aware of the yield losses that this virus can cause.’ ‘Yes, at first some growers may be a bit hesitant, since a vaccination is a weak form of the disease [...] viruses has access to tomato growers around the world. The two innovative biological solutions producers are located in the heart of the Dutch fruit and vegetable

• 6 Steps for a Successful Mealybug Biological Program

  March 19, 2024

  releases. If you are new to the world of beneficial insects, then review the steps below to help you start your biological program off on the right foot: 1) Evaluate [...] enemies, so it is crucial to apply bait where ant pressure is high. Start by determining which ant species you have to help you decide which bait is appropriate [...] out of direct sunlight. Release early in the morning or late in the afternoon. Avoid the hottest part of the day. Avoid releasing during heatwaves. 4)

• Koppert Has the Answers at IFTF 2018

  October 18, 2018

  at Vijfhuizen, the Netherlands, from November 7-9. Visitors from all over the world come to the fair to see the latest developments and to be inspired by [...] growers. They need to comply to a growing number of regulations and the quality demands from retailers are issues we can help clients with.' 'The international [...] re Forum. The forum will host a range of high-level speakers who have been invited to share their views on ongoing trends and changes in the sector, such

• Nurturing soil and water for a sustainable tomorrow

  December 4, 2023

  crop tolerance to abiotic stresses such as drought, heat, and cold. This resilience contributes to the overall adaptability of crops to challenging en [...] and biodiversity loss. The Soil Monitoring Law aims to establish sustainable soil management as the norm, urging Member States to define practices that [...] Koppert's mission to enhance soil health and resilience. By identifying and addressing potentially contaminated sites, the law contributes to the EU's goal of

• Want to know whether Spical will be effective? Check, check, and double-check!

  December 13, 2022

  If Spical 's has done a good job, you should hardly see any spider mite eggs. The standard advice is to check the status twice a week. But of course, in [...] be able to see whether your strategy is effective. If it is, the affected areas won't grow in size. You'll still be able to see webs, but the spots won't [...] become larger. The downside is that the damaged spots won't simply disappear. While this isn't such a problem for vegetable crops, it can lead to a loss of sales

• Limonica: breakthrough in large-scale production of a complex predatory mite

  October 6, 2025

  submitted a new project to R&D. Together with production, they reviewed the entire process, from the type and quantity of feed to the composition of the rearing [...] Limonica as the standard in integrated crop protection Marjon is confident about the future of Limonica . “We have cracked the code. The rearing is good, the [...] protection is central to Koppert. A striking example of this is the successful upscaling of Amblydromalus limonicus , better known under the product name

• The use of Swirski-Mite brings great advantages!

  December 13, 2022

  crops. The damage caused by chemical plant protection is often underestimated. However, the fact is that some active ingredients - and certainly the excipients [...] treatment briefly halts the plant's development. In other words, you benefit the plant whenever you can avoid using a chemical control method. A plant that can [...] present on a product. These days, however, supermarkets and other buyers often go a step further than the legal requirements. They might set a requirement

• Want To Know Whether Spical Will Be Effective? Check, check, and double-check!

  July 20, 2020

  translucent. If Spical ’s done a good job, you should hardly see any spider mite eggs. The standard advice is to check the status twice a week. But of course, in [...] able to see whether your strategy is effective or not. If it is, the affected areas won’t grow in size. You’ll still be able to see webs, but the spots [...] numbers able to grow so explosively, you’ll definitely want to know whether your IPM strategy is having an effect. Simply take a magnifying glass to quickly

• 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 [...] citrus, and beyond From greenhouses to open fields, the success of Swirski-Mite opened the door to other applications. The team developed protocols for controlling [...] few years, he and the team developed a reliable, proven protocol based on Amblyseius swirskii and Orius . It was a turning point. “For the first time, predatory

• Spidex Vital Go: the ultimate multi-hotspot performer

  March 31, 2025

  mites to multiply within the sachet, ensuring a sustained and consistent release throughout the crop during 2 weeks. By applying the sachets at the first [...] offers growers a new, accessible, and highly effective way to combat spider mites hotspots at the earliest stage. The solution offers a new level of control [...] application is quick and efficient, reducing manual labor. Prolonged efficacy: Subsequent generations of predatory mites continue to protect the crop for a longer