• Crop Protection

  nematodes, and microorganisms are used to control pests and diseases. What are biocontrol agents? Biocontrol agents refer to products and methods that are based [...] can control pests and diseases, minimize pest resistance, and strengthen plant resilience. The key advantages of crop protection are: Easy integration [...] Advantages of biological crop protection Easy to use and integrate Biocontrol agents can be integrated into existing farming practices and complement other sustainable

• Embracing sustainability brings value

  July 16, 2024

  In a world where the health of people and the planet are increasingly intertwined, the role of agriculture is paramount. It's not merely about producing [...] Strategy Officer of Koppert, who emphasizes the importance of aligning business practices with sustainability goals. The launch of 'Future Forward' Recently [...] Sustainability brings value Drivers of success are not solely economic but also rooted in a broader mission and vision of the company. ‘Sustainability is not

• Koppert bumblebee hives: fresh look, trusted quality

  June 19, 2023

  design and effectiveness, the selection, rearing, and vitality of the bumblebees, continuous research and development, live cargo logistics, and worldwide [...] the field and actively responding to their feedback. Many of our solutions are derived from growers' observations, and we greatly value their role in com [...] quality harvest. With more than 35 years of gained knowledge and expertise, we guarantee just that. Our Natupol hives meet the demands of the bumblebees

• Diglyphus isaea

  between 15°C and 25°C (59 and 77°F). Behaviour of the parasitic wasp Diglyphus isaea Diglyphus isaea is a parasitoid wasp renowned for its role in controlling [...] nectar and honeydew. Life cycle and appearance of Diglyphus isaea Because Diglyphus isaea is an ectoparasite, all instars (egg, larva, pupa and adult) [...] miner larva turns flaccid and brown. Older larvae of D. isaea leave their dead host and crawl back into the mine to pupate. There are three larval instars:

• Quality is Key at Koppert!

  October 14, 2019

  the process of producing, packaging and delivering one of Koppert´s products: Swirski. Producing Quality It all starts with the mother stock of predatory [...] biological products are more vulnerable than ice cream, this requires a complex organization and the contribution of multiple disciplines and departments. Let’s [...] predatory mites – a company ‘treasure’ that has been selected and reared over the years. The amount of scientific research and expertise invested in this stock

• Beneficial microorganisms

  anisopliae and Isaria fumosoroseus and the bacterium Bacillus thuringiensis . Beneficial microorganisms for pest control How it works Infection and colonization: [...] microorganisms are specific to their target pests, like aphids , whitefly and thrips , minimizing harm to beneficial insects, and other non-target organisms [...] biological systems and organisms. These microorganisms play a crucial role in biological pest control by effectively infecting and controlling harmful

• Biodiversity: Research into our positive impact on nature

  May 22, 2022

  something we treasure and promote. ‘Biodiversity is declining worldwide due to the loss of habitats, the use of pesticides in agriculture, acidification of our [...] changes are being implemented globally and at European level. The European Green Deal including the Biodiversity Strategy and the Farm to Fork, are aimed [...] market position of biological control industry. However, in practice the market introduction of our solutions are being restrained more and more by legislation

• Aphidius matricariae

  primarily subsist on nectar and water. Life cycle and appearance of Aphidius matricariae Adults are 3-4 mm golden brown wasps with long antennae. Characteristic [...] remains dry and is not moved from its introduction site for at least a few days The dosage of Aphipar -M depends on climate, crop and aphid density and should [...] for the distinction of the species are the fine stripes on side parts of the wasp waist. Aphidius matricariae is specific to aphids of the family Aphididae

• Pollination checklist outdoor

  number of hives is dependent on the crop and the presence of other pollinating insects. Bumblebees and honeybees are able to complement each other's pollination [...] via the Internet . This list states how each product can be integrated with the use of bumblebees. [...] work and can therefore be released into the same crops. Position a bumblebee hive at least 100 metres away from a honeybee hive, out of the sight of the

• Ten Facts About Thrips

  August 18, 2021

  bottle with dosage cap contains predatory mites (nymphs and adults) mixed with bran. (Plus) Box with 100 sachets Box with 500 sachets; each paper sachet contains [...] larvae of various thrips species and greenhouse and tobacco whitefly eggs and larvae • Packaging: 1 L bottle, contains 50,000 predatory mites; Each bottle [...] predatory mites and storage mites mixed with bran. (LD - Long Duration) Box with 500 sachets; each paper sachet contains 125 predatory mites and storage mites