• Properly scouting for spider mite helps to avoid surprises

  July 5, 2022

  proper scouting is crucial. Using sticky traps for spider mite is of little use, as the mites are not attracted to them. Even if there’s a contamination hotspot [...] regular checks of your crop. A good guideline is a weekly check of the entire crop, with particular attention paid to areas where there were problems last [...] don’ts in a nutshell Advanced biocontrol of spider mite with Spidex Vital Spical: The Effective Weapon Against All Types of Spider Mite Biocontrol for Spider

• Keep a Close Eye on Thrips

  May 21, 2020

  development of thrips populations can also be monitored very well with the aid of sticky traps. If the number of thrips caught is increasing, it's time for extra [...] Contact your Koppert consultant for crop-specific advice. Not only the detection of larvae is reason for a 'thrips alarm'; you also need to be alert to [...] found in almost every greenhouse, and for good reason: they are a proven means of monitoring the development of infestations. They are an essential element

• Thrips: a tiny pest with big consequences

  February 2, 2023

  Thrips is Always a Puzzle Thrips Can Get Out of Hand Quickly! How do you identify a ‘thrips intruder’? Keep a Close Eye on Thrips All species of thrips [...] usually command a lower price due to their less attractive appearance. A general side effect of thrips infestation is reduced vigor of the crop. But that's [...] many plant species. However, there is a difference in where the thrips congregate and feed on the plant, as each type of thrips has its own 'favourite

• A step-by-step guide to whitefly control

  whitefly eggs and larvae, with a strong preference for newly laid eggs. The use of predatory mites is not recommended for tomato cultivation due to leaf [...] muscarium) , is a powerful entomopathogenic fungus for controlling whiteflies, particularly in tomato crops. This biological control agent employs a multifaceted [...] effective solutions for managing whiteflies, their success relies on a thoughtful understanding of their unique traits, limitations, and compatibility with

• Reducing our CO₂ footprint, one bottle at a time

  August 6, 2025

  Houweling, we’ve developed a more sustainable version of our 1L bottle that fits both the environmental goals and the practical needs of growers. The new bottles [...] recycled plastic. The material is still ensuring durability and compatibility with our products. The LCA (Life Cycle Analysis) results are clear: the new [...] version. It’s a meaningful change that adds up quickly across our portfolio. To ensure the continuous quality, safety and performance of our beneficial

• Swirski-Mite: First Aid for Problems with Thrips and Whitefly

  April 9, 2019

  predatory mite pierces a wide range of prey and sucks them dry. In this way, a mite attacks the young larvae of a variety of species of thrips and the eggs [...] half done! A pack of Swirski Mite contains predatory mites of the species Amblyseius swirskii . These mites are no larger than a pinhead. They are mixed in [...] easier to scatter them through the crop. Scattering is the best method of dispersal in the case of a rapidly spreading infestation. If the infestation builds

• Spidex: dos and don’ts in a nutshell

  November 29, 2021

  All Types of Spider Mite Effective Biological Control: Keep a Close Eye on Everything Effective Control of Spider Mite and Thrips Biocontrol for Spider Mites [...] Mites Spidex is a powerful natural enemy of the spider mite. At least, it can be. The result that you get largely depends on how you use Spidex . Take [...] can be assured of an optimal result. Dos Keep an eye on things so that you can spot spider mite in your crop early on. Regular scouting is the most important

• Koppert Teams Up for First Automated Lettuce Farm in the UAE

  June 17, 2020

  Systems is helping to build the largest automated and data-driven vegetable growing facility in the United Arab Emirates. The 3-hectare farm is located [...] located in Abu Dhabi and will produce 9 million head of lettuce per year. Armela Farms is making use of specialist technologies from top Dutch suppliers such [...] will be officially opened during the first quarter of 2021. Demand for high quality produce "This is an important region when it comes to producing food

• A turning point in Almeria: how predatory mites helped transform agriculture

  April 16, 2025

  mission is to provide real, reliable solutions—not just for today, but for the future. ” Finding balance At the heart of it all is the idea of balance [...] solutions that are already there, in nature. ” Predatory mites: a sustainable solution One of the key advantages of predatory mites is their versatility and [...] control was only for the high-tech greenhouses in the north of Europe. Not for us. ” But things changed. And Koppert was at the heart of that transformation

• Unveiling new packaging designs for Horiver sticky trap portfolio

  January 8, 2024

  efficiently trap a broad spectrum of pest insects. Tailored to different pests, our extended range of sticky traps features pest-specific colours for enhanced [...] the successful rebranding of our natural enemies, microorganisms, and pollination products during the first half of 2023, it is now our sticky trap product [...] eye-catching pattern that incorporates a zoom-in effect, emphasizing the capturing and monitoring functionalities of the product. 'The transparent upper part