• PhylloKare™: The new standard in biostimulants

  damage by getting in touch with us today. Whether you need more information, expert advice, or want to make a purchase, our team is here to support you every [...] step of the way. Contact us now to discover how Koppert's innovative solutions can transform your growing operation! Get in touch Explore our Solutions At [...] science, and nature to help growers achieve healthier, stronger, and more resilient crops. For over 50 years, we’ve been pioneers in sustainable agriculture

• Does Swirskii Really Do What it's Intended To?

  June 5, 2019

  logical, but for crops such as roses and strawberries, growers can only tolerate a very low level of pests – too little for Amblyseius swirskii to eat its fill [...] swirskii . The predatory mites in Swirski-Mite prefer fresh food and only eat insects that are in their early phase. For whitefly , these are the fresh [...] it's so easy to spot, you may quickly draw the conclusion that the treatment isn't effective. But don't panic: after a week, you'll likely see a clear reduction

• Unveiling new packaging designs for Horiver sticky trap portfolio

  January 8, 2024

  pests enter the greenhouse, how they develop, and when a population will peak. In this way the grower is better prepared for potential threats. Rollertraps [...] that incorporates a zoom-in effect, emphasizing the capturing and monitoring functionalities of the product. 'The transparent upper part in the packaging now [...] adopted products in the Horiver range are sticky cards and Rollertraps. Horiver sticky cards make it possible to detect pests at an early stage, to then tackle

• Effective Biological Control: Keep a Close Eye on Everything

  August 18, 2021

  more difficult to determine the culprit, as there can be various causes. And to diagnose a bacterial disease, you really need to ‘fly in’ an expert. Scouting [...] traps to monitor whether a particular insect is present, and some types of pheromone traps can play a role in pest control. The use of attractants in this [...] insects are tiny, so a magnifying glass is an absolute necessity in order to recognize and ‘identify’ them. Where should you look to find insects? This varies

• Swirski-Mite Helps You Stay in Control

  August 18, 2021

  contained in a bottle with a handy dosing cap, making it very easy to scatter the predatory mites in the crop. Blower dispersion is also an option for some [...] As a grower, you are often also a strategist – and fighting pests requires a different strategy in every situation. Sometimes responding quickly to a pest [...] them ideal for use in greenhouses! But if your crop is grown in tunnels, in the open air, or if it's always very humid, Swirski Ulti-Mite is a better solution

• Initial Experiences: Spidex Vital Lives Up to its Promises

  May 24, 2021

  three-hectare farm in Pijnacker, the Netherlands, the predatory mite has always been a reliable beneficial. "I use it to combat spider mite in combination with [...] right down to doing their job." A tense moment Sjaak van Dijk switched over to Spidex Vital at the start of February. "I have three crops a year," he tells [...] problems in this type of crop, an even better beneficial is always welcome. That was the reason for me to try the new product." Crop rotation is a critical

• Trianum-P improves open field pepper production in Portugal

  excellent results in pepper crops for processing in Portugal, a country where this biological fungicide has been registered since 2018 in its two formulations [...] biological fungicide a safe and effective alternative to pesticides in vegetable crops for the processing industry, which are very important in Portugal. Around [...] eliminates the need to use pesticides to control diseases at the soil level in industrial crops. For this reason, Trianum has become an important part of

• Swirski-Mite Plus, Now in Even Better Shape

  July 2, 2019

  Swirski-Mite Plus is a trusted biological solution from Koppert Biological Systems for the effective control of thrips and whitefly in many crops worldwide [...] predatory mites will have a ‘new look’ as of 8 July. ‘This successful biological control product containing predatory mites will have a new look that reflects [...] shape is more elongated and features a new design. The properties and application remain unchanged, and recent tests with the new packaging show that the

• Predatory mite pioneers: A journey of biocontrol innovations

  October 24, 2024

  headquarters in the Netherlands in 2001. “In 1967, our founder Jan Koppert reached a major breakthrough by being the first to use predatory mites to control [...] invested in facilities for mass production, resulting in an effective and viable solution. Those breakthroughs in turn have served as a launch pad for new solutions [...] than if we were to search for a new natural enemy for each new challenge. That speed can mean the difference between a successful and a disastrous growing

• A dive into organic hop farming and biological crop protection

  witnessed a boost in confidence in the ecosystem of his hop farm. These natural enemies contribute to more balanced and targeted pest management, with a specific [...] organic agriculture For Lukas Locher, the experiences gained from using beneficial insects mark a significant advancement in the toolkit for organic farming [...] approach as a crucial building block for the future of organic agriculture, providing a sustainable and environmentally friendly alternative to traditional