• Environmental sustainability

  Climate change mitigation At the core of our sustainability initiative lies a commitment to environmental stewardship. Recognizing the interconnectedness of [...] biodiversity. Pollution reduction Addressing pollution in all its forms is fundamental to our sustainability agenda. Through our natural solutions, growers [...] sources and implementing emission reduction strategies, we contribute to global efforts to combat climate change and safeguard the health of our planet for

• Beneficial nematodes; the natural move towards biological crop protection

  April 5, 2023

  an ambushing tactic to combat the pests they target. Ambushing nematodes lie in a soil layer or a leaf and wait for a pest insect to pass by. When the prey [...] lettuce. Click here for a full overview of the targeted pests. For growers, one of the main incentives to use nematode products is the diminishing role and [...] both cold and hot temperatures, with a special adaptation for heat and drought resistance since they can be applied up to 34°C. Therefore, they are the best

• Swirski Ulti-Mite

  spaced in the crop. Release should be repeated after 4 weeks if the pest is not controlled. Consult a Koppert advisor or a recognized distributor of Koppert [...] swirskii is most effective at temperatures between 20 and 32°C (68 and 90°F). It is not effective at temperatures below 18°C/64°F. Amblyseius swirskii is sensitive [...] Quality is Key at Koppert! Does Swirskii Really Do What it's Intended To? Swirskii Predatory Mite Not All That Demanding Swirski-Mite Helps You Stay in

• Two-spotted spider mite

  Moreover, it is essential to monitor your crop regularly for signs of spider mites, so you can detect an infestation early and take action. This can be done [...] than the females, with a body that is narrower and more pointed at the rear. Colour is very variable: from light yellow or orange to dark yellow or brown [...] leaves to dry up and fall off the plant. How to prevent spider mite Preventing spider mites in your crop involves several strategies. Firstly, it is important

• Transforming crop protection: the rise of predatory mites

  September 17, 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 [...] and Orius . It was a turning point. “For the first time, predatory mites offered a working, scalable solution for growers - and it triggered a real shift [...] successes is a solid foundation of research. From lab screenings to experimental greenhouses and full-scale commercial trials, Koppert Spain developed a rigorous

• Trianum-P

  Recommended for you Trichoderma harzianum Successful biocontrol in potatoes Big impact starts small Trianum can hold its ground Trianum is a true all-rounder [...] harzianum Rifai strain T-22, which when applied to seeds, transplants or other propagative material, or to soil or planting mixes, grows onto plant roots [...] against plant root pathogens and plant-pest nematodes. Diseases Trianum-P is a biological fungicide which protects against soil-borne diseases such as Pythium

• Spidex

  2-50 per m2/release. Releases should be repeated once or twice at weekly intervals. Consult a Koppert advisor or a recognized distributor of Koppert products [...] persimilis is most effective at temperatures between 13 and 27°C (55 and 81°F) and not effective above 30°C/86°F. Phytoseiulus persimilis is sensitive to relative [...] Experiences: Spidex Vital Lives Up to its Promises Recommended for you Spider Mite Control: The Essential Guide Phytoseiulus persimilis Predatory mites

• Natupol - Consistent Quality and Continuous Innovation

  June 10, 2020

  such as bees and butterflies face extinction according to a recent United Nations report. "There is a world of difference between the hives we produced in [...] local logistics partners allows us to respond to the expectations of a constantly changing market. Timely availability is crucial, and we can guarantee continuous [...] period and are now seriously jeopardized, has only added to the company’s endeavor to keep its breeding colonies as vital and resilient as possible. More

• Frequently Asked Questions about Bumblebees

  November 15, 2018

  such as bears, can pose a more serious threat. If bears are present, it is recommended that agricultural electrical fencing is placed around the Quad units [...] pollen and nectar, as well as search for a suitable nest site. Once a nest is chosen, she will start laying eggs to build her own colony. Approximately 4 [...] colonies. Although the exact causes are unclear, it appears that a combination of parasites and pesticides may be to blame. As the entire honeybee colony survives

• Spidex Vital

  Vital lives up to its promises Initial Experiences: Spidex Vital Lives Up to its Promises Recommended for you Spider Mite Control: The Essential Guide [...] 2-50 per m2/release. Releases should be repeated once or twice at weekly intervals. Consult a Koppert advisor or a recognized distributor of Koppert products [...] persimilis is most effective at temperatures between 13 and 27°C (55 and 81°F) and not effective above 30°C/86°F. Phytoseiulus persimilis is sensitive to relative