• Time For A Tune Up

  February 27, 2026

  Consultant team knows the entire IPM process. Our experts understand all the moving parts—not just bios, but all the pesticides as well—and how those parts [...] recommended solutions. As vital as it is, this regular IPM consultation is always free to Koppert customers, and that’s the way it should be. You trust us to [...] viability numerous times in transit to confirm that the product delivered matches the promises made. Koppert is a global supplier of sustainable growing solutions

• Feltiella acarisuga

  Feltiella acarisuga is available in plastic cups ( Spidend ). Make a hole in the lid and place the cup on the rock wool slab or directly on the soil Protect against [...] according to the colour of prey eaten and may sometimes be yellow or red. Immediately after emerging from the egg, the larva is yellowish white. The eggs and [...] appears anterior to the midline, after which the entire larva becomes darker. Finally, white spots appear on the body. A fully grown larva is about 2 mm long

• Combating food loss and waste: Taking action to transform food systems

  September 28, 2023

  (FAO, 2023). While food is lost or wasted within every part of the chain, the harm inflicted by pests and diseases upon crops is a significant contributor [...] this crisis. The FAO estimates that up to 40 percent of global crop production is annually lost to pests, with plant diseases costing the global economy [...] pests. This approach minimizes the need for chemical pesticides, effectively reducing crop losses and guaranteeing the quality of harvested produce. Enhancing

• Ten facts about spider mites

  November 19, 2021

  conditions, and the warmer it is, the faster the reproduction. The spider mite tends to appear in the same spots in the crop. In greenhouses, this is typically [...] it. The following is an overview of the key facts about the spider mite. Is a spider mite an insect? Nothing could be farther from the truth! It is a tiny [...] typically on plants close to the entrance or where it’s warm. Out in the field, you should pay close attention to warm spots where there is little wind. The variation

• Neoseiulus californicus

  colour. In many cases the colour of the food ingested shines through the skin and shows up as an X-shaped marking on the back. If the food supply has been [...] adult females feed on all stages of Two-spotted spider mite (Tetranychus urticae) whereas the larvae feed mainly on eggs, and the nymphs on eggs, larvae and [...] present it will preferentially feed on them and the population development is much faster on a diet of spider mites than on other food sources. They can also

• Amblyseius swirskii

  of the cap to open the dosage hole Sprinkle material on leaves or pour into Diboxes Make sure the material remains on the introduction site for at least [...] They can also feed on pollen, which is useful for instance in sweet pepper crops as the predatory mite can establish in the crop before the pest appears. [...] 60%. In tomato, use of Amblyseius swirskii is not recommended as it is hindered by the glandular hairs on the stems and leaves and does not build up a

• Amblydromalus limonicus

  limonicus is used for the control of the following pests: Thrips Whitefly Amblydromalus limonicus is a generalist predatory mite feeding on whiteflies [...] In tomato, use of Amblydromalus limonicus is not recommended as it is hindered by the glandular hairs on the stems and leaves and does not build up a [...] cap to open the dosage hole Carefully sprinkle material on leaves Make sure the material remains on the leaves for at least a few hours after introduction

• Grower Koen - Embracing biological crop protection in agriculture

  a conscious choice. Inheriting the farm from his parents, Koen had the opportunity to continue the business. While the trend towards organic farming was [...] in usage chemical pesticides The increasing interest, especially from governmental bodies, in organic farming marks the path to the future. "You grow into [...] Koppert The use of biological crop protection presented challenges, but Koen embraced the change and emphasizes that the effectiveness of products is still

• Amblyseius andersoni

  Predatory mites are usually found on the lower surface of the leaves, often in the corner of the main vein and lateral veins. It is not possible to distinguish [...] carefully by turning around the bucket a few times Carefully sprinkle on the leaves Make sure the material remains on the leaves for at least a few hours [...] feed on pollen which is useful because the predatory mites can establish in flowering crops before the pest appears. Amblyseius andersoni can feed on first

• Predatory mite pioneers: A journey of biocontrol innovations

  October 24, 2024

  to specific species. The goal is to be prepared when a pest issue arises.” Among other pests, Koppert is currently focused on the stink bug. “We anticipated [...] application technologies like the Airobug .” Lifting barriers The Airobug is one of Koppert's air blowing systems for the efficient and even distribution [...] different growing conditions. When speed is of the essence, we rely on this toolbox of solutions. By choosing the right combination, we can respond much