• Diglyphus isaea

  host and crawl back into the mine to pupate. There are three larval instars: the first is colourless and transparent, the second is yellow and semi transparent [...] body, and the third larval instar is blue-green. The full-grown larva usually pupates in the mine some distance from the dead host. Pupal stage: The pupa lies [...] stage: The appearance of the adult is already clearly visible. Pupae are often visible through the leaf. The parasitic wasp escapes from the mine by making

• Koppert Biological Systems present at GreenTech 2018

  May 15, 2018

  at the RAI Amsterdam, Netherlands. You can Register here for your free visit or click on the registration button below. GreenTech GreenTech is the place [...] place to be if you are a professional in the horticulture industry. It will provide you with concrete answers to essential questions when it comes to technology [...] how we will feed and green the world by 2028. Inspiring Food & Flower Crops Theatre Koppert is partner of the Crop Pavilion that offers innovative tools and

• Koppert’s microbial solutions for sustainable food production

  October 15, 2020

  awareness that agricultural systems need to change to ensure improved food security, biodiversity and protect the environment. At the same time the current [...] l quality," says Koppert’s Ed Moerman. According to the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals report, the world is not on track to achieving Zero [...] asserts. "We are convinced that this is the way to improve future food production where microbial solutions can contribute to soil health and plant stress

• Help! How Does Thrips get Into My Crop?

  May 6, 2019

  leads to discussions or arguments between the grower and the supplier of the plant material. You can avoid this by making solid agreements. If the plant [...] can certainly help, but it is not always enough. If the infestation level is high, they can simply fly in through the doors. To prevent this, some growers [...] occidentalis ) generally makes itself at home in the upper levels of the crop and in the flowers. Onion thrips ( Thrips tabaci ) is found everywhere, through

• Koppert celebrates 50th anniversary

  January 5, 2018

  Brazil, the United States, and Russia. The company also exports to over 90 countries. Koppert's natural solutions to pests and diseases in the horticulture [...] Koppert announced the start of the anniversary year at the headquarters in Berkel en Rodenrijs during a celebratory gathering with employees. The anniversary [...] over the year. For instance, the family company is organising an open day at its headquarters and will be hosting a symposium in September that will be

• Predatory mite pioneers: A journey of biocontrol innovations

  October 24, 2024

  looked to its Ulti-Mite solution for a swift response. “We were the first and remain the only company to offer an alternative to paper sachets for the application [...] and systems that can easily be adapted to specific species. The goal is to be prepared when a pest issue arises.” Among other pests, Koppert is currently [...] entire careers,” says Peter. “The level of passion, commitment and experience is remarkable. It is the reason we excel. We are able to successfully navigate

• Predatory mite pioneers: A journey of biocontrol innovations

  September 30, 2024

  looked to its Ulti-Mite solution for a swift response. “We were the first and remain the only company to offer an alternative to paper sachets for the application [...] and systems that can easily be adapted to specific species. The goal is to be prepared when a pest issue arises.” Among other pests, Koppert is currently [...] entire careers,” says Peter. “The level of passion, commitment and experience is remarkable. It is the reason we excel. We are able to successfully navigate

• Don Sanchez Fresh innovates with biological control in avocados

  crops such as raspberries, led them to make the decision to implement this tool in the production of Hass avocado. The result has been an effective and safe [...] control is because a law is coming that will limit the use of many molecules and insecticides. Together with Koppert, Don Sánchez Fresh has managed to implement [...] it successfully controlled the white mite, a pest that had been a major problem for several berry growers in the region. That was when they learned about

• Enjoy multiple benefits against spider mite with Spical

  December 14, 2021

  and that’s putting it mildly. The mites reproduce exponentially, causing the infestation to spread through the crop like an oil slick. The result is yellow [...] numbers, as the mites are reproducing all the time and enter the crop. The situation can sometimes get out of hand, massively driving up the infestation [...] ts are another factor that is growing in importance. Spider mite is fast becoming resistant to pesticides. If you don’t have to use them as much, they

• Caterpillars

  harmful caterpillars that occur in greenhouses belong to the Noctuidae (the noctuid or owl moths), which is the largest of all lepidopteran families. Most [...] family, the Tortricidae. The name ‘leafroller’ refers to the fact that the caterpillars often live in rolled-up leaves. Although some species are restricted [...] fruit or stems, making them difficult to detect and control. In addition to consumption of the plant, caterpillars also spoil the plant with the large quantities