• An unexpected solution: the story of Fernando Rodríguez and Koppert's predatory mites

  March 17, 2025

  adapting to the dynamics of pests and their natural predators. "One of the most fascinating aspects of predatory mites is their adaptability. When the pest population [...] ecosystem and quickly respond to future outbreaks," he notes. This natural regulation capability is a fundamental advantage over chemical insecticides, which require [...] adopting this model is overcoming the traditional mindset of immediate pest eradication. "In conventional agriculture, a chemical product is expected to eliminate

• Global awareness of food loss and waste reduction

  September 27, 2021

  Hunger and against Climate Change. Globally, more than 14% of food produced is lost between harvest and retail. Significant quantities are also wasted in [...] the consumption level. In the case of fruits and vegetables, more than 20% is lost. At Koppert, we are well aware of these losses and play an increasingly [...] cultivation practices. Someone who feels strongly about our contribution is Greenhouse Vegetable Consultant, Ron Delissen: ‘As an end-consumers we are

• Top Reasons for Using Bumblebees

  August 18, 2021

  Nature's Perfect Pollinator Bumblebees are active at temperatures near 40°F (5°C), honey­bees become active at temperatures near 60-65°F (15-18°C). Bumblebees [...] A honeybee typically needs to visit a flower between 7-10 times, before it is fully pollinated. Bumblebees lack the sophisticated communication system of

• Successful biocontrol in potatoes

  August 3, 2023

  Trianum-P is a soluble granule formulation that can be easily dissolved in water and applied with existing spraying and irrigation equipment; Trianum-G is a granular [...] success, according to Cyrille. 'The wireworm pressure is often high and difficult to detect since it is a soilborne pest. Therefore, damage can start anytime [...] biodegradable carrier in a formulation that is easy to dilute and safe to handle. 'Using nematodes against wireworms is a pretty new application, but we are confident

• The Swirski-Mite Revolution: A Game-Changer in Pest Control

  October 21, 2024

  under all kinds of circumstances. In fact, this is how Swirski-Mite is viewed by the market: as a natural enemy that does its work reliably in all kinds [...] It is still the benchmark, the one pest control product that everyone else in the field automatically uses to compare other natural enemies, old or new [...] Swirski-Mite actually is. ‘The predatory mite is extremely effective and resistant to high temperatures. It makes short work of thrips and whitefly and

• Two-spotted spider mite

  and more active 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 [...] two-spotted spider mites? Two-spotted spider mite ( Tetranychus urticae ) is a pest of many crops throughout the world. Despite their small size, they [...] are major crop pests. The two-spotted spider mite ( Tetranychus urticae ) is by far the most important species in greenhouses and many outdoor crops. Spider

• Ulti-Mite: Revolutionizing biocontrol with innovative predatory mite sachets

  halt. How do predatory mite sachets work? The Ulti-Mite predatory mite sachet is specifically designed to support continuous reproduction of predatory mites [...] compostable Ulti-Mite sachets are crafted from specially developed foil that is 100% industrial compostable, meaning they can be responsibly disposed of along [...] secure when applied outdoors. Swirski Ulti-Mite: A secure choice Our first natural enemy utilizing the Ulti-Mite sachet was Amblyseius swirskii , branded as

• The Importance of Quality at Koppert

  December 3, 2019

  of Spidex is conducted once a week and each batch is checked. “While the standard average egg-laying performance for Phytoseiulus persimilis is 10 eggs per [...] than 50 years ago is the foundation on which our company was built," Total Quality Control Manager, Saskia Inghels reminds us. "Today it is still one of our [...] can devour spider mites with the greatest ease, keeping the natural balance in the crop. This is why growers continue to opt for Spidex.” Read the first article

• Outdoor crops pollination advice

  precaution is necessary to prevent honeybees from being attracted to the sugar water in the bumblebee hives, especially if the main crop is not yet flowering [...] Koppert bumblebees ensure natural pollination in both indoor and outdoor crops. We will delve into the key principles of outdoor crop pollination and explore [...] bees will start pollinating as soon as the flowers open. Ensure that the hive is positioned in the crop immediately after delivery or within one day to allow

• Experts Needed for International Plant Health, Agriculture & Biosciences Conference in The Netherlands

  December 19, 2019

  submit a proposal for a panel of 3 to 5 speakers. PHAB 2020 is also working with Springer Nature to publish a special conference edition of the CABI Agriculture [...] embrace this common goal that will benefit us all. Our aim for the conference is to inform and influence all these diverse sectors and create the necessary [...] for the importance of plant health.’ Calling for papers The call for papers is now officially open and Koppert invites you to submit a paper either for oral