• Reinforced Hook For All

  July 16, 2018

  Now we want to make this improvement available for all our slow-release sachets in order to make these products even more robust.' This improvement will be [...] protection Less plant stress Reduced chemical use Simple to use Labor-saving compared to regular manual release using scatter bottles Consult your advisor about

• More Sustainable Nematode Formulation

  December 28, 2020

  a healthy and successful nematode product range. This certainly gives Koppert a big advantage in this field when it comes to the competition." Correct [...] Entonem nematodes managing oak processionary caterpillar Entonem keeps young orchids free from fungus gnats Beneficial nematodes for bean seed fly control Using

• Mealybugs and scales

  the presence of this type of pest. Among ornamental crops, ferns are particularly sensitive to soft scales, as are oleanders and orchids. Armoured scales [...] Diaspididae) form three important families within the superfamily Coccoidea. This superfamily belongs to the order Hemiptera (the true bugs ). Coccoidea are [...] cally, dark sooty moulds ( Cladosporium spp.) are often found growing on this honeydew, which, as well as the white, waxy secretion of the mealybugs, reduces

• Reducing our CO₂ footprint, one bottle at a time

  August 6, 2025

  less CO₂. In fact, each new 1L bottle saves up to 39% in CO₂ emissions compared to the earlier virgin plastic version. It’s a meaningful change that adds [...] monitoring batches during the introduction phase to ensure continued quality. ‘ This is just the beginning , - states Jolien Wechgelaar, Global Innovation Specialist

• Everything Still Begins with Swirski

  May 14, 2020

  degree. We conduct a great deal of research into this mite’s use under all kinds of circumstances. In fact, this is how Swirskii is viewed by the market: as [...] pest control product that everyone else in the field automatically uses to compare other natural enemies, old or new. And there is still no reason for that [...] and whitefly , and also tackles spider mites and tarsonemid mite . "In comparative research in the Netherlands and other countries, Amblyseius swirskii was

• Rhyzobug – ready to deal with armored scales

  August 20, 2024

  crops. The species is proving to be effective in several crops including orchids, palms, citrus , ornamentals , and avocado. Armored scales suck cell sap [...] in defoliation and the dying back of twigs or larger branches. To prevent this, Rhyzobug can be applied both in greenhouses and in outdoor crops to control [...] Douma: ‘Our colleagues at Koppert Spain have been instrumental in making this product effective for outdoor cultivation. We have increased the volume of

• Broad mite

  forming a fine network on the leaves. In case of a more serious infestation, this network becomes so dense that there is no more green tissue visible. In most [...] larvae stay in their larval cuticle for one or two days and then emerge. This stage is often considered a fourth stage called pupa, false pupa or quiescent [...] are firmly attached to the surface and are rather large (about 0.07 mm) compared with the subsequent, active stages. They are transparent and speckled with

• Beneficial nematodes; the natural move towards biological crop protection

  April 5, 2023

  way that conventional pesticides are introduced, making them easy to use. This way, they can replace conventional pesticides in many crops and play a c [...] and time taken up). Recently available Responding to the growing demand for this effective biocontrol solution, Koppert recently introduced the beneficial [...] Entonem nematodes managing oak processionary caterpillar Entonem keeps young orchids free from fungus gnats Beneficial nematodes for bean seed fly control Using

• RedStar places trust in Natutec Scout

  need to scouting for whitefly any more. You photograph the sticky traps, and this immediately tells you how the level of infestation is developing.’ At RedStar [...] plant protection at the company's six locations in Voorne-Putten. In total, this amounts to a 28-hectare area. Jan has used the Natutec Scout app since its [...] ts and report back on his findings. The scan function made more powerful This testing is ongoing at RedStar, but Jan now has a clear conclusion about the

• Open field pollination

  superior, depositing approximately 2.7 times more pollen per flower compared to honeybees. This abundance of pollen proves instrumental in promoting robust p [...] diverse weather conditions due to their ability to regulate body temperature. This unique feature allows them to remain active across a broader range of te [...] effective period for pollination and fruit set only lasts a few weeks. During this crucial time, efficient and active pollinators, such as bumblebees, are a