• How do you identify a ‘thrips intruder’?

  September 19, 2021

  two orange spots on the abdomen. Onion thrips females are greyish yellow to brown. Males are lighter and have no wings. Onion thrips are often found along [...] shape of the antenna, hairs on the head and thorax, pattern on the head and thorax, fringe and hair on the forewings, and pattern on the forewings. Get in touch [...] Most growers know when there are thrips in their crop. After all, there are not very many tiny, slender insects that look like thrips . More difficult

• Aphids and How to Protect Your Crop

  April 3, 2020

  in the agricultural and horticultural sectors. As aphids are able to reproduce asexually and are notorious virus vectors, they have quickly become one of [...] effectively by means of selective chemical pesticides, with few adverse effects on biological controls. However, due to increased resistance to pesticides, [...] Aphipar , Aphidius colemani , and Ervipar , Aphidius ervi , parasitic wasps are effective as preventative measures, as well as, controls in heavily infested

• How a little predatory mite laid the foundation for biocontrol today

  June 11, 2024

  cucumber grower battling with persistent spider mite infestations when he struck on the idea of a natural enemy for this pest,’ Paul Koppert, former CEO and son [...] hurdles, the predatory mite began to show promise. ‘My father had given up on chemical agents as their effect had diminished. He was very persistent when [...] the first to offer a biological solution in the market, and years later, we are still rearing this incredibly useful mite, Phytoseiulus persimilis , and many

• A turning point in Almeria: how predatory mites helped transform agriculture

  May 19, 2025

  progress did not require chemicals. It meant smarter solutions, based on the solutions that are already there, in nature. ” Predatory mites: a sustainable solution [...] there’s a wide variety of species - each with its own pest target. And there are still many more to discover, ” he says. “ We will continue to innovate and [...] balance. “ Health is about balance—within ourselves, in what we eat, and in how we treat our environment, ” he reflects. “ When we talk about healthy plants

• Biosolutions for Propagation

  Maintaining Stock Plants Most growers see a significant increase in output the first year a Koppert BioSolution is deployed on their stock plant program [...] or ship-sensitive stock crops produced in the US. Routine introductions of predators and mycoinsecticides like Isarid™ and Entonem are commonly applied [...] applied. Entonem Isarid Expand all items Heidi inspects rose stock her Alma Mater UWRF, following up on Dr Zlesak’s first year success using predatory mites to

• Better insights and digital advice with Natutec Scout

  visual indication on the map itself to show how the level of infestation is evolving. Different levels of indication are available – on a location by location [...] clear graphs so you can quickly gain thorough insight into the level of infestation.’ Respond quickly and accurately on IPM A major advantage of the Koppert [...] consultant. We see exactly what the level of infestation is and how natural enemies are working.’ The Scout app also means less time spent organizing biological

• Unveiling new packaging designs for Horiver sticky trap portfolio

  January 8, 2024

  trap product range that will enjoy a total makeover. The sticky traps are available on the market under the well-known Horiver brand. Eye-catching pattern [...] also carry the Horiver brand on the packaging.' Horiver sticky traps Among the widely adopted products in the Horiver range are sticky cards and Rollertraps [...] enhanced efficacy and proven results. Availability As these products are stocked throughout the distribution chain, the actual appearance of the products

• Quality is Key at Koppert!

  October 14, 2019

  conditions. The mites are regularly checked for possible contamination and counts are carried out. Once the batch is approved, they are moved from the climate [...] standards that Koppert sets. Log tags are read, and quality checks are carried out according to strict procedures. The orders are then stored in climate control [...] scientific research and expertise invested in this stock is incalculable. A selection of the stock is reared in climate rooms with fully controlled and

• Municipality Venray: biological control of oak processionary caterpillars

  fewer other caterpillars , which means they are less harmful to biodiversity. This is something that is high up on the political agenda, as well as being an [...] means that the nematodes are more easily blown away. In some cases, we have to take curative action and extract the nests. But, on balance, Entonem makes [...] In the Municipality of Venray a third of the tree stock in the area, some 11,000 trees, is oak. ‘We’ve been using Koppert’s nematode product Entonem as

• Koppert One

  applications. Soil application support is coming soon. Gain insights into pesticide side effects on beneficial insects and pollinators Pesticides can impact [...] control. With Timing Expert in Koppert One, you always know when conditions are right for foliar nematode applications. By combining Koppert’s biological [...] unnecessary risk. With Timing Expert, you can: Apply nematodes when they are most effective Reduce the risk of unsuccessful applications Improve pest control