• Reducing our CO₂ footprint, one bottle at a time

  August 5, 2025

  they will be made with recycled materials, while still delivering the same quality and durability our customers are accustomed to. The new bottles are fully [...] compatibility with our products. The LCA (Life Cycle Analysis) results are clear: the new recycled bottles produce significantly less CO₂. In fact, each new [...] Together with our trusted supplier Houweling, we’ve developed a more sustainable version of our 1L bottle that fits both the environmental goals and the practical

• New Look Sachet for Spical-Plus

  June 18, 2020

  2020. The material, content and application of the new Spical -Plus sachet remain the same. The sachet itself acts as a rearing system for the slow release [...] years for the biocontrol of destructive spider mites . The new sachet is slimmer and trimmer than the former square version. Spical-Plus , with its elongated [...] period of 4 to 6 weeks. Spider mite can cause severe damage in any crops. Neoseiulus californicus is a predatory mite that offers biocontrol for various kinds

• Broad mite

  General The broad mite (Polyphagotarsonemus latus) occurs in the tropics and in greenhouses in temperate regions. The broad mite (Polyphagotarsonemus latus) [...] possess four pairs. The last pair of legs in both males and females is different to the others and not used for walking. The larvae stay in their larval cuticle [...] (about 0.07 mm) compared with the subsequent, active stages. They are transparent and speckled with white dots. The larva of the broad mite ( Polyphagotarsonemus

• Operation Mealybug

  August 10, 2021

  weapons are needed to deal with a mealybug infestation. Introducing the new heroes in the battle: the larvae and adults of the predatory beetle Cryptolaemus [...] Both the female adults and the nymphs feed on the plants, resulting in misshapen and yellowing leaves. They also foul the plants with their honeydew secretions [...] effective natural enemy in the fight against the mealybug is the predatory beetle Cryptolaemus motrouzieri , available under the product names Cryptobug

• Predatory mites

  chemical pesticides. Koppert is the pioneer in the development of predatory mite solutions, starting in 1967 with the rearing of the predatory mite Phytoseiulus [...] Scouting is essential to know where the pest is, how severe the infestation is and to identify the pest. Select the right predatory mite: Choose the appropriate [...] disruptions to the local ecosystem through the use of chemical pesticides. Easy to use and integrate: Predatory mites can be used in combination with other b

• Global awareness of food loss and waste reduction

  September 28, 2021

  quantities are also wasted in retail and at the consumption level. In the case of fruits and vegetables, more than 20% is lost. At Koppert, we are well [...] approach. NatuGro is a perfect example of this. We also improve efficiency and help growers get the most out of their crops with the same inputs, or even [...] footprint at the same time.’ In the process of making products and production processes more sustainable, Koppert contributes towards several of the UN’s Social

• Streptorid FP FPL

  until it is ready to be used. Do not store this product near food or feed. If there is remaining product in the package, seal the package tightly with the desiccant [...] either on the farm or at a seed treatment facility. Be sure the product is applied evenly over the seed as it enters the conveyor or auger. - The product [...] as seed is being loaded into the central hopper of the planter/seeder or individual row unit. Make sure the product is evenly dispersed onto the seed as

• Sciarid flies

  damage is the immediate result of larvae feeding on the roots. The larvae feed mainly on decaying plant material and on algae and fungi present in the soil [...] equipped with biting-chewing mouth parts. Pupation takes place in a small hole in the ground. Pupae are white, but later become yellow to brown. The posterior [...] material. They occur the whole year round. The eggs are minute (0.1 to 0.25 mm) and yellowish white in colour. They are laid on the ground surface close

• Cabbage

  various cultivars of Brassica oleracea ) is a biennial plant with green, white or purple leaves. This plant is usually grown as an annual vegetable crop [...] crop for consumption. Cabbage heads come in various sizes and their weight usually varies between 0.5 to 4 kilograms (or 1-9 lbs).

• Free Webinar series; Implementing Plant Empowerment

  May 19, 2020

  Plant Empowerment the road map to sustainable horticulture. The theory of Plant Empowerment is described in the book; Plant Empowerment, the basic principles [...] (Netherlands Time). For the US, Eastern Time Zone, 3am and 9am. The other webinars follow in the next three weeks on Wednesdays. Registration is possible as of [...] Empowerment The partners start with a series of four webinars. The participants learn how to stimulate and support the natural growing power of the plants by