• Operation Mealybug

  August 10, 2021

  The adults (Cryptobug) are very mobile and equipped to seek out their prey, but are not guaranteed to remain in the same spot where they were applied. Koppert

• Initial Experiences: Spidex Vital Lives Up to its Promises

  May 24, 2021

  farm." He states that the weather conditions have been favorable up to now. But, he says, the summer is yet to come. "Later on in the season, air humidity

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

  June 11, 2024

  about what he was doing in his greenhouse. At first they were sceptical, but after repeated introductions of the predatory mite, my father began to show

• International series ‘Plants for Life, Plants to Survive’

  January 22, 2021

  eat. This may sound a bit altruistic, futuristic, and too good to be true. But there are plenty of farmers in the world with proof." John Kempf is a grower

• Biofungicide that gives soil-borne diseases no chance!

  January 21, 2021

  maintain full protection. Safe for the crop Trianum is hard on root diseases, but gentle on your plants. The hybrid strain of Trichoderma harzianum forms a

• What is Biological Control?

  September 15, 2020

  Biological control of pests and diseases is not only applied in greenhouses, but increasingly in outdoor crops too. Nowadays it is the major control method

• Aphids and How to Protect Your Crop

  April 3, 2020

  Aphids excrete honeydew, which attracts mold. Mold not only spoils the crop, but reduces photosynthesis which can stunt growth and reproduction. Toxic substances

• Spidex Vital Trial Results

  colour change is dependent on the amount and stages of spider mites consumed, but in general takes 1 to 2 days. This change of colour therefore is a great visual

• High-tech Insect Production

  January 12, 2021

  That Koppert’s approach to greenhouse rearing and production is anything but ordinary is reflected in the complexity of the water system. There are several [...] can function autonomously in terms of climate, irrigation, and lighting. But the greenhouse must also be completely “insect-tight”. We have several rearing

• Koppert Actively Participates in the Legal Cannabis Market

  December 20, 2019

  a number of pests that target cannabis plants. Aphids are the main pest, but thrips , spider mites , whitefly , fungus gnats , broad mites , and leaf miners