• Southern European marshland pyralid

  January 1, 1970

  tile-like fashion on both the upper and lower surface of leaves close to the veins, or low on the stem or stalk close to the ground. The pinkish red eggs [...] caterpillars often stay in the lower strata of the crop, sometimes attacking the stem of the plant as well as the leaves. Late instar larvae burrow into soft [...] damp, humid places and are thus mainly found low in the crop, often in decaying organic material on the ground or substrate. They feed on detritus as well

• Sustainable Development Goals

  January 1, 1970

  positive impact on the environment, society, and the economy. How do we contribute to SDGs? Our day to day activities align with several of the SDGs, particularly [...] Actively contributing to the world’s SDGs In 2015, the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) offered the world a blueprint towards achieving [...] better and more sustainable future for all. At Koppert, we believe that sustainable development is essential for the future of our planet. As a leading

• Frequently Asked Questions about Bumblebees

  August 5, 2021

  resources for brood as well as maintaining the nest. As the nest continues to develop the Queen will not leave the nest, she will remain inside the nest, [...] leave the nest and mate, with a drone. As temperatures rise and the spring season emerges, the new queen bumblebee awakens. She will start forging for pollen [...] eggs and providing orders for “workers”. In late summer the Queen will start producing new queen and males (drones) in order for the colony to reproduce. These

• Beneficial nematodes

  January 1, 1970

  due to the bacterial infection. Feeding and reproduction: The nematodes feed on the multiplying bacteria and absorb the nutrients released by the bacterial [...] nourishment for the nematodes and supports their reproduction. As the bacterial population within the host insect continues to grow, so do the nematode [...] are essential for the nematode's parasitic strategy. The bacteria quickly multiply, causing septicemia (a lethal blood infection) in the host insect. Bacterial

• NECANN Boston 2026

  April 7, 2026

  NECANN Boston 2026 . Once again the event is being held at the Hynes Convention Center, 900 Boylston Street, Boston on Friday and Saturday, April 24th [...] experienced cannabis growers who understand the plants and the industry. They’ve dealt with most, if not all of the pest problems that trouble cannabis, including [...] bioprograms for cannabis growers in the US and abroad. Both large scale and serious home cannabis growers value a clean crop above all so the Koppert booth

• A dive into organic hop farming and biological crop protection

  January 1, 1970

  However, amidst the challenges, there have been significant successes. Lukas recognizes the need for resilience and innovation in the face of change, [...] addressing issues like the red spider mite. The promising future of organic agriculture For Lukas Locher, the experiences gained from using beneficial insects [...] significant advancement in the toolkit for organic farming. He envisions this approach as a crucial building block for the future of organic agriculture

• Spidex Vital lives up to its promises

  January 1, 1970

  using the new product are positive. ‘I’ve known Phytoseiulus my whole life,’ the cucumber grower begins. On his three-hectare farm in Pijnacker, the Netherlands [...] after the first deliveries were released, he had a closer look at the crop. ‘It was clear that the predatory mites were distributed throughout the crop [...] develops more rapidly.’ A sense of calm on the farm The increased effectiveness of Spidex Vital is a major advantage for Sjaak van Dijk. ‘As already mentioned

• Better insights and digital advice with Natutec Scout

  January 1, 1970

  contact with the Koppert consultant using the Natutec Scout app as a tool. It allows us to take the measures we need to take quickly, based on the advice provided [...] insight into the level of infestation.’ Respond quickly and accurately on IPM A major advantage of the Koppert app is the ability of the consultant to [...] in the software reporting these kinds of measurement. The threshold value works as an alarm bell – as soon as the level of infestation exceeds the threshold

• Cabbage moth

  January 1, 1970

  from their pupae the female moths lay clusters of 20 to 100 eggs on the underside of leaves or elsewhere within the greenhouse structure. The eggs are initially [...] instar larvae of the cabbage moth (Mamestra brassicae) are gregarious, eating the edge of the leaves on which they were laid. From the third instar onwards [...] symptoms Large caterpillars feed mainly on the youngest leaves, producing skeletonized leaves, holes and frass on leaves. The caterpillars destroy large numbers

• Help! How Does Thrips get Into My Crop?

  December 21, 2021

  thrips starts off low down in the crop, on the underside of leaves near the veins. These thrips are also found on weeds in the greenhouse; a good reason to [...] soon as the crop has been cleared out of the greenhouse or field. 2. They fly into the greenhouse Adults can fly into the greenhouse through the vents. [...] In winter, the insect hides away in sheltered spots, in crevices, on plant waste, or in the ground. Their pupae are also concealed in the soil. Thorough