• Predatory mite pioneers: A journey of biocontrol innovations

  October 21, 2024

  Originally from Belgium, Peter arrived at the Koppert headquarters in the Netherlands in 2001. “In 1967, our founder Jan Koppert reached a major breakthrough by [...] " says Peter. “In 2006, I was part of another pivotal moment in our history when we launched our Swirski-Mite solution, a game-changer in crop protection [...] technologies, and invested in facilities for mass production, resulting in an effective and viable solution. Those breakthroughs in turn have served as a launch

• Advanced biocontrol of spider mite with Spidex Vital

  February 3, 2021

  Predatory mites in more different stages of development prolong and dramatically increase their effect on spider mite infestations. For growers in the USA, the [...] start laying their eggs on release. Formerly, they first needed to feed in the field in order to develop their eggs. Because they start depositing their eggs [...] eggs directly, they have an improved ability to lay more eggs in the same time frame, hugely enhancing the biocontrol process and efficacy." Proof of predation

• The Pest is Gone, but What Happened to the Good Guys?

  August 18, 2021

  favorite pest to survive. When it is no longer present, they fly or walk around in search of new food. If they don't find it, they will eventually die. Biological [...] weeks. And some species of mites can even go into a sort of hibernation, but in most cases we've selected them not to do that. After all, they were ‘hired’ [...] if your intention is to build up a standing army of useful insects or mites in the crop before the pest arrives. This is absolutely essential for pests that

• Natutec Drone Leaflet - Koppert

  January 1, 1970

  flights in the hangar in Valkenburg also gave good outcomes. costs of manual dispersal.’ Effective and efficient The Natutec Drone was then tested in the [...] All in all, Koppert has developed a completely new and ready-for-market (proved and based on Lab Trials) technology in less than two years. In January [...] challenge is in organizing the drones while they disperse beneficials. This has become clear since Koppert developed the Natutec Drone in less than two

• The nematodes are doing their job

  December 14, 2020

  the plants, you can also check whether numbers are in decline. Thrips always need a combined approach. In the early stages of cultivation, predatory mites [...] drying out, and shrinkage – the nematodes are doing their job The nematodes in Entonem ( Steinernema feltiae ) and Capsanem ( Steinernema carpocapsae ) penetrate [...] you will see the caterpillar or larva turn yellowish brown to brown over time, and shrink. Caterpillars are usually juicy, and sometimes a little sticky

• Pollination Under Artificial Lights

  August 10, 2021

  beginning to drop, growers in the higher latitudes of the Northern Hemisphere are paying special attention to their growing lights. High time to focus on the effects [...] coatings, screens and filters in greenhouses that may inadvertently restrict light. It even informs you how to respond in the case of a snowfall, for example [...] hives in their greenhouses. Useful illustrations make this manual easy to follow and put into practice. ‘We hope that the guidelines we offer in the manual

• Quality is Key at Koppert!

  October 14, 2019

  scientific research and expertise invested in this stock is incalculable. A selection of the stock is reared in climate rooms with fully controlled and [...] temperature, humidity and CO ₂ levels. To save time, Koppert has its own custom clearance zone at its headquarters in the Netherlands with personnel that is [...] strict procedures. The orders are then stored in climate control rooms or transported to the end-user in climate-controlled conditions. Professional c

• Ten facts about spider mites

  November 18, 2021

  tends to appear in the same spots in the crop. In greenhouses, this is typically on plants close to the entrance or where it’s warm. Out in the field, you [...] Look under the leaves – if you can see crawling dots and webs then it’s time to take action. Spider mite damage is easily identified by yellow leaves [...] next generation will comprise 2500 females, each of which will lay 60 eggs in under two weeks. By now, we’re already at 150,000... The spider mite loves

• Koppert celebrates 50th anniversary

  January 8, 2018

  symposium in September that will be attended by top speakers. Over the past fifty years, Koppert has grown to become the global market leader in biological [...] persimilis back in 1967, the company has grown to become a multinational with an annual turnover of 190 million euros and 1,200 employees in 26 countries [...] important factor in tomorrow's agriculture and horticulture.’ The company says the use of chemical crop protection can be reduced considerably in outdoor cultivation

• Leaflet_Acadian Strawberry_MAR2026_Digital

  January 1, 1970

  Preplant: Apply a 0.1–0.7% solution. In substrate culture systems, apply continuously with each fertigation cycle. In closed systems, reapply every 7–14 [...] Acadian™ The Gold Standard in Biostimulants Acadian is a premium Ascophyllum nodosum biostimulant produced through a proprietary alkaline extraction process [...] rate, provides strawberry growers with a stronger, more reliable increase in productivity per acre. +31.8% 3,500 +24.1% 3,000 Number of 10-Pound Trays