• Nurturing soil and water for a sustainable tomorrow

  December 4, 2023

  Soil and water constitute the medium in which plants grow and derive essential nutrients. The role of soil extends beyond being a mere substrate; it regulates [...] withdraw 70% of the world's freshwater and cover 20% of croplands (FAO, 2023). The soil's health and water quality and availability are intricately connected [...] soil degradation. It targets key soil threats, aligning with Koppert's mission to enhance soil health and resilience. By identifying and addressing potentially

• Effective Control of Spider Mite and Thrips

  July 6, 2020

  predatory mite is a tough one and won’t be fazed if the spider mite makes itself scarce: it can survive for a while without prey and can even live off pollen [...] job on its own. Except when your climate is warm and dry, then Spical-Plus is preferred, as the predatory mites’ greater resistance to heat and drought [...] of preventative and curative treatments can keep spider mite fully under control. There are two star products to choose from: Spidex and Spical-Plus . Spidex

• Natupol - Consistent Quality and Continuous Innovation

  June 10, 2020

  nature to make cultivation and the planet healthier, safer and more productive now and in the future." Quality breeding facilities and worldwide availability [...] the same period and are now seriously jeopardized, has only added to the company’s endeavor to keep its breeding colonies as vital and resilient as possible [...] itself, the selection, rearing and vitality of the bumblebees, continuous R&D and innovation, live cargo logistics, and worldwide availability," says Remco

• Long Lasting Protection From Thrips and Whitefly

  August 10, 2021

  emerging from the sachet AND the fact that the product is active for two weeks longer, Swirski-Mite LD is an extremely reliable and effective system: Constantly [...] Predatory Mites The same sachet size but with twice as many predatory mites : is it possible? Yes, with Swirski-Mite LD . A simple way to double the number of [...] a constantly larger population of predatory mites in your crop. This makes it very difficult for pests to establish themselves well. Will you be playing

• Aphids and How to Protect Your Crop

  April 3, 2020

  designed to work in conjunction with both Aphipar and Ervipar and allow for control in varying crops and climates. Monitor Your Crop! For biological pest [...] become a severe problem in the agricultural and horticultural sectors. As aphids are able to reproduce asexually and are notorious virus vectors, they have [...] crop monitoring is essential. Horiver and Rollertrap units ensure monitoring is efficient with regards to both time and cost. Solutions Aphidend Predatory

• Combating food loss and waste: Taking action to transform food systems

  September 28, 2023

  Food loss and waste represent pressing challenges within the global food system, perpetuating humanitarian crises, economic strains, and environmental [...] degradation. Shockingly, between 691 and 783 million individuals experienced hunger in 2022 (FAO, 2023). While food is lost or wasted within every part [...] economy over $220 billion and invasive insects incurring losses exceeding $70 billion. At Koppert, we are aware of these losses and are increasingly playing

• Better insights and digital advice with Natutec Scout

  owned by Ruud Leerdam and Rob van Marrewijk. Barry has been using the Natutec Scout app since October 2019 and is very happy with how it works. ‘Scouting with [...] app, the grower and his consultant can collect much more data about current conditions, which makes it possible to respond more quickly and accurately. He [...] programmed into the app, allows us to see where an infestation is and how it is evolving. It also allows us to see if the natural enemies are curbing an i

• Using Casea for a healthier and safe asparagus

  Koppert is a pioneer when it comes to the selection and breeding of beneficial nematodes for the biological control of many pests. Having introduced them [...] wireworms and caterpillars that ruined his crop. For growers, one of the main incentives to use beneficial nematodes is the diminishing role and performance [...] distributor and he recommended one of Koppert’s biological nematode solutions – Casea – which has worked very well for me. The truth is that it has solved

• Citripar: user – friendly application and sustainable packaging

  March 31, 2025

  enhancing both its sustainability and user experience. Citripar , known for its effective biological control of Citrus mealybug ( Planococcus citri ) and vine mealybug [...] mealybug ( Planococcus ficus ) in citrus and grape crops, now features a new packaging designed with the environment and ease of application in mind. The redesigned [...] ‘With this redesign, we aimed to improve both usability and sustainability. The new packaging makes it easier for growers to apply Citripar effectively while

• Spidex: dos and don’ts in a nutshell

  November 28, 2021

  population over time, it will cost more money in the long run. Don’t store the product for too long after receiving it, and don’t store it in the wrong conditions [...] aspect, and will help you to keep up and ensure that you use Spidex at just the right time. You should ideally use Spidex on the day that you receive it. If [...] spider mite. At least, it can be. The result that you get largely depends on how you use Spidex . Take the following tips on board, and you can be assured