• Insight to the Production of Nematodes

  September 12, 2019

  reduced the ecological footprint of the whole production process. Samples of the solution in the bioreactors are taken every few days to check the purity [...] free of pests without chemical residues. At Koppert, the R&D Department has an ongoing drive to refine both the production process and the design of intelligent [...] pests such as the pupae and larvae of thrips , the larvae of black vine weevil and several beetles , caterpillars , the larvae of sciarid flies and many others

• Economical and Better Biocontrol of Aphids, Mealybugs and Echinothrips

  May 10, 2021

  new product marketed under the name, Chrysopa-E , which uses the egg stage of the lacewing, Chrysoperla carnea , instead of the larval stage used previously [...] By using an earlier phase of lacewing - the natural enemy of aphids , mealybugs and Echinothrips – growers can now tackle these harmful pests more effectively [...] containing 100,000 eggs, so there is a huge gain in terms of transport volume and the supply chain is more sustainable. The existing Chrysopa product (larvae)

• An impressive range of predatory mite solutions thanks to continuous research and innovations

  September 3, 2024

  health of people and the planet; to help growers and optimize cultivation and reduce the impact on the environment. This is our contribution and the driving [...] mites need to reach the far corners of the world, so we have had to change our packing and mode of transportation radically. There is now an entire cold chain [...] ‘Our drive is still the same as when my grandfather and father founded this company with the introduction of the first predatory mite for biological control’

• The Benefits of Integrated Pest Management

  August 18, 2021

  to be an effective way of tackling pests and diseases in an environmentally friendly way. There is no risk of resistance development. The risk of exceeding [...] chemicals. The working environment is safer. Unlike chemicals, there is no danger of products penetrating the skin. Benefits for the sales chain: The products [...] foodstuffs and ornamental plants, in turn benefiting the overall image of the retail sector. "The How and Why of IPM" Article

• The Importance of Quality at Koppert

  December 3, 2019

  great deal of time and effort to ensure that Spidex remains at the top of growers’ options when it comes to the most effective biological control of spider [...] average quality At Koppert, the general quality control of Spidex is conducted once a week and each batch is checked. “While the standard average egg-laying [...] spider mites with the greatest ease, keeping the natural balance in the crop. This is why growers continue to opt for Spidex.” Read the first article here:

• Harness the added value of nature's helpers

  October 10, 2022

  advantage: the open air is home to an abundance of tiny natural enemies that are invaluable in an ICM or IPM strategy. They can boost the effectiveness of your [...] soil-borne nematodes. Make sure the soil is a good place for them to live. There's a wealth of knowledge about this in the organic farming sector. Planting [...] take care of these useful creatures if you want to utilize their strengths rather than killing them. Or you could say: harness the added value of nature's

• Amazone Plants continues the path of organic cultivation

  are at the top end of the market. Biological plant protection is an additional pillar that supports this position. ‘This type of plant protection is a godsend [...] strong population in the greenhouse crop and control of the thrips is maintained at the right level. The method works fine in this automated production system [...] according to Lex Scheffers, is very effective. The predatory soil mite and thrips predator Macro-Mite is also used to combat the eggs of the Duponchelia moth. Pheromone

• A life-long passion for predatory mites

  November 26, 2024

  prolong the duration of their efficacy. It’s all about maintaining the moisture in the sachets; keeping the moisture inside without harming the mites and [...] ‘They show an incredible capacity to convert pests into food for the next generation of mites. They have an enormous impact in the crop despite their size [...] as it guarantees the optimal establishment of the predatory mites in crops, especially in dry conditions where the relative humidity is low. This makes

• A life-long passion for predatory mites

  October 21, 2024

  prolong the duration of their efficacy. It’s all about maintaining the moisture in the sachets; keeping the moisture inside without harming the mites and [...] limit the use of chemical agents for a safer and healthier planet. I have found my passion in life. Koppert is the place for me to be.’ Oops, an error [...] ‘They show an incredible capacity to convert pests into food for the next generation of mites. They have an enormous impact in the crop despite their size

• In Search of the Relationship Between NatuGro and Nitrogen Release

  February 18, 2020

  level of nitrogen makes the plants more attractive to aphids , for example, and what is the precise reason for this? What are the limits and what are the target [...] surplus amounts of nitrate when there is an oversupply of nitrogen. It is this nitrate that makes the plant attractive to fungi from the soil and to stinging [...] made on the basis of statistics. Resilient cropping with NatuGro ‘In the end, the key question is how we can further improve the development of resilient