• Caterpillars: a growth explosion in the life of butterflies and moths

  June 30, 2023

  pupa When a caterpillar is fully grown, it stops eating and looks for a suitable place to pupate, the process by which it uses its silk glands to make a [...] butterfly is fully developed, it emerges from the pupa. The butterfly first looks for a suitable place to attach itself to, and then it unfolds its wings. [...] that it’s no longer possible to salvage it. As the caterpillars eat more, they grow out of their skins. The number of times the caterpillar sheds its skin

• Predatory mite pioneers: A journey of biocontrol innovations

  October 24, 2024

  . By decentralizing its manufacturing, Koppert has cut transport-related emissions. It has also brought the company closer to its customers. Peter: “In [...] careers,” says Peter. “The level of passion, commitment and experience is remarkable. It is the reason we excel. We are able to successfully navigate a complex [...] Additionally, we explore how Koppert is preparing for future challenges with new and evolving solutions. Peter Couwels is a fixture at Koppert, “part of the

• Sustainable Cultivation Goes Much Further than Pests and Natural Enemies

  August 18, 2021

  ... and while there is nothing wrong with that image, it is definitely a romanticized version of reality. Ultimately, progress is made by following the [...] over the last twenty years and it is now becoming clear that conventional, non-sustainable cultivation has reached its limits. The chemical products are [...] oil. ‘And we all know that mineral oil is a finite natural resource and that there are already restraints on its use due partly to the CO2 emissions of

• Trianum-P Improves Open Field Pepper Production in Portugal

  June 29, 2021

  of peppers in the Marinhais area. The entire crop is harvested mechanically. With mechanization, it is very important that all plants reach the end of their [...] fact that Trianum is a 100% natural product, authorized for organic farming and that it does not leave residues on fruit. Trianum is aligned with the [...] of the company which is very conscious of sustainable agricultural practices that respect the environment. "Without a doubt it is a product with a lot

• Predatory mite pioneers: A journey of biocontrol innovations

  October 21, 2024

  . By decentralizing its manufacturing, Koppert has cut transport-related emissions. It has also brought the company closer to its customers. Peter: “In [...] careers,” says Peter. “The level of passion, commitment and experience is remarkable. It is the reason we excel. We are able to successfully navigate a complex [...] Additionally, we explore how Koppert is preparing for future challenges with new and evolving solutions. Peter Couwels is a fixture at Koppert, “part of the

• In Search of the Relationship Between NatuGro and Nitrogen Release

  February 18, 2020

  pathogens. Together with NovaCropControl, Koppert is trying to find an optimum balance in strawberry crops: is it possible to achieve the same levels of production [...] ‘NatuGro is used to stimulate the absorption of nutrients, including nitrogen. We were already aware of this and there is nothing wrong with it. However [...] plants will develop surplus amounts of nitrate when there is an oversupply of nitrogen. It is this nitrate that makes the plant attractive to fungi from

• Heterorhabditis bacteriophora

  your local representative for specific advice Spray the solution as soon as it is prepared and within a short timeframe. Do not store mixed suspensions Best [...] Heterorhabditis bacteriophora is a species of beneficial nematode commonly used in biological pest control . These microscopic roundworms are parasitic [...] cause septicemia, ultimately killing the host within a few days. This species is particularly effective against insect pests such as larvae of beetles (including

• In Partnership with Nature

  new packaging will be gradual and it is expected that there will be a mixture of the two shipping methods. Our goal is to completely switch to the new [...] Koppert follows its continuous commitment to improve its processes and materials. Koppert will save 2,860 pounds of Styrofoam per year. That is a yearly saving [...] Styrofoam, is established as a human carcinogen? On a more positive note, Styrofoam is currently recyclable, but the Styrofoam recycling market is diminishing

• 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 [...] Spidex is a powerful natural enemy of the spider mite. At least, it can be. The result that you get largely depends on how you use Spidex . Take the following [...] should ideally use Spidex on the day that you receive it. If that’s not possible, make sure to store it in a cool and dark place. Do not store the product

• In Partnership with Nature

  January 2, 2019

  new packaging will be gradual and it is expected that there will be a mixture of the two shipping methods. Our goal is to completely switch to the new [...] Koppert follows its continuous commitment to improve its processes and materials. Koppert will save 2,860 pounds of Styrofoam per year. That is a yearly saving [...] Styrofoam, is established as a human carcinogen? On a more positive note, Styrofoam is currently recyclable, but the Styrofoam recycling market is diminishing