• Swirski-Mite

  cap to open the dosage hole Sprinkle material on leaves or pour into Diboxes Make sure the material remains on the introduction site for at least a few [...] per m2/release. Releases should be repeated if necessary. Consult a Koppert advisor or a recognized distributor of Koppert products for advice on the best [...] between 20 and 32°C (68 and 90°F). It is not effective at temperatures below 18°C/64°F. Amblyseius swirskii is sensitive to relative humidity below 60%. Combined

• Very few greenhouse crops are safe from whitefly

  July 18, 2022

  better on gerbera than on roses. It certainly has its preferences. This is partly due to the fact that some plants offer a better food supply for whitefly [...] secrete a sticky and toxic substance that smaller insects find difficult to cope with. In other words, tomato plants have better defense mechanisms to guard [...] other vegetable crops. Unfortunately, this does not necessarily mean that the whitefly will not see the tomato as a ‘tasty snack’.

• Corn earworm

  the ground to bury itself around 10-12 cm deep. This prepupal stage takes one to two days. It then pupates for ten to fourteen days, or three to five months [...] around 18 mm and have a slightly shiny brown colour. The adults have a brown-coloured body, with a wingspan of 35 to 40 mm and a dark stripe on the side [...] which makes it necessary to open the crop to detect the pest. Life cycle and appearance of the corn earworm The eggs of corn earworm are a milky-white

• Southern European marshland pyralid

  gerbera, the flower buds may also be eaten. It has even been known for the caterpillars to inflict damage to the roots of crops cultivated in an ebb-and-flow [...] considerably according to the crop: in begonia and kalanchoë a relatively small population can cause severe damage, whereas roses appear to tolerate larger numbers [...] a fovealis ) are light to dark brown with a clearly visible white crinkled line on the forewing. The end of the remarkably long abdomen bends upward almost

• Why We Do, What We Do

  May 4, 2018

  will continue to grow rapidly in the coming years and will exceed the 9 billion mark by the year 2050. It is a great challenge to be able to provide all [...] the earth to future generations. Driven by Health To be able to realize sustainable health for humans and crops alike, it is necessary to think in terms [...] ecosystems as a basis for healthy crops. It is in this field that Koppert's expertise and strength lies. We are convinced that we can make a substantial

• Release Spical predatory mites as soon as possible!

  February 2, 2023

  effective, but they have one major drawback: they have a short lifespan. That’s why it’s important to release them into your crop as soon as possible after [...] become active. Be quick It’s important to release them into the crop as soon as possible. After all, the predatory mites have to spend their short lives [...] You must store the packaging horizontally, in a dark place, and at a temperature of no more than 8 to 10°C. Contact our experts

• NECANN Boston 2026

  April 7, 2026

  inputs. It was formulated to be gentle on beneficial insects and respectful of natural enemies so it helps preserve ecological balance in the field. For more [...] serious home cannabis growers value a clean crop above all so the Koppert booth is a must-visit while at NECANN. Koppert aims to reduce the use of chemical pesticides [...] such as Aphipar-M to combat the aggressive Phorodon cannabis aphid . This year they’ll be showing off a new product, BioSulfur-S, a biologically derived

• Isarid

  Isarid has a pre-harvest interval of zero (0) days. It can be applied up to and including the day of harvest. Storage time after receipt Adhere to expiration [...] they attach to the body and begin to grow almost immediately. Once the spore germ tube penetrates the host cuticle, fungal multiplication takes place through [...] Isarid works best in a pest management program designed to keep insect and mite populations below levels that damage plants and other food crops. Integrate

• Quality is Key at Koppert!

  October 14, 2019

  journey to the growers. The packaging machines are specifically designed to handle living organisms and are constantly examined and improved to reduce possible [...] record temperature, humidity and CO ₂ levels. To save time, Koppert has its own custom clearance zone at its headquarters in the Netherlands with personnel [...] Koppert Biological Systems everything possible is done to see that products reach their destination ready to do their valuable work in the best condition possible

• Bumblebee pollination

  tunnels or netted orchards compared to honeybees. Bumblebees tend to visit all crops close to the hive, which can be a benefit when less attractive crops [...] colonies with a long life span offer more pollination hours. Comparison trials showed Natupol colonies produced more brood and bees over a longer period [...] Bumblebee pollination is a vital and efficient process for growers seeking high-quality crop yields. As natural pollinators, bumblebees play a crucial role in enhancing