• Koppert Foundation

  agriculture and improvement of the health and availability of food and nutrition for those who need it most. Scope Koppert Foundation focuses on three domains: [...] established the Koppert Foundation on their 50 th anniversary in 2017. This Foundation aims to contribute to sustainable solutions for horticulture and agriculture [...] can find more information in English and Dutch on www.koppertfoundation.org . Do you need help with explanation and/or application? Please contact your

• Encarsia formosa

  carefully inside the greenhouse Bend and tear off the strips opposite to the mounting hole Make sure not to touch the pupae during handling Suspend the cards in [...] offers the best chance of successful development. The egg is 0.08 mm long and 0.03 mm wide. About halfway through the parasitoid’s development, the host [...] in colour. The pupa of E. formosa is unique among the species of Encarsia , in that it is formed immediately beneath and in contact with the whitefly pupal

• Embracing sustainability brings value

  July 16, 2024

  long term and prioritizing the wellbeing of the planet and society when making decisions is crucial. Minimizing our reliance on fossil fuels and working [...] In a world where the health of people and the planet are increasingly intertwined, the role of agriculture is paramount. It's not merely about producing [...] mission and vision of the company. ‘Sustainability is not just a strategy but a fundamental aspect of our existence, intricately woven into the fabric of

• BioSulfur-S: Healthier crops, effortless application

  optimize growth, and care for the ecosystem. From the field to your farm, Koppert delivers solutions you can trust, today and into the future. Biosulfur-S [...] to integrate to spray programs and helping reducing labor and operational costs Mix partner : Its hydrophilic nature and liquid-friendly formulation make [...] stability: Unlike larger particles that settle at the bottom and reduce mixing efficiency Versatile and dependable : its unique properties makes it a trusted

• A life-long commitment to help growers thrive with sustainable growing practice

  January 14, 2025

  beneficial insects and mites and how they work, and we have the advantage of producing the best quality on the market.’ ‘We know that it is better to introduce [...] vital role during the introduction and rollout.’ Making biocontrol the norm In the Netherlands, the use of biocontrol has become the norm when it comes [...] Phytoseiulus persimilis Preparing for the future ‘The future holds many challenges and one of them is the severe reduction in the use of chemical agents. In fact

• Anso-Mite

  carefully by turning around the bucket a few times Carefully sprinkle on the leaves Make sure the material remains on the leaves for at least a few hours [...] climate, crop and pest density and should always be adjusted to the particular situation. Start introduction preventively soon after planting of the crop. I [...] Amblyseius andersoni is effective at temperatures above 14°C/57°F. Optimum temperatures are between 20 and 28°C (68 and 82°F). A. andersoni is sensitive to relative

• Chrysoperla carnea

  population density is particularly high. The development of the pupa is visible externally. The outer cocoon is 8 mm long and 4 mm thick. The inner more closely [...] under the plant or the rim of the pot, during daylight hours. The larvae grasp their prey from below and lift them in their jaws. The prey is injected [...] closely spun cocoon is off-white and egg-shaped, about 3 mm long and 2.5 mm thick. The space between the inner and outer cocoon is filled with fine, loose

• International series ‘Plants for Life, Plants to Survive’

  January 22, 2021

  dive into the world below our feet and share their knowledge and experience with the audience. International webinar speakers Jill Clapperton is the Principal [...] 22, and the upcoming 2 nd session will focus on soil health. When we walk on the ground, we are really walking on the roof top of another world. The amount [...] ground is considerably greater than that above ground. Together with climate, these organisms are responsible for the decay of organic matter and the cycling

• Anso-Mite Plus

  sachets by the cardboard strip at the top, to avoid damaging the predatory mites . Dosage The dosage of Anso-Mite Plus depends on climate, crop and pest density [...] multiply in the sachet and disperse into the crop over a period of several weeks. Predatory mites use their piercing mouthparts to extract the contents of [...] oblong and transparent white. Adults are about 0.5 mm in size. Predatory mites are usually found on the lower surface of the leaves, often in the corner

• Keep a Close Eye on Thrips

  May 21, 2020

  monitoring the development of infestations. Regular scouting in the crop is also essential as it allows you to trace the larvae. This increases the chance [...] month. The thrips larvae never appear on the sticky traps simply because they cannot fly. In short: by the time you see thrips on the sticky trap, the thrips [...] Search in the right places It's therefore important to spot the thrips infestation as early as possible, and to detect the larvae too. After all, the sooner